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Tesla price cuts push EV market toward affordability with broader influence

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Tesla cut prices on its cars once again recently and contributed to a broader scope of affordability for electric vehicles. This helped to cancel out increases from BMW (4.4%), Daimler (11.5%), Ford (4.9%), GM (1%), Hyundai (2.8%), Stellantis (5.6%) and Volkswagen (4%). partly due to strong supply and more choice.

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EV tax credit union boost, Hyundai Tucson PHEV pricing, BMW EV range: Today’s Car News

Green Car Reports

The Hyundai Tucson Plug-In Hybrid beats the RAV4 Prime on affordability. BMW is sitting out the race for more mass-market EV range. And controversy swirls over a boost being given to unions as part of the EV tax credit. We help break down why. This and more, here at Green Car Reports.

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Report: Future BMW I3 Will Be Less Weird Than Original

The Truth About Cars

But the model fell short in terms of range and luxury, especially in relation to MSRP, resulting in a de facto city car for those who liked the idea of owning a BMW-badged EV. It could be argued that the i3 ended up a failure due to the fact that BMW never figured out how to produce them cheaply enough to be a volume vehicle.

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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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BMW Accused of Emissions Cheating, Does Anyone Really Care?

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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 But that seems like an oversimplification of the situation.

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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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Audi EV fightback! Busiest period ever for German brand as it targets electric cars from BMW, Mercedes-Benz, Volvo

EV Central

The 2024 Audi Q6 e-tron – pictured at the top of the story and above here as a prototype cold weather testing – is one of many crucial new electric cars coming soon for the brand And it’s the PHEV that Mannering wants to become an integral part of the range. “If The post Audi EV fightback!

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