Electric Cars
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Under the skin, the Prologue will be based on GM's Ultium electric vehicle platform, but it was designed by a California-led Honda team.
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Faraday Future says it needs more funding to put FF91 into production
The California company is reportedly in need of more cash to fund its operations through the end of the year, and it disclosed that it's looking to raise another $325 million.
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GM claims it has secured all battery raw material for 1 million EVs annually by 2025
These deals will support Ultium Cells LLC battery plants, which are being built under a partnership between GM and LG Energy Solution.
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Mini Concept Aceman EV tunes into future minimalist interface and “electric go-kart feel”
Sustainable materials, crossover cues, and an interface that doesn’t opt for huge screens are all part of Mini’s electric future, the brand tips with the Aceman concept.
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US assembly of ID.4 brings VW closer to "EV for millions" mantra
Volkswagen says that 190,000 units of the ID.4 have been delivered globally, but only a small fraction of that has been to the U.S.
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Porsche claims it can be more profitable making EVs than gasoline vehicles
By the end of the decade, eight in 10 vehicles sold by Porsche will be electric, and it expects that EVs will account for half the luxury car market by 2031.
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While the Sion's LFP battery pack provides 190 miles of range, solar power will add an average of 70 miles per week—or more than 150 miles in ideal situations, Sono anticipates.
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Confirmed: GM-LG Ultium Cells battery venture might get first federal ATVM loan in a decade
A federal government ATVM loan of billions could allow GM to scale up its battery production faster, allowing more affordable EVs.
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GM wants to answer your questions about EVs—yes, even some of the tough ones
Experts will be equipped to talk about a wide range of topics, including myths and misconceptions, in an approach that's said to be complementary to its dealerships.
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2022 Mercedes-Benz EQB electric SUV reminds us boxy is brilliant
The GLB is different from the rest of its EV crossover alternatives—and that’s a good thing.
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Review: Mercedes Vision EQXX concept escapes the EV weight spiral
The EQXX shows that efficiency is an all-hands approach, and that making compromises is a slippery slope.
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California leads in home EV charger installation, while NYC is last
Not all places with higher levels of EV adoption have a high level of home chargers—suggesting some very different public-charging needs by region.
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As Cadillac continues its evolution to an all-electric brand, and Celestiq sets the tone at the top of the lineup—although a due date hasn't yet been set.
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Robot charging station could help disabled drivers, charge robotaxi fleets in the future
The prototype robot uses a camera to guide the charging connector into position, with tech that might eventually be put to use for autonomous vehicles.
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Study: Mercedes EQS and Kia EV6 top gas vehicles in appeal
Few EVs matched up well vs. gasoline counterparts. And hybrids and plug-in hybrids didn't do well in the study, which measures owners’ assessments of new-vehicle ownership after 90 days.
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USPS gives in to pressure, boosts plan for electric vehicles to half of future fleet
The Postal Service now plans for 25,000 EVs from an initial purchase of 50,000 new Next Generation Deliver Vehicle (NGDV) mail trucks from Oshkosh Defense.
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Ford aims to boost EV production—and LFP batteries are part of it
A series of business decisions aimed at battery and raw materials supply will help put Ford in the position to build a much higher number of EVs than previously targeted.
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Software update will bring range, efficiency boost to 2023 Porsche Taycan—earlier models, too
Wireless Android Auto, Spotify, improved voice recognition, and better charging-station search functionality are among the 2023 improvements—plus a boost in range.
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Solid-state batteries achieved an overall reduction of 24% based on the technology alone, and 39% with sustainable materials, according to a company that does lifecycle analysis.
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Report: Hyundai is developing a $20,000 EV for Europe
Minicars can be a tough sell for profitability, even in Europe—although expressive design plus the price tag could make such an urban car a hit on either side of the ocean.
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Chevy Blazer EV Police Pursuit Vehicle likely to speed patrols’ electric shift
GM's “purpose-built” Police Pursuit Vehicle (PPV) models based on the 2024 Chevrolet Blazer EV SS might be right-sized for fleets.
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VW shifts US CEO to lead Scout electric truck brand, aims for 25 EVs across US brands by 2030
Scout could play a large role in VW's North American push, with the appointment of VW's U.S. CEO Scott Keogh to head the brand.
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Porsche confirms new electric SUV project, could be flagship above Cayenne
The "luxury, all-electric SUV" would join the sports car maker's electric lineup after the smaller Macan SUV and an electric 718 sports car.
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US-made VW ID.4 arriving later this year: Will it keep to $36,000 base price?
Volkswagen is shifting production of U.S.-bound ID.4 electric crossovers to Chattanooga—and an affordable version is due to arrive before the end of the year.
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