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Toyota BZ3c: A Sleek New Electric Crossover Made With BYD’s Help
The Toyota BZ3c is currently only planned for China, and will be made in FAW-Toyota’s Tianjin factory. The BZ3c’s motor and battery both come from BYD. It is expected to enter production before the end of 2024. A little birdie told me that automakers both inside and out of China detest the Ministry of Industry…
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Toyota BZ3c: A Sleek New Electric Crossover Made With BYD’s Help
The Toyota BZ3c is currently only planned for China, and will be made in FAW-Toyota’s Tianjin factory. The BZ3c’s motor and battery both come from BYD. It is expected to enter production before the end of 2024. A little birdie told me that automakers both inside and out of China detest the Ministry of Industry…
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2025 Rivian R1S And R1T Tri-Motor Now Shipping With 371 Miles Of Range
The 2025 Rivian R1S and R1T are now shipping with a tri-motor powertrain. The new version of the revamped EVs comes after the dual-motor launched earlier this year. Deliveries of the redesigned quad-motor setup will start early next year. Rivian has ramped up production of its flagship electric vehicles and has started shipping the updated…
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2025 Rivian R1S And R1T Tri-Motor Now Shipping With 371 Miles Of Range
The 2025 Rivian R1S and R1T are now shipping with a tri-motor powertrain. The new version of the revamped EVs comes after the dual-motor launched earlier this year. Deliveries of the redesigned quad-motor setup will start early next year. Rivian has ramped up production of its flagship electric vehicles and has started shipping the updated…
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Are Insurers Treating Higher-Power Dual-Motor EVs As High-Risk?
Owning the more powerful dual-motor version of an EV will drive your annual insurance premium up. If your EV has over 300 lb-ft of torque, then your insurer may consider it a higher risk to insure and charge you more. Car insurance premiums have skyrocketed in recent years but tend to already be higher for…
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Are Insurers Treating Higher-Power Dual-Motor EVs As High-Risk?
Owning the more powerful dual-motor version of an EV will drive your annual insurance premium up. If your EV has over 300 lb-ft of torque, then your insurer may consider it a higher risk to insure and charge you more. Car insurance premiums have skyrocketed in recent years but tend to already be higher for…
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Europe Is In EV Freakout Mode
Electric vehicles are a-comin’. We know it and have said it ad nauseam at this point. But automakers aren’t so keen on the idea of being persuaded into the transition with the threat of fines, especially over in Europe, where a 2035 deadline to end internal combustion is looming. Welcome back to Critical Materials, your daily…
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Europe Is In EV Freakout Mode
Electric vehicles are a-comin’. We know it and have said it ad nauseam at this point. But automakers aren’t so keen on the idea of being persuaded into the transition with the threat of fines, especially over in Europe, where a 2035 deadline to end internal combustion is looming. Welcome back to Critical Materials, your daily…
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Rivian R1S, R1T Available As Certified Pre-Owned EVs For As Low As $62,000
Rivian launched a certified pre-owned vehicle program. The EVs listed for sale on the company’s website come with a factory warranty. Prices go as low as $62,000. Rivian, the maker of the R1S SUV and R1T pickup, is now selling certified pre-owned electric vehicles on its website. Compared to regular used cars that are for…
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Rivian R1S, R1T Available As Certified Pre-Owned EVs For As Low As $62,000
Rivian launched a certified pre-owned vehicle program. The EVs listed for sale on the company’s website come with a factory warranty. Prices go as low as $62,000. Rivian, the maker of the R1S SUV and R1T pickup, is now selling certified pre-owned electric vehicles on its website. Compared to regular used cars that are for…