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A Cry for Help: Affordable EVs Aren’t Arriving in Latin America at Reasonable Prices

CleanTechnica EVs

The promise of low-cost EVs has been one long awaited. It was here on CleanTechnica that I first read about it, in 2018 or so, when the Osbourne effect started to be mentioned and estimates for price parity were presented, the most pessimistic of which claimed 2027 would be the date BEVs would cost the

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Low-cost 5V dual carbon battery development for EV 

Electric Vehicles India

Low-cost 5V dual carbon battery development for EV . It is the most sustainable and low-cost battery that can be used in high-voltage applications, battery-operated medical devices, stationary grids and regenerative braking systems in electric vehicles. A research group led by Surendra K.

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Tesla’s $25k car gets update on its final name, options, and potential release date

Teslarati

This is notably conservative as previous reports from China hint that work on an affordable Tesla is already underway. Earlier this year, local reports from Chinese media outlets hinted that a vehicle that’s more affordable than the Model 3 would likely start testing at the latter half of the year. .

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Adamas Intelligence: EV market is growing fast, the EV itself is evolving even faster

Green Car Congress

In 2018, 4.28 Automakers such as VW are building their next-generation EVs around the concept of a low-cost and scalable modular platform that will be shared across the maker’s model lineup, enabling it to thrust its EVs from niche to affordable mass market. kWh in December 2018. kWh in January 2010 to 24.8

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New Ricardo 48V electric motor aims to boost power and cut costs of hybrids; up to 50% increase in power density; ECOCHAMPS

Green Car Congress

Ricardo designed the new 48V e-motor and accompanying inverter to incorporate the latest thinking in high-performance, low-cost electrification, which aims to extend the performance of 48V hybrids to offer a more attractive and affordable solution in comparison with today’s higher-voltage hybrid cars. City Bus Demonstrator: MAN.

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Harbour Air and magniX partner to build world’s first all-electric airline; seaplanes to ePlanes

Green Car Congress

Through this partnership, both companies are furthering the vision to someday connect communities with clean, efficient and affordable electric air travel. globally, all while providing few low-cost, fuel-efficient options for passenger flights under 1,000 miles. —Greg McDougall, founder and CEO of Harbour Air Seaplanes.

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Volvo and CATL have big plans for old EV batteries

Baua Electric

Rowan told Reuters he expects “tremendous growth” this year as new models like the low-cost EX30 roll out. Volvo’s EX30 starts at $34,950 in the US and €36,590 in Europe as one of the most affordable EVs. Electric cars accounted for 16% of Volvo’s total vehicle sales in 2023, but this year is expected to be even bigger.

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