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[ad_1] High gas prices help make the case for electric cars, but even before prices spiked, many Americans were giving EVs some level of consideration, according to a newly released Consumer Reports survey. Of those surveyed, 71% showed at least some interest in buying or leasing an EV. Among those respondents, 35% said they \”might\”

[ad_1] Volvo reports another significant decrease of its car sales in the US. In June the company has delivered 8,434 cars (down 31.2% year-over-year), while year-to-date it\’s 50,585 (down 20.7%). Anders Gustafsson, Senior Vice President, Volvo Car Americas and President and CEO, Volvo Car USA explained shortly: “Demand for our cars remains strong but inventory

[ad_1] Dumpster diving into the abyss of the world’s largest online shopping site has regularly seen me bob to the surface with some uniquely interesting and sometimes terrifying finds. China has become the undisputed leader in producing electric vehicles, especially the seemingly outlandish ones. But as much fun as a bright pink life-sized Barbie electric

[ad_1] Electric drivetrain manufacturer Schaeffler has introduced a new 4-in-1 e-axle. “Such highly integrated complete systems are attractive for both established automobile manufacturers and new players,” says the head of Schaeffler’s E-Mobility business division, Dr. Jochen Schröder. The e-axle’s 4-in-1 layout combines the electric motor, power electronics, transmission and thermal management system into one unit.