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Reuters: Tesla Has Ditched Its Affordable EV Efforts in Favor of Robotaxis

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Affordable EVs seem to be a nut that no automaker can crack, as every promise of a “sub-$30,000” model or similar has fallen through in favor of higher prices. CEO Elon Musk has been beating the affordable EV drum for a while, telling investors in January that the car would enter production in Texas as soon as late 2025.

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IEA: time to tap into hydrogen’s potential to play a key role in a clean, secure and affordable energy future

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In a major new report on hydrogen, the International Energy Agency says that the time is right to tap into hydrogen’s potential to play a key role in a clean, secure and affordable energy future. It can also be transformed into electricity and methane to power homes and feed industry, and into fuels for cars, trucks, ships and planes.

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Honda admits it needs affordable EVs with plans for an electric Civic successor

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For Honda to compete as the industry shifts to electric, CEO Toshihiro Mibe explained, “We need more affordable EVs.” Honda to launch an affordable electric Civic replacement The company revealed two new EV concepts as part of its new “0 series” electric brand at CES earlier this month. Let us know below.

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CSIRO and partners launch $68M Hydrogen Industry Mission

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CSIRO, Australia’s national science agency, launched a new $68-million Hydrogen Industry Mission. The research mission is intended to help drive down the cost of hydrogen production to below $2 per kilogram, making the fuel more affordable and helping to position Australia to lead the world in exporting hydrogen by 2030.

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Future of Electric Vehicles Industry

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The future of electric vehicles (EVs) looks bright. Additionally, the cost of EVs has been steadily decreasing, making them more affordable for the average consumer. Overall, it is likely that EVs will play a significant role in the future of transportation, as they offer a number of benefits over traditional gasoline-powered vehicles.

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Driving Towards a Sustainable Future: The Rise of Electric Autos in India

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Additionally, major automakers are investing heavily in R&D to develop affordable and high-performing electric vehicle models specifically designed for the Indian market. The Indian government has introduced various incentives and initiatives, such as subsidies and tax benefits, to promote the adoption of electric autos.

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Are Auto Companies Ready for the Future?

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Many Changes Are Coming Quickly The world is increasingly unpredictable, and the automotive industry is feeling it. In addition to the CASE (Connected-Autonomous-Shared-Electrified)-driven transformation of the industry, a combination of additional internal and external factors is piling on complexity.

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