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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. billion ($A1.8b) to build the world’s largest sodium battery plant in Xuzhou in China.

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A cheap Toyota EV? Not right now, the company says

Baua Electric

Toyota has no current plans to launch a cheap EV despite demand building. Toyota says no small, cheap EV is in the works Although many automakers, including VW, Stellantis, and Kia, have revealed plans to launch low-cost EVs under $30,000 (£25,000), Toyota says not so fast. million vehicles globally last year.

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Heating Buildings With Solar Energy Stored in Sand

Cars That Think

When we turn up the heat in our homes and workplaces, we must balance our personal need for warmth with the global impact of burning fossil fuels like oil, gas, coal, and biomass. The novel system shows potential for tackling global problems in a patient, thoughtful, and human-scaled way. The apparent contradictions do not end there.

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How to Save When Building an EV Charging Station

Setec Powerr

However, building an EV charging site is not a straightforward task. Understanding the EV Charging Landscape The first step towards building an EV charging site is understanding the landscape. You may be tempted to purchase the most affordable charger, but entry level chargers can end up costing you more over time.

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Xiaomi CEO admits Tesla has unique advantage over EV competitors

Teslarati

While other companies are able to offer cheap and affordable EVs, new companies are placed in a strange spot as they risk being undercut and outsold by established names on the block. Tesla, on the other hand, has a strong reputation for building quality EVs that are supported by a strong charging infrastructure.

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The $10,000 BYD Seagull EV is scaring the U.S. auto industry

Teslarati

automotive groups have expressed concerns over the Seagull EV and other affordable mass-market EVs eventually coming to North America. However Tesla and other automakers have generally been considered to be targeting a $25,000 price tag, and while affordable, it’s still far greater than $10,000.

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Report: Future BMW I3 Will Be Less Weird Than Original

The Truth About Cars

Over its nine-year production run, the little EV amassed roughly 250,000 sales globally and only about 45,000 of those landed in the United States. BMW definitely needs to bring to market an affordable, compact car,” Weber said. "We We will not repeat that in this form," he said. On our market, the i3 was rarely seen beyond urban hubs.

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