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Audi delivers more than 50,000 cars in China in one month for the first time; 3x US sales

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In comparison, Audi reported June 2014 sales in the US of 16,867 vehicles, a 23.1% improvement that stands as the brand’s 42nd consecutive month of record monthly sales in this market. —Luca de Meo, Member of the Board of Management for Sales at Audi AG. compared with the 44,479 deliveries in the prior-year month).

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Subaru debuts Solterra EV collab with Toyota, U.S. unveiling later this month

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Subaru and Toyota came together to produce the Solterra, a small SUV that is reminiscent of the bZ4X from Toyota. EPA ratings are historically lower than the WLTP in comparison, so when the vehicle finally is shown off to crowds at the LA Auto Show, expect the range rating to be slightly lower. ” Credit: Subaru.

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Rivian IPO: What you need to know

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And as the company approached the production of the R1T pickup truck and R1S SUV, its losses grew. In comparison, its R&D cost for 2020 stood at $766 million. “Above $70,000, the global addressable market for Rivian’s SUV and pickup is less than 1.5 ” .

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82% of BEVs & PHEVs Available in the US in 2022 Have a Base MSRP of $40,000+

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Out of 82 BEVs and PHEVs that are either currently available for sale in the US, or expected to be so by the end of 2022, 67 of them, or 81.7%, have a base manufacturer’s suggested retail price (MSRP) higher than $39,999, according to new analysis from EVAdoption. Fifteen or 18.3% have a base MSRP below $40,000 and 31 or 37.8%

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EPA trends report sees record levels of average new vehicle fuel economy and CO2 emissions for MY 2012; role of new gasoline vehicle technologies

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Light trucks (pickups, minivans/vans, and truck SUVs), accounted for 36% of all light-duty vehicle production in MY 2012, the second lowest level since 1993. There are more than twice as many SUV models that achieve 25 mpg (9.4 l/100 km) or more, compared with nine models five years ago. l/100 km) or more in MY 2013 than in MY 2008.

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Volvo To Go All Electric By 2030 – EV Week in Review: Feb 23-Mar 1

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Volvo reveals C40 Recharge “SUV coupe” – Volvo revealed its new C40 Recharge “SUV coupe” which according to the company “has all the benefits of an SUV but with a lower and sleeker design.” ” – Volvo Chief Executive HĂ¥kan Samuelsson. – February 26, via BusinessInsider.

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Tesla widens its legal action against Rivian over alleged theft of battery secrets

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In comparison, Rivian uses 2170 cells from Samsung SDI for the R1T pickup truck and R1S SUV. The California-based EV maker accused Rivian of acquiring proprietary information related to its recruiting process, bonus and compensation plan for sales personnel, and manufacturing project management systems, to name a few.

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