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Forget the Milano EV – Alfa Romeo changes name to something non-Italian-sounding

Baua Electric

This afternoon, Alfa Romeo made the call to avoid the hassles and just change the name of its first EV to the very safe and neutral-sounding Junior after “a confrontation with officials from the Industry and Made in Italy Ministry” last Friday, Automotive News Europe reports. FTC: We use income earning auto affiliate links.

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June 2023 – Tesla Model Y was the best selling car in Sweden

Push EVs

4, and the Kia EV6 took third. There were no new faces in the top 20 (nor even any newcomers BEV models to the overall market), but June saw a few personal-best performances. The Model Y has firmly toppled the previous regular leader, the Volvo XC40 (now in 4th). Second place went to the Volkswagen ID.4,

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Was the Jeep Wrangler 4xe 2021’s 3rd Highest-Selling EV in the US?

EV Adoption

I say apparently as a PR person with Stellantis, the parent company of Jeep, stated the following to me in a January 18 email: I can tell you that it is true, we were the best selling plug-in hybrid SUV last year in the US. Auto Industry Analyst. I can’t tell you our exact number but if they beat RAV it was very narrow.

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

Green Car Congress

Consumer preferences for ergonomics and comfort, and telematics/personal assistance services also rose significantly, according to executive perceptions captured by the KPMG survey. The 2011 KPMG survey also finds the auto industry heavily investing in future technology, new products and safety improvements. Investments.

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New DOT research shows drivers support connected vehicle technology, appreciate potential safety benefits

Green Car Congress

82% strongly agreed that they would like to have vehicle-to-vehicle safety features on their personal vehicle. Hyundai-Kia America Technical Center, Inc., Earlier post.). Eight major automotive manufacturers are working closely with the Department on this research through partnering agreements: Ford Motor Company, General Motors LLC.,

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Welcome to the Year of the EV—Whatever It Will Be

Clean Fleet Report

Some in-person activities will take place, but organizers told media if they have 50 percent of normal attendance they would consider it a success. The impact on the auto industry, particularly the still growing electric sector, could be profound. Masks may become everyday wear and precautions will be permanent.

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First videos of Rivian R2 and R3 driving on public roads show size comparisons

Baua Electric

While we already saw it on a stage and in person, it can be tough to really gauge the size of cars when you’re in a giant crowd of people and only looking at two new cars in isolation, without other familiar vehicles around. But it’s still nice to see it on the road, driving under its own power, at more than 1mph, and with other cars around.

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