Hyundai $20,000 EV, Blazer EV patrol car, solid-state CO2 benefits, VW’s Scout: Car News Today
Volkswagen moves top US executive to Scout. Solid-state batteries could help provide electric vehicles with a lighter carbon footprint. Hyundai is developing a small, low-cost electric vehicle. And GM confirms electric police cars. This and more, here Green Car Report.
This week’s reveal of the Chevy Blazer EV 2024 also includes confirmation that GM is working “Purpose-built” Electric Pursuit Police Vehicle (PPV) model based on the performance version Blazer EV SS. At a slightly larger size than the Mach-E or Model Y, the Blazer can achieve a preliminary range of up to 320 miles, which could score well for what patrols need to use electricity.
Solid State Battery can cut battery-related carbon emissions by 24% of an EV . battery technology-only, according to a new report from lifecycle analysts Minviro and commissioned by Transport & Environment. The rate of using sustainable materials and the reduction could increase to 39%.
Hyundai is working on an electric minicar costs 20,000 USD for Europe, according to a top executive from Hyundai Motor Europe. With America’s cheapest electric car being the $35,295 Hyundai Kona EV and the sub-$20,000 Hyundai Accent recently discontinued, we have to wonder if it’s welcome in the US.
And Volkswagen has moved its American CEO to Leading brand of electric trucks and SUVs Scout. While not much is known about its brand, product or sales model, the move shows that VW Group sees the Scout as a huge opportunity, not a niche endeavor. As part of the announcement, VW confirmed that across its brands it will offer 25 battery electric vehicle models in the US by 2030.
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