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How Canadian new vehicle sales fared in 2024

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per cent for granted, the market remains approximately 180,000units below its 2017 high, despite a Canadian population that has increased from 36.7 Two major trends emerged in the ZEV market : A surge in Quebecers purchasing ZEVs in Q4 and a resurgence of plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs). While we would never take a gain of 8.2

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Cristina Balan Wins Appeal Against Tesla in Defamation Web of Lawsuits

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The Romanian engineer has been fighting the battery electric vehicle (BEV) maker since it accused her of embezzlement and kickback in a 2017 article from the Huffington Post. If you have never heard of Cristina Balan, you must be new to Tesla controversies. Almost eight years later, she celebrated a massive win in that legal war.

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The Living Vehicle Electric Fifth-Wheelers Bring Yacht-Like Luxury

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Luxury and sustainability aren't mutually exclusive, as California-based boutique specialist Living Vehicle has been working to prove since 2017. Living Vehicle founders Matthew and Joanna Hofmann started out with conversions bef. continue reading. )

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VinFast: What You Should Know About the New EV If You’re Considering Hybrid And Electrical Mechanic Training

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However, the rise of electric vehicles has paved the way for a wave of new entrants looking to disrupt the status quo. They embarked on an aggressive strategy to design, develop, and manufacture their own electric vehicles. The VF 8 is a compact electric SUV that offers a perfect blend of style, versatility, and eco-friendliness.

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BMW 5 Series Common Problems

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F10/F11/F07 (2010-2017) Debuting in 2010, the sixth-generation 5-Series brought further modern features to the platform, including the addition of a dual-clutch transmission option, a turbocharged V8 engine trim, and various interior and driver assist features. Allowing oil to leak deprives your motor of critical lubrication and cooling.

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Tesla Semi Scheduled To Start Production Later This Year, Will Drive Autonomously Someday

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The electric Class 8 truck was unveiled in 2017 alongside the second-generation Roadster. In a rare update, the EV maker revealed that the first production units should roll off the new production line by the end of the year. Like most of Tesla's new vehicle programs, the Semi has seen long delays. The enthusi.

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Pepsi Paid For 100 Tesla Semi Trucks In 2017, But Has Only Received 36

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Tesla’s Semi truck, promised to deliver 500 miles of range , easy hauling, and low cost of operation, was unveiled in November of 2017. At the time dozens of fleets around the world placed orders for hundreds of trucks. The two largest orders, however, were for UPS and Pepsi, ordering 125 and 100 trucks respectively. Pr… Read more.