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Land Rover EV conversion packs in-wheel motors, weighs same as original

Baua Electric

-based Bedeo is launching a Land Rover Defender EV conversion based around in-wheel motors from Bedeo-owned Protean Electric. The Defender is the first in a series of “Reborn Electric: Icons” conversions, according to a Bedeo press release. Prior to its current U.K. Very few Endurance trucks were built, however.

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Look out LandCruiser, Patrol, Range Rover, Benz, BMW: Huge, powerful, pricey BYD Yangwang U8 SUV confirmed for Australia

EV Central

A far cry from the affordable battery electric vehicles led by the Atto 3 with which BYD has established in Australia, the plug-in hybrid Yangwang’s Chinese price converts to about $240,000 here. While Chinese media report a pure BEV U8 is coming as soon as 2024, the launch U8 powertrain combines a 2.0-litre 2023 Yangwang U8.

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National Electric Vehicle Sweden AB acquires assets of Saab Automobile to create new EV company; first model based on 9-3 due year-end 2013/2014

Green Car Congress

National Electric Vehicle Sweden AB (NEVS)—an international consortium formed by Chinese, Japanese and Swedish stakeholders—and the Receivers of the Saab Automobile bankruptcy estate ( earlier post) signed a purchase agreement covering the main assets of Saab Automobile AB, Saab Automobile Powertrain AB and Saab Automobile Tools AB.

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Stellantis Investors Fume Over CEO Pay Amid Job Cuts, Plant Closures, Supplier Strife

The Truth About Cars

Lower overhead in terms of production costs are supposed to help them endure the onslaught of cheaper Chinese EVs that are assumed to flood the market as European governments effectively mandate electric vehicles. Legal challenges have also been raised on behalf of the manufacturer.

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LIVE BLOG: Tesla Q1 2024 earnings call

Teslarati

The analyst asked a follow-up question about Chinese competitors, which could copy Tesla’s vehicles. “I don’t know what our Chinese competitors can do,” he said. ” 17:00 CDT – A question is asked about Tesla’s affordable car. “Cathie Wood said it best. . Tesla will not be doing this.

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First steps

DIY Electric Car

In the end I went with what was available and what I could afford. I am thinking of doing a conversion like Daniel Lynn's car :-. Like the Chinese say "a journey of a thousand miles starts with the first step" well I have made my first step! I am driving to Pittsburgh today to pick them up. Attached Thumbnails.

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China’s HiPhi Z looks to carve its own niche in a competitive EV market (Feature)

Teslarati

And in a conversation with Teslarati , he remarked that the HiPhi Z still stood out somewhat. This hints that little by little, the company is establishing a presence in the Chinese market. That vehicle is poised to be more affordable, but the EV maker would have to dig deep to compete in that segment.

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