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Old Nissan Leaf becomes affordable road trip after 160-mile battery upgrade

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With demand for electric vehicles surging and used prices getting pushed sky high, some may think that the idea of a sub-20,000 dollar EV with more than 70 miles of range is just a fever dream. The silver 2013 Nissan Leaf posted by user sctbke is a sleeper for sure, but an affordable one. What do you think of the article?

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EV prices skyrocketed in November, highlighting affordability issue

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For those who have recently purchased an EV, or those who have been watching for their opportunity to do so, it should be no surprise that electric vehicle prices were pushed upwards once again month over month. What do you think of the article? That leads to the question, what factors have pushed prices ever higher?

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Bank Australia plans to eliminate loans for ICE vehicles in 2025

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The bank will continue to offer loans for used ICE vehicles until more affordable electric offerings become available. When addressing the seismic shift in policy, the bank stated that it was done to help minimize customers’ carbon footprint while incentivizing a more affordable transportation option.

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Ford teases its newest electric SUV offering

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Ford has teased its next electric vehicle offering, but sadly, it likely won’t be coming to the United States. Hence many were surprised today when Ford CEO Jim Farley revealed that an electric Ford Puma would be the automaker’s next EV offering , first coming to Australia in 2024. What do you think of the article?

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GM avoided all-electric Corvette due to performance concerns

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General Motors (GM) avoided producing an all-electric Chevrolet Corvette for its most recent model year, instead opting for a hybrid drivetrain due to performance, cost, pedigree, and more concerns. In contrast, the hybridized design could be retrofitted to the gas Corvette, requiring relatively minor alterations.

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New and used Tesla prices plunge, bringing unique opportunity to buyers

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Tesla has been criticized by car buyers, government representatives, and investors alike for having prices too high for average Americans to afford, especially for a brand that prides itself on leading the EV revolution. What do you think of the article? Do you have any comments, questions, or concerns?

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International automotive researchers emphasize the importance of continued development of the internal combustion engine

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The article provides an assessment of the state of power generation in the world today, and provides analyses of productive directions for the future. We are certainly in revolutionary times, but it is clear that power generation sources will not become fully renewable and transport will not become fully electric for several decades, if ever.