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Volvo Reports EVs Were 48% of its November Vehicle Sales

Tomorrow's Technician

The companys sales of electrified models fully electric and plug-in hybrid models grew 40% compared to the same period last year and accounted for 48% of all cars sold during November. The share of fully electric cars constituted 21% of all cars sold for the month.

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Why people moving to the ‘burbs helps the aftermarket

Auto Service World

As for a tail risk, he pointed to electric vehicles. Because if we can’t fix the electric cars, and we don’t find a way to rebuild them … there’s a risk in 10 years that this industry,” could shrink. However, those living in cities are still key clients for the industry, an industry expert observed.

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Russia's First Electric Car Is a 'Tesla Killer' but Looks So Much Like a Washing Machine

autoevolution

Russia introduces the country's first electric car, and many wish it didn't. The Russian Federation has been battling economic restrictions and suspensions to rejuvenate its car industry for almost two years since it attacked Ukraine back in February 2022, as carmakers and suppliers have b. continue reading. )

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10 Electric Cars That Transformed the Automotive Landscape

autoevolution

Will things be different this time, and the electric vehicle will take over the world? Here are the ten electric cars that put their mark on the automotive landscape. Everyone is talking about the EV revolution nowadays, but whatever we're experiencing today has already happened more than a century ago.

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BYD Showroom Burns to the Ground After One Electric Car Bursts Into Flames

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Electric vehicles have a bad reputation when it comes to vehicle fires despite the fact they are far less likely. BYD is one such brand, with many vehicle fires reported in recent years. However, this might simply be because the brand sells more vehicles than other brands. continue reading. )

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Tesla's iPhone-Like Approach to Making Electric Cars Is a Win for Most of Its Customers

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Bullet-resistant body panels and rock-proof glass just aren't enough. However, if you forget that the unreasonably expensive and dystopian-looking Cybertruck exists, you might discover that Tesla does have awesome EVs in its portfolio. The best thing about them? continue reading. )

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EV Reduction Gearbox Service

Brake & Front End

This is still considered a transmission because it controls the direction of the car, but it does not have multiple gears of varying sizes for acceleration. In fact, many electric cars are marketed as having only one speed. The drivetrain of an EV only has two gears – one for moving forward and one for moving backward.