Plugs and Cars

JANUARY 29, 2009

There is an existing market for electric vehicles, especially among those who can afford the extra cost of limited-production new technology vehicles. A Business Week blog reports on the survey by the Munich based consultants Bain & Co. Yet it took BMW less than one year to make an electric car. The only problem?

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The Truth About Cars

OCTOBER 20, 2023

Citing Edmunds data that shows Mercedes-Benz dealers took an average of 82 days to sell the brand's battery-powered EQ models in September (double BMW's 38-day turnaround rate while also being above the luxury segment average of 57 days), the outlet was hoping to shed some light on the matter. Mercedes is responding to the discontent.

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The Truth About Cars

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

Last year, the owner of a 2015 BMW i3 REx was reportedly quoted over $71,000 to have a new battery pack installed. According to an invoice from a Seattle-area BMW service center shared on Reddit , the owner was quoted $64,588 for parts last August. An "affordable" battery swap may still be $10,000 several years from now.

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The Truth About Cars

JANUARY 9, 2024

Software is a key building block for Stellantis to deliver clean, safe and affordable mobility, as outlined in the Dare Forward 2030 strategic plan, and the driving force behind the AI-powered STLA Brain, STLA SmartCockpit and STLA AutoDrive technology platforms.

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My Energi

NOVEMBER 16, 2022

With government incentives also beginning to wane, affordability remains a major concern for many motorists. BMW i3 (33 kWh) – One of the first and one of the best, the BMW i3 has a real-world range of around 125 miles. So, with supply slim and prices high, is going electric necessarily the right choice for every motorist?

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The Truth About Cars

MARCH 14, 2024

These women also decided that the Volvo EX30 was the “Best Family Car,” the BMW 5 Series served as the “Best Large Car”, and that the Volkswagen Amarok ended up being the “Best 4x4 or Pick-up.” The Aston Martin DB12 also received an award for “Best Exclusive Car,” even though I’ve never seen a woman driving an Aston Martin in my entire life.

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The Truth About Cars

MARCH 11, 2024

These women also decided that the Volvo EX30 was the “Best Family Car,” the BMW 5 Series served as the “Best Large Car”, and that the Volkswagen Amarok ended up being the “Best 4x4 or Pick-up.” The Aston Martin DB12 also received an award for “Best Exclusive Car,” even though I’ve never seen a woman driving an Aston Martin in my entire life.

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Blink Charging

DECEMBER 19, 2023

Specifically, BlueLA powered by Blink Mobility prioritizes affordable EV car sharing in cities, while Envoy concentrates on offering sharing services as an amenity in apartments, hotels, and workplaces. This year, our subsidiary Blink Mobility made a notable announcement appointing a new President , Aric Ohana to lead Blink Mobility.

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Drive Electric

JUNE 25, 2021

So now that we’re inside you’ll notice that it’s actually quite a spacious interior, after all this vehicle is aimed at the market to be the German brands first premium family size vehicle, that’s also affordable. BMW 330e PHEV. You have plenty of leg room in both the front and the back. Renault Zoe.

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Revenge of the Electric Car

OCTOBER 25, 2008

The automotive and green electric vehicle blogosphere has been abuzz with talk of the BMW MINI E ever since July 9th, 2008, when AutoblogGreen published the rumor that 500 of the intriguing new electric cars would be released later this year in California. If my speculation holds true congratulations are due both to BMW and AC Propulsion.

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Get Electric Vehicle

OCTOBER 9, 2023

Now let us look at another major factor in deciding a company’s position in the EV landscape #4 Having A Wider & Affordable Product Range To win the race, automakers must make EVs affordable and accessible to the masses. Affordably positioning their product range is very crucial for EV makers.

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Green Car Congress

AUGUST 30, 2009

Fritz Henderson, GM’s President and CEO: “ We had a couple of Audi and BMW customers sit in an Equinox and say ‘this vehicle should be priced well above what it is’—Chevrolet should blow people away for what they get for their money. ”. Chevrolet is a global value leader. Buick will focus on North America and China. Earlier post.).

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Drive Electric

MARCH 15, 2021

Leasing, on the other hand, is more affordable, you can finance the vehicle with a fixed monthly cost and also include things like service and maintenance so that’s all taken care of enabling you to plan ahead financially. BMW 330e PHEV. Lease vs buy. Renault Zoe. Hyundai IONIQ electric ‘Premium SE’ (2018). Kia Soul EV.

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Drive Electric

FEBRUARY 24, 2021

BMW will begin to offer its first fully electric SUV. The BMW iX3 takes the X series models we all know into the electric era. The new all-electric iX3 follows on from the manufacturer’s i3 and i8 electric and plug-in hybrid models and has an eye catching design with BMW i blue accents inside and out. Battery size: 80 kWh.

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Get Electric Vehicle

OCTOBER 27, 2023

How to Win the EV Race –  Blog Series This is the second part of How to Win the EV Race blog series As An EV Maker, What Does It Take to Win the EV Race? This includes battery technology, electric drivetrains, and other components to improve efficiency, range, and affordability.

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Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 22, 2009

Electric vehicles are "definitely affordable and environmentally friendly technology, and we think theres a huge potential market in China for them," Li Shufu, Geelys chairman, said in an interview Monday. It would take five to 10 years before they become truly affordable for everyday folk," Mr. Zhao said.

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Blink Charging

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

Other studies found that “more than 95% of daily driving can be accomplished with 100 miles of electric range” and that “more than half of [a fleet of BMW Mini EVs with a 70-100 mile range] could meet 95% of driving needs with 100 miles range using only overnight home charging.”

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EV Adoption

MARCH 9, 2021

According to a price survey conducted by BloombergNEF , automakers soon will be producing models that are “as affordable—and as profitable—as comparable combustion engine models, and without the help of tax subsidies.” ” Unfortunately it isn’t quite that simple. Source: EVAdoption/Loren McDonald. Plugzio 120V Smart Outlet.

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Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 19, 2009

The introduction of affordable noise management systems offers multiple benefits to manufacturers and consumers alike, achieving eco-friendly optimization of vehicle weight reductions and improved CO2 emissions. Your comments: Remember me E-Mail me when someone replies to this comment Please keep your comments relevant to this blog entry.

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Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 20, 2009

Were told that the agreement includes nods of acceptance from the likes of Volkswagen, BMW, Ford, General Motors, Fiat, Toyota, Mitsubishi, Eon, Vattenfall, EDF, Npower, Endesa and Enel, and while theres no time frame for when itll be introduced, were pretty stoked to hear that at least something has been decided upon.

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The Truth About Cars

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

Despite frequently marketing itself as a purveyor of all-electric luxury vehicles, BYD actually has a slew of affordable EVs targeting the mass market. It likewise produces plug-in hybrids, with the extremely affordable Qin Plus sedan being its most-popular product. South Korea's Kia has said it will manufacture EVs in Mexico.

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