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Hyundai is launching an electric van as its first export model based on its new EV platform

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The electric van will rival Ford’s E-Transit and Stellantis’ commercial EV vans in Europe. Luca Sra, president of Iveco’s truck business, said the new electric van is “particularly exciting ” for Europe, where urban delivery and distribution are “critical missions.” FTC: We use income earning auto affiliate links.

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Hyundai to add hybrids at EV-only plant as rising demand throws a curveball

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Hyundai will add hybrid production lines at its dedicated EV plant in Georgia as demand rises. vs. 6.6%), and Europe (10.7% vs. 10.4%), and Europe (15.7% Hyundai’s total auto sales fell 1.5% FTC: We use income earning auto affiliate links. EV assembly and battery plant in Bryan County, GA. vs. 9%), the US (5.5%

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Voltera kicks off $150M expansion of electric fleet infrastructure

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Voltera’s latest acquisitions are supported by infrastructure investor EQT, and cover key EV markets like California , Arizona, Texas, Georgia , and Florida, which the company says will enable it to meet the diverse needs of commercial fleets, “from drayage and mail delivery to ride share services.”

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Rivian R2 bows March 7: Will it be EV maker’s Model 3 moment?

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While the R1T pickup and R1S SUV are full-size trucks—or within a few inches of full-size, by any American assessment—the R2 lineup is expected to cover a middle ground that would also make it viable for Europe and many other regions of the world, giving Rivian traction toward economies of scale. appeared first on Bauaelectric Auto News.

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Hyundai sold nearly 269,000 electric vehicles last year as IONIQ 5 and 6 spark growth

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The company saw solid sales growth across key markets, including North America, Europe, and India. Meanwhile, Hyundai said it expects the global auto market to continue growing in the future as the shift to electric heats up. FTC: We use income earning auto affiliate links. of the foundation work was completed on its massive $5.5

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Rivian R2 teased, Tank Flip shelved

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The R2 is anticipated to be constructed at Rivian’s unused Georgia manufacturing facility to complement its wave Illinois manufacturing facility, which is a repurposed facility prior to now impaired by means of Mitsubishi. The post Rivian R2 teased, Tank Flip shelved appeared first on Bauaelectric Auto News.

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Rivian R2 bows: $45,000, over 300 miles, the future of the SUV?

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The R2 rides on a platform that will leverage economies of scale in a way the R1 lineup hasn’t As the company has said at various times, the R2 is also sized the way it is to allow global market entrance for Rivian, as the R1S and R1T are simply too large for some markets such as Europe. appeared first on Bauaelectric Auto News.

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