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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. Tesla announced the launch of the new Model Y Long Range Rear Wheel Drive (RWD) motor in a post from its Tesla Europe & Middle East account on social media platform X.

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Hyundai Motor accelerates hydrogen technology development through 3 strategic investments

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Our investment in these innovative companies will reduce the production cost of FCEVs and enhance the safety and affordability of hydrogen infrastructure. H2Pro is an Israeli startup that developed the E-TAC (electrochemical, thermally active chemical) water splitting technology, which is efficient, affordable, and safe.

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The Microlino is an adorably tiny electric city car with two versions

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The Switzerland-based electric vehicle (EV) startup unveiled the new, more affordable Microlino Lite at the Geneva International Automotive Show this week, sporting a slightly slower top speed and shorter range than its older sibling, the Microlino. as a neighborhood electric vehicle (NEV) as soon as the end of this year.

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Renault 5 €25,000 small EV unveiled at Geneva Auto Show

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Renault unveiled the Renault 5 city car at an automotive show in Switzerland this week, with its latest electric vehicle (EV) being a small, affordable option for European markets. The vehicle is expected to be roughly €25,000, featuring a range of up to 400 km (250 miles) with the larger of two different battery configuration options.

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Volkswagen ID.2 to rival Tesla’s expected $25,000 vehicle

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Volkswagen is preparing to enter the same segment as Tesla’s upcoming affordable car with the ID.2 In the UK, Norway, Switzerland, and Iceland, car sales fell by 4.1% 2 might compete in the same price range as Tesla’s upcoming affordable vehicle. 2 electric vehicle. Sales of the all-electric Volkswagen ID.2

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GM expands to new European markets with its luxury $93K Lyriq

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Last October, GM announced that it was launching sales in Switzerland as a first step in its all-electric return to Europe after selling off the Opel and Vauxhall brands back in 2017. In Switzerland, the Lyriq starts 82,000 Swiss francs ($93,100), but GM has not yet provided pricing for France.

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Volkswagen subsidiary Elli acquiring minority stake in emobility software company has·to·be

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Since then, sales revenue has at least doubled every year—especially as a result of strong demand in Germany and Switzerland. Now, the company’s customers range from the automotive industry through energy suppliers to industrial companies. The company’s history started six years ago with Audi in Ingolstadt as the first customer.

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