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BYD unveils new low-cost ‘interstellar chariot’ electric SUV complete with a drone landing

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Complete with a landing pad for your drone, the new EV is expected to cost less than $28,000 (200,000 yuan). Fang Chang Bao specializes in personalized and professional-grade new energy vehicles (NEVs). The new electric SUV will debut next week at Auto China 2024. FTC: We use income earning auto affiliate links.

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Renault and VW may partner on low-cost BEV minicar

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To stay in the game, Renault is among the European automakers rushing to produce EVs that are at a similar price point to ICE vehicles – to avoid losing out to Chinese rivals that have Europe in their sites with low-cost EVs – BYD’s vehicles are arriving by the shipload. FTC: We use income earning auto affiliate links.

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CapGemini: 87% of global consumers prefer personal vehicle to ensure safe travel, up from 57% in April 2020

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This reflects a continuous shift in consumer preference towards personal mobility, fueled by the COVID-19 pandemic, as car ownership today is seen as a safeguard against the risk and spread of infection. Meanwhile, 78% of consumers will opt for using their personal vehicles over taking public transport.

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Tata Motors launches $10,000 electric hatch; deliveries of Tiago.ev start in January

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It is an ideal fun hatch which offers premium, safety and technology features, eco-friendly footprint, spirited performance, all made even more desirable with the added advantage of a low cost of ownership. We are confident that this move will help more and more customers embrace EVs as their preferred mode for personal mobility.

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Tata Technologies displays eMO low-cost city EV engineering study at Detroit Show

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Tata Technologies, a global provider of engineering services and product development IT, was selected by Michelin to display its electric MObility (eMO) engineering study EV as part of the Michelin Challenge Design display at the 2012 North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) in Detroit. The 4-passenger study is equipped with an 18.4

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Texas goes big on solar + storage that can power 41,000+ homes

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Texas needs every available megawatt, and low-cost renewable energy has proven critical as it continues to reach new production heights in ERCOT,” said Judd Messer, Texas vice president of Advanced Power Alliance. ad* FTC: We use income earning auto affiliate links. Zier can produce enough energy annually to power 41,600 homes.

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Deloitte suggests Gen Y’s embrace of hybrid vehicles may be auto market’s tipping point

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In-dash technology is the most important part of a vehicle’s interior for a majority (59%) of Gen Y respondents, with almost three-quarters (73%) seeking touchscreen interfaces.

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