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Will it be a Hossan or Ninda? Honda dumps GM, plans new family of affordable electric cars with Nissan

EV Central

Designed to help both Honda and former EV pioneer, Nissan, play catch up with brands like Tesla and emerging Chinese rivals, the new arrangement follows shortly after Honda terminated its proposed EV venture with General Motors. Honda dumps GM, plans new family of affordable electric cars with Nissan appeared first on EV Central.

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Tesla Model Y wins U.S. News ‘Best Luxury Electric SUV’ award

Teslarati

News award for “Best Luxury Electric SUV,” beating out a heavy lineup of worthy battery-powered sport utility vehicles. However, Tesla has also managed to stay above tech-focused and savvy automotive startups entering the electric sector, with battery powertrains being their only focus.

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Extinguishing the EV Battery Fire Hype

Cars That Think

A citywide backlash against battery-powered vehicles followed, as reported by multiple sources. Meanwhile, investigators ultimately concluded that a gasoline-powered scooter had in fact caused the fire.) In 2022, there were only 24 EV car fires in Sweden, representing 0.004 percent of battery-powered cars there.

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Are Rising EV Inventories Proof Nobody Wants Them?

The Truth About Cars

However, government incentives (EV tax credits) have made them more attractive in the general sense. The Tesla Model Y may still be on the pricier side of affordable EVs, lack the fit-and-finish of other models, and be a little too barren inside for some tastes. Images: Nissan; General Motors; Tesla] Become a& TTAC& insider.

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The Volt in Winter

Green Car Congress

Typical northern winters take an even bigger toll on battery-powered vehicles than on traditional internal combustion-powered cars and trucks. —Susan Stevenson, General Motors benchmarking engineer for heating, ventilation and air conditioning systems.

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UAW Seeking Friends in Washington DC, Threatens to Withhold Biden Support

The Truth About Cars

The best way to provide job security for our 50,000 manufacturing employees is by keeping General Motors financially strong," GM manufacturing chief Gerald Johnson said in a video the automaker released on Wednesday on a website dedicated to the UAW talks. But the White House also seems hellbent on advancing electrification.

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Road Test: 2022 Chevrolet Bolt EUV

Clean Fleet Report

The 2022 Bolt EUV has a 65 kilowatt-hour (kWh) lithium-ion battery powering a single 150 kW motor that produces 200 horsepower and 266 pound-feet of torque. This connects you with a friendly General Motors representative to make your driving experience safer and more enjoyable. Powertrain. News: 2024 Fiat 500e.

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