BYD has a substantially larger lineup and most of its vehicles are cheaper than Tesla’s offerings. It has delivered more EVs globally, that is, without being available in the US.
The push underscores an attempt to dig in its heels as competition intensifies in the domestic market. Maruti Suzuki will soon start selling its first EV.
Among Trump’s poll promises, which he activated on Day 1 of presidency, was rescinding Biden’s ‘Green New Deal’ that envisaged half of US cars by 2030 would be electric.
It is one thing to drive on a track, and quite another to drive on a frozen lake near the Arctic Circle in Finland—an adventure I had earlier this year on the Audi Ice Experience.
The last time I upgraded iOS on my iPhone, it was like learning to use a new device. And that’s what an SDV is all about. They’re redefining what a 'new car' means.
Under this model, battery is provided to EV owners on a subscription basis or lease. With more people open to buying EV cars, the lower upfront cost could likely drive wider acceptance.
Making a jump from internal combustion engines to electric vehicles is the kind of romantic prospect that would appeal to India, which jumped from a shortage of landline phones to an abundance of smartphones.
Mercedes-Benz had said it would move toward becoming an 'electric-only' company by 2030 but has now put it off. The UK govt has withdrawn subsidies for EVs. And in India, the FAME-II subsidy is expected to lapse soon.
Armenia has procured significant defence equipment from India, including artillery guns, multi-barrel rocket launchers, air defence system, sniper rifles, weapons locating radars, anti-drone weapons.
The key to fighting a war successfully, or even launching it, is a clear objective. That’s an entirely political call. It isn’t emotional or purely military.
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