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EV leasing has surged: Is it subsidized by Biden’s leasing loophole?

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Green Car Reports
The effects of the Biden administration’s Inflation Reduction Act can already be seen in various ways in the EV market. And one of them, recent data suggests, is an abrupt uptick this year in the portion of EVs leased rather than bought. While the IRA re-upped the federal EV tax credit of up to $7,500 for qualifying vehicles, it established… More…

Mitsubishi teases electrified MPV concept ahead of Japan Mobility Show 2023

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ArenaEV
Ahead of the Japan Mobility Show 2023, Mitsubishi Motors is sparking curiosity with its “electrified crossover MPV” concept. The minivan, dripping with hints of adventure, could potentially be the precursor to the next Mitsubishi Delica (currently in its 5th generation), which has been a staple in Mitsubishi’s lineup, and is due for an update. The company has dropped teasers that provide small glimpses into what the future might hold. One of them showcased the front lighting signature of this “Borderless Adventure” concept. Now, they’ve unveiled its tail, reinforcing the single-box… More…

Putting the Nio ET5 to the test

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nio-et5-fahrbericht_Sebastian Schaal

EV maker Nio is building a unique infrastructure for electric cars in China and Europe, setting up its Power Swap Stations for rapid battery changes. And with the ET5 sedan, Nio is bringing its swap technology to the 50,000 euro segment. But to boil the ET5 down to battery swapping falls far short of the mark. During our test drive, we noticed a few of the Chinese sedan’s other advantages – but also its weaknesses.

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BMW’s new EV crossover is small, slippery, and not coming to America

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BMW unveiled the all-new iX2 xDrive30 today, an EV that shares its platform with the second-generation X2. It’s promising 259-279 miles of WLTP range on a 64.8kWh battery, a 5.6-second 0-100km/h (62 mph) time, and 313 hp / 364 lb-ft of total system output from the AWD motors. Both the car and the battery will be manufactured in Regensburg, Germany. A global launch is set to begin in March 2024, though the compact EV crossover will not be coming to the US. BMW announced that the iX2 was coming earlier this year. More…

Aptera shares a juicy progress update toward reaching scaled solar EV production [Video]

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Resilient startup Aptera is back with a robust progress update after a busy summer promoting its upcoming solar EV by the same name, ahead of planned production next year. The company has posted not one, but two videos updating its fanbase about its progress, which appears to be coming along quite nicely. Could it be the first to successfully reach scaled solar EV production. More…

Tesla offers to wrap up your car in new colors

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ArenaEV
In a bid to offer Tesla enthusiasts a little more personalization, Tesla is now offering vehicle wraps for the Model 3 and Model Y. But does this move from Elon Musk’s company truly electrify the aesthetics of these cars or simply puts a premium price on an old idea For those new to the concept, wraps allow car owners to change their vehicle’s appearance without a repaint. These wraps not only jazz up your car’s exterior but also shield the original paint from unsavory scratches and weather-related damage. They’ve been particularly alluring to Tesla owners as their vehicles come in very… More…