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First production Detroit SP:01 EV rolls off assembly line

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The first production Detroit Electric SP:01 ( earlier post ) has rolled off the line at the company’s Leamington Spa (UK) manufacturing facility. The new SP:01 is destined for one of Detroit Electric’s export markets to be delivered to the EV company’s first customer.

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Ford launches program for Tesla owners to get F-150 Lightning discount

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According to reports from Ford Authority , the Detroit-based automaker is launching a new program called Tesla Competitive Conquest Bonus Cash, which gives existing Tesla owners $1,500 off the price of a new F-150 Lightning, regardless of the trim ordered. I’d love to hear from you!

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GM, finally, ramps up Cadillac Lyriq to meet demand for luxury SUVs

Baua Electric

Last year GM added new dealerships in 2023 in New York, Texas, Los Angeles, and Atlanta, said John Roth, vice president of global Cadillac, yesterday at a media roundup, reported by Detroit Free Press. Find a reliable and competitively priced solar installer near you on EnergySage , for free.

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Daimler’s first two eM2 electric box trucks have officially hit the road

Baua Electric

It features a proprietary, fully integrated, battery electric Detroit ePowertrain. Daimler’s electric delivery box truck features Detroit Connect, a connected vehicle solution that allows real-time battery health monitoring, charging status, and energy usage. The eM2 is built on the well-established Freightliner M2 106 Plus platform.

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This lamppost EV charger just went commercial in the US

Baua Electric

The New York and San Francisco-based company is developing and deploying EV charging projects in US cities like New York, Chicago, Detroit, and others this spring. The company says its platform provides EV drivers convenient and affordable charging while reducing installation costs, time, maintenance, and chargers’ footprint.

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BMW to introduce BMW 530e iPerformance plug-in hybrid at Detroit show

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BMW will stage the world premiere of the new BMW 5 Series Sedan and the US premiere of the BMW Concept X2 at the North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) in January in Detroit. Pricing will be announced closer to market launch. BMW ConnectedDrive will be showcasing a selection of new services.

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Toyota Adds Nightshade, Factory Lift to Tundra for 2024

The Truth About Cars

A new TRD 3-inch suspension lift kit can now be installed at the factory. Take note, Nissan – this is what happens when a so-called outsider plows continual research and development effort into a category traditionally dominated by the Detroit Three. Of greater interest to this author? Pro tip: They really aren’t.

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