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GM reveals new Ultium batteries and flexible global platform for rapid growth of EV lineup

Green Car Congress

The heart of GM’s strategy is a modular propulsion system and a highly flexible, third-generation global EV platform powered by proprietary Ultium batteries. For example, GM plans 19 different battery and drive unit configurations initially, compared with 550 internal combustion powertrain combinations available today.

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Tesla raises prices of Model S and Model X in the United States

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Seemingly keeping pace with its volatile pricing strategy in recent months, Tesla has implemented a price increase on its two flagship vehicles, the Model S sedan and Model X SUV. The Model S Plaid and Model X Plaid, the company’s two fastest vehicles available today, are now priced at $107,490 before options.

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Beyond Tesla: Why Your Business Needs Charging Stations Compatible with All Types of EVs

EV Connect

But in doing so, Tesla has established yet another equipment standard for an industry that is working at breakneck speed to prepare this country for a future where gas is a thing of the past. But there are dozens of EV models available today and hundreds more from every major automaker set to hit the roads over the next decade.

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Study: even with high LDV electrification, low-carbon biofuels will be necessary to meet 80% GHG reduction target; “daunting” policy implications

Green Car Congress

An 80% reduction in US greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 2050 has been generally established as the de facto required domestic contribution to stabilizing global concentrations at low to medium levels, that is, 450 and 550 ppm carbon dioxide equivalent (CO 2 -equiv). Renewable and nuclear electricity supply technologies are available today.

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Road Test: 2022 Kia EV6

Clean Fleet Report

For 2022, Kia introduced the EV6, a second generation EV crossover that is built on the Hyundai/Kia/Genesis Electric-Global-Modular Platform (E-GMP). This platform will be the basis for a whole new line of future Kia EVs. News: Hyundai Lays Out an Electric Future. It’s got plenty of room, and can seat five adults comfortably.

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Road Test: 2024 Kia EV6 GT-Line RWD

Clean Fleet Report

In 2022, Kia introduced the EV6, a 2nd generation-dedicated EV crossover built on the Hyundai/Kia/Genesis Electric-Global-Modular Platform (E-GMP). The future is now The EV 6 has many convenient features, including navigation with automatic updates, a 14-speaker Meridian premium audio system and wireless phone charging.

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The technology behind Ford’s Lightweight Concept Vehicle; prospects for Mach-II with 50% mass reduction difficult

Green Car Congress

Earlier this month, Ford unveiled its Lightweight Concept vehicle, which uses advanced materials to explore future weight-reduction solutions that could improve performance and fuel efficiency while reducing CO 2 emissions. In some D segment, SUVs and trucks, a lot more aluminum will creep in. Earlier post.). —Matt Zaluzec.

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