Electric Cars
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Recent tests suggest that guardrails deemed adequate for internal-combustion cars might not be adequate for some heavier EVs.
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Ionna EV charging network may rival Tesla, first US stations in 2024
With backing from seven global automakers and aims for at least 30,000 chargers, Ionna is the first of its kind and may be the first true rival for the Tesla Supercharger network.
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Electrify America's flagship urban EV charging station is indoors
The indoor San Francisco location is the first based on a new strategy of larger stations aimed at serving urban areas. It includes two climate-controlled lounge areas, food and beverage vending, and free wifi.
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Cheaper Rivian R1S, R1T arrive: Up to 315 miles, no LFP yet
Standard and Standard+ pack versions of Rivian electric trucks are ready for delivery—with a smaller version of the tech in the Large pack. And what appears to be a $3,100 price drop. LFP battery cells and a new pack design remain on the way later this year.
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GM taps ex-Tesla battery chief to deliver cheaper EVs sooner
Former Tesla executive Kurt Kelty, who helped create the Gigafactory, will be in charge of helping scale up GM EVs while cutting costs.
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BMW i5 electric wagon is a beauty, but it's not US-bound
BMW says that it's the first EV of its kind, but Americans won't get a chance to see this efficient sport wagon.
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The hotel company claims its Cambria brand already offers EV charging at 41% of its locations, with all Cambria hotels expected to have at least one charger by the end of 2024.
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Ford seeks smaller, lower-cost EVs to rival $25,000 Tesla, China
CEO Jim Farley says that Ford has developed a flexible platform for several types of smaller vehicles. Is it what Ford E was tasked with all along?
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Toyota ups investment in Kentucky plant set to make 3-row electric SUV
An additional $1.3 billion investment adds a battery pack assembly line to the plant that will build a U.S.-made Toyota electric SUV.
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2025 Porsche Taycan: More range, 18-minute charging, 2.3-second 0-60
A series of technology nips and tucks give the Taycan all the charging and range prowess that the sports car maker has alluded to all along.
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2023 Kia EV6, 2023-2024 Kia Niro EV recalled for driveshaft issue
In affected vehicles, one of the driveshafts may have been improperly heat-treated, potentially allowing it to break under load.
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Waffle House hosts federal EV fast chargers, bucks gas-station trend
This is one of few federally funded NEVI fast chargers at an around-the-clock diner, not a gas station or convenience store. Should there be more like it?
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A yearlong program has raised enough to "fund the initial phases of production," Aptera claims.
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First Drive: 2024 Mercedes-Benz eSprinter leads into the electric vanlife
With class-leading range and efficiency, Mercedes is showing the way toward a big family of electric cargo and passenger vans, as well as RVs.
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NADA aims to turn car dealers into EV experts in 90 minutes
The program aims to school car dealerships on how to sell EVs—with prep on common questions, charging issues, and incentives.
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More than a third of US EVs are sold in California
EV sales from franchised dealerships were way up in 2023, signaling the arrival of a greater array of fully electric products from full-line automakers.
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Most Ford EV drivers will get Tesla charge-port adapters for free
Ford has revealed that NACS adapters for its CCS EVs will be complimentary, with one awarded per vehicle.
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Survey: Dealers think Biden is moving too fast on EVs
Nearly 83% of U.S. dealers surveyed said the federal government is pushing too hard on EVs, while automakers need more affordable hybrids and PHEVs.
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Most charging-infrastructure pushes so far have focused on light-duty passenger vehicles, but the coalition named PACT is aiming to change that.
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EV sales near 8% of US new vehicle market
The Chevy Equinox EV, Honda Prologue, and Fiat 500 are among the more affordable models that analysts see driving steady growth in EV sales.
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BMW adds all-wheel-drive i5 EV, plug-in hybrid to 5-Series lineup
Among the two new BMW plug-in models is an i5 version that fits between the rear-wheel-drive i5 eDrive40 and performance-oriented i5 M60 xDrive.
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Ford seeks to spur Mach-E sales with fleet deals, dealership rentals
Ford is helping repurpose 2023 Mustang Mach-E EVs for rental use, while encouraging fleet purchases of 2024 models with a discount.
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2024 Rolls-Royce Spectre EV recalled over shaky ground
Concerns over potential fire and service danger have prompted the recall of Rolls-Royce's first EV over a simple electrical ground.
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Study: EV charge times and cost may be holding shoppers back
EV range is less of an issue now than it was just a few years ago, and a Deloitte study is the latest to underscore the other factors at play.
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