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Pick-up and take-over! Nissan targets Fisker Alaska as EV ute solution to fight Tesla Cybertruck, Ford F-150 Lightning and Chevrolet Silverado EV

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Nissan has engaged in crisis talks with EV-maker Fisker that could see the Japanese brand gain access to the failing Californian brand’s Alaska all-electric ute. But they could see Nissan plough as much as $US400 million ($A610m) into the EV start-up. 2026 Fisker Alaska. 2026 Fisker Alaska. Fisker PEAR.

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News: 2023 Chevrolet Bolt EV/EUV Get Big Price Drop

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Chevrolet announced this week that its 2023 Bolt EV and Bolt EUV are going to get major drops in price. The intention is to make the company’s two electric car offerings more attractive to consumers, especially those that are looking for an affordable alternative to a gasoline-powered car. Photos by Chevrolet. More EVs Coming.

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J.D. Power: quality takes a back seat to innovation as problems reach a record high

Green Car Congress

While problems with driving experience are flat year over year, quality declines in all other categories. Owners are having issues with high-tech approaches to this basic function; seven of the 10 most problematic models in this area are battery electric vehicles (BEVs). Nissan Motor Co., PP100), followed by infotainment (+2.3

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2022 Nissan LEAF becomes most affordable EV with sub-$30k MSRP

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Nissan’s 2022 LEAF has established itself as the most affordable electric vehicle in the U.S. After federal incentives, all five of the 2022 models will be under $30,000. After federal incentives, all five of the 2022 models will be under $30,000. Credit: Nissan. market with the rollout of the newest models.

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Goodyear expands EV tire portfolio

Green Car Congress

To stay ahead of growing demand in the electric vehicle (EV) market, The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company has launched the all-new Goodyear ElectricDrive all-season tire and two new sizes for its ultra-high performance tire, the Goodyear ElectricDrive GT.

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Personal: Chevy Volt—Still Electric After All These Years

Clean Fleet Report

42 months and now all mine. I was at the end of a 3-year lease and a 6-month extension on my 2018 Chevrolet Volt Plug-in Hybrid. It’s now what’s know as an orphan car—no longer in production as GM moves to full electrics. So far in the new year I have only driven on electricity; we’ll see how long I can extend that.

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Cars.com names its Top Picks for EVs: Volkswagen, Hyundai, Lucid, and Chevrolet

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Cars.com released its Top Picks list for 2022 model year Electric Vehicles, with Volkswagen, Hyundai, Lucid, and Chevrolet taking the top spots in categories such as Value, Family, Luxury, and Commuters. Commuters – 2022 Chevrolet Bolt EV and EUV. Credit: Lucid Motors.