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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…
Ford Avoids Second Strike with Last-Minute Deal | Giga Gears
Good morning! It’s Wednesday, September 20, 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.
Experts Predict Record-Breaking EV Sales Growth in the U.S. | Giga Gears
If you study the macroeconomics of new technology adoption, there is a theoretical curve showing just how something exciting breaks into the mainstream. The first 15-ish percent of people to buy into something are considered early adopters, and EVs have certainly burned through that market like wildfire. Once annual…