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Ford Investing $550M to Retool SUV Plant to Produce Focus Small Car and EV

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The plant, formerly the Michigan Truck Plant and the production site for Ford Expedition and Lincoln Navigators SUVs, is one of three North American light truck plants Ford is retooling to build fuel-efficient global small cars in the coming years. Earlier post.) The 2.866 million square-foot plant was built in 1957.

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Kia Niro EV review: All-electric SUV arrives to sit below the EV6

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So instead it’s hybrid and EV tech for Kia’s new entry-level electrified SUV. The compact SUV sits under the EV6 from a pricing perspective. The Niro has seating for five in what is officially a compact SUV body. But it’s spacious by compact SUV standards. Kia Niro EV GT-Line is capped at around 100kW for charging.

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New EV electric car calendar

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All the new electric cars, electric SUVs and electric utes arriving in Australia in 2021, 2022 and 2023. ACE-EV X1 Transformer – Australian-based start-up plans a small range of affordable EVs focused on light commercial duties. $5 Aston Martin DBX PHEV and EV – electrified versions of AM’s first SUV on the cards.

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VW reveals first details of electric T7 eTransporter: It’s not as sexy as an ID.Buzz but it can carry heaps of stuff

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And if you’re wondering why you’d buy the van-maker’s latest eTransporter over the ID.Buzz with its glorious retro-styling, wonder no more. READ MORE: Still want that boring SUV? The standard van can now carry up to 5.8 cubic metres of space, with 1392mm between the arches (+148mm).

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How far can your EV travel? We rank the driving range of every electric vehicle in Australia

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Whether you’re buying a Tesla Model Y , Hyundai Ioniq 5 , Kia EV6 or MG ZS EV , one of the first questions most people have regards the length of the driving range. So just how far can you travel between charges? Model 3 Rear-Wheel Drive and Performance versions don’t go as far, but they’re still impressive.

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Tesla Model 3 vs Kia EV6 vs Polestar 2 vs Hyundai Ioniq 5: Which one is the best EV in Australia?

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In each instance we’ve chosen the most affordable options using a single electric motor for propulsion, although in the case of the Polestar it had options fitted. And it’s the Polestar that is most affordable, at $63,900 before on-road costs. From there, it’s a step up to the Korean contenders, starting with the EV6.

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Tesla Model Y vs Tesla Model 3: Which is the best EV for you?

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Because while it arrives to face a barrage of fresh-faced competition, the biggest challenge for the electric SUV arguably comes from within in the form of the Tesla Model 3. There are also aftermarket companies (such as EV Stealth Solutions) working on a tow kit for the Model Y. But does it live up to the hype?

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