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Rivian cuts prices on its base R1T and R1S ahead of R2 launch

Teslarati

After Rivian added two new range options for the R1T and R1S last week, the electric truck and SUV maker has also cut prices on some of its lineup. “Price continues to be a leading factor in why people don’t buy EVs, so anything Rivian can do to lower that barrier is a good idea.”

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AlixPartners study finds post-crisis auto industry facing new set of challenges; sales projected below historical levels for foreseeable future

Green Car Congress

Specifically, the firm estimates US auto sales will reach just 12.7 AlixPartners also estimates that on-going unemployment and underemployment could cost the auto industry up to 1.5 million units in 2011 and only 13.6 million in 2012. million units in lost vehicle sales this year. million units, well below the recent peak of 2.9

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On the Shoulder of Giants: How the Tesla Cybertruck’s ambitious camper is willing itself into being

Teslarati

“We’re not building the truck. We’re building an add-in to the truck. The company has also decided against building a factory for the camper, instead opting for an existing site that could host a production facility. So when people say, ‘Well, you’re not on the RV industry, how can you make an RV?’

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New: EVAdoption Quarterly US Electric Vehicle (EV) Sales Scoreboard

EV Adoption

With OEMs only reporting sales on so few EV models, we have to build models and estimate the sales numbers for nearly 85% of the EVs currently available in the US. The Jaguar I-PACE has never been a particularly strong seller as it failed to capture a compelling competitive position among available BEV SUVs/crossovers.

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Three perspectives on China’s EV industry (spoiler alert: legacy brands are toast) – Charged EVs

Baua Electric

Jeremiads lamenting China’s takeover of the global auto industry are everywhere these days. Retreating behind tariff walls or outright bans will further isolate America’s auto industry into a Galapagos market of ridiculous trucks sold at nosebleed prices.” billion in Leapmotor last year to build vehicles for export.

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Best EVs of 2022: Our verdict on the new electric cars of the year

EV Central

Tesla briefly entered the list of top sellers, with the Model Y also topping the SUV sales charts in September. And while it’s improved, the build quality doesn’t match the big boys (you don’t have to look far to spot glitches). The proof is already on Australian roads in the form of the BYD Atto 3 compact SUV.

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A 100 m.p.g. truck? A Bright IDEA | Freep.com | Detroit Free Press

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

Three years ago, the magazine Popular Mechanics even wrote an article prodding the auto industry for not building the 100 m.p.g. • MORE: "How to Build a 100 Mile-Per-Gallon Car. WhatÂťs more, mainstream consumers wonÂťt be able to buy it when it comes to market. Right NowÂť can be seen here. Yep, a truck.

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