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BMW previews Vision Neue Klasse X: Is this the electric SUV we’ve been waiting for?

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BMW is teasing the new Vision Neue Klasse X electric SUV ahead of its official debut next week. Is this the electric BMW SUV we’ve been waiting for? BMW teases new Vision Neue Klass X BMW gave us a glimpse into the brands high-tech future with the Vision Neue Klasse , unveiled in September.

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BMW begins EV battery buildout ahead of next-gen Neue Klasse EVs

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BMW has begun production of a battery-assembly facility at its San Luis Potosí, Mexico, plant in anticipation of production of its next-generation Neue Klasse EVs. BMW cylindrical battery cells BMW announced that it would build Neue Klasse EVs in Mexico , as well as two European production sites, in February 2023.

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

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

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The fourth largest car-maker globally, with brands including Peugeot, Citroen, Opel, Alfa Romeo, Fiat, RAM, Dodge and Jeep, hasn’t revealed just how affordable sodium-ion batteries will be, but some analysts predict they will cost only a third to produce compared to regular lithium-ion cells. READ MORE: Range anxiety solved?

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Mercedes-Benz EQ models have been slow to sell, dealers report

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Comparatively, vehicles across the overall luxury segment averaged 57 days, while BMW vehicles took around 38 days to sell. Additionally, he pointed to issues in the supply chain as preventing variety at dealerships and keeping some more affordable models, such as the EQB compact EV, off of their lots. CEO of Mercedes-Benz U.S.,

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

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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). BYD Sea Lion 07 (Source: BYD) The company is also expanding into Tesla’s sweet spot with new mid-size electric SUVs that will rival the best-selling Model Y.

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BYD takes 20% of Japan’s EV imports in January after launching just last year

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BYD officially entered Japan’s auto market last January, launching its affordable Atto 3 (Yuan Plus in China) electric SUV. Most imports were luxury brands like BMW, Mercedes-Benz, and Audi. BYD and others look to take advantage as buyers look for the latest tech and efficiency. Starting at ¥3.63

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