Stephen Edelstein, Contributing Writer
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The Toyota Highlander midsize SUV could go all-electric, while the Grand Highlander would continue with internal-combustion engines, according to a new report from CarBuzz.
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2023-2024 Toyota Prius recall prompts advice to lock doors
In the latest Toyota Prius and Prius Prime, water can enter and short circuit rear door latches, which may allow them to open while the car is moving.
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If $50,000 EVs still lose $6,000, when will EVs become profitable?
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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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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China already has enough battery manufacturing capacity to supply all global EV production, according to Bloomberg New Energy Finance.
BNEF estimates to global battery-cell demand for both EVs and...
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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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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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Study: EV efficiency gains could cut grid demand, save billions
EVs might use 65% of U.S. grid demand by 2050, but gains due to improvements in the efficiency of EVs would pay off big for all Americans, a new study suggests.
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Sales of big pickups help bankroll EV push, but they're sinking
High interest rates have slowed truck sales—and if it lasts, it might affect the depth of EV development at legacy automakers.
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2025 Mercedes-Benz EQS gets more range, better brakes, and a fake grille
About 9% more battery capacity is part of the improvement, but that plus other efficiency improvements may put 400 EPA miles within reach.
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Charging company Voltpost is preparing to roll out its lamppost EV chargers in major U.S. metro areas like New York, Chicago, and Detroit.
The company on Thursday announced that it had "imminent...
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Ford reverses course, cuts F-150 Lightning prices by up to $5,500
The F-150 Lightning Flash Extended Range gets a $5,500 price cut, while other models dip significantly.
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Rimac will help BMW with next-gen EV battery packs
The Croatian company started with a BMW EV conversion but now will be a supplier for future EVs from the German automaker.
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Connecticut and Maine delay adopting California EV mandate
Environmentalists and EV advocates are blaming misinformation campaigns for these states' difficulties adopting policy they'd already agreed on.
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Toyota says diesels aren't dead, might pair with hybrid tech
Toyota has previously said that diesel engines are on the way out, but it appears that it sees them differently for some global markets—with a future pairing of diesel and hybrid tech.
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Kia keeps to EV goals but plans to enhance hybrid lineup
Hybrids, plug-in hybrids, and fuel-cell models might add about 800,000 annual sales, Korean automaker predicts.
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New Jersey is introducing an additional registration fee for EVs. Starting July 1, drivers will pay an upfront fee of more than $1,000 on top of existing registration fees.
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Stellantis CEO claims EVs need battery breakthrough to be green
Carlos Tavares says batteries still need to cut weight and use less raw materials in order to be more earth-friendly, despite research showing otherwise.
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Tesla sets Robotaxi reveal for Aug. 8
Musk has floated the idea of revenue-generating self-driving taxis since 2019.
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Tighter EPA emissions rules for big trucks don't mandate EVs
Tougher emissions targets will likely lead to more EV sales, but environmental groups say they're again a step behind California.
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Audi RS E-Tron GT, Porsche Taycan recall prompted by battery concerns
In a small set of these EVs, "production issues" in the modules of the battery packs can increase the chances of a fire.
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Buttigieg likens EV rejectors to landline-phone Luddites
Are EV rejectors simply Luddites out of touch with the future—and are tailpipes, like landlines, a sign of the past?
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