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Volvo Cars opens order books for new electric C40 Recharge

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It offers an anticipated range of around 420 km (261 miles), which is expected to improve over time via over-the-air software updates. Like the XC40 Recharge electric compact SUV, the C40 Recharge comes with an infotainment systems jointly developed with Google and based on the Android operating system. of total Volvo Car USA sales.

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Autonomy orders 23,000 EVs from 17 automakers; $1.2B order covers 45 EV models

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Autonomy, the nation’s largest electric vehicle subscription company, placed an order for 23,000 electric vehicles with 17 global automakers to expand and diversify its subscription fleet beyond Tesla. Battery Range: 250 miles minimum (with some exceptions). The fleet order is valued at $1.2 The 23,000-unit order represents 1.2%

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Tesla Model Y ads surface on Facebook

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Tesla’s Model Y Facebook ad showcased the electric crossover’s price and free Supercharging miles. The company also offers up to 5,000 free Supercharger miles with every new Model Y purchase. Facebook has over 3 billion monthly active users, or approximately 37% of the global population.

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Groupe Renault and Nissan sign exclusive alliance deal with Waymo to explore driverless mobility services in France and Japan

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The Alliance of Renault-Nissan-Mitsubishi has a global footprint and portfolio covering every segment of passenger and light commercial vehicles. Since its start as the Google Self-Driving Car Project in 2009, Waymo has been focused on improving transportation for all people by building the world’s most experienced driver.

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Fisker Ocean electric SUV starts at $37,499, pre-tax credit; leases for $379/mo

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Reservations are now open through the Fisker mobile app on the App Store and Google Play store, or the Fisker website and are set at US$250. We have secured a global supply chain and manufacturing capacity that will result in projected production of more than 1 million vehicles between 2022 and 2027. 80 kWh lithium-ion battery pack.

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Polestar unveils Polestar 2 electric fastback; targeting Tesla Model 3

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Polestar launched in 2017 with the Polestar 1—a low-volume Electric Performance Hybrid GT with 600 hp, 1,000 N·m and an electric-only range of 150 km (93 miles). Production of Polestar 2 begins in early 2020 in China for global markets in both left- and right-hand drive. —Thomas Ingenlath, Polestar CEO.

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Hyundai introduces US market version of Kona Electric at New York show; 250-mile range

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Estimated range is 250 miles (402 km). Kona Electric estimated range is a segment-leading 250 miles (402 km), meeting the varying needs of owner lifestyles. Hyundai is the only global car manufacturer to produce its own steel for vehicle production for specific benefits to Kona Electric structural integrity and safety.

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