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Taycan review, Equinox EV deal, R1T top safety, 70-mile PHEVs: The Week in Reverse

Baua Electric

Nissan Surf-Out concept Within last week’s 2030 plan presented by Nissan, emphasizing more affordable EVs , the automaker said that it will pair with Mitsubishi for the joint development of a Nissan Frontier pickup replacement in EV and PHEV forms. Now, GM reportedly seeks a similar deal with CATL. And instead it’s planning more hybrids.

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I’ve driven the Tesla killer – and it’s not what you think it is | Opinion

EV Central

Teslas built in China will now show a digitised version of the Chinese flag, or a panda eating a piece of bamboo, while American-made Teslas will turn their rear running lights into either the shape of an AR-15 assault rifle, or the letters “MAGA”. It’s an enticing prospect. Nor would I buy one.

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Update: Top 10 Electric Cars

Clean Fleet Report

Audi E-tron 5,612. The Model 3 its affordable ($35,000 as it was originally advertised, though most have sold for more), smaller model changed everything. The German Juggernaut — the Volkswagen ID4, Audi E-tron(s) & Porsche Taycan. Volkswagen Group (which includes VW, Audi, Porsche, Lamborghini and Bentley in the U.S.)

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GM expands to new European markets with its luxury $93K Lyriq

Baua Electric

Besides that eye-watering price tag, it all runs counter to a big push for more affordable EVs as Chinese rivals turn up the pressure. The all-around Lyriq has been compared to the Mercedes EQE SUV, Audi A8 e-tron, and BMW iX. It offers an estimated driving range of 530 kilometers (329 miles), thanks to its Ultium battery.

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Road Test: 2021 Polestar 2

Clean Fleet Report

The secret is that Polestar is an electric performance brand from Volvo and its Chinese owner, Geely Holding. My test car, in “Moon” metallic, started at $59,900, and with $1,200 extra for the paint and $1,300 for destination (it’s shipped from its Chinese factory), came to $62,400. Still a bit of a mystery. Competitors.

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Nearly one in five cars sold worldwide in 2023 was electric: IEA | Autocar Professional

Baua Electric

Chinese car makers can undercut rivals in Europe because their production costs are heavily subsidised. Replacing 2/3Ws, public and shared mobility or more active forms of transport with personal cars may not be desirable in all cases. Chinese companies accounted for 75% of electric car sales in 2022, and 45% in 2023.

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Electric Car Watch #1: Electric Car Disruption will destroy ICE Car Market | ? ?

Plug In India

For our EV advocacy, which will benefit Indian cities and the Indian economy in the long run, we have received abuse and personal attacks. There are a large number of established Chinese electric car makers: BYD, SIAC, XPENG, NIO, WULING, CHERY, and more. Chinese auto will play a significant role in the auto industry in the future.