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New Tesla Model 3 Performance with federal tax credit is more affordable than Long Range AWD

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But while the new Model 3 Performance stands out from the upgraded Model 3 Rear Wheel Drive (RWD) and the upgraded Model 3 Long Range Dual Motor All Wheel Drive (AWD) in terms of design, the vehicle also stands out in terms of price. This is quite evident in the reengineered Model 3 sedan’s order page.

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Huge $14,000 price cut for 2024 Audi Q8 e-tron as German brand’s EV fightback against the Mercedes-Benz EQE and BMW iX hots up

EV Central

The significantly overhauled 2024 Audi Q8 e-tron is cheaper following the introduction of a new base version of the luxury battery-electric SUV that is $14,000 more affordable than the e-tron it steps in for. Both the Q8-tron and faster SQ8 e-tron come with a five-year/unlimited-kilometre warranty.

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Electric Motor Werks completes first prototype BMW 3-Series conversion

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California-based Electric Motor Werks says it has successfully completed design and construction work on its first 3-series BMW electric conversion. With most of the design elements already optimized, EMW is starting the conversion of the second E46 BMW later this month.

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Solid-state battery company Solid Power closes $130M Series B led by BMW, Ford and Volta

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Solid Power, a developer of all solid-state batteries for electric vehicles, announced a $130-million Series B investment round led by the BMW Group, Ford Motor Company and Volta Energy Technologies. BMW and Ford now share leading positions in the race for solid-state battery-powered electric vehicles.

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SMUD running EV charging pilot program with BMW, Ford and GM

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SMUD, the US’ sixth-largest, community-owned, not-for-profit electric service provider, announced the Managed Electric Vehicle (EV) Charging Pilot, a new electric vehicle program with BMW of North America, Ford and General Motors. Managed EV Charging will make it easier for customers to switch to an EV.

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BYD unveils sleek new electric hatch and 1,000 hp tri-motor Denza Z9 GT EV

Baua Electric

For example, its most affordable, the new Seagull (or Dolphin Mini overseas), launched last month with a starting price of $9,700 (69,800 yuan). The Z9 GT is the brand’s new flagship luxury electric sedan poised to compete with Porsche and BMW. BYD has introduced several new “Honor” editions of its most popular EVs at cheaper prices.

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BMW Accused of Emissions Cheating, Does Anyone Really Care?

The Truth About Cars

Regulators in Germany have opened an investigation into alleged diesel exhaust rule circumvention on the part of BMW. The Kraftfahrt-Bundesamt (KBA), Germany’s federal transport authority, has alleged that BMW X3 models equipped with the brand’s 2.0-liter liter diesel motor contain software designed to skirt emission regulations.

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