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Volkswagen of America to invest $10M in EV charging infrastructure by 2016; calls for more legislative support to spur EV adoption

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In January, Volkswagen of America and BMW of North America, together with ChargePoint, announced an initiative to create more express charging corridors along heavily-traveled routes on the East and West Coasts; specifically to install nearly 100 DC Fast Chargers across both coasts aiming to have charging sites no more than 50 miles apart.

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KPMG survey finds global auto execs ranking fuel efficiency the top consumer priority

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Fuel efficiency, safety innovation, and vehicle styling will be the three most important product issues influencing automotive consumer purchase decisions over the next five years, indicating a perceived shift in buying priorities, according to the 12 th annual global automotive survey conducted by KPMG LLP.

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Flash Drive: 2024 Acura ZDX Type S

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In Acura-speak, Type S is the performance division (like BMW has M, Hyundai has N, Mercedes-Benz has AMG and so on). But consumers shopping for a performance EV, like it or not, this sprint speed just may be their pacing item for what to buy. The 2024 ZDX A-Spec and ZDX Type S are on-sale now at Acura dealers in all 50 states.

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Road Test: 2022 Lincoln Corsair PHEV Grand Touring AWD

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What the Corsair PHEV does, or should do, is open the brand to a new audience who will consider buying a Lincoln for the first time. Visit your local Lincoln dealer and give the Corsair Grand Touring PHEV a spin. Road Test: 2020 BMW X3 xDrive30e. The way to Lincoln. Squeezing-out That Extra Mile. News: 2022 Range Rover Line-up.

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As Electric Car Makers Ante Up Billions, Software Is Ace in the Hole

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These numbers above exclude all the existing hybrid electric and other alternative fuel models available or in the works, which number at least another 265 models. Furthermore, BMW does not believe customers will purchase an EV based on its underlying EV platform alone.

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Road Test: 2022 Mazda MX-30 EV

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Range extenders have been done previously with the Chevrolet Volt and BMW i3, and could add another 100 miles of driving range. Who is Mazda targeting to buy the MX-30? In addition, we aim to offer reviews and news on advanced technology and the alternative fuel vehicle market. In case you were looking for an engine.

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