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KPMG survey: global auto execs expect slow growth in electrified vehicle sales; intensified investment coming in the face of current modest demand

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In last year’s KPMG survey, execs told us it would be more than five years before the industry is able to offer an electric vehicle that is as affordable as traditional fuel vehicles for mainstream buyers. —Gary Silberg. Despite the investment and effort on electric platforms, 61% of executives say the optimization (e.g.,

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The EV Battery Wish List

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Instead, Lucid leaders see a bright future in cars that aim for maximum efficiency — rather than range per se — via smaller, more-affordable batteries. Extrapolating from company targets, a future compact-size Lucid—think the size of Tesla Model 3 or Model Y—could decisively downsize its battery without sacrificing useful range.

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KPMG survey finds global auto execs expect ICE dominance for some time; ICE downsizing and PHEVs to receive greatest investment over next 5 years; mobility-as-a-service in cities

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Even in the BRICs, ICE downsizing has become a big deal. The survey found that most companies are hedging their bets and spreading funding across a wide range of areas, with ICE downsizing and plug-in hybrids expected to receive the greatest investment over the next 5 years. —“14 th Annual Global Automotive Executive Survey”.

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Lectric XP 2.0 Review: A rugged, well-rounded starter electric bicycle

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Its affordable price point with plenty of features won over riders across North America. is one of the most affordable electric bikes on the market, priced at $999. Great quality for the price: For an e-bike under one thousand dollars, this is the best bang for your buck. electric bicycle.

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Kia EV9 and Volvo EX30: Are they 2024’s most important EVs?

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Priced at $56,395, the entry-level EV9 Light has a 76.1-kilowatt-hour Its range is estimated at 230 miles; it’s the price leader that will lure buyers into the showroom. All prices include a mandatory destination fee of $1,495. A top-end, dual-motor EX30 is still priced below $50,000. At $4,300 more, the larger 99.8

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Kia EV9 and Volvo EX30: Are they 2024’s most important EVs? – Charged EVs

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Priced at $56,395, the entry-level EV9 Light has a 76.1-kilowatt-hour Its range is estimated at 230 miles; it’s the price leader that will lure buyers into the showroom. All prices include a mandatory destination fee of $1,495. A top-end, dual-motor EX30 is still priced below $50,000. At $4,300 more, the larger 99.8

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How Carmakers Are Responding to the Plug-In Hybrid Opportunity

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Now Lutz envisions selling hundreds of thousands of Volts a year, probably priced below $30,000. 9/4/07 Nick Reilly, the President of General Motors Asia Pacific, said that GM is looking at leasing batteries for the Volt to customers, rather than asking them to pay a prohibitive price for the new technology. People wont buy a full car.

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