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EV News: A stellar 2022 concludes

Electric Auto Association

Kia, Acura, Audi, Hyundai, EV conversions, and more. Kia EV9 SUV. Kia The Kia EV9 SUV was teased at the manufacturer’s auto show. Ford truck conversion. EV conversions Classic cars with a twist Racers and tinkerers convert vintage models to EVs. Buick Wildcat EV. Hyundai Kona. Mercedes EV.

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Are Hybrids More Reliable Than ICE Vehicles?

The Truth About Cars

Conversely, Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicles (PHEVs) show an average of 146 percent more problems compared to ICE vehicles. manufacturers face challenges, with Buick being the highest-ranked domestic brand at 12th place, and Chrysler ranking last. This variance highlights the diverse performance of electrified vehicles.

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BrightDrop: GM’s silent push into electric commercial vehicles

Charged EVs

More knowledgeable shoppers may even be able to name some upcoming EVs from GM: the Chevrolet Silverado EV pickup , the Cadillac Lyriq luxury SUV, or the EV versions of Chevy’s Equinox and Blazer compact crossover utilities. The company has committed $800 million to that conversion. The Task Force ultimately agreed.

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JATO: 2018 record year for EVs; sales up 74% to 1.26M units; overall market stable, as SUVs rule

Green Car Congress

SUVs once again drove sales in the global market, proving that the boom in demand for the segment was not just a fad, but a long-lasting trend that continues to appeal to consumers around the world. million SUVs were sold in 2018, with volume up by 7% on 2017. million SUVs were sold in 2018, with volume up by 7% on 2017.

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What Does GM’s “30 New EVs By 2025” Promise Mean for the US Market?

EV Adoption

On January 28 GM announced that it plans (aspires) to exclusively offer electric vehicles by 2035, ending production of its cars, trucks and SUVs with diesel- and gasoline-powered engines. Some of the EVs we saw in GM’s Design Dome (Cadillac Celestiq and probably the unnamed Buick crossover) are clearly targeted for China.

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New EV electric car calendar

EV Central

All the new electric cars, electric SUVs and electric utes arriving in Australia in 2021, 2022 and 2023. Alfa Romeo Tonale – the Italian brand finally has a rechargeable car in its ranks in the form of the Tonale PHEV compact SUV. Aston Martin DBX PHEV and EV – electrified versions of AM’s first SUV on the cards.

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Chevrolet Blazer EV is the Holden electric SUV we could have had – in FWD, RWD or AWD

EV Central

Chevrolet has revealed the EV version of its Blazer family SUV, including an SS performance model and a planned version designed for use as a police pursuit vehicle. That start-from-a-clean-sheet design takes the Blazer from a more mundane looking SUV to something with added muscle and spirit. Chevrolet Blazer EV SS.

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