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Volvo flexes its pricing power for EVs with the EX30 rolling out for $35,000

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The electric SUV will be available in two versions: A single-motor extended range and a twin-motor performance model. Volvo EX30 (Source: Volvo Cars) The extended range version includes up to 275 miles of range. Volvo’s EX90 will start at $76,695 in the US to rival the Rivian R1S and Mercedes EQS.

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Volvo EX30 to become a best-seller as the first models reach EU buyers

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It will start at $76,695 in the US as a direct rival to the Rivian R1S and Mercedes EQS. In China, Volvo is also launching its first electric minivan , the EM90. The EV minivan features a “Scandinavian living room” and up to 450 mi CLTC range.

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Volvo’s new EVs are attracting Ferrari-like wait times because they are ‘the right products’

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Electrek’s Take While several rivals, including Ford, GM, Mercedes-Benz, and others, are pushing back EV initiatives, Volvo is plowing ahead. It will be available in a single-motor extended range and a motor performance model. It will be available in a single-motor extended range and a motor performance model.

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Chrysler unveils new electric minivan for the US Postal Service

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Subscribe Green News Events Manufacturers Region New Cars Used Cars Filed under: EV/Plug-in , Chrysler Chrysler unveils new electric minivan for the US Postal Service by Sam Abuelsamid on Apr 22nd 2009 at 10:05AM Chrysler U.S. The extended-range version will be focused on retail customers. Postal Service.

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How Carmakers Are Responding to the Plug-In Hybrid Opportunity

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Daimler/Mercedes Took over Daimler/Chrysler Sprinter PHEV program. General Motors Chevy Volt series PHEV, which it calls "extended range electric vehicle" (EREV), part of "E-Flex" multi-fuel platform. Showed BlueZERO E-CELL PLUS series PHEV concept in December 08. Shifted earlier focus to all-electric Focus in 2011 with Magna.

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Greenlings: Benefits of charging stations vs. battery swaps vs. home charging

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For extended range I guess one could carry a fairly modest generator set in the trunk to avoid ever being stranded. New York 2009: Mercedes E250 Bluetec concept would get 28/39 city/hwy rating Breaking - Zero Motorcycles unveils the Zero S [w/Video] GM and Segways PUMA live reveal Hyundai to offer plug-in hybrid in U.S.