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EVs reach 90% market share in Norway as the overall auto market falters – Charged EVs

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of the entire auto market. 4, followed by the new Volvo EX30 , and two old favorites, the Nissan LEAF and Hyundai Kona. The steady rise of EVs is occurring against a backdrop of slower overall auto sales. For better or for worse, a lack of low-priced options seems likely to result in declining overall auto sales.

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Volvo XC40 Recharge and Polestar 2: EV cousins offer different takes on “premium”

Charged EVs

You might not know it to look at them, but these two cars—one Swedish, one Chinese—share underpinnings and a parent company. Volvo and its Chinese parent Geely are very serious about selling cars that plug in. In 2019, Volvo launched the XC40 compact crossover, a boxy but stylish compact SUV with a 2.0-liter

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China’s EV brands are coming to bury US automakers—or are they? – Charged EVs

Baua Electric

We EV pundits have been writing about the rise of the Chinese EV industry for years. In recent weeks, the mainstream press has picked up on the story—many articles describe the coming wave of Chinese exports in apocalyptic terms. This can bring a lot of [confusion] to consumers and also to auto manufacturers.

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The electric year ahead: Every new EV coming to Australia in 2024

EV Central

As well as new models from heavy EV hitters such as Tesla, BYD, Polestar and Volvo, there will be a raft of traditional brands jumping on board the electric car race. Known as the Lightning Cat overseas, the sleek five-door from Chinese maker GWM is yet to be definitively confirmed for Australia. Volvo EX30 Volvo EX30.

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Convincing Consumers To Buy EVs

Cars That Think

Many in the auto industry are warning that realistic BEV range numbers under varying conditions need to be widely published , else risk creating a backlash against EVs in general. EVs ain’t cheap Price is another EV purchase risk that is comparable to EV range. Jim Rowan, Volvo Cars’ CEO and President.

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Volvo reveals EX90 EV, here in 2024

EV Central

Volvo has unveiled its EX90 large SUV, a pure electric replacement for the seven-seat XC90. Capable of 250kW charging in ideal conditions, Volvo says the battery can charge from 10 to 80 per cent capacity in under 30 minutes. 2024 Volvo EX90 seven-seat electric SUV with 14.5-inch They’re not going to be cheap.

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2024 Polestar 2 Long Range Single Motor review: Better, but good enough?

Baua Electric

No amount of wiping could keep the cameras clean during winter conditions, and the car’s aggressive backup auto-brake made me think I’d slammed into some unseen parking pylon on more than one occasion, giving me serious anxiety about placing the car during three-point turns. FTC: We use income earning auto affiliate links.

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