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BMW announces partners and services for 360° Electric portfolio for BMW i drivers

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BMW of North America has announced the partnerships and programs comprising its 360° Electric portfolio. BMW is currently the only automotive manufacturer offering this comprehensive a plan for consumers to cover their individual electric mobility needs beyond their vehicles. BMW i Charging Station. BMW i Charging Station.

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BMW i Ventures makes strategic investment in Scoop; carpooling mobile application

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BMW i Ventures announced a strategic investment in Scoop Technologies , Inc., Scoop partners with major employers, office parks, and local governments to offer employees an affordable and effective transportation solution. —Ulrich Quay, Head of BMW i Ventures. creators of the carpooling mobile application “Scoop”.

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Fusion energy company TAE Technologies launches power management subsidiary TAE Power Solutions

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TAE Power Solutions intends to deliver a novel technology to improve fundamentally the reliability, efficiency, longevity, and affordability of electric-powered products, from vehicles to renewable energy storage. TAE Technologies , the world’s largest private fusion energy company, has spun-out a new subsidiary, TAE Power Solutions.

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Rivian (RIVN) R1S cracks top 5 best-selling EVs in Q4 just as EV leasing heats up

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New data from Xperian’s State of the Automotive Finance Market Report Q4 2023 shows Rivian’s electric was the fifth best-selling EV in the US last quarter. SUVs, in general, dominated in the fourth quarter, pulling market share from pickups and sedans with almost 63% of financing. That’s up from 7.1% a year ago.

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Used EVs – Over The Hill, Or An Absolute Steal?

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And that’s not all, while the purchase price of EVs has continued to tumble, comparable finance rates are still far higher than their internal combustion engine (ICE) counterparts. With government incentives also beginning to wane, affordability remains a major concern for many motorists. What about the elephant in the room?

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Carvana trends report: Used EVs narrow price gap with ICE cars, triggering sales growth potential

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In addition to car vending machines, Carvana facilitates vehicle trade-ins, financing, and used car sales in over 300 markets around the US, with the option for local pickup or home delivery of your used vehicle (hopefully an EV). The ill-fated BMW i3 and Volkswagen e-Golf round out the top five.

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Michigan, Cavnue to create corridor for connected and autonomous vehicles between Ann Arbor and Detroit

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During the feasibility analysis in Phase One, work will focus on technology testing and roadway design, and exploring different financing models with an aim toward determining project viability from both a technology and business perspective. This includes leading test tracks, universities, automotive companies, and key economic anchors.

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