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Rivian CEO claims new electric crossover will be “materially” cheaper than R2, with further price cuts to come
The CEO of the US EV manufacturer says the upcoming R3 will be priced “materially lower” than the R2 SUV, with the follow-up model to be priced even lower again.Regulator proposes “imperfect” rule change to give networks key role in bid to add 14,000 EV charging points
Rule maker gives key role to networks in bid to fill regional blackspots for EV chargers and city kerbsides, but will have to offer first dibs to private operators.
Electric cars are more durable than petrol equivalents, and last longer – major report finds
A study of millions of vehicles reveals that EVs are much less likely to fail compared to petrol equivalents, and will last a lot longer.Shorts
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You’ve heard from the experts, now an EV novice puts the Hyundai Elexio to the test on 1,000 km road trip, with two young children
I was expecting to be transported 20 years into the future. What I got was a machine that is still mostly car with some Chinese tech characteristics.
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Rivian CEO claims new electric crossover will be “materially” cheaper than R2, with further price cuts to come
The CEO of the US EV manufacturer says the upcoming R3 will be priced “materially lower” than the R2 SUV, with the follow-up model to be priced even lower again.Electric cars are more durable than petrol equivalents, and last longer – major report finds
A study of millions of vehicles reveals that EVs are much less likely to fail compared to petrol equivalents, and will last a lot longer.
Xpeng launches L03 electric SUV coupe as it lays down tech challenge to Tesla, BYD and other rivals
Chinese car maker Xpeng prices its new EV, the L03, a smaller electric fast-back that offers an extended range option and some interesting tech and design touches.
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You’ve heard from the experts, now an EV novice puts the Hyundai Elexio to the test on 1,000 km road trip, with two young children
I was expecting to be transported 20 years into the future. What I got was a machine that is still mostly car with some Chinese tech characteristics.
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