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Blazer EV price cut, Dodge electric muscle, Rivian R2 and R3: The Week in Reverse

Baua Electric

That effectively cuts the price of the Leaf, which is made in Tennessee with an American-assembled battery pack, to $25,485 for many households. Audi has also retuned the ride and handling of these models, now badged Q4 44 E-Tron and Q4 55 E-Tron Sportback. Nissan also confirmed that the 2024 Ariya costs a lot less than the 2023 model.

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SAE taskforce J2954 on wireless charging and positioning standards looking to have final draft of guideline this year; significant industry involvement

Green Car Congress

Auto OEMs participating include Audi; BMW; Chrysler; Coda; Daimler; Fisker; Ford; GM; Honda; Mitsubishi; Nissan; Phoenix; and Toyota. JARI (Japan); EPRI; KAIST (Korea); University of Tennessee; Underwriters Laboratories; TÜV North America; and California Department of Transportation are also involved.

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The EV Transition Explained: Reshaping Labor Markets

Cars That Think

For example, Daimler AG and Audi reportedly have eliminated 20,000 jobs, while auto supplier Bosch will be laying off 1,000 workers in a move to support vehicle electrification. Tennessee provided Ford $884 million in incentives to locate in the state, while Kentucky provided $250 million. because the wage it pays at its U.S.

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Flash Drive: 2023 Cadillac Lyriq

Clean Fleet Report

The Audi E-Tron starts at $67,000, the Jaguar i-Pace at $70,000, the Porsche Taycan at $83,000, and the Tesla Model X at $90,000. The Lyriq will draw attention from those wanting a luxury SUV powered by electricity built in America, in this case Spring Hill, Tennessee. Observations: 2023 Cadillac Lyriq EV. Among friends.

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Hands-on with the ChatGPT-enabled VW ID.4, with big 2024 model year changes

Baua Electric

4 does currently qualify for the full $7,500 US federal EV tax credit – the only car made by a foreign automaker to qualify, due to local production in Chattanooga, Tennessee – and the credit is now available upfront at the point of sale. Like other VW Group EVs (including Audi, Porsche etc.),

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GM, finally, ramps up Cadillac Lyriq to meet demand for luxury SUVs

Baua Electric

2024 Cadillac Lyriq Luxury trim (Source: Cadillac) The all-around Lyriq has been compared to the Mercedes EQE SUV, Audi A8 e-tron, and BMW iX, but it offers an impressive 300 miles or range at a price set around $60,000. Lyriq is built in Spring Hill, Tennessee. Plus the company said it should regain its eligibility early this year.

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Cadillac’s ambitious move to an all-electric luxury brand by 2030

Charged EVs

Cadillac was able to pull the US launch of the Lyriq ahead by nine months—early production units were built in March at its assembly plant in Spring Hill, Tennessee, and the first customer deliveries took place in June. Orders for the 2024 models will open up during autumn 2022, for deliveries starting in 2023.