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Tesla Model 3 receives most votes in Japan electric vehicle interest survey

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A recent survey from Japan has determined that the Tesla Model 3 is currently the top choice for car buyers looking to purchase an all-electric vehicle in the country. This was according to the results of a survey from Current Motor, which operates a popular imported car purchase service in Japan called “Foreign Car King.”

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Manufacturers confirmed for the start of Gen3 era of ABB FIA Formula E world championship

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Nissan, Japan. Porsche, Germany. The 350 kW electric motor is capable of a top speed of 200 mph (320 km/h), with a power-to-weight ratio that is twice as efficient as an equivalent 470BHP internal combustion engine (ICE). The manufacturers currently confirmed for the Gen3 era of Formula E are: DS Automobiles, France.

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J.D. Power: quality takes a back seat to innovation as problems reach a record high

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Unofficially ranked automakers fill bottom spots: Tesla Motors, with 257 PP100, increases 31 PP100 year over year, while Polestar (313 PP100) improves 15 PP100 year over year. Porsche (167 PP100) ranks second and Cadillac (170 PP100) ranks third. Nissan Motor Co., Nissan Motor Co., Plant Quality Awards.

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Honda Prelude two-door coupe set to return as an electric sportscar

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Tokyo Show Prelude Reveal Honda revealed an electric Prelude Concept at the Japan Mobility Show in Tokyo today, and far from looking like a fantasy land nonsense (see Nissan’s latest concept efforts ), the electric ‘Lude looks darn near production ready.

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BYD launches $233K Yangwang U9 electric supercar that will smoke a Ferrari and can dance

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In fact, the SUV made its debut in Europe at the 2024 Geneva Motor Show this week. Info from China’s MIIT revealed the U7 features over 1,300 hp (960 kW) from four electric motors. Powered by four electric motors, the U9 packs 1,287 hp (960 kW) and 1,200 lb-ft (1,680 Nm) torque for a 0 to 62 mph (0-100 km/hr) sprint in 2.36

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What is the Combined Charging System (CCS) Standard?

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Seven automotive manufacturers (Audi, BMW, Daimler, Ford, General Motors, Porsche, and Volkswagen) agreed to adopt the combined plug standard, with the first prototype implementation demonstrated in May 2012. What are CCS “combo plugs”? The CCS Combo 1 (CCS1) connector uses the standard U.S. Some charging networks in the U.S.

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Navigant Research forecasts new EV global sales of > 346,000 units in 2014; 10 predictions for the year

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Broadly, Navigant expects expansion in both the higher end of the market (thereby putting competitive pressure on Tesla Motors), as Audi, BMW, Cadillac, Mercedes, Saab, and Volvo introduce their first plug-in cars. Tesla Motors will have a bumpy year. million electric-drive motors will ship in 2014: HEVs, PHEVs, and BEVs.

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