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JAC and Ricardo develop production version of HyBoost concept; seeking 30% boost in fuel economy with same performance

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Anhui Jianghuai Automobile Group Co Ltd (JAC) and Ricardo are collaborating on a project to develop the Ricardo HyBoost concept ( earlier post )—a combination of low-cost technologies to deliver improved performance and fuel economy which featured recently in the Ricardo Centenary celebrations —into volume production on a JAC vehicle.

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Kia suddenly shifts to hybrids, affordable EVs amid waning global demand

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To boost sales and fend off low-cost Chinese rivals, Kia will introduce a new lineup of affordable EVs in addition to hybrids starting this year. In response to “the slowdown in EV demand growth,” Kia plans to launch more hybrids while introducing new low-cost electric models. million in 2030.

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Kia suddenly shifts to hybrids, affordable EVs amid ‘waning global demand’

Baua Electric

To boost sales and fend off low-cost Chinese rivals, Kia will introduce a new lineup of affordable EVs in addition to hybrids starting this year. In response to “the slowdown in EV demand growth,” Kia plans to launch more hybrids while introducing new low-cost electric models. million in 2030.

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Kia to launch new Carens EV, two other mass-market EVs in India

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Kia to launch new low-cost models, including Carens EV During its recent CEO Investor Day , Kia unveiled its new roadmap to becoming an electrification leader. The move comes as Kia looks to fend off low-cost Chinese automakers like BYD. The new models were revealed during Kia’s first annual EV Day in October.

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Tesla Model 2 abandoned? Multiple sources say $25,000 electric car dead, Elon says it’s all lies

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Tesla had planned to launch a low-cost entry EV rumoured to be dubbed the Tesla Model 2 as soon as the second half of 2025, with production already assigned to the car-maker’s plant in Texas. READ MORE: Tesla Model Y cheaper than ever! The Tesla employees told third-parties the decision was based on economic conditions.

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Tesla’s $25k car gets update on its final name, options, and potential release date

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Earlier this year, local reports from Chinese media outlets hinted that a vehicle that’s more affordable than the Model 3 would likely start testing at the latter half of the year. . A low-cost pure FSD car for the United States would also have some potential.

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Kia mulls EV plant in Thailand to take on Toyota and BYD with affordable electric cars

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Chinese automakers like BYD are already stealing market share, but Kia is in talks over a new EV plant in Thailand that could help position itself as an early leader. Two new concepts were unveiled at the event: the Kia EV3 and EV4. Can Kia challenge Toyota, which has dominated the market in Thailand, with affordable EVs?