Electric Cars
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Cooling demand for nickel and lithium is part of it—and that's before considering innovation in solid-state tech or manufacturing processes.
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Google-backed Gravity claims fastest EV charging in America
The company's initial location fits 24 charging stalls with up to 500 kw into one of the densest parts of Manhattan—indoors—without requiring utility upgrades.
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2024 Dodge Charger Daytona EV charges up next muscle car era
Range and efficiency aren’t priorities for the first EV from Stellantis’ Dodge brand.
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2024 Nissan Ariya costs up to $6,000 less, Tesla adapter coming
And with the 304-mile Venture+ front-wheel drive model now priced at $42,580, buyers only have to pay $1,600 extra to get the long-range pack.
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2024 Ford E-Transit electric vans get bigger battery, more range
Maximum EPA-cycle range rises to 159 miles—well above these vans' typical 74-mile daily use.
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Survey: 3 of 5 EV drivers with home charging use public chargers weekly
Many EV drivers are relying on the public charging networks to supplement their charging at home.
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A Costco discount through April 30 cuts prices by $2,000 on the recently revamped Q8 E-Tron and SQ8 E-Tron electric SUVs, among several other Audi models.
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Report: Nissan may build Fisker Alaska electric pickup, its own derivative
A U.S.-made Nissan electric truck might result from a partnership that would also build the Fisker Alaska—and, potentially, keep Fisker financially afloat.
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GMC Hummer EV joins gas-guzzlers in list of meanest for the environment
The Hummer EV has much lower estimated "fuel" costs than the other vehicles on the list, but environmental impacts from the electric truck's manufacturing and disposal loom large.
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Fisker confirms potential EV partnership with "large automaker"
The partnership, still in negotiation, might involve investment plus North American manufacturing and EV platforms, according to the company.
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Rivian trip planning adds Tesla chargers in March, adapters coming soon
Tesla has added Rivian to the list of Supercharger-supported brands "coming spring 2024," along with General Motors, Volvo, and Polestar.
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Here’s how Ford EV drivers get adapters, use Tesla charging
Ford on Thursday detailed exactly how its current EV owners can get a free charging adapter and use Tesla Supercharging.
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Only the Genesis Electrified G80, Hyundai Ioniq 6, and Tesla Model Y earned the Top Safety Pick+ award, but there were plenty of other choices on the next-best Top Safety Pick list.
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Aston Martin delays first EV for lack of demand
The British brand will rely on California's Lucid for some powertrain components in its upcoming EVs, under a 2023 agreement.
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Musk: Tesla Roadster arriving in 2025 with SpaceX ties
Higher design goals may allow sub-one-second 0-60 mph acceleration that Musk says "is the least interesting part."
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2024 VW ID.4 price rises for substantial upgrades, more range
The base price for the 2024 Volkswagen ID.4 rises $2,370 versus last year, but other versions benefit from stronger performance and a much-needed infotainment update.
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Here’s why the tiny Fiat 500e is a big litmus test for the US EV market
Battery-swapping and LFP battery tech might help the 500e underscore its less-is-more approach even more.
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Renault's hot hatch for Europe costs less than any US-market EV
The Renault 5 E-Tech EV combines serious affordability with playful nods to the classic, high-performance R5 Turbo model from the start.
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Fiat didn't offer any technical details, but said it will also offer hybrid and internal-combustion powertrains in production models based on these concepts.
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Ineos reveals Fusilier electric SUV, emphasizes range-extender option
The fully electric version of this rugged SUV is only intended for "shorter trips and urban deliveries."
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Is it fair that EV chargers are allowed where gas stations aren't?
Kentucky lawmakers are claiming zoning discrimination with a bill to "protect" gas stations—which still vastly outnumber public EV charging stations.
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Volvo cuts Polestar funding, as EV startup struggles
Polestar has an ambitious product rollout starting this year, so it could be a good time for Polestar to look for other funding as Volvo forges its own path.
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Here's why in a few years EVs may cost less than gas models
A lithium glut and Biden policy are part of what will bring EV price parity sooner than previously anticipated, a study suggests.
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Mercedes delays EV targets, ICE models staying "well into the 2030s"
The automaker's CEO appeared to suggest that it may keep updating combustion models until well past their previous 2030 retirement date where market conditions allowed.
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