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Volvo Trucks’ D13 Turbo Compound engine now standard on all VNL models; 6% better fuel economy over 2020 engine

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The enhanced D13 Turbo Compound (D13TC) engine from Volvo Trucks is now standard on all Volvo VNL models, providing enhanced fuel efficiency and reducing overall cost of ownership. In Europe and other key markets, the D13TC engine has exceeded expectations and has proven to be fuel efficient, reliable and popular with drivers.

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Podcast: Tesla FSD Beta update, Tesla sends Chinese engineers to the US, Mercedes EQE US pricing, and more

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This week on the Electrek Podcast , we discuss the most popular news in the world of sustainable transport and energy. This week, we discuss Tesla’s latest FSD Beta update, Tesla sending Chinese engineers to the US, Mercedes-Benz EQE US pricing, and more.

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The $10,000 BYD Seagull EV is scaring the U.S. auto industry

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market, the company’s recent release of a city EV with a price tag under $10,000 has some worried for when it and other low-cost companies do. BYD launched its Seagull, a small hatchback EV with a price tag starting at 69,800 yuan (~$9,773), at the Shanghai Auto Show last year. auto market anytime soon , some U.S.

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Maker of 3-wheeler EV Arcimoto files for IPO under Reg A

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Arcimoto was founded in 2007 to catalyze the shift to a sustainable transportation system. The SRK delivers an estimated 230 MPGe with a target base model price of $11,900. The Offering Circular filed with respect to the Arcimoto Reg A+ IPO is available at: [link].

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Citroen becomes first multinational car manufacturer to export Made-in-India EVs | Autocar Professional

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The move signifies a pivotal step in Citroen’s mission to democratise electric mobility and increase the adoption of sustainable transportation options globally, the company shared. We remain committed to growing in India and promoting sustainable mobility while showcasing India’s manufacturing prowess on a global stage.”

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Tesla Investor day has analysts questioning ‘how the competition can keep up’

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. “From our experience, auto companies don’t typically unveil far cheaper and potentially better-engineered products far in advance of SOP.” All-in-all, Investor Day shed so much light on how the automaker plans to revolutionize sustainable transportation and energy on a massive scale.

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Tesla and local EV makers are eclipsing legacy auto in China’s electric car segment

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As the country embraces sustainable transportation, it is no surprise that carmakers are looking to breach the emerging market. 4 Crozz and the Toyota C-HR EV are priced between 200,000 yuan (US$30,850) and 300,000 yuan, making them a direct competitor to the Made-in-China Tesla Model Y. 4 Crozz and the C-HR EV. .