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Race to break the $30K barrier: Volkswagen will launch ID.1 budget-buy in 2027

EV Central

The iD1 is designed to help the German brand fight off the invasion of cheap Chinese imports such as the MG2 and rival European cars like the incoming Renault Twingo and the Dacia Spring EV that’s already on sale. To take so much cost out you need massive economies of scale,” he announced. READ MORE: Baby Volkswagen ID.2-based

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Ports of Auckland buys world’s first electric tug; 70-tonne bollard pull

Green Car Congress

Ports of Auckland (New Zealand) has signed a contract with Dutch company Damen Shipyards to buy the world’s first full-size, fully electric port tug. However, we are prepared to wear that up-front cost because our commitment to reduce emissions has to be more than just words.

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What would you buy with Elon Musk’s $164B fortune?

Teslarati

Despite most of his funds being locked up in Tesla shares and other assets, Musk’s incredible wealth has been put into an online game where the player has complete control over what to buy with the money if stocks and assets were cashed out. Be sure to tell me what you would buy with Musk’s fortune! I still have 41.3%

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SCE quadruples rebate offer for pre-owned EVs to $4,000

Green Car Congress

Southern California Edison (SCE) is offering a $4,000 rebate to income-qualified customers who buy or lease pre-owned electric vehicles. Earlier this year, the utility extended its program for used EVs to lend a hand to more cost-conscious customers seeking to go electric.

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Opinion: 4 Things You Should Think About Before Buying a Sports Car

Clean Fleet Report

These cars are renowned for their high performance, elegance and edgy designs. The exterior and interior of these cars are generally customizable and exquisitely and elegantly designed. Remember, you are buying a car, not a deal. Because of this we don’t address issues such as long-term reliability or total cost of ownership.

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New EV OEM Lordstown Motors buys GM plant, licenses Workhorse IP

Green Car Congress

The Endurance pickup truck utilizes a 4-wheel-drive hub-motor system, a design that reduces the number of moving parts. Fleet managers benefit with less breakdowns, lower maintenance, and most importantly, less cost. Workhorse CEO Duane Hughes.

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Raleigh-Durham Airport to buy 4 Proterra electric buses and charging infrastructure

Green Car Congress

In addition to traveler benefits, the operational cost of electricity, at $.19/mile, Combining this with greatly improved vehicle efficiency, at 21 MPG equivalent, and reduced vehicle maintenance costs will result in a savings of about $1.8 19/mile, is substantially lower than diesel, at $.84/mile. manufacturing facility.

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