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Volkswagen’s new EV focus combines customer needs with affordability

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In 2027, Volkswagen Group said it would launch a lineup of entry-level and affordably priced electric vehicles under the Brand Group Core. ” Yesterday, we reported on one of Stellantis’s ideas for increasing EV adoption: creating an affordable EV under the Jeep brand , which has a loyal following.

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J.D. Power study finds consumer EV consideration in Canada significantly lags US

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By contrast, in Canada, a majority (66%) say they are either “very unlikely” or “somewhat unlikely” to consider an EV for their next vehicle purchase. Despite current legislation that is pushing hard for EV adoption, consumers in Canada are still not sold on the idea of automotive electrification. —J.D.

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New Jersey Approves Additional EV Road Use Taxes

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EV buyers don’t pay gas taxes, slashing millions out of state highway budgets and making it hard to afford planned improvements. EV buyers in the state will also have to pay four years of registration fees upfront, making it significantly more expensive to purchase a new electric model.

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Ford Mustang Mach-E captures KBB’s EV Best Buy of 2022

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Ford has captured a tremendous accolade with the Mustang Mach-E after Kelley Blue Book announced that the all-electric crossover is the Electric Vehicle Best Buy for 2022. The four variants of the Mustang Mach-E that Ford currently offers provide a nearly-catered option for any customer who chooses to purchase one.

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J.D. Power study: EV consideration in US increasing, but slowly; availability of public chargers a friction point

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This year’s study reveals that 26% of shoppers say they are “very likely” to consider purchasing an EV, up from 24% a year ago, while the percentage of shoppers who say they are “overall likely” to purchase an EV increases to 61% from 59% in 2022. Electric Vehicle Consideration (EVC) Study.

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OPINION: Musk’s distaste for Biden incentives would even EV playing field

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Tesla CEO Elon Musk had an idea during an interview last evening with the Wall Street Journal: Get rid of government incentives for everyone, including electric vehicles, gas, and oil subsidies. Eliminating incentives from the EV sector would cancel any political influence a consumer may have to digest before purchasing a car.

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Tesla’s Elon Musk promises to “unlock” Twitter in proposed $43B takeover

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per share in cash for Twitter, which represents a 54% premium over the company’s closing price when he started buying shares and a 38% premium over the day before his holdings were announced. Thus, it would be a better idea for the social media company to go private. . As a result, I am offering to buy 100% of Twitter for $54.20

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