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Ferrari names its price for its first EV, and hints a second one is on its way

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Since EVs have become a mainstream idea and more automakers have decided to manufacture them in line with climate goals and consumer interest, Ferrari has always hinted that it would eventually build an EV of its own. According to the report, a second Ferrari EV is also under development, but it is in the early stages.

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Volkswagen’s new EV focus combines customer needs with affordability

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“Generations of people associate the strong brands of the Volkswagen Group with their first car – and with affordable mobility,” Oliver Blume, CEO of VW Group and head of Brand Group Core, said. Affordability will get more people thinking about an EV for their next purchase. VW wants to change that.

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OPINION: Musk’s distaste for Biden incentives would even EV playing field

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Tesla CEO Elon Musk had an idea during an interview last evening with the Wall Street Journal: Get rid of government incentives for everyone, including electric vehicles, gas, and oil subsidies. However, other companies, like Ford, General Motors, and others, who are working to transition to EVs, are getting the attention.

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Stellantis Patents Fake Engine Vibrations for EVs

The Truth About Cars

Some thought the idea of a faux exhaust system, designed to help EVs mimic the howl of a V8, was a cringe-worthy gimmick. But others felt it broke new ground in terms of vehicular sound design and would ensure electric cars could retain some of the magic of combustion vehicles.

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Why Your Auto Dealership Needs EV Charging Stations

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million global EV sales in 2021, the International Energy Agency (IEA) reported that EV sales were already up 75% year over year in the first quarter of 2022. But with that growing demand for more EVs on the lot comes the need for a charging infrastructure to support them. consumers reported knowing much about EVs.

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Going with the talent flow

Electric Auto Association

That’s how he navigated the 18 years he served in the Oregon House of Representatives , where he marshalled the help of environmental and clean energy organizations to pass a remarkable number of pro-electric vehicle (EV) bills that became state laws and/or regulations. It saves the farmers from buying diesel fuel and breathing diesel fumes.

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Self-Generation Nation – Solar Sales Soar Amid Escalating Energy Costs

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What’s more, with a hefty associated price tag, is it possible to further maximise efficiencies and reduce the payback on your investment. Unless you have a comprehensive battery set-up, it’s most likely that you’ll export sustainable power at periods of low consumption and buy it back at a more expensive rate when you need it.

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