[Stay on top of transportation news: Get TTNews in your inbox.]. Electric vehicle prices are falling fast in the U.S., but the cheapest models remain far more costly than what other countries have on offer. The BYD Seagull sells for about $10,000 in China, the Dacia Spring starts at $20,000 in Europe, the Renault Kwid e-Tech costs $19,000 in Brazil, and the Kia Ray goes for $22,000 in South Korea.

The $25,000 Electric Car Is Coming to US Soon

The threat of inexpensive but high-quality Chinese electric cars is scaring the pants off of the global auto industry. The U.S. recently said it would hike tariffs on the vehicles to 100%, effectively banning them from American soil for the time being. The European Union plans to raise tariffs too, and Bloomberg got the scoop on Thursday that Canada is strongly considering doing the same.

American Test Of Three Chinese EVs: 'It’s A Wake-Up Call'

Sign up for daily news updates from CleanTechnica on email. Or follow us on Google News!. Any pundits and politicians predicting a quick, painful end to the electric vehicle trend are in for another disappointment. Ford Motor Company issued its mid-year sales report this week. To the surprise of no-one who is actually counting, EV sales are up. There is one surprise, though, and it has something to do with Ford CEO Jim Farley’s widely reported hopes for a small car renaissance in the US.

Ford Electric Vehicle Sales Report: Take That, Haters!

China’s BYD has found a new EV leasing partner in Europe as it expands overseas. BYD signed a deal with leading car leasing firm Ayvens to distribute its vehicles across Europe. BYD’s executive vice president, Stella Li, signed the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) Tuesday as the EV maker expands...

BYD secures new EV leasing partner to take on Europe

Fisker has asked the judge overseeing its Chapter 11 bankruptcy proceedings for permission to sell remaining Ocean electric SUVs to a leasing firm at a fraction of their original price, Reuters reported Wednesday. The company hopes to offload 3,321 Oceans to American Lease at a price of $14,000 each, according...

Fisker trying to sell Ocean EVs for $14,000

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The FBI has seen a rise in scams targeting timeshare owners. In this kind of scam, criminals con these part-time property owners into shelling out hefty sums of cash, all under false pretenses related to their timeshare properties.

FBI warns that Mexican cartels are targeting Americans with timeshare scams

General Motors reported its best quarter since 2020 on Tuesday, saying it had record electric vehicle sales. The auto giant had 696,086 total deliveries in the second quarter, reporting eight consecutive quarters of year-over-year retail sales growth and six consecutive quarters of year-over-year growth sales for its subsidiary Buick. The...

GM's electric car sales hit a new record

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People have different levels of maturity. An individual’s age or upbringing can make them possess certain traits. Yet, most people believe that one matures as they grow old. On the contrary, some zodiac signs appear childish in old age. They are jumpy and careless. This strains their relationships with signs who misunderstand them. Air and fire signs are temperamental and some people refer to them as being childish. How can you identify an immature sign?

3 Zodiac Signs Who Are Immature

In recent years, the electric vehicle market has seen significant growth, with a few manufacturers emerging as leaders in the field. These manufacturers have showcased the advantages of electric power for everyday driving, emphasizing efficiency and the remarkable performance achievable with modern electric motors. At the forefront of the EV...

The Most Efficient Midsize Electric Sedan In 2024

In the past, carmakers were obsessed with horsepower and speed. Now, with the electric vehicle revolution, charging times are becoming equally important. While electric cars boast impressive technology, refilling their batteries can take significantly longer than filling a gas tank. However, the industry is rapidly innovating. Recent advancements offer a...

Electric Vehicle Charging Breakthrough: Nyobolt’s 5-Minute Fast Charge Battery

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Remember the electric Ineos Fusilier off-roader that was previewed earlier this year? The automaker has confirmed that the electric SUV has been delayed indefinitely. The company blames plummeting demand for EVs for its sudden change of plans, reports Bloomberg. "We are delaying the launch of the Ineos Fusilier for two...

Combustion Wins Again: Another EV Has Been Delayed

For the first time in nearly 18 months, the average new EV cost less than the average Tesla. Dealers are cutting prices on used EVs and offering incentives on new ones. The average discount on an EV was 12.4% of the average transaction price in May, nearly six points lower than the industry average.

EV discounts increase, average price dips below Tesla

The European People's Party (EPP), the largest legislative group in the European Parliament, wants to rethink the stop of new cars with combustion engines in 2035. This is nothing new, but now, after the elections, this is the path the European leadership is taking. The first earthquake was a year...

The ban on new cars with combustion engines in 2035 will be revised

Global Conversions has unveiled the first successful conversion of the 2023 Cadillac Escalade ESV Sport Platinum from left-hand drive to right-hand drive (RHD) configuration. The luxury SUV comes with a massive 6.2-litre V8 engine under the bonnet. Converting an Escalade to RHD was no small feat. The team behind the...

First RHD Cadillac Escalade unveiled with 6.2-litre V8

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Fifty percent of Norfolk church has high blood pressure. 3WTKR reports that Pastor Reverend Dr. Geoffrey Guns of Second Calvery Baptist Church in Norfolk made a startling discovery in March. He asked congregants who had high blood pressure to stand and half of the congregation rose to their feet.

Virginia pastor reveals half of his African American congregation has hypertension

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NEWARK, N.J. – Eight individuals associated with the "793 Bloods" street gang, a subset of the national Bloods gang, have been charged for their roles in a Newark-based drug trafficking organization, U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger announced.

Eight '793 Bloods' Gang Members Charged in Newark Drug Network

21 countries have EV plants or are about to get them. Is the continent wisely attuned to a strategic opportunity — or getting ahead of itself?. Editors note: There is perhaps no better digest of climate business news from Africa than Oliver August’s weekly newsletter, Green Rising. It is a breezy, informative read that captures the energy and excitement of climate business developments across the continent. August’s report:

Whisper it quietly, but Africa is starting to mass-manufacture electric vehicles

The new Volkswagen Golf R and Honda Civic Type R represent two different schools of thought in the world of compact sports cars, which the less informed might confuse with 'ordinary' family hatches. In fact, both the Golf and the Civic, the historic and best-selling representatives of the five-door hatchback...

Volkswagen Golf R vs. Honda Civic Type R: Duel of the compact supercars

Understanding the distinction between hybrid and electric cars is crucial as we navigate towards a more sustainable future in automotive technology. Both types of vehicles are designed to reduce reliance on fossil fuels and decrease environmental impact, but they do so in fundamentally different ways. Use a professional service like Edmunds for best results.

What is the Difference Between a Hybrid and an Electric Car

Sales of Nissan’s Sentra and Versa have both increased by over 50 percent in the first half of 2024. Nissan Z sales have also picked up, with a 51 percent increase. However, other models like the Leaf, Murano, and Armada all saw double-digit declines. Crossovers and SUVs still reign...

Nissan Sentra Is Killing It As Sales Soar 55%, Z Up 51% Too

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Stellantis and BYD are ahead of everyone in the number of new products in January 2024

The slowdown in demand for electric cars and rising geopolitical tensions between China, Europe and the United States are not stopping the automotive industry from introducing...

Stellantis and BYD are ahead of everyone in the number of new products in January 2024

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