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Tzitzikostas: Backing E-Mobility and the 2035 ICE Car Ban

November 7, 2024
The next European commissioner for sustainable transport drew a hard line in a hearing this week: Apostolos Tzitzikostas backs e-mobility and has no intention of watering down the EU’s plan to ban new registrations for ICE cars in 2035. Problem is, it’s not clear how he aims to make this happen. At an hours-long hearing Monday before the Transport Committee, live-reported by Politico, the man…
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Hyundai's first three-row electric SUV is almost here as new IONIQ 9 teaser drops

November 5, 2024
Hyundai’s first three-row electric SUV is almost here. Ahead of its official debut in November, Hyundai released a new teaser of the larger IONIQ 9, giving us a sneak peek at the highly anticipated SUV. The moment we’ve been waiting for is now right around the corner. Next month, Hyundai will unveil its first three-row electric SUV, the IONIQ 9. We got our first look at Hyundai’s larger…
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Volkswagen to shut EV factory in Brussels

November 4, 2024
Just days after Volkswagen announced plans to shut down three factories in Germany—a first in the company’s history—the automaker has now confirmed the closure of its Audi plant in Brussels, where it produces the Audi Q8 E-Tron. This closure is scheduled for…
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Here’s what to know about Europe’s new vote on Chinese tariffs

November 4, 2024
It’s official: The European Union is moving ahead with increased tariffs on Chinese-made EVs to as much as 45.3% – in an effort to save its auto industry from total demise. Question is, will it even matter to a powerhouse like BYD? After more than a year of investigations into what it suspects are unfair subsidies on Chinese-built electric vehicles, the EU’s Official Journal announced that…
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New 400-mile 2024 Chevy Silverado EV Work Trucks now cost same as used

October 30, 2024
A number of Chevrolet dealers across the nation are advertising a new 2024 Silverado EV in 3WT trim at around $60K, which is close to where Hertz is pricing year-old low-mileage examples of the fully electric pickup that are being culled from its rental fleet. At $74,900, including destination, the Silverado EV 3WT is perhaps a bit pricey. Fortunately, Chevrolet is offering its $7500 Ultium…
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