Electric Cars
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Volkswagen has suggested that U.S. pricing for its upcoming electric vehicles won't be much different than for its gasoline models.
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GM-UAW negotiations include plans for electric pickups, possible US battery plantAs negotiations resume between the UAW and GM, electric vehicles and plans for an electric pickup are part of the talks.
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CATL considers US plant, targets 45 percent energy-density boost in 5 yearsThe Chinese battery supplier CATL is setting some ambitious targets for energy density advancements, as it seriously considers a U.S. plant.
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Delphi teases 800V inverter for 2022 “high-performance vehicle”The supplier Delphi announced a major contract for an 800V inverter—indicating at least one more premium brand is embracing the faster-charging tech.
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Vintage Toyota Land Cruiser going all-electric—with a crate “V-8”The California EV company Electric GT plans a "crate engine" for hobbyists and builders wanting to free classic cars and trucks from gas.
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Volkswagen ID wall chargers revealed for Europe; US plans yet to comeVW is planning to offer a full lineup of AC wall chargers for its new ID 3 electric car in Europe. Top models are data-connected.
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An upcoming Plaid edition of the Model S and Model X would introduce a three-motor system, bringing even stronger performance.
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Audi AI:Trail concept splices trail-ready with autonomous-readyOff-road capability and autonomous-driving readiness might not be mutually exclusive. The Audi AI:Trail concept from Frankfurt shows how.
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Green Car Reports' top 10 greenest cars for 2019We rank the most efficient cars for the 2019 model year.
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Are states overtaxing EV drivers to make up for lost gas taxes?Consumer Reports has found that states are overcharging drivers of electric cars, for an amount that has little impact on road maintenance.
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All-electric Jaguar XJ flagship due in 2021, with unconventional designJaguar again teased an all-electric version of its flagship XJ sedan on the way in 2021, adding that it will "not be conventional" in its styling.
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Electric truck hopeful Rivian gets $350M investment from CoxThe investment will help the electric vehicle newcomer get its trucks to market, although it's not clear how the partnership would benefit Cox.
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The Ionity DC fast-charging network for electric cars has attracted an investment from Hyundai Motor, which includes Kia.
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Nissan electric crossover delayed to late 2021 but previewed to dealersNissan has reportedly previewed its upcoming electric crossover model to dealers, who will now have to wait longer than expected for its market arrival.
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Porsche boosts stake in Rimac: What it could gain from the dealThe Croatian electric supercar maker Rimac gets a stepped-up investment from Porsche. Hyundai also invested in the carmaker's tech earlier this year.
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VW ID 3 electric car bows at Frankfurt, heads for European deliveries next yearVolkswagen showed the ID 3 electric hatchback undisguised at Frankfurt. VW will deliver the first cars to customers by the middle of 2020.
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New Faraday Future CEO co-founded Byton and led the BMW i8 programFaraday Future has replaced longtime CEO YT Jia, who will be chief product officer for the company, which is still struggling to get its FF91 to market.
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Shop keeps Tesla Roadsters going strong without factory supportTesla Roadster owners have come to worship a mechanic in Seattle who helped train technicians when the Roadster was new.
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The 2020 Porsche Taycan has a new 2-speed transmission—a component that will be increasingly likely in future electric vehicles—especially performance and SUV models.
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VW and eClassics to offer classic Beetle EV kitsWith a new kit—likely only for Europe—Volkswagen is showing how easy it is to turn one of its classics into a fully electric car.
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Ads from Ford tackle EV misconceptions, amid electric pushFord is studying up on electric-vehicle misconceptions as it prepares a new ad campaign to support plug-in products.
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Why the Porsche Taycan electric car won't have one-pedal drivingTesla one-pedal driving doesn’t apply in the 2020 Porsche Taycan electric car—or any upcoming EV from the sports-car brand.
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2020 Porsche Taycan electric car: Seven things we didn't expectThe production car developed from Mission E follows through on many of the specs Porsche has teased all along, albeit with a few peculiar choices.
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2020 Porsche Taycan preview: Fast, electric, expensivePorsche unlocks all the secrets of its new all-electric Taycan battery vehicle.
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