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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. Available in early 2014, 360° Electric is a portfolio of consumer-oriented offerings designed to overcome commonly perceived barriers to purchasing an electric vehicle. BMW i Charging Station. BMW i Charging Station.

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Tips for purchasing a new EV amid a vehicle shortage

Plug in America

High demand/brand new models such as the BMW i4, Ford Mustang Mach-E, and Hyundai IONIQ 5 are in extremely high demand and short supply on dealership lots. If you are open to colors and options and want your EV sooner, a good dealership will keep your information and notify you when a unit is available for purchase. .

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Electric Vehicle Battery Replacement Cost in India: Examining Affordability and Long-Term Viability

Get Electric Vehicle

However, advancements in battery technology are continuously driving down costs, making EVs more affordable in the long run. #2. It is projected that the cost of electric vehicle batteries could drop by around 50% in the next decade, making EVs even more affordable and competitive with traditional combustion engine vehicles.

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Battery revolution! Has Stellantis cracked the code for super-cheap EVs that will undercut ICE?

EV Central

The global auto giant Stellantis has done a deal with a French battery-maker to secure fresh sodium-ion battery technology for its future EVs that could see electric cars finally undercut petrol cars on purchase price. READ MORE: Range anxiety solved? But one thing is for sure, Stellantis better be quick. The post Battery revolution!

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Feature: Top 6 Reasons Why an EV Is the Right Choice

Clean Fleet Report

One of the reasons behind the drastic increase in sales was the more affordable price range of the Tesla Model 3, a best-seller in the U.S., Car dealerships will advise you on the frequency of maintenance needed at the time of purchase. Tesla’s Model 3 paved the way to powerful, affordable EVs. Europe and China.

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Hyundai introduces trade-in program in Korea to encourage transition from ICE cars to EVs

Baua Electric

Meanwhile, Hyundai’s upgraded Kona Electric is rolling out as one of the most affordable EVs on the market. For any new EV purchases, including the IONIQ 5, IONIQ 6, or Kona Electric, Hyundai is offering compensation for trading in a used vehicle. The new Hyundai Kona features more range, faster charging, and an upgraded design.

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Major automakers, startups, technology companies and others launch Mobility Open Blockchain Initiative (MOBI)

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Early in May major automakers, startups, technology companies and others came together to launch, MOBI, the Mobility Open Blockchain Initiative, to explore blockchain for use in a new digital mobility ecosystem that could make transportation safer, more affordable, and more widely accessible.

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