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Battery revolution! Has Stellantis cracked the code for super-cheap EVs that will undercut ICE?

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As part of its heavy investment in Tiamat, a company owned by the French National Centre for Scientific Research, Stellantis says it will build a new factory in France to mass produce the new cheap batteries. Has Stellantis cracked the code for super-cheap EVs that will undercut ICE? The post Battery revolution!

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Consumer Reports Says EVs Less Reliable Than Traditional Automobiles

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If a defect robs a vehicle of motive power and/or results in a giant repair bill, it’s deemed as more important than the windows failing to work or the paint being cheap. Lexus and Toyota took the number one and two spots, respectively, and were followed by Mini, Acura, Honda, Subaru, Mazda, Porsche, BMW, and Kia.

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New EV electric car calendar

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Audi e-Tron GT – the BEV guts of the regular e-Tron (also shared with Porsche’s Taycan) in a coupe-inspired four-door body. Jeep BEV – an all-electric Jeep is confirmed for 2023 and it’s likely to be something smaller and city focused. Jeep Grand Wagoneer Concept with a plug-in hybrid PHEV system.

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Best EVs of 2022: Our verdict on the new electric cars of the year

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Tesla will comfortably outsell Lexus, Honda, Jeep and others with its Model Y a chance to be the top seller among electric vehicles (December sales figures will confirm whether it overtakes the Model 3 for overall the overall 2022 sales leader ). It was also a year of EV milestones. But is it any good? Stephen Corby: BMW i4.

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The electric year ahead: Every new EV coming to Australia in 2024

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Bearing some design similarities to the Porsche Panamera, the GWM Ora Sport produces up to 300kW and 680Nm in more expensive dual-motor guise, promising seriously brisk acceleration. Jeep Avenger The 2024 Jeep Avenger. It’s a Jeep, but not as we know it. Hyundai Ioniq 5 N 2024 Hyundai Ioniq 5 N. Nissan Ariya Nissan Ariya.