Stephen Edelstein, Contributing Writer
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The Mercedes-Benz Vision EQXX has completed another efficiency run, this time in the Arabian desert.
The EQXX has managed two previous long trips on a single charge—previously covering 746...
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Gen X, Millennials buy the most EVs, as Boomers dominate policy
A comparison of Gen X, Millennials, and Baby Boomers, all in the same ballpark when it comes to overall vehicle purchase numbers, highlights the generational differences in EV purchases.
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Brake-dust particles' electric charge might help curb emissions
Particles might be collected by exposing them to an electric field and then sweeping them away.
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Nio and CATL ally for longer-life EV batteries, swapping tech
Current EV battery packs may not usefully outlive the EVs they're installed in, and that could be an issue unless longevity is emphasized, Nio suggests.
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Report: Apps claiming to boost EV efficiency can hike insurance rates
GM is among the companies reselling data recorded as part of an app touted to improve efficiency and safety, among other benefits, according to a report.
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BMW aggregates more EV chargers, adding Shell ahead of Tesla
Through Shell Recharge Solutions, it will provide access to more than 100,000 public chargers through the My BMW app.
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Volvo wants to speed EV charging times by relying on software rather than upgrades to batteries and other hardware.
The automaker on Monday announced a partnership with U.K.-based Breathe Battery...
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Biden agencies draw roadmap for EV charging along freight corridors
The push will coordinate a national roadmap and an overarching plan for what has been a piecemeal effort.
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More than a third of Prius owners get another one, finds CarMax
The used-car retail giant CarMax found that the Toyota Prius has the highest rate of loyalty of any nameplate.
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Study: Some retailers aren't doing much to support EV charging
In a look at 270,000 retail locations controlled by 75 major retail and fast-food chains—brands like Costco, Ikea, Walmart, and Target—only 1% offered EV charging.
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Will a US tariff hike on Chinese EVs keep them out?
The Biden administration has recently reportedly considered hiking tariffs on Chinese EVs, but lawmakers want more action.
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2024 Audi Q4 E-Tron charges faster, goes farther, accelerates quicker
A number of changes given to the Audi Q4 E-Tron should make the 2024 version better-driving and more usable.
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The 2024 Honda Prologue and 2024 Acura ZDX will both qualify for the full $7,500 federal EV tax credit, Honda and its Acura luxury brand have confirmed.
For the Prologue, which is scheduled to start...
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20-year EV battery, 9-minute charging in Samsung SDI roadmap
Cell-to-pack designs and all-solid-state cells are also in the plan for the battery maker yet this decade.
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2024 Nissan Leaf gets $3,750 EV tax credit back
This credit effectively cuts the price of the Leaf to $25,485 for many households.
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Analysts: 40% drop in 2023-2025 EV battery prices will boost sales
Cooling demand for nickel and lithium is part of it—and that's before considering innovation in solid-state tech or manufacturing processes.
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Google-backed Gravity claims fastest EV charging in America
The company's initial location fits 24 charging stalls with up to 500 kw into one of the densest parts of Manhattan—indoors—without requiring utility upgrades.
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2024 Nissan Ariya costs up to $6,000 less, Tesla adapter coming
And with the 304-mile Venture+ front-wheel drive model now priced at $42,580, buyers only have to pay $1,600 extra to get the long-range pack.
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The 2024 Ford E-Transit gets a larger battery pack affording more range, among other changes.
The E-Transit now has 89 kwh of usable capacity, compared to the previous 68 kwh for all E-Transits. This...
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Audi EV prices lowered by up to $3,000 through Costco
A Costco discount through April 30 cuts prices by $2,000 on the recently revamped Q8 E-Tron and SQ8 E-Tron electric SUVs, among several other Audi models.
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Report: Nissan may build Fisker Alaska electric pickup, its own derivative
A U.S.-made Nissan electric truck might result from a partnership that would also build the Fisker Alaska—and, potentially, keep Fisker financially afloat.
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GMC Hummer EV joins gas-guzzlers in list of meanest for the environment
The Hummer EV has much lower estimated "fuel" costs than the other vehicles on the list, but environmental impacts from the electric truck's manufacturing and disposal loom large.
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Fisker confirms potential EV partnership with "large automaker"
The partnership, still in negotiation, might involve investment plus North American manufacturing and EV platforms, according to the company.
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Rivian trip planning adds Tesla chargers in March, adapters coming soon
Tesla has added Rivian to the list of Supercharger-supported brands "coming spring 2024," along with General Motors, Volvo, and Polestar.
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