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VinFast reveals Ford Ranger-sized VF Wild electric ute concept, Aussie DNA included

EV Central

Vietnamese EV startup VinFast has revealed its VF Wild mid-sized ute concept at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas. We can assume it’d be a dual motor all-wheel-drive to live up to its muscular exterior. We can assume it’d be a dual motor all-wheel-drive to live up to its muscular exterior.

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Lightning Systems electric shuttle buses now offered on CALACT purchasing contract

Green Car Congress

Communities throughout California can now purchase all-electric shuttle buses and ADA-equipped vans from Lightning Systems on a new California Association for Coordinated Transportation (CALACT) cooperative purchasing contract. Nonprofits or government agencies can use the new agreement to purchase electric buses once they join CALACT.

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Shock! VinFast’s VF Wild electric pickup was designed in Melbourne!

EV Central

The VinFast VF Wild electric pickup concept unveiled at the 2024 CES tech extravaganza in Las Vegas this morning was designed in Australia. The sharp-lined VF Wild ute is the work of an independent design studio in Melbourne called GoMotiv, as is the VF 3 mini electric SUV rolled out alongside it at CES.

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Mercedes-Benz USA 2023 sales: Overall steady, but EVs surge by nearly 250% year-over-year

Baua Electric

Ahead of its full Q4 report and 2023 sales breakdown, Mercedes-Benz USA has posted some of its sales numbers, which are encouraging overall, especially in the growing segment of BEVs, which saw nearly 250% growth year-over-year. For all of 2023, Mercedes-Benz USA is reporting 351,746 vehicles sold, up by only 0.2%

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Honda returns to form! Stunning all-new 0 Series electric Saloon and Space-Hub due in 2026

EV Central

Honda looks like it has rediscovered its mojo following the unveiling of an all-new family of EVs called the 0 Series that are claimed to be 90 per cent finished ahead of their launch in 2026. Expected to share powertrains with the Saloon, the SUV will likely go on sale shortly after the wedgier sedan. 2026 Honda 0 Series Saloon.

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Vinfast electric truck, Hertz selling EVs for gasoline, by-wire firsts: Today’s Car News

Baua Electric

While vehicles offering two of those three types of by-wire tech have been increasingly common, all three help pave the way for radical changes in EV packaging and autonomous vehicle tech. And Vietnam’s Vinfast revealed an electric pickup concept, a $20,000 mini electric SUV, and a retro-styled e-bike, all at this week’s CES in Las Vegas.

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All-new electric Kia PV5 is a gamechanger in the world of vans with its advanced tech and interchangeable rear body

EV Central

Unveiling the Kia PV1, PV5 and flagship PV7 at the Consumer Electronic Show (CES) in Las Vegas, Kia announced that all three vehicles were shown off in close-to-production guise, confirming the mid-size PV5 would be on sale in 2025. Measuring in at 4.7m The flagship PV7 will be around 5.7m

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