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Tesla Kills Plan for Affordable EV

Tesla Kills Plan for Affordable EV

Tesla pulled the plug on a program aimed at developing a $25,000 EV, even as Chinese automakers led by BYD double down on bringing to market all-electric vehicles affordable often to reach mainstream buyers. According to Reuters, Tesla CEO Elon Musk now wants to focus on self-driving robocabs.

Ford Moves Mustang Mach-Es by Slicing Price and Discounting

Ford Moves Mustang Mach-Es by Slicing Price and Discounting

Ford this week confirmed it will indefinitely delay the launch of a new, all-electric SUV to put more focus on hybrids. It’s also cut back on production of its F-150 Lightning pickup. But while some EV skeptics take these moves as a sign that the market for all-electric vehicles is waning, Ford actually saw a surge during the first quarter, notably for its Mustang Mach-E. Here’s how it charged up demand.

Ford Delays Production of Electric SUV, Readies More Hybrids

Ford Delays Production of Electric SUV, Readies More Hybrids

Ford mirrored the push by several other automakers to delay production of its electric vehicles, by pushing back its anticipated all-electric SUV and next-generation electric pickup truck. It also revealed plans to grow its hybrid offerings to meet growing demand for them. Find out more at Headlight.News.

Hybrids, EVs Helped Prop Up March Sales – Except for Tesla

Hybrids, EVs Helped Prop Up March Sales – Except for Tesla

It’s become something of conventional wisdom that the EV market is slowing down. And there’s no question that, on a percentage basis, the growth rate for battery-electric vehicles has slowed over the last 12 months. But the market does continue to grow, Kia’s EV sales jumping 151% in March. Ironically, it was the 800-pound gorilla of the battery-electric market, Tesla, where sales fell well short of expectations.

Chevy Finally Ready to Launch Retail Versions of the Silverado EV

Chevy Finally Ready to Launch Retail Versions of the Silverado EV

Plagued by issues with supplier snags, battery production problems and glitchy software, General Motors has been slow to get its promised wave of new EVs to market. But it’s finally getting ready to roll the retail version of its Chevrolet Silverado EV into showrooms – at a steep price. The initial, limited-edition version of the battery pickup will start around $95,000 plus delivery fees.