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NTSB Chair questions safety impact of heavy EVs

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During a keynote speech to the Transportation Research Board annual meeting Wednesday, National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) Chair Jennifer Homendy questioned the safety impact of electric vehicles. The Ford F-150 Lightning is between 2,000 and 3,000 pounds heavier than the non-electric version. Pedestrians will also be at risk.

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BYD sees NEV share reaching 50% in the next 3 months in China as EV price war heats up

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About half of BYD’s sales are all-electric, while the other half are PHEVs. Wang said China’s NEV makers must embrace the industry’s shift while advancing cleaner tech. Electric vehicles pushed China past Japan to become the global auto export leader. Last year, NEVs accounted for 35% of China’s auto sales.

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Cadillac balks on plans to go all-EV by 2030, may still offer gas cars for ‘a number of years’

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GM luxury brand Cadillac has yet to give up on its plans to go electric by the end of the decade, but that strategy has wavered to the point where it might also include combustion vehicles, at least for the foreseeable future. Time will tell. FTC: We use income earning auto affiliate links.

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Audi will phase out gas engines by 2033, reversing past stance of CEO

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Audi will now phase out gas engines by the year 2033, CEO Markus Duesmann announced at the Berlin Climate Conference earlier today. Duesmann said that “Audi is ready to make its decisive and powerful move into the electric age,” finally accepting the challenge of ditching gas engines for electric ones.

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Chrysler Slings Updates at Pacifica for 2024

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While the majority of Americans have long since decamped in favor of crossovers and SUVs, there remains a dedicated cadre of buyers committed to the family minivan. It can travel up to 30 miles solely on electricity when conditions are right. As with other years, all-wheel drive is available on some gas-powered models.&

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Hyundai, Kia tie up with Samsung for connected car technology

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This will turn on the registered air conditioner and air purifier at home, activate the robot vacuum cleaner and turn on the lights, creating a comfortable and pleasant living environment. Also Read : 2024 Hyundai Creta SUV to launch on January 16. for his return. for his return.

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SEAT pushes forward with CNG line-up

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SEAT, a member of the Volkswagen Group, continues to spearhead the introduction of compressed natural gas (CNG) technology, giving customers the widest choice of vehicles that are cleaner, more sustainable and offer even greater efficiency.