EVs seen as cheaper than gasoline models within a decade

Electric vehicles currently have much shorter driving ranges than those with alternative powertrains.

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Jessica Shankleman

May 26, 2017 05:00 AM

LONDON -- Electric cars will soon be cheaper to buy than conventional gasoline ones, offering immediate savings to drivers, new research shows.

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Nissan goes full throttle on retail sales with revamped dealer compensation plan

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The Japanese automaker will ditch about 20 performance-based metrics for a singular metric: new-car sales. The Nissan One program, which launches June 3, ties dealer variable margin to achieving retail volume goals.

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Urvaksh Karkaria

Nissan goes full throttle on retail sales with revamped dealer compensation plan

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Rivian reports Q1 net loss of $541 million, cuts 2025 delivery guidance on tariffs

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Congress Conversations: A live talk on auto parts tariffs at 11:30 a.m. EDT May 8

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Terry Kosdrosky

Congress Conversations: A live talk on auto parts tariffs at 11:30 a.m. EDT May 8

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