Electric Cars
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The key component can heat the cabin, power low-level electrical components, or even preconditioning of the battery—potentially extending range by as much as 10%.
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CATL launches first battery-swapping in China, aimed at those without home charging
Allowing drivers to swap batteries and quickly recover range, the product and service is a potential alternative for those that don't have a dedicated parking space for charging.
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Did big EV ad spending from GM, BMW, Kia, Nissan result in a "Super Bowl Effect" for Tesla?
U.S. gross orders for Tesla vehicles the day after the Super Bowl—February 13—were higher than at any point in 2022 to date, according to Tesla.
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DOE partnership aims to spur US bidirectional charging integration for EVs and infrastructure
A California-centered DOE partnership seeks to bring stakeholders together for V2X (Vehicle-to-Everything) tech that could provide backup power and support more renewable energy.
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Audi E-Tron GT and E-Tron SUV EV families carry over; Q4 due this summer
The Audi E-Tron GT and E-Tron SUV EV families will soon be joined by the Q4 E-Tron and Q4 Sportback E-Tron compact electric SUVs.
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Tesla suggests possible shift to 800V in Cybertruck and Semi, not Robotaxi or 3/Y
Big vehicles at big volumes are what might merit an 800-volt architecture, top Tesla executives suggested this week, not the smaller models.
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VW is aiming for 200-kw charging, a maximum range of 435 miles (WLTP), and 0-62 mph acceleration of 5.5 seconds for dual-motor all-wheel drive models.
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Up close with the Lincoln Star concept: Smoother styling, new platform for brand's future EVs
Lincoln revealed the Star concept as a part of the company’s centennial celebration, but its future EV plans remain murky.
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VW CEO says electric pickup would be "the chance of a lifetime"
VW hasn't committed to an electric pickup in any form yet, but the U.S. CEO suggests it might be a "reset moment" for the brand—and, perhaps, quite the follow-up to ID.Buzz.
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Audi Urban Sphere envisions a lounge-sized EV for the city
The Urban Sphere was designed with dense Chinese cities in mind and can fit up to six. Like Audi's other Sphere concepts, it envisions a future that incorporates autonomous drive modes.
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BMW reveals fully electric i7 flagship sedan—as a version of redesigned 7-Series lineup
The i7 is a 7-Series EV, built on what BMW calls a flexible vehicle architecture engineered and conceived for three different drive types from the start: mild hybrid and plug-in hybrid gasoline versions, and fully electric.
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Tesla vehicles can no longer be bought at the end of their lease
Leased Tesla models delivered starting April 15 aren't eligible for purchase—either directly by the lessee or by a third party.
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Benz says it's built the first electric luxury SUV in Alabama—but the EQS SUV brings many other firsts to the electric car world.
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Kia confirmed the EV9 electric SUV for the US: Now what about that electric pickup?
The electric pickup is being designed on the same E-GMP platform underpinning the upcoming EV9 SUV, plus the Kia EV6, Hyundai Ioniq 5, Genesis GV60. But U.S. plans aren't certain yet, a Kia America exec underscored.
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Hyundai plans to build Santa Fe Hybrid, fully electric Genesis GV70 in Alabama
Both vehicles will be built near Montgomery, Alabama, at a plant that currently builds gasoline versions of the Santa Fe, among others.
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Analysis: Prices on used hybrids and EVs are up more than a third vs. a year ago
Average hybrid prices increased 40.5%, while average EV prices increased 35.1%, with the Nissan Leaf seeing the greatest hike.
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California targets 35% EVs by model year 2026
Targets will roughly triple sales of EVs, plug-in hybrids, and fuel-cell vehicles by 2026, on the way to a phaseout of other vehicle types by 2035.
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Boombox recall redux: Teslas now keep to pedestrian alert rules when summoned
The recall—and over-the-air fix—are essentially a “do-over” for Tesla, now making the cars compliant as long as they're moving.
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The family of electrified hatchbacks returns with more mpg, miles of range, and features.
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Mercedes Vision EQXX concept completes 626-mile trip on a single charge
The concept hatchback went the distance with a battery pack of less than 100 kwh—although as a development car and proof point it hardly compares to production models.
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2023 Nissan Leaf gets design makeover, simplified lineup, up to 215-mile range
The 2023 Leaf gets a various cosmetic changes and is now available in just two models—the 149-mile Leaf S and the 215-mile Leaf SV Plus.
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1,050-hp, 446-mile Lucid Air Grand Touring Performance keeps the Dream (Edition) alive
A tri-motor version of the Lucid Air isn't here yet, and the Dream Edition Performance is sold out. So a new Grand Touring Performance takes the top spot.
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Honda teases two electric sports cars, charges up EV investment
Honda plans to launch 30 EVs globally by 2030, and aims to be producing around two million EVs annually at that point.
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First drive review: 2023 Toyota BZ4X EV is set as the sideshow but upstages hybrid headliners
The first Toyota EV since the “powered by Tesla” RAV4 EV plays well to Toyota strengths, with top efficiency and a thoughtful feature set.
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