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Smoothing the road for electric vehicles

Plug in America

Auto sector lobbying around EVs is at an all-time high , with record spending on both sides of the issue. That means there will not only be lots of EVs to choose from, but there will still be lots of gas cars, trucks, and SUVs on dealer lots. auto manufacturers to remain globally competitive, they have to manufacture EVs.

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Elon Musk on Tesla’s new ‘affordable’ electric car: it’s the Model Y

Electrek

The facts are that Musk canceled two cheaper vehicles that Tesla was working on, commonly referred as “the $25,000 Tesla” in early 2024. FTC: We use income earning auto affiliate links. Those vehicles were codenamed NV91 and NV92 , and they were based on the new vehicle platform that Tesla is now reserving for the Cybercab.

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2025 GWM Haval H6GT PHEV Review: New plug-in hybrid packs in the value and EV range to make life tough for BYD Sealion 6, Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV

EV Central

The mid-sized five-seat SUV can cover up to 180km on electricity before reverting to its petrol engine. READ MORE: GWM PHEV frenzy: Haval H6GT, Cannon Alpha ute and H6 to target Toyota READ MORE: Hybrid SUV attack! Haval also sells a regular H6 with a more traditional SUV shape, a broader model range and sharper pricing.

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Hyundai Inster priced: It’s the cheapest non-Chinese EV you can buy in Australia today, but still $10K more than a BYD Dolphin

EV Central

Emphasising the advantage Chinese brands currently have when it comes to EV pricing in Australia, the tiny Hyundai Inster SUV is now on-sale from $39,000 plus on-road costs. Just for reference its worth noting the Dolphin Essential has a 70kW/180Nm e-motor, a 44.9kWh battery pack and a claimed 340km WLTP range. There are dual 10.25-inch

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Chinese Robotaxis Are Gunning for Global Domination

Cars That Think

When Tesla rolled out its much-anticipated pilot robotaxi service in Austin, Texas last month—a fleet of 10 to 20 Model Y SUVs with “robotaxi” stickers and minor modifications —the tech and automotive worlds paused in awe. This post originally appeared on Recode China AI. Baidu’s own electric vehicle venture, Jidu, folded last year.

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Next gen Lexus ES to make global debut on April 23. Check details

Baua Electric

Its arrival marks a pivotal moment, as Lexus refers to it as a global flagship. The ES will be unveiled on April 23 at the 2025 Shanghai Auto Show. Its arrival marks a pivotal moment, as Lexus refers to it as a global flagship,” raising eyebrows over the future of the larger LS sedan. .”

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Trouble for the new Toyota RAV4 PHEV? Geely Starray EM-i the latest plug-in hybrid medium SUV from China – and it should seriously undercut the mega-popular Toyota

EV Central

And when it arrives, it will join an ever-growing throng of competitors, and not just other plug-in hybrid SUVs – of which the Toyota RAV4 will soon be one – but even other Super Hybrids, too, given it’s a name also used by MG, Chery and Jaecoo. Inside, it nabs a 15.4-inch inch digital dash and a 16-Speaker FLYME stereo. “The

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