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Tesla Model Y 7-seater option gets $500 price increase

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In the US, Tesla hasn’t changed the prices of the actual cars so far. As of this writing, the Tesla Model 3 Highland RWD starts at RMB 245,900, while the Dual-Motor AWD costs RMB 285,900 before options. Tesla maintains a good position in China’s electric vehicle auto industry through its competitive prices.

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Volkswagen faces mounting pressure from Tesla and BYD

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During the pandemic, Volkswagen fell behind in the Chinese auto market as companies like BYD, Nio, and Tesla took over, with the competition nearly doubling the market’s EV and hybrid offerings (via Bloomberg ). Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock highlighted the urgency of the situation at the Münich Car Show last week.

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Top 10 Green Cars revealed

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Green cars are definitely the in-thing in the auto industry and now consumer website kbb.com (part of the Kelley Blue Book) has named its Top 10 Green Cars for 2010. Now before you wonder where the likes of the Nissan LEAF and the Chevrolet Volt are on the list – they are not yet available and [.].

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Sales of hybrid cars increase in US

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After months of doom and gloom for the auto industry in the USA, there is finally a ray of hope courtesy of hybrid cars. The Highlander Hybrid sold 1,098 models, a fall of 27.3 Reported sales of hybrids in the US increased by 5.2 per cent by volume in June 2009 compared to the same month in the previous year.

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2025-2035: Rewriting The Automotive History

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A recent report from the Environmental Defense Fund indicates that electric vehicle sales volumes are growing at a rapid pace, signalling an epochal shift in the auto industry over the next decade. We were using the same 4 stroke engines to drive our modern cars for a century and the period 2025-2035 is going to change that.

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CalCars and PHEVs Frequently Asked Questions

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About CalCars Plug-In Hybrids FAQ How to Get a PHEV Where PHEVs are Car-Makers Say. Until then, we also recommend you look at the FAQ at the Climate Progress Blog and the FAQ by Hybrids-Plus , an after-market converter of hybrid cars, for answers to many questions! What do car companies say about PHEVs? Just the opposite.

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How Carmakers Are Responding to the Plug-In Hybrid Opportunity

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Our PRIUS+ Project Photos PHEV Resources Global Warming Take Action News and Events Contact Us How Carmakers are Responding to the Plug-In Hybrid Opportunity If you ask, "have major auto-makers come around on PHEVs?", Volkswagen CEO says "Future belongs to electric cars," has gained German government support for development.

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