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Update: Top 10 Electric Cars

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The Model 3 its affordable ($35,000 as it was originally advertised, though most have sold for more), smaller model changed everything. Technology upgrades like Full Self Driving remain available to buy, but are not delivered via an over-the-air update. Bolts jolts the market with 200+ miles of range and an affordable price.

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KPMG survey finds global auto execs ranking fuel efficiency the top consumer priority

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Fuel efficiency, safety innovation, and vehicle styling will be the three most important product issues influencing automotive consumer purchase decisions over the next five years, indicating a perceived shift in buying priorities, according to the 12 th annual global automotive survey conducted by KPMG LLP.

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Obama Administration launches series of actions to accelerate EV adoption; inc. $4.5B in loan guarantees, pursuing 350 kW fast charge

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The DOE’s Alternative Fuels Data Center provides a comprehensive database of federal and state programs that support EVs and infrastructure. The DOT is now soliciting nominations from State and local officials to assist in making designations for alternative fuel corridors. Berkshire Hathaway Energy. ChargePoint.

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Road Test: 2021 Polestar 2

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A BMW owner, he is a possible future Polestar buyer, which made this a demo ride and reinforced my positive impressions. One new and more affordable option is the Mustang Mach-E , but the personality difference is substantial. Ones to watch include the upcoming BMW i4 and recently announced Kia EV6, but you can’t buy one of those yet.

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Road Test: 2022 Kia Stinger GT-Line RWD

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Serious, Affordable Performance. Sharp-looking, powerful and affordable (with a base price of $36,090), this gran turismo has a place in both around-town and open road driving. The performance, comfort, drivability and great design all make it a worthy contender among sport sedans such as the Audi A7, BMW 330i, and the Genesis G70.

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LA show displays green car ‘glimpse into the future’

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More importantly, will feature more than 50 of the newest hybrids and alternative. fuel vehicles including hybrids, modern clean-diesel, electric, hydrogen fuel cell and ethanol powered vehicles. Modern, clean diesel vehicles are becoming a competitive hybrid alternative. BMW X6 Active Hybrid. • Audi Q7 TDI.

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From EV Range Anxiety to Range Confidence

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As stated in research conducted by Volvo Car USA and The Harris Poll in 2019 , while 58% of drivers cited running out of power as a barrier to buying an EV, “65% [of EV drivers] say they had range anxiety when they first purchased an EV, but it went away after a few months.” Department of Energy’s Alternative Fuels Data Center , the U.S.

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