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2023 Cadillac LYRIQ EV makes its debut; reservations open in September; availability 1H22

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A 12-module, 100 kWh battery pack and a rear-wheel-drive Ultium Platform deliver a Cadillac-estimated 340 horsepower and 440 N·m of torque, along with a Cadillac-estimated range of more than 300 miles (483 km) with a full charge. kW charging module, which can add up to 52 miles of range per hour of charge. An additional $2.3

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Cadillac LYRIQ Luxury EV completes 80% validation drive ahead of Q1 2022 production start

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The frequency-dependent dampers, standard on LYRIQ at launch, differentiate between smaller impacts and larger swells on the road surface. Production for the 2023 Cadillac LYRIQ begins in spring 2022 at GM’s Spring Hill, Tennessee, assembly facility, which received a $2-billion investment to support EV production. A 12-module, 100.4

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Study estimates fuel economy improvements to US light-duty vehicles from 1975–2018 saved 2T gallons of fuel, 17B tons of CO2

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A team from the University of Tennessee and the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) has the fuel savings due to fuel economy improvements over the past 43 years amount to approximately two trillion gallons of gasoline. Second, they estimated fuel savings using the FHWA data on vehicle miles, fuel use and miles per gallon (mpg).

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2014 Nissan Leaf Electric Car: 84-Mile Range, RearView Monitor Standard

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The 2014 Nissan Leaf is now rolling off the assembly lines in Tennessee, and the first examples should arrive at dealerships this week or next. Rated range rises to 84 miles Most importantly to new buyers, the range of the 2014 Leaf is now listed.'

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Volkswagen ID.4 gets access to Plug&Charge at Electrify America stations

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4 Standard and S variants come with a three-year plan of 30-minute charging sessions at Electrify America DC fast chargers. 4 is assembled in Tennessee and has three variants: Standard/Pro, S, and S Plus. Volkswagen aims to strengthen its position in China The Standard ID.4 According to Volkswagen of America, its 2023 ID.4

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The Nissan Leaf is Eligible for a $3,750 Tax Credit Again

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The Leaf doesn’t qualify for that half, but Nissan builds the car and its batteries at its plant in Smyrna, Tennessee, giving it access to the other $3,750. The Leaf has been around for a while without major changes, and its low price likely comes from its middling range numbers, which max out at 212 miles. has a free-trade agreement.

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Volkswagen ID.4 with SK ON battery components eligible for full $7,500 tax credit in 2024

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4 starts with an MSRP of $38,995 for the Standard variant, which has a 62 kWh battery and an EPA-estimated range of 209 miles. 4 Pro has an 82 kWh battery with an EPA-estimated range of 275 miles. 4 in Tennessee and invest even further in battery production, components, and innovation. The 2023 ID.4 Only VW ID.4