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GM, Honda announce new partnership to build affordable electric vehicles

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General Motors and Honda have announced a new partnership to develop affordable electric vehicles based on a global platform. “GM By 2027, GM and Honda plan to launch low-priced and affordable electric options, including compact crossover vehicles, officials said. These cells can also withstand longer life cycles.

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Volvo Group launches Quester heavy-duty truck range for growth markets

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UD Trucks, part of the Volvo Group, launched Quester, a new heavy-duty truck range developed specifically for growth markets. UD Trucks has served the Japanese market, and exported trucks to markets across Asia, Africa, South America and the Middle-East for many decades.

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Cheaper EVs are starting to show up in smaller global markets – Charged EVs

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Chinese automakers, which now have a range of lower-priced EVs to sell, are heavily targeting these markets. The Dolphin comes in a 30 kWh version that offers about 190 miles of range, and a 38 kWh version with about 252 miles. JAC is also shipping thousands of JAC E10X and JAC Yiwei 3 EVs to Central and South America.

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Confirmed! China’s Leapmotor to go on-sale in Australia in 2024 with C10 SUV

EV Central

They would no doubt welcome the opportunity presented by an affordable Chinese electric brand. Before the end of the year it will also launch into South America, the Middle East and the Asia-Pacific with Australia and New Zealand leading the way. It boasts a 420 km WLTP range, and a five-star E-NCAP rating.

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MG MG4 Electric is the new best value electric car

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The MG Mulan (MG4 Electric) is the new best value electric car – to be sold not only in its home country China, but also in Europe, New Zealand, Australia, Mexico, South America and the Middle East. Standard range version. Range : 425 km in CLTC and 350 km in WLTP. Long range version. Length : 4.287 mm.

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The EV Battery Wish List

Cars That Think

Here’s what they said: Emad Dlala, Lucid Motors, vice-president of powertrain Upstart Lucid Motors hasn’t built many cars, but it’s built a reputation with the record-setting, 830-kilometer driving range of the Air Grand Touring Performance sedan. All those savings would further boost driving range and performance.

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Honda reveals radical new electric Saloon concept at CES 2024 | Autocar Professional

Baua Electric

. “Honda will strive to create new value for EVs by transcending the constraints of being thick and heavy due to the large and heavy battery necessary to secure long enough range, as well as a large and heavy body and platform necessary to accommodate such batteries.” “Right now, there are two heights for batteries.

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