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OPINION Volvo did one thing very canny with the pricing of the EM90

Baua Electric

How does Volvo plan to justify this charge? It sits on Geely’s SEA platform, which is shared with diverse EVs beneath Geely’s umbrella, reminiscent of Polestar 4, Lotus Eletre (regardless that somewhat upgraded and referred to as EPA), Jiyue 01, Impish #1, and, after all, Zeekr 009. Zeekr 009 begins at 500k yuan (68,500 USD) in China.

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How Carmakers Are Responding to the Plug-In Hybrid Opportunity

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

Ford spokesman in Wards Auto ) 6/9/06 "So, Mr. Ford is saying we’re looking into it. Were charging full-speed ahead before we know exactly what the investment is going to be, before we know whether we can make any money off it or not, before we know how many were going to sell," Lutz said. Everything is on the table."

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