New Zealand Electric Vehicle Price War?

Credit to Author: David Waterworth| Date: Mon, 15 May 2023 01:44:56 +0000

Electric Vehicle Price WarJames of EVDB writes from New Zealand that calling the current situation in the land of the long white cloud an electric vehicle price war would be an overstatement, but that there is price movement. Newer generation EVs are arriving at lower price points (including the Great Wall Motors ORA Good Cat and the MG […]

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4 Tips for Modding Your Tesla Model Y

Credit to Author: David Waterworth| Date: Sun, 14 May 2023 14:22:38 +0000

Modding Your YAt the recent Tesla Owners Club Easter Egg hunt, we all got to ogle Brent’s modded out Tesla Model Y. He has certainly made the vehicle a great advertisement both for Tesla, and for his business. The car has been wrapped in the Iced Blue Titanium Matte option, the color that Brent uses for his […]

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New Cheapest Electric Car In South Africa: Ora Good Cat (Funky Cat) Starting At R716,900 ($37,000)

Credit to Author: Remeredzai Joseph Kuhudzai| Date: Sun, 14 May 2023 05:25:28 +0000

Battery electric vehicles (BEVs) such as the Ora Good Cat (also known as the Funky Cat) are now being offered in several markets around the world, including in Thailand and the United Kingdom. The Ora Good Cat, along with similar models from other brands — such as the MG4, VW ID.3, and BYD Dolphin — […]

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Behold, The Cleanest EVs On The Road. Why Aren’t Banks Jumping On This?

Credit to Author: Jennifer Sensiba| Date: Sun, 14 May 2023 03:41:00 +0000

In a previous article series, I compared the lifetime emissions of various real EVs and PHEVs on the road, as well as several hypothetical EVs. I even compared power sources (renewables vs. dirtier grids) to see how that all stacks up. I’m not going to go through the methodology and assumptions involved, as I previously […]

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Tesla Model S Plaid Track Package Unlocks 200 MPH Top Speed & Track-Level Performance

Credit to Author: Iqtidar Ali| Date: Sat, 13 May 2023 23:12:34 +0000

Tesla (TSLA) has finally unveiled the goodies that can unleash the full potential of a Model S Plaid. Tesla enthusiasts have been waiting for this option since the electric automaker delivered the first Plaid Model S in June 2021. The automaker is now offering a hardware and software bundle called the Track Package. The Tesla […]

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VW Brings Back Its Iconic Race Support Vans, This Time As EVs

Credit to Author: Jennifer Sensiba| Date: Sat, 13 May 2023 16:21:43 +0000

Normally, a van wouldn’t be your first thought for racing. They’re big, their center of gravity isn’t low, and they tend to not be very fast except perhaps in straight lines. There are some notable exceptions to this rule, but in general, few think of vans when they think of hitting the pavement and racing, […]

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Italy’s EV Market Kept Afloat By High Tesla Sales

Credit to Author: Carlo Ombello| Date: Sat, 13 May 2023 14:40:59 +0000

Originally published on opportunity:energy. Italy’s shift to electric mobility is experiencing an uncertain path, following what was a very promising exponential growth rate that lasted until 2021. As 2022 proved to be a lost opportunity, much in contrast with other major European countries, 2023 is progressing with rather mixed signals. Official stats for the first […]

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Can Tesla’s Price War Accelerate Electrification?

Credit to Author: Guest Contributor| Date: Sat, 13 May 2023 11:01:34 +0000

Tesla’s price reductions in the first quarter of the year have sent waves through the auto industry. As legacy automakers and startups both try to catch up to Tesla’s electric vehicle dominance, some are wondering if the automaker’s price cuts could actually spur on a quicker transition to EVs. While the affordability of EVs remains […]

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