Stephen Edelstein, Contributing Writer
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Costco members can get up to $1,000 off the purchase or lease of a 2024 Chevrolet Blazer EV through Jan. 2.
According to CarsDirect, the Blazer EV was added to General Motors' year-end Costco rebate...
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DOE: Those with free EV fast-charging plug in for nearly twice as long
The results underscore that congestion can be more of an issue when charging is free—or when owners might be charging to a higher level than they need.
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France looks local, excludes China with new EV incentive
About 65% of EVs sold in France will still qualify for a rebate of up to approximately $7,600 under new rules that went into effect Friday.
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US EV sales are growing, but so is the gasoline fleet
Despite all the gains of EVs, it's not enough to offset the fleet as a whole. If only there were more efforts to retire gasoline vehicles.
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Honda E sales halt ahead of next-generation EV debut
Slow sales mean the confirmed end of the road for the stylish Honda E minicar—coincidentally or not, just ahead of the debut of next-generation EVs.
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Kia purpose-built EV will make global debut at CES
Kia's EV family set to debut in Las Vegas in January will spawn a robotaxi plus vehicles specialized for ride-hailing and last-mile delivery.
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Tesla expects the Model Y will no longer qualify for the full $7,500 federal EV tax credit in 2024.
As noted by Electrek, the Tesla Model Y online configurator now includes a note stating that...
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ChargeX aims to fix public EV charging, starting with error reporting
The recommendations on error reporting come just as the first stations funded through the Biden administration's National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) program are being built—with the first now up and running.
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Ford opts to slow F-150 Lightning EV production, not lower price
A memo to suppliers, cited by Automotive News, stated "changing market demand" as the reason for effectively halving Lightning production.
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2024 Hyundai Kona Electric SE trades some range for lower price
The base version of the Kona Electric downsizes its battery and loses a little range—but it gains standard tech features and a lower price than last year's base version.
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Biden EV charging network is up and running with Ohio station
The White House said Monday that Vermont, Pennsylvania, and Maine have broken ground on NEVI-funded stations, with "additional activity" expected in other states "in the coming weeks."
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Tesla Cybertruck dumps 12V for 48V, so might next-gen Ford EVs
With the Cybertruck adopting a long-discussed higher voltage for accessories, Tesla CEO Elon Musk is taking on the role of 48-volt evangelist.
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The House of Representatives on Wednesday passed a bill aiming to block the EPA from finalizing stricter emissions rules for model years 2027-2032.
The bill, H.R. 4468, or the "Choice in Automobile...
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Analysis: EV interest is strong, but there's a "missing mass market"
Examples of the "missing middle" might include the VW ID.4, originally pitched as a direct rival to the Honda CR-V, Subaru Forester, and Toyota RAV4.
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Here's how the Ford F-150 Lightning could help lower electric bills
The electric truck's V2H capabilities will be put to the test with smart thermostats to maximize clean energy, ease strain on the grid, and save money on electricity bills.
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Stellantis fights California emissions rules, cites "competitive disadvantages"
The parent of Dodge, Jeep, and other brands claims the California Air Resources Board (CARB) "improperly adopted" a 2019 deal negotiated between the regulator and four automakers.
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Morgan electric 3-wheel sports car chases Aptera, open-air style
Within a few years there could be two very different interpretations of a lean, speedy, three-wheeled EV, each with very different ideas of design charm.
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Reminder: Most EVs don't deliver EPA range at 70 mph
According to a test of real-world range, many EVs underperform the EPA range number—although 70-mph highway driving isn't what the EPA number reflects.
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Rivian is developing a simplified battery-pack structure for its R1S electric SUV and R1T electric pickup truck, CFO Claire McDonough said in a recent interview.
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2024 Lucid Air: Revamped Grand Touring range leader coming soon
The Lucid Air Pure starts at $78,900, while a revamped Air Grand Touring model is arriving in early 2024
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Toyota shows small electric SUV for Europe; is it US-bound?
This model could be one of six EVs Toyota plans to launch in Europe by 2026.
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Toyota electric sports car teased with advanced battery tech
Toyota hasn't said which battery tech though. Could a production version of the FT-Se take advantage of its upcoming solid-state batteries?
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DOE rules on foreign content could cut tax credit on some EVs
New guidance suggests that EV battery components will be ineligible if from a "foreign entity of concern," such as China, or if a Chinese "parent entity" directly holds more than 50%.
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Could a glut of lithium supply spur an EV price war?
Prices of other battery materials are also falling, meaning overall battery prices are dropping again after a raw material price surge in 2022.
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