Electric Cars
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Tesla claims more consistent performance and aerodynamic benefits, plus a new set of sport seats and a screen for rear-seat passengers.
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Vinfast adds US dealer franchises, as EV deliveries lag targets
Meanwhile, construction is reportedly paused at Vinfast's factory in North Carolina, with it reportedly seeking a smaller footprint.
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2025 Mercedes-Benz G-Class works on its quads (motors, that is)
With four motors and 116 kwh of battery, the G 580 electric SUV muscles in on Rivian and Hummer territory.
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Study: Tesla leads with lowest ownership cost, beats Toyota
Tesla was the only brand surveyed with an all-EV lineup—and previous studies have shown EVs to have substantially lower ownership costs.
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Tesla price cut: Model Y undercuts Model 3 by $5,000 with tax credit
For those eligible for the EV tax credit, the real-world price advantage for the Model Y versus the Model 3 has grown.
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Airless tires look like the future for robotaxis, EVs, and more
Michelin is continuing to test and develop its Uptis airless tires as a necessary part of the future.
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With a modest battery pack and Protean in-wheel units, this classic Land Rover Defender conversion likely weighs less than upcoming Land Rover EVs.
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Disneyland will remake its Autopia around EVs in 2026
Disney hadn't yet specified whether replacement Autopia vehicles would be EVs, hybrids, or some other combustion configuration.
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Tesla Cybertruck recall prompted by "trapped" accelerator pedals
Attempts to cut a few seconds in Texas Cybertruck assembly appear to be to blame.
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US EV fast-charger growth is accelerating, filling in the flyovers
With a recent growth spurt of installations, there is now one DC fast charger for every 15 U.S. gas stations.
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Report: EV factories may be leading utilities to dirtier decisions
Did new natural gas-fired power plants come about because of new EV factories and battery plants in the Southeast?
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Report: US-made 3-row electric SUV is Toyota Highlander EV
The Highlander would go all-EV, while the Grand Highlander would continue in ICE versions.
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A recent analysis suggests automakers are still losing thousands on each EV sold—perhaps even on programs that have targeted profitability.
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Report: Mercedes pulls the plug on range-extended EV possibilities
Series hybrids with vastly downsized engines simply don't make the cut, especially for cost reasons, Mercedes reportedly decided.
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2024 Lucid Air Grand Touring adds heat pump, charges up to 30% faster
The Grand Touring also preserves its 516-mile range rating despite more stringent testing, Lucid claims.
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2024 GMC Sierra EV boasts 440-mile range, CrabWalk, lower price
The top-trim Denali version of the Sierra EV electric pickup arrives in summer 2024 with a lower price and more range than originally outlined.
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Maserati reveals US-bound luxury electric convertible
The GranTurismo Folgore might be the first fully electric convertible to arrive in the U.S. in years.
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Review: 2025 Hyundai Ioniq 5 N enthusiast EV shows it's worth the wait
Hyundai aimed to build an EV that would entice ICE enthusiasts over to the electron world, and a first drive proved this is it.
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A smaller, more affordable version of the Mercedes electric van gives fleets more options to fit their needs.
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Rivian EV route planner will grade charging networks
Every DC fast charger Rivian uses for route planning will be given a reliability grade from A (best) to F (worst).
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Report: China now makes enough batteries for global EV production
Manufacturing capacity for EV batteries is set to far outpace growth, noted BNEF last week—even including continued global EV sales growth.
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Half of 2024 EVs have lower 5-year ownership cost vs. ICE
Despite strong depreciation, and before several more EV models qualified for the tax credit, nearly half of EVs cost less over time.
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Could Honda soon outpace all but Tesla in US EV production?
Honda stresses EV flexibility with its $3.5 billion battery plant, but the U.S. EVs won't replace Accord, Civic, or CR-V.
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Fewer Americans aspire to EV ownership, Gallup poll suggests
In a recent poll, Gallup found that 35% might consider buying an EV in the future—down from 43% a year ago.
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