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

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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. Rivian has cut $3,100 off of its entry-level R1T and R1S units on its online configurators , just as it has debuted new range options costing the same amount.

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

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

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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. Rick Deneau, Stellantis. Flip a coin.

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Canadian Study Concludes Rebates to Hybrid Buyers Not Cost-Effective for Reducing Carbon Emissions

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The study finds that the rebates had a large and positive effect on the market share of hybrid vehicles, largely at the expense of intermediate cars, intermediate SUVs and some high performance compact cars. An Analysis of Tax Rebates for Hybrid Vehicles. Chandra et al. The Canadian government offered hybrid rebates during 2007-2008.

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June 2023 – Tesla Model Y is again the bestseller in Norway

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Due to the new higher emissions taxes from January 1st, plugless hybrids (HEVs) have taken over share from combustion-only vehicles this year, currently at 6.2% Let’s see if this somewhat affordable small SUV can catch on in Norway, as it already is doing in France. PHEVs meanwhile shrank 18.9% of the market. YTD cumulative share.

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

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The vehicle categories seeing the most significant response increases in the 2011 survey compared with 2010 were SUVs, luxury vehicles, large pick-up trucks, and cross-overs. The 2011 KPMG survey also finds the auto industry heavily investing in future technology, new products and safety improvements. Investments.

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IHS Automotive forecasts 88.6M unit global light vehicle market in 2015; 2.4% growth

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China will lead the sector’s volume growth, with particular strength in SUVs, though IHS expects the market to slow from 2014. IHS Automotive experts also expect SUVs to remain the fastest-growing segment in China in 2015. The North American market will continue its upswing, though the pace differs by country. million units.

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