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VW gets into a price war with Tesla in Europe

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Volkswagen said it wouldn’t get involved in a price war with Tesla. But now it too is dramatically slashing prices on its ID line of electric vehicles in Europe, following Tesla’s price cuts for the top-selling Model 3 and Model Y. We have a clear pricing strategy and are focusing on reliability. million in 2022.

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Tesla launches its 2nd-cheapest, longest-range Model Y in select European countries

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The new Model Y variant currently stands as the second most-affordable and longest range variant of the all-electric crossover. The Model Y Long Range RWD starts at 48,990 euros ($52,500), making it the second most affordable variant of the vehicle in the countries where it is offered.

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Volkswagen’s Elli and Elia Group partner to integrate EVs into the grid

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Through its subsidiaries in Belgium (Elia) and the north and east of Germany (50Hertz), the company operates 19,192 km of high-voltage connections. The Elia Group is a key player in electricity transmission in Europe. The Group ensures that production and consumption are balanced, supplying 30 million end users with electricity.

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The Paris Olympics Promise to Be Stunning. The Prices Already Are.

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Seven months before the Olympic torch casts a glow in the City of Light this summer, the cost of getting into the most in-demand sports competitions, not to mention the price of accommodations and transportation, has risen — sometimes by Olympian proportions. And some prices could start to come down closer to the Games. 28 to Sept.

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T&E study: EVs can be cheaper for Uber drivers to run than latest diesels in many European capitals

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This is because of cheaper electricity, lower EV retail prices and higher purchase incentives in France. These models will be even more affordable thanks to the recent recovery measures announced by the German and French governments, which include new EV purchase incentives.

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Volvo delays EX30 SUV due to software glitches

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The new entry-level EX30 is poised to be a major bestseller with its affordable pricing – it starts at €36,590 in Europe, and is expected to start at $34,950 in the US. The Volvo EX30 will be produced in China until another production line in Ghent, Belgium, is up and running from 2025.

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Tesla requests PM Modi to cut import taxes on electric vehicles 

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India levies an import responsibility of 60 per cent on electrical autos that price $40,000 or much less, and 100 per cent responsibility on these priced over $40,000. Amid debate whether the Centre should accept Tesla’s demand to bring down import duties on electric vehicles to make them more affordable.

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