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Mazda hybrid sports car, Lexus EV concepts, used EV prices drop: Today’s Car News

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Prices on used EVs have dropped enough to counter soaring finance rates and boost affordability. Mazda looks to its rotary heritage for a series-hybrid sports car concept. And Lexus previews EVs and some standout tech in Tokyo concepts. The Lexus LF-ZL concept is a long and relatively low SUV built with.

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Nissan reveals high-performance Ariya Single Seater Concept

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Nissan revealed its new Nissan Ariya Single Seater Concept—a high-performance exploration, development and demonstration project of how the all-electric Nissan Ariya crossover ( earlier post ) powertrain could be used in a bespoke single-seat racing car chassis. Available 2023 Ariya models, range and pricing for the US.

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VW shows low-cost ID. 2all concept FWD MEB EV; “spacious as a Golf, inexpensive as a Polo”

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The Volkswagen brand provided a first glimpse of an all-electric Volkswagen with a starting price of less than €25,000: the ID. 2all concept car. Other design features of the concept car include a body with a clear and powerful stance on the wheels, a friendly face, a good portion of dynamics and timeless elegance.

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Buick commits to all-electric portfolio by end of decade; unveils Wildcat EV concept

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Buick also unveiled the Wildcat EV concept—an expressive vision of the brand’s new design direction as it transitions to an all-electric future. The Buick Wildcat EV concept illustrates the new global brand design language that will be apparent in production vehicles going forward. Wildcat EV Concept.

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Lexus EV concept preview, Aptera update, Kia EV5 details, EV3 and EV4 concepts: Today’s Car News

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Lexus looks to several concepts as a starting point toward becoming an EV brand. As part of its first EV Day, Kia showed a suite of affordable EVs set to be priced at $35,000 to $50,000. Aptera shows how it’s at work on its solar EV. And Kia provides a look at several future affordable EVs.

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Volkswagen presents compact crossover electric concept: ID.LIFE

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At the International Motor Show IAA MOBILITY 2021 in Munich, Volkswagen is presenting the ID.LIFE, a compact crossover electric concept car previewing a new ID. The concept car combines sustainability and digitalization with extremely flexible usage: the ID. The concept car provides a preview of an ID. In creating the ID.

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Elli and MITNETZ STROM publish concept for smart grid integration of EVs

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An algorithm uses price incentives to compare the cars’ charging plans with regional electricity output from renewable energies and the available capacities in the distribution grid. For drivers, financial added value is generated via price incentives. Concept paper (in German, with English summary). 5 are involved.

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