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Twingo is GO! Cheap $33k Renault Twingo EV is back on with help from a mysterious Chinese player

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Just days after Volkswagen said it would go it alone and produce its cheap €20,000 ($A32,500) EV without any help, Renault has announced that it has already found a new Chinese partner to help it create its low-cost Renault Twingo. The post Twingo is GO!

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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’

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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 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. The Korean automaker is also seeing early success with its first three-row electric SUV , the EV9. Two new concepts were unveiled at the event: the Kia EV3 and EV4.

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Volkswagen’s $27,000 ID 2all electric vehicle may come later than expected

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VW unveiled the affordable ID 2all EV concept last March. The company also plans to release an SUV version that will arrive the following year. The German automaker teased the electric SUV for the first time last month. Volkswagen ID 2 all SUV (Source: Volkswagen) It almost appears to have a Volvo EX30 -like design.

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Will it be a Hossan or Ninda? Honda dumps GM, plans new family of affordable electric cars with Nissan

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Designed to help both Honda and former EV pioneer, Nissan, play catch up with brands like Tesla and emerging Chinese rivals, the new arrangement follows shortly after Honda terminated its proposed EV venture with General Motors. One car, the Honda Prologue (pictured top), has already been released as a result of that dissolved partnership.

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Budget-priced Renault 4 and 5 EVs likely for Australia

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Renault’s coming small EVs will deliver European style at Chinese prices… and they’re likely to make it to Australia. “We see potential for both concepts in Australia.” Renault 5 Prototype concept EV. Renault 4Ever Trophy concept EV. Renault 5 Prototype concept EV. Including Australia?