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Volkswagen has 30k+ reservations for the ID.3 1ST edition; most from Germany, Norway, the Netherlands, Sweden and UK

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—Jürgen Stackmann, Member of the Board of Management of the Volkswagen Passenger Cars brand responsible for Sales, Marketing and After Sales. A range of between 330 and 550 kilometers (205 and 342 miles)(as per WLTP) is possible depending on the battery selection. This success shows that the ID.3

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Audi targeting sales of 800,000 BEVs and PHEVs in 2025

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—Bram Schot, Board Member for Sales and Marketing at Audi AG. Its lithium-ion battery provides a range of more than 400 kilometers (249 miles) in the WLTP driving cycle. The challenging Chinese market is the pioneer for digitalization and electric mobility. Here we still have a great deal of untapped potential.

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The real reason Hertz is selling EVs – Charged EVs

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Some of the used Teslas that Hertz is now selling off have close to 100,000 miles on them, far more than the point at which rental agencies usually sell. It isn’t clear if Hertz means to ditch all its Teslas, or just thin the herd. Hertz said it expects to lose about $245 million on the Teslas. What happened?

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82% of BEVs & PHEVs Available in the US in 2022 Have a Base MSRP of $40,000+

EV Adoption

Out of 82 BEVs and PHEVs that are either currently available for sale in the US, or expected to be so by the end of 2022, 67 of them, or 81.7%, have a base manufacturer’s suggested retail price (MSRP) higher than $39,999, according to new analysis from EVAdoption. Fifteen or 18.3% have a base MSRP below $40,000 and 31 or 37.8%

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Volvo To Go All Electric By 2030 – EV Week in Review: Feb 23-Mar 1

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Volvo says anticipated range of around 420 km using the European WLTP test standard – which by my calculation should translate to about 233 miles using the EPA testing cycle. kWh battery, likely reaching about 265 miles of EPA range. kWh battery, likely reaching about 265 miles of EPA range.

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Perspective: US Needs to Transition to Hydrous Ethanol as the Primary Renewable Transportation Fuel

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However, since the cost of the hydrous ethanol is significantly lower, hydrous ethanol will provide a lower cost per mile travelled, assuming the processing cost savings is passed on to the consumer. Use of Hydrous Ethanol in the United States. As used in this section and Sec. 80.28, “applicable standard” means: 9.0

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MAEAA Web Links

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PlymouthHorizon : RLewits Home Page, car was for sale but he sold it. ev-data.com : Electric vehiclemarket research and consultancy EV EmissionAnalysis: per-mile power plant emissions for EVs. TheComplete Book of Electric Vehicles : by Sheldon R. Pontiac Fiero : rechargedwith solar array. Porsche911T : D.