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Kelley Blue Book: average new-vehicle prices in US up 5.4% in May y-o-y; average EV price down 10.8%

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The estimated average transaction price for a light vehicle in the United States was $41,263 in May 2021, according to the analysts at Kelley Blue Book. Kelley Blue Book average transaction prices do not include applied consumer incentives. Subcompact SUV/Crossover.

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Volkswagen starts pre-booking for ID.3 EV in Europe; ID.3 1ST special edition

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Volkswagen started pre-booking in Europe for the first model in its new full-electric ID. 3 1 ST special edition, which has been especially configured for pre-booking, includes high-quality, high-performance equipment and is limited to 30,000 vehicles. 3 1 ST with the medium-sized battery option later available for the ID.3

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Van Hool introduces new A range of electric buses; battery-electric, fuel cell (hydrogen) and trolley

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The Van Hool A12 Battery Electric is the first vehicle in a completely new range of buses in four different lengths (12m, 13m, 18m and 24m) equipped with exclusively zero emission powertrains: battery-electric, fuel cell (hydrogen) and trolley. The buses are fitted with the newest generation LED headlights with daytime driving lights.

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Order book opens for Swindon Powertrain’s High Power Density (HPD) EV system

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The 80kW production unit is smaller and lighter than the concept, making it suited for sports, recreation and light commercial applications as well as classic car conversions. Two inverter options, depending on battery voltage, are available though customers can also use their own.

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Jeep Renegade 4xe, Compass 4xe PHEV order books open in Europe

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kWh, 400V, NMC Li-ion battery pack, with a fuel-efficient 1.3-liter It is entirely made of aluminum for lightness (it weighs 106 kilograms). Powered by the battery, it delivers 60 hp of power and 250 N·m of torque, generating traction and recovering energy while braking. The basic structure of the 1.3-liter

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Munro unveils all-electric MK_1 Pick-Up; zero-emission off-road mobility

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With a full two-year order book for both the MK_1 Pick-Up and the MK_1 Truck, Munro is having to expedite its search for larger premises to meet customer demand. Replenishing the 82.4kWh battery from 15 to 80% using a 100kW DC charger takes 36 minutes. With a fully charged battery, the MK_1 has a range of more than 190 miles.

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BMW Brilliance Automotive opens battery factory in Shenyang; 3rd battery factory in BMW Group production network

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the BMW Group opened a new “High-Voltage Battery Center” in Shenyang, China. The battery factory will supply the nearby Dadong plant, which is operated by the BMW Brilliance Automotive (BBA) joint venture and will produce the BMW 5 Series Plug-in Hybrid for the local market. Battery cells packaged in a module. Click to enlarge.

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