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GM’s BrightDrop completes first production builds of EV600, introduces new EV410

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Verizon, one of the largest fleet operators in the US, is the first customer slated to integrate the EV410 into its field maintenance and service fleet.

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GM and Glencore enter multi-year cobalt supply agreement

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Cobalt is an important metal in the production of EV batteries, and the cobalt processed from Australia will be used in GM’s Ultium battery cathodes, which will power electric vehicles such as the Chevrolet Silverado EV, GMC HUMMER EV and Cadillac LYRIQ. In 2021, Murrin Murrin produced 30.1 kt of nickel metal and 2.5

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Tesla wins Kelley Blue Book’s 2023 5-year Cost to Own Award for premium EVs

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This includes everything from fuel to maintenance, insurance, and a car’s depreciation. This suggests that the Lightning beat the Rivian R1T and the GMC Hummer EV for the spot. Consumers are well aware that vehicle ownership involves not only the purchase price of cars but also the vehicle’s total cost of ownership.

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News: Mid-Year EV Sales Hit Peak

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It shouldn’t be surprising when you scan the list of EVs (particularly the down-list models where there are several Audis and BMWs as well as the pricey GMC Hummer ), but the average sales price for an EV during the first half of the year was $66,000, according to Kelly Blue Book. Jeep Wrangler 4xe leads PHEVs. And more are coming.

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What You Need To Know About Pickup EVs

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Heavier electric vehicles are becoming more common as EV battery technology becomes more reliable and powerful and shows up in larger vehicles, like the GMC Hummer pickup and Audi Q8, among others. This means they are much easier to maintain than an ICE truck and increase the time between maintenance checks.

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Toyota 3-row EVs, Tesla price cuts, electric G-wagen, airless tires: The Week in Reverse

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Although it’s missing the silicon-anode battery chemistry the automaker suggested this model would debut, it’s going to be a serious rival to the Rivian R1S, GMC Hummer EV, and Tesla Cybertruck. Teslas average just $4,035 in maintenance costs over 10 years, which puts the brand well ahead of other brands—even Toyota.

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FEV Showcased Partner and Internal Advanced Hybrid Development Projects at SAE World Congress; Demonstrations of Capability

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HUMMER H3 ReEV. The HUMMER H3 was commissioned by Raser ( earlier post ) as part of its lead role in the Plug-in Hybrid Development Consortium , formed in 2005. HUMMER HUT or Chevy Silverado), and expects to have 2,000 units in utility fleets by the end of next year. Click to enlarge. Earlier post.) Earlier post.).

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