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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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2014 BMW i8 Configurator Live: Spec Your Own Plug-In Hybrid Coupe!

Green Car Reports

Even if you can''t afford a luxury car, it''s sometimes fun to peruse an online configurator and "build" one to suit your tastes. It''s now possible to play with the options on a 2015 BMW i8 coupe, as that plug-in car''s online configurator is now live.

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Lincoln puts EVs on the back burner amid Ford’s shift to more affordable EV models

Baua Electric

After Ford announced a surprising shift to more affordable EVs, its luxury Lincoln brand is putting electric on the back burner. Lincoln backtracks on EVs as Ford shifts to affordable In an interview (via Detroit News ), Lincoln President Dianne Craig said that the company is “listening to what customers really need.”

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GKN has produced more than 300,000 eAxles; affordable eAWD

Green Car Congress

Plug-in hybrids with eAWD are now one of the industry’s fastest growing market segments and we have seen a significant acceleration in production volumes at our global sites in the past two years in response. GKN Driveline has produced more than 300,000 units of its eAxle range at its eDrive centers of excellence in Italy and Japan.

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ACEA study finds cost still strong deterrent for EV uptake across Europe; calls for “realistic” targets recognizing affordability

Green Car Congress

A new study by the European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association (ACEA) finds that the affordability of electric cars remains a strong deterrent for customers across the EU, along with lack of infrastructure and lack of investment in infrastructure. —Erik Jonnaert, ACEA Secretary General. of total EU car sales in 2017.

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

Green Car Congress

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 confirms latest EV models including i5 sedan and iX2 SUV

EV Central

BMW has confirmed its next electric vehicle model launches will be an i5 large sedan and wagon and the iX2 compact SUV. Both models will sit alongside orthodox internal combustion siblings as BMW has already done with the 4-Series/i4, 7-Series/i7 and X1/iX1. 2023 BMW i5 sedan. Set for reveal this year.

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