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Honda CEO: Solid-state batteries may enable affordable small EV by 2030

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In Europe it recently announced the discontinuation of its stylish Honda E , which costs nearly 40,000 euros and boasts a driving range of just 138 miles. Aoyama underscored that Acura is being handled differently, though. Acura is bringing back a badge last used for a gasoline model for its upcoming Acura ZDX EV.

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Blazer EV price cut, Dodge electric muscle, Rivian R2 and R3: The Week in Reverse

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Which affordable EV regained its EV tax credit eligibility this week? Then it surprised with two “one more thing” debuts—of the R3 and high-performance R3X , two true compact EVs could amount to an even stronger proposition for Europe. The 2024 Nissan Leaf is eligible for an EV tax credit of $3,750, the automaker confirmed mid-week.

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VW ID.4 EV tax credit; Subaru Solterra update; Macan, Prologue, and ZDX pricing: The Week in Reverse

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4 models qualify for the $7,500 EV tax credit , making it the first foreign automaker to get the nod under tightened sourcing rules. and longer for some markets outside Europe and North America. The 2024 Acura ZDX was also given a price. Will Acura’s own styling, tuning, and upscale feature choices make it worth the premium?

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Cadillac’s ambitious move to an all-electric luxury brand by 2030

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Ultimately, GM will build Ultium-based EVs in North America for its four existing brands (Cadillac, GMC, Buick and Chevrolet) plus one model each for Honda and Acura. In 2021, 31 percent of vehicles sold in China had plugs—versus 19 percent in Europe and just 5.2 The US Department of Energy will loan the company $2.5 percent in the US.