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

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Mercedes-Benz also saw some delivery delays due to political tensions in the Middle East. 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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The $10,000 BYD Seagull EV is scaring the U.S. auto industry

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market, the company’s recent release of a city EV with a price tag under $10,000 has some worried for when it and other low-cost companies do. BYD launched its Seagull, a small hatchback EV with a price tag starting at 69,800 yuan (~$9,773), at the Shanghai Auto Show last year. auto market anytime soon , some U.S.

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OPINION: Musk’s distaste for Biden incentives would even EV playing field

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The idea, while it would eliminate potentially $12,500 from an EV’s price tag (if it’s built in a Union facility in the United States with a U.S.-produced ” Perhaps this is the right move, simply because it would take politics out of the entire EV sector. That’s my recommendation.” Likely not.

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Junkyard Find: 2007 Ford Taurus SE

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The driver's door latch mechanism was broken, so I couldn't take a look at the build tag and see the assembly date for this car (this is a common problem with junkyard vehicles). This car has a New Orleans "Brake Tag" from March of last year, meaning it was a runner until very recently. Some suspension of disbelief required.

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Greenius Sez, “We Have The People, We Have the Power and There is Nothing That Can Stop Us.”

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From our friends at GreenObservers.org who out hustled and outproduced every TV news station in the L.A. campaign citizen volunteer climate change environment politics renewable energy sea-level rise 350.org Tags: Environmental Politics Ocean Saving Energy Sustainability Yes We Can!

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Porsche Casts Doubt Upon Combustion Ban Timeline

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.& As things currently stand, the European Union has plotted banning the sale of new combustion-engine cars by 2030. However, Porsche Chief Financial Officer Lutz Meschke was quoted by Automotive News on Thursday casting some doubts.& I think it could be delayed." We should probably take Porsche’s comments seriously.

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Greenius Gets Serious About 350, Global Warming & the US Moral Obligation in Copenhagen

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Here’s what was on my mind this morning at 11:30 am when I spoke with Tracy Young of CNN’s Headline News, Charter Local Edition. Tags: Environmental Politics Killer Coal Saving Energy Sustainability Yes We Can! This is the sneak preview of this interview. org South Bay 350 Climate Action Group CNN HLN Tracy Young.