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Rivian develops a sliding door patent, hinting toward a minivan

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Rivian has filed a new patent that describes a dual guide rail sliding door that would be perfect for a minivan. The design is driving speculation that Rivian could be on its way to develop the market’s first electric minivan just after it produced the industry’s first production version of an all-electric pickup truck.

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Nevs signs framework agreement for 50% stake in transport vehicle manufacturing company in China; electric minivan to portfolio

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National Electric Vehicle Sweden (Nevs) has signed a framework agreement on taking a 50% stake in Chinese transport vehicle manufacturing company New Long Ma ( NLM ). The company has during the last three years invested three billion RMB (US$459 million) in a new plant that today has a production capacity of 150,000 vehicles per year.

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Google Self-Driving Car Project and FCA to integrate self-driving technology into 2017 Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid minivan

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The Google Self-Driving Car Project and FCA announced will collaborate to integrate Google’s self-driving technology into all-new 2017 Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid minivans ( earlier post ) to expand Google’s existing self-driving test program. —Sergio Marchionne, CEO, FCA.

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Stellantis and LG Energy Solution to form JV for Li-ion battery production in N America; 40 GWh plant

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Together, we will lead the industry with benchmark efficiencies and deliver electrified vehicles that ignite passion. With this announcement, the two companies look to solidify their partnership even further and continue leveraging each other’s strengths. I want to warmly thank each person involved in this strategic project.

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KBB: Average new vehicle transaction price in US in December up 1.9% from November; EV ATP dropped 5.5% due to Tesla

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New-vehicle inventory levels are increasing from historic lows earlier in 2022, but prices remain elevated, according to data released today by Kelley Blue Book, a Cox Automotive company. The average new EV sold for $61,448, according to Kelley Blue Book estimates, still well above the industry average. in November.

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Kelley Blue Book finds average EV price in US down 5.4% in January due to Tesla price cuts

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New-vehicle inventory levels are increasing from historic lows in early 2022, but prices remain elevated, according to data released by Kelley Blue Book, a Cox Automotive company. The average new EV sold for $58,725, according to Kelley Blue Book estimates, and is still well above the industry average. of total sales, up from 18.6%

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Kelley Blue Book: New-vehicle prices hit record high in November; average new EV price $65,041

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According to data released by Kelley Blue Book, a Cox Automotive company, the average transaction price (ATP) for a new vehicle in the United States in November 2022 hit a new record high of $48,681. —Rebecca Rydzewski, research manager of economic and industry insights for Cox Automotive. of total sales in November from 17.8%

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