The Truth About Cars

AUGUST 16, 2023

Tesla has certainly proved that battery-powered passenger vehicles are capable of being blisteringly fast. But global manufacturing quality also seems to be on the decline and Americans seem particularly hesitant to embrace all-electric vehicles (Tesla excluded) as more V8-powered models fall by the wayside.

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Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 24, 2019

2018 marked a record year for the sale of battery-powered electric vehicles, according to data from JATO Dynamics. Many carmakers felt the effects of trade tensions between the world’s biggest economies, political changes in key markets, and new threats to the status quo of the industry. million large SUVs were sold.

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Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 16, 2009

Following that, according Chryslers filings, will come electric-powered cars, SUVs and crossovers, some based on Fiat vehicles, according to the "viability plan" Chrysler submitted to the Treasury Department. Possibilities include a minivan and an Jeep Wrangler-like off-roader.

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Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 21, 2009

However," he continued, "If carmakers decide not to take advantage of this offer, AFS Trinity intends to raise the funds to begin modifying existing hybrids or manufacture its own 150 mpg SUVs and, eventually, 250 mpg sedans. Daimler/Mercedes Took over Daimler/Chrysler Sprinter PHEV program. Vice Chairman Bob Lutz in GMs FastLane blog ).

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