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Evaluating Mexico's EV Market: Underreporting and the Bigger Picture

26 Jul 2025 | Synopsis

Mexico's official EV sales figures significantly undercount actual adoption. CleanTechnica estimates more than 40,000 BEV units were sold in 2024-far exceeding INEGI's reported ~24,000-because many Chinese-brand dealers operate outside AMDA channels. Electrified vehicle sales surged - 84% in 2024, Q1 - 2025 plug-ins tripled, and nearly 250,000 EVs are projected to be built in Mexico by end - 2025. China's BYD, GAC Aion, Omoda, and Neta are reshaping Mexico City's streets - prompting a comparison that the capital now feels like Shanghai.

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Average Used EV Costs Less Than Used Gas-Powered Vehicle, Study Says

26 Jul 2025 | Synopsis

The average price of a used 1- to 5-year-old electric vehicle in June 2025 was $31,354 - about $1,200 less than the $32,525 average for used internal-combustion cars. According to iSeeCars data cited by Spectrum, EV used prices fell 4.8% year‑over‑year while gas-powered used car prices rose 5.2%. Teslas (Model S, X, Y) dominated the largest price drops. Value-conscious shoppers now find used EVs more affordable than gas cars.

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Electric Vehicles Are Simply Better. Here's The Proof

26 Jul 2025 | Synopsis

The article argues EVs are "an obvious upgrade over combustion machines - quieter, cleaner, more efficient and easier to maintain." The author contends that EV proponents have mistakenly framed the debate as a moral issue rather than highlighting these practical advantages. The piece presents EVs as superior technology based on performance and maintenance benefits rather than environmental arguments.

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EV Repairs Are Cheaper Than Gas Cars, But There's a Catch, Says Study

26 Jul 2025 | Synopsis

A recent study found that while the maintenance of electric vehicles is cheaper than gasoline-powered cars, the catch is that repair costs can be higher. This is especially true for Teslas, which use large, expensive "gigacastings" and advanced technology. Additionally, service visits for EVs may take longer, and it can take more than one visit to resolve an issue. However, overall, EV owners can still save money in the long run due to lower maintenance and operational costs.

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Healthy Environment Ruled A Human Right By World's Top Court, As Campaigners Hail 'Seismic' Win

25 Jul 2025 | Synopsis

In a landmark July 23 advisory opinion, the International Court of Justice (ICJ) ruled that every nation has a legal obligation under international law to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, affirming that a clean, healthy, and sustainable environment is a fundamental human right. The court found that inaction on climate change - especially by high-emitting countries - could constitute an internationally wrongful act, potentially triggering liability or reparations for affected nations including climate refugees from island states."

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