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Report: EV battery repair hurdles may inflate insurance premiums

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A lack of standards for repair and replacement of EV battery packs may lead to higher insurance premiums, according to a recent Reuters report (via Automotive News). Battery packs can represent up to 50% of an EV's price tag, often making it uneconomical to replace them, according to the report.

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News: 2023 Pebble Beach Concept EV Debuts

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News: 2023 Pebble Beach Concept EV Debuts 6 Exotic EVs Announced at Monterey Car Week Another winged flyer-the Pininfarina Battista Edizione Nino Farina Electric cars to this point have pretty much been designed to replace the daily drivers we all use—everyday sedans, SUVs and pickup trucks. Heck, what’s wrong with dreaming!

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Tesla becomes South Korea’s second-largest importer, beating Mercedes-Benz

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Part of the Model Y’s popularity in South Korea may be due to its price. The Model Y Rear Wheel Drive (RWD) , the only variant available in the country , was released with a price tag of 55 million won ($40,800), which is more affordable than its US counterpart. Don’t hesitate to contact us with news tips.

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These are the best 2024 Memorial Day EV deals so far

Baua Electric

Tesla Model Y Photo: Tesla As Electrek reported earlier this month, Tesla is offering 0.99% financing for 72 months on its 2024 Model Y through May 31. CarsDirect reported earlier in May that the $7,500 federal tax credit can make the Model Y $9,000 cheaper than a Model 3. However, the Lightning’s $7,500 federal tax credit is intact.

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These are the best 2024 Memorial Day EV deals so far

Baua Electric

Mercedes EQB On May 17, Mercedes introduced new lease deals for the all-electric EQB crossover, just in time for Memorial Day. This sale runs until May 31. Click here to find a local dealer that may have the 2023 Mercedes-Benz EQB-Class in stock. Click here to find a local dealer that may have the Tesla Model Y in stock.

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Musk: Tesla Roadster Will Use SpaceX Tech and Have Rocket Boosters

The Truth About Cars

It’s worth noting that Musk also claimed the Cybertruck may be used as a boat, so this isn’t the first wild claim about a new Tesla model. The Cybertruck did not land with the affordable price tag Musk claimed, and it’s not quite as bulletproof as initially expected. It’s going to be really cool.

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Tesla fan creates Cybertruck Apple Vision Pro concept that needs to be real

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Apple’s Vision Pro may not be for everyone as it is a first-generation product with a $3,500 price tag, but the potential of the device has been mostly praised. With this in mind, it may be a good idea for companies like Tesla to roll out dedicated marketing campaigns that could take advantage of what the Apple Vision Pro could offer.

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