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Over 42k Tesla supporters are urging Pres. Biden to acknowledge the company’s EV leadership

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“In the auto industry, Detroit is leading the world in electric vehicles. Tesla, as well as other carmakers like Toyota and Honda, do not utilize union labor. The Tesla CEO, however, stated that Biden and his team found the idea of a carbon tax “too politically difficult.” Credit: General Motors.

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June 2023 – Tesla Model Y was the best selling BEV in Germany

Push EVs

The new Honda “e:Ny1” (let us know what you think of this name in the comments) also made its debut, with just 5 units. This is Honda’s first all-round competent BEV (412 km WLTP rating), though with fairly weak charging speed (46 minutes 10% to 80%), with low peak. Its starting price is around €48,000.

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

Green Car Congress

In fact, Hans Flick, national tax leader for KPMG’s automotive practice noted that executives appear to indicate that the idea of entry level cars may not have met expectations. The 2011 KPMG survey also finds the auto industry heavily investing in future technology, new products and safety improvements. Investments.

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Rivian IPO: What you need to know

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Similar to fellow electric vehicle maker Tesla, which currently reached a market cap above of over $1 trillion, Rivian’s valuation target is founded on the idea that the company may see a meteoric rise in the coming years. . It would also overtake longtime players in the auto segment, such as Japanese carmakers Honda Motor Co.,

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Consumer Federation analysis of polling data and tech pricing finds consumer demands aligned with proposed MY 2017-2025 CAFE and GHG regulations for light-duty vehicles

Green Car Congress

The CFA report examines historical and current day mileage and pricing data as well as new polling data to determine what consumers want and need, whether or not the auto industry can deliver on those needs, and whether or not fuel economy improvements will be cost prohibitive. Poll Results. more miles per gallon.

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False Starts: The Story of Vehicle-to-Grid Power

Cars That Think

sec faster than Tesla Roadster www.youtube.com Through the 1990s and into the early 2000s, ACP sold its integrated propulsion systems to established automakers, including Honda, Volkswagen, and Volvo, for use in production models being converted into EVs. And the auto industry had just canceled the battery EV.

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EAA National Board nominations from across North America

Electric Auto Association

Participative leadership, where ideas are followed by action. About Alan: Alan drives a Tesla Model 3 and Honda Clarity Plug-In Hybrid. He works in the sustainable energy technologies industry and he is an advocate for change. Personally meeting Sandy Munro to exchange ideas of the future of BEVs.