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Introducing Citroen’s first fully electric hatchback eC3 in India

Electric Vehicles India

Citroen has unveiled India’s first all-electric hatchback, the ec3. Citroen unveils the ec3 in India, its first all-electric hatchback. The interior of the Citroen eC3 differs from the petrol car with no tailpipes and new charging ports in the front fenders. Citroen says that the eC3 can do 0-60kph in 6.8

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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

Chinese demand for EVs soared throughout 2018, as the car-type gained more visibility among consumers, due in part to their promotion by local governments for their environmental impact. The dip in the Chinese market had ramifications upon the rest of the global market in 2018. Passenger electric cars recorded 1.26 million units.

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EV gameplan: Strategic tie-ups, fund raising, the way forward | Autocar Professional

Baua Electric

Also, alliances such as Renault-Nissan, Skoda-VW and Jeep-Citroen are splitting the huge capital outlay needed to build scale. However, the urgent need to meet emission requirements and Corporate Average Fuel Economy (CAFE) targets is compelling automakers to look at an EV future more aggressively.

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Seven-day test: Living with the 2024 Peugeot e-2008 GT. Can it really challenge a Tesla Model Y or BYD Atto 3?

EV Central

Comically, countryfolk Citroen and Renault employ the same technique. I could drive-away a Tesla Model 3 RWD (513km range) for around $66,000, while Chinese SUV rivals like the BYD Atto 3 and MG4 offer better specs for less. The claimed economy figure of 14.1kWh/100km looks optimistic on first drive. Overall economy?

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