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UK’s EV Backpedaling Angers More Automakers | Giga Gears
BMW announced this month a 600 million pound investment in its Mini plant in Oxford. The goal was to update the factory in preparation for a global electric future, changing the lines over to accommodate two new electric models, the Mini Cooper 3-door EV and the new Mini Aceman electric SUV. Likewise Ford, Stellantis,…
BYD Creates Waterproof SUV That Doubles as a Boat | Giga Gears
Remember last year, when Tesla boss Elon Musk proudly proclaimed that his electric pickup, the Cybertruck, would be able to “serve briefly as a boat?” Well now, while we were all waiting for that car to materialize, Chinese automaker BYD has only gone and made an electric SUV that can manage just that.
Toyota Falls Short of EV Targets | Giga Gears
Good morning! It’s Friday, September 22, 2023, and this is The Morning Shift, your daily roundup of the top automotive headlines from around the world, in one place. Here are the important stories you need to know.
Cheaper EVs on the Horizon | Giga Gears
One of the biggest hurdles to electric car proliferation is the cost. According to Cox Automotive new EVs are selling on average about $5,000 more than gas-powered vehicles — $53,469 vs. $48,334. While government incentives can negate some of that gap, and electric cars don’t need pricy gasoline or as much maintenance…
Countries Discuss Reversing Fossil Fuel Car Bans
In the wake of the United Kingdom Prime Minister opening discussions on potentially delaying the country’s ban on the sale of new gas and diesel cars, we thought it might be a good idea to look at how well some countries are prepared for their own self-imposed bans. How many countries are actually on track to meet…