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The Volkswagen Group Commits €60 Billion for Internal Combustion Vehicles

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That scandal prompted the Volkswagen Group to invest billions over billions of euros in electric vehicles, which resulted in the MEB-based ID.3 4 entering production in the latter part of 2019 and in the summer of 2020. Of course, said platform also underpins electric vehicles from the Skoda, Cupra, and Audi brands.

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How much EV charging stations boost spending in local businesses

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A recent MIT study found that electric vehicle charging stations significantly increase consumer spending at nearby businesses, providing local The study, which analyzed data from over 4,000 charging stations and 140,000 businesses in California, found that the presence of EV chargers led to an average annual spending increase of about $1,500 per business (..)

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Battery-Electric Vehicles for 2019

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Commercial fleets with a sustainability mission or government fleets with green vehicle mandates turn to electrified vehicles to meet their mission. Here's a closer look at the battery-electric vehicles available in the 2019 model year.

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At midpoint of March, wholesale vehicle values down 15%

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The easing in wholesale vehicle prices continues in March, as values in the first half of the month are down nearly 15% from a year ago, according to Cox Automotive. When adjusting for mix, milage and seasonality, the midmonth reading of the company’s Manheim Used Vehicle Value Index (202.6) Unadjusted, prices fell 11.6%

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Jaguar Recalls Early I-Pace SUVs Over Battery Fire Risk, Fix Under Development

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Currently facing an existential crisis that could see Jaguar follow in the footsteps of Chinese-owned MG, the Leaping Cat of Coventry has issued yet another safety recall concerning the marque's first – and thus far only – electric vehicle. continue reading. )

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2026 Mercedes-AMG GT 4-Door Coupe EV Says Cheese, AMG.EA Model Rumored With 1,000 HP

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Internally referred to as C295, the first-ever AMG electric vehicle has been spied testing in winter conditions. The yet-unnamed liftback will effectively replace Merc's curiously named GT 4-Door Coupe, which launched for model year 2019. Sold under the Mercedes-AMG brand exclusively, the GT 4-Door Coupe has a dirty secret.

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In Praise of the Humble 12-Volt Battery 

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That is when it comes to those batteries used in electric vehicles. With traction batteries boasting 800 and even 900 volts, those advances are impressive, but also remarkable is how the 12-volt battery has evolved to support the power-draining safety and convenience features and fuel- efficiency technologies on today’s vehicles.