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Month: January 2022

2022 Skoda Enyaq Coupe Debuts As The VW ID.5’s Czech Mate

Skoda has finally unveiled the Enyaq Coupe iV crossover as a sportier looking alternative to the regular Enyaq SUV—think of it as the Volkswagen ID.5’s Czech cousin. Based on VW Group’s ubiquitous MEB architecture, the Skoda Enyaq Coupe iV offers two battery sizes, four power levels, and rear- or all-wheel drive variants for customers in …

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California lowering MSRP and income caps for claiming $2,000 for EVs, $1,500 for PHEVs

California is lowering the MSRP and income caps for its Clean Vehicle Rebate Project (CVRP), which provides rebates of up to $2,000 for EVs and $1,500 for plug-in hybrids. Starting February 24, new rules will lower the income cap for single filers from $150,000 to $135,000, according to the program’s website. The cap for head-of-household …

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Rivian can’t directly sell electric trucks it builds in Georgia without franchise-law overhaul

Rivian plans to build electric trucks in Georgia, but it won’t be able to sell them there unless the state’s franchise laws are changed. Current laws prohibit automakers from selling cars directly to customers, but senators have filed legislation to change that, the Atlanta Journal-Constitution reported Friday. Senate Bill 398 would permit direct sales, allowing …

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2022 Toyota Camry Review | What’s new, pictures, hybrid and AWD fuel economy

The 2022 Toyota Camry stays the course as an all-around excellent family sedan. Few changes have been made for this model year, but there didn’t need to be many. It remains distinctive looking, offers a plethora of powertrain and trim options and is comfortable without being dull to drive. Overall, we think the 2022 Camry …

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NIO rolls first ET5 validation prototypes off assembly line, makes moves to enter Danish market in 2022

Chinese EV automaker NIO, recently shared images of production line verification prototypes of its upcoming ET5 sedan that recently rolled out at its facility in Hefei. The ET5 will arrive this fall beginning in China, although it should eventually see other markets as well. One of those markets could be Denmark, which sits as one …

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Union Pacific buys ten more all-electric locomotives, this time from Caterpillar Inc.’s Progress Rail, investing over $100 million in total

Following recent news of the purchase of ten electric locomotives from Wabtec, Union Pacific railroad has followed up by purchasing another ten from Progress Rail, a Caterpillar Inc. company. Union Pacific’s combined electric locomotive purchases and upgrades to its rail yard infrastructure are expected to exceed $100 million, making it the largest investment in battery-electric …

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