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How have our expenditures on motor vehicles changed during the pandemic?

Green Car Congress

In this study, I examined the relative expenditures on motor vehicles in the United States from March through June 2020—the first four months of the current pandemic. That was followed by analogous comparisons for the sales at motor vehicle dealers. Motor vehicle dealer sales, relative to February 2020.

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Electric vehicles motors

Electric Vehicles India

Electric vehicles motors. The motor is also one of the important components. There are two types of electric motors widely used in electric vehicles to provide power to the wheels. There are two types of electric motors widely used in electric vehicles to provide power to the wheels. Different Types Of Electric Motors.

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Road Test: 2023 Polestar 2 Dual Motor Performance Plus

Clean Fleet Report

Next up will be the Polestar 2 with a larger single electric motor and then the company’s first SUV, the Polestar 3. Power and Range The 2023 Polestar 2 Dual Motor Performance Plus, built in Luqiao, China, has electric motors on each axle, producing a total of 476 horsepower and 502 pound-feet of torque. kWh per 100 miles.

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FTC Launches “Combating Auto Retail Scams” Rule

The Truth About Cars

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has announced the finalization of the new Combating Auto Retail Scams (CARS) rule designed to prevent auto dealers from utilizing bait-and-switch tactics and hidden junk fees. If consumers see that a dealer is complying with the CARS Rule, it adds a measure of confidence. That shouldn’t happen.

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Newly launched Porsche Taycan fails to impress in comparison with Turbo S

EV Report

With its dual motor installed, it can generate upto 562 horsepower. Even at such difficult times, dealers are to be credited for developing innovative ways to attract customers and keep them interested in this new launch. The post Newly launched Porsche Taycan fails to impress in comparison with Turbo S appeared first on EV REPORT.

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VW Commercial Vehicles unveils e-BULLI; electric T1

Green Car Congress

The 32 kW (44 PS) four-cylinder boxer engine gave way in the e-BULLI to a silent Volkswagen electric motor delivering 61 kW (83 PS). The comparison of the engines’ power output alone makes it very evident that the concept vehicle has completely new drive characteristics, as the electric motor is almost twice as powerful as the boxer.

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XPeng finishes consolidating sales system to improve efficiency, report says

CN EV Post

The management teams of XPeng 's direct sales channel and its authorized dealer channel have been combined to reduce unnecessary competition for interest from within, according to local media. As a comparison, Li Auto and NIO 's latest store counts were 296 and 387, respectively, according to the report.

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