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Honda CEO: Honda Studying Battery Electric Commuter Car, But Holds Fuel Cell Vehicle as the Ultimate Eco-car

Green Car Congress

Honda is currently conducting research on a short-distance battery electric vehicle as a “ city commuter car. ” ( Earlier post.). But we’re studying the US market with a view to introducing this commuter car in the future. Battery technology continues to be a barrier to mass market use. President Ito.

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Confirmed! China’s Leapmotor to go on-sale in Australia in 2024 with C10 SUV

EV Central

They would no doubt welcome the opportunity presented by an affordable Chinese electric brand. The Leapmotor T03 is a small five-door commuter car. They have been hit in recent years by the downturn in Jeep sales and the loss of the poor performing Chrysler and Dodge brands. It has a 265 km WLTP range. Leapmotor C01.

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top 20 electric car startups around the world

Baua Electric

Wuling Motors (China): Product: Wuling Hong Guang Mini EV, produced by a joint venture involving SAIC Motor, Wuling Motors, and General Motors, is an affordable electric microcar designed for urban commuting. They are developing a platform for self-driving cars and partnering with various automakers for integration.

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Riversimple introduces Rasa prototype two-seater fuel cell vehicle; 300 miles on 1.5kg H2; production version in 2018

Green Car Congress

unveiled the Rasa, a road-legal engineering prototype of its first two-seater hydrogen fuel cell road car, built for full European type approval. million) grant from the Welsh government in 2015, the Rasa was designed for lightness, strength, affordability and safety. Riversimple Movement Ltd. Earlier post.)

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Proposed Changes to Federal EV Tax Credit – Part 2: End of the Manufacturer Sales Phaseout

EV Adoption

For GM, with the Chevrolet Bolt already being one of the most affordable EVs on the market, I can see sales of the Bolt EV and recently launched Bolt EUV increase pretty significantly. . On the flip side, however, the recent Bolt battery fires and recall could scare many potential buyers away.

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2023 Toyota Prius Review – Better, But is That Good Enough?

The Truth About Cars

If you bought a Prius (or leased one) you likely bought it for fuel economy – or maybe because it was affordable. But is that good enough to lure in those who have long disdained the car as a wedge-shaped penalty box that existed only to lengthen the time between fill-ups? The design was driven by the desire to maximize MPGs.

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2024 Ford Mustang EcoBoost Review – Cheap(ish) Speed

The Truth About Cars

Drive the car gently and the EcoBoost is quiet. This version of the Mustang is really a sporty commuter car for those who don’t need to place adults in the backseat often – it’s not a pain in the ass in urban driving, but it can hold its own on a canyon road. The passenger seat is especially accommodating to the long of leg.

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