Customers get some readability on tax-credit worth caps and SUVs just like the Tesla Mannequin Y. Volvo goals extra EVs for China. VW reportedly authorized a smaller EV for the U.S. And Ford is aiming to maintain it easy and scale up with its EVs. Sound acquainted? This and extra, right here at Inexperienced Automotive Studies. 

Ford CEO Jim Farley on Thursday revealed that the corporate will likely be aiming to make its future EVs “radically simplified,” with smaller batteries, fewer components, and the potential to be constructed within the thousands and thousands. 

The U.S. Treasury Division has introduced a change in how autos will likely be thought of automobiles or SUVs underneath EV tax-credit worth cap necessities, and it ought to assist ease confusion over some mannequin lineups that have been referred to as automobiles in a single configuration and SUVs in one other. Put merely: Have a look at what the window sticker says. 

Volvo is reportedly planning an expanded EV lineup catered to China and Asian markets. That will embrace extra sedans, SUVs, and a luxurious van, though it’s unclear which of those upcoming merchandise may be headed to North America and even Europe.

And Volkswagen has reportedly authorized an EV smaller than the ID.4 for the U.S. market and potential North American meeting, with a North American battery plant being thought of for Canada. Is it the return of the e-Golf, or one other product fully?

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