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Who will be in the driver’s seat?

Electric Auto Association

“Mothers are driving the kids, the dog, and lots of stuff around town and there haven’t been a lot of electric minivans. Community choice aggregation (CCA) programs are now widespread in California, and they give families access to affordable 100% renewable energy, regardless of whether they rent or own their home or apartment.

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KPMG survey finds global auto execs ranking fuel efficiency the top consumer priority

Green Car Congress

Despite the apparent focus on electric power, seven in ten respondents to the KPMG survey say that the auto industry won’t be able to offer an electric vehicle that is as affordable as traditional fuel vehicles for mainstream buyers for at least four years.

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Volvo EX30 to become a best-seller as the first models reach EU buyers

Baua Electric

Starting at $34,950 (36,000 euros), it will be one of the most affordable electric cars on the market. In China, Volvo is also launching its first electric minivan , the EM90. The EV minivan features a “Scandinavian living room” and up to 450 mi CLTC range. Volvo says a dealer will help finalize the process ahead of deliveries.

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Volvo EX30 boosts EV sales share in February to reach a new record at 22%

Baua Electric

Volvo sold 5,863 EX30 models through the first two months of 2024 as demand for affordable EVs heats up. It will start at under $35,000 as one of the most affordable EVs on the market. Meanwhile, Volvo’s first electric minivan, the EM90 , will begin rolling out in China. 0 to 60 mph sprint.

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Road Test: 2021 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid Limited

Clean Fleet Report

doesn’t have a ranking system for the cars, crossovers, minivans and trucks we review. Summary: Affordable and efficient with a long list of standard features. Go into a Hyundai dealer for a lengthy test drive and see how this hybrid sedan fits your lifestyle. Observations: 2021 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid Limited. Clean Fleet Report.

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How Carmakers Are Responding to the Plug-In Hybrid Opportunity

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

Establishing dealer network. Before we were saying it will be an awfully long time before we can get the costs down so people can afford it, but actually if you offset the fuel costs, people can afford it." ( Green Car Congress ). We can give America an affordable car that gets 100 miles per gallon. But its ready now.

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