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Opel to offer battery-electric variant of every model in 2024

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Opel announced that the successor to the Opel Crossland B-SUV will also be offered with all-electric drive in 2024. This means that every model in the product portfolio of the brand will be available as a battery-electric variant as early as next year. l/100 km, CO 2 emissions 28-25 g/km; combined, weighted).

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Autel Energy showcasing ZeroLabs electric 1969 Bronco at CES

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The 1969 Bronco was customized from the ground up by Los Angeles-based Zero Labs Automotive , an automotive and industrial design, technology and engineering firm specializing in electric vehicle conversions.

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2022 Tesla Model 3, Lucid Air, Model Y lead DOE’s highest MPGe list

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Electric vehicles are getting progressively better, and this is especially evident in the Department of Energy’s highest MPGe list for Model Year 2022 EVs. As per data from the DOE, 17 electric vehicle models achieved 100 miles per gallon of gasoline-equivalent (MPGe) or higher. As per the DOE’s data, the Lucid Air achieved 131 MPGe.

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Mercedes EQG spotted completing winter testing

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The upcoming Mercedes EQG, the electric variant of the historic G-Class SUV, has been spotted completing winter testing in Germany. The Mercedes G Class SUV is one of the oldest model names in the automotive industry, and despite its long heritage, it has changed in design and purpose very little. View this post on Instagram.

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GM reveals new Ultium batteries and flexible global platform for rapid growth of EV lineup

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GM’s all-new modular platform and battery system, Ultium. Motors designed in-house will support front-wheel drive, rear-wheel drive, all-wheel drive and performance all-wheel drive applications. Photo by Steve Fecht for General Motors). Ultium-powered EVs are designed for Level 2 and DC fast charging.

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82% of BEVs & PHEVs Available in the US in 2022 Have a Base MSRP of $40,000+

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The actual transaction price that consumers are paying for electric vehicles is of course much higher when delivery charges, sales tax, fees, options, and upgrades including everything from paint color and wheel options to driver assist systems are added to the base MSRP. DMAs of $5,000 to $7,500 are relatively common among luxury EVs.

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Electric Car Buyer’s Guide: 7 Steps to Find The Best EV for Your Life

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There’s never been more interest in electric cars. Electric vehicles (EVs) are safer, greener, and cheaper to drive than gas vehicles. According to a recent study , the average American driver saves $1,117 per year on fuel and maintenance costs when they switch from a gas car to an electric one. Narrow your electric car search.