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Tesla launches its 2nd-cheapest, longest-range Model Y in select European countries

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The new Model Y variant currently stands as the second most-affordable and longest range variant of the all-electric crossover. The Model Y Long Range RWD starts at 48,990 euros ($52,500), making it the second most affordable variant of the vehicle in the countries where it is offered.

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JATO: new car average CO2 emissions highest in Europe since 2014; slow EV uptake insufficient to counter fewer diesels and more SUVs

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As expected, the combination of fewer diesel registrations and more SUVs continued to have an impact on emissions. Average emissions for Germany, Britain, Italy, and Spain increased, ranging from a rise of 0.8 g/km for Italy. SUVs were the biggest driver of growth in terms of volume and profits for European markets last year.

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JATO: electrified vehicles 13% of new car reg in Europe in January 2020; electrified vehicles only growth-driver

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Europe demonstrated that the widespread adoption of EVs is increasingly feasible, and will become a likely reality once the cars become more affordable. Among the big markets, electrified vehicles counted for almost 19% in France, 14% in the UK, 12% in Spain, 10% in Germany and 8% in Italy. SUVs continue to gain traction.

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Asian EV Manufacturers You Should Know

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Their affordability could potentially make them a popular choice as more car owners look to buy an EV on a tight budget. However, Zhidou has sold a number of cars in Italy and several other European countries. They currently produce mainly SUVs, but have produced many different vehicles over the years.

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Can Fiat win over the hearts of Americans with its new, better 500e?

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Unlike many of those hulking SUVs we’re seeing, this sweet retro-styled city car is one of the lightest and cheapest EVs on the market. The 2024 version is made in the Mirafiori factory in Turin, Italy, compared to the 2019 built in Mexico. To set la dolce vita vibes, the car even comes with its own theme music.

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Ninth annual Green Innovation Index finds California light-duty vehicle emissions spike; major challenge to 2030 climate goals

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In addition, the housing affordability and availability crisis is forcing people to live increasingly farther away from work, driving up total vehicle miles traveled in the state by 2.7 Despite an increase in light-duty truck and SUV sales, these vehicle types only accounted for 1.9 billion in 2014, up 0.08% from the previous year.

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ZAP Acquires 51% Stake in China’s Jonway Auto in Focus On China EV Market; Plans Acquisition of Other 49% in Second Phase

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By combining ZAP’s experienced team of EV engineers with Jonway’s manufacturing capabilities, the combined ZAP Jonway will be able to scale up with the fast-growing worldwide market for affordable electric and fuel-efficient vehicles. Jonway’s 3-door SUV has been CE approved in Italy by its European partner for the European market.

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