Electric Cars
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Even if all goes well, Toyota’s solid-state battery tech won't be a big portion of the EV market—or Toyota’s own output—by the end of the decade.
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Nissan confirms electric Juke, Leaf replacement among EVs for Europe
There's a more exciting EV future for the Nissan compact crossovers, as well as a confirmed look for the next-generation Leaf.
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Report: VW's Scout turns to Magna to develop electric pickup and SUV
Given the timing, these very likely the first two products from Scout, previously announced for South Carolina production in 2026.
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EVs from these brands will soon use the Tesla NACS charge port
U.S.-market EV models from a wide range of automakers will use the Tesla NACS connector starting in 2025, with Supercharger access coming with an adapter in 2024. Expect revamped home Level 2 chargers from many of the brands, too.
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Wireless charging aligns for automated use in EVs, plug-in hybrids
The methodology allows parking systems to help position the vehicle for high-efficiency wireless charging, or potentially do everything automatically.
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Review: 2024 Audi SQ8 E-Tron EV hustles in a hush
One of the best luxury electric SUVs taps three motors to transcend its weight in corners but not the physics of efficiency and range.
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EV charging on busy weekend and road-trip routes could suddenly become more expensive for Tesla drivers—especially when they need to get the most range out of their EVs.
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As EV market grows, it's attracting buyers with top-tier credit
Even considering the most affordable EVs, the credit profile of EV buyers much more closely resembled that of luxury buyers.
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Stellantis-CATL battery partnership seeks affordable EVs for Europe
The collaboration could benefit mainstream Euro-market brands like Peugeot and Citroën, and perhaps Jeep.
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Here's how your old Prius battery will help build new EVs
In 2024 alone, Redwood expects 250,000 electrified vehicles to reach the end of their useful lives—but their battery packs will live another day, another way.
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Could Ferrari be readying in-wheel motors for performance EVs?
Recent patent filings suggest that Ferrari is aiming to make in-wheel motors work for electric performance cars.
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2025 Cadillac Optiq will be luxury brand's lowest-priced US EV
The GM luxury brand confirmed the Optiq as the "entry point for Cadillac’s EV lineup in North America," sitting below the Lyriq.
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Long before gas mileage became a concern aerodynamic designs lost favor in vehicle design. But what if electric cars had dominated?
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Toyota aims to tap recycled Prius materials for future US EV batteries
In a circular economy approach enabled by JB Straubel's Redwood Materials, Toyota plans to make retired Prius batteries part of the EV future.
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Lucid Gravity SUV boasts over 440 EV miles, sub-$80,000 base price
The Lucid Gravity will help the startup automaker break into the heart of the automotive market with a three-row crossover SUV.
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Rivian bricks infotainment system, has already rolled out OTA remedy
Rivian accidentally pushed the wrong build in a recent software update for the R1T and R1S, temporarily rendering the infotainment system useless.
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These EVs best preserve their cold-weather driving range
The Audi E-Tron SUV—now the Q8 E-Tron—topped the list, with data showing it retained the highest ratio of its range in freezing temps.
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Mercedes' fastest charging network for EVs looks like this
The Atlanta charging station revealed Wednesday is a template for the form and function of Mercedes' own fast-charging network.
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For navigation and route planning, Tesla considers a wide range of factors including driving style, temperature, humidity, cloud cover, and wind.
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Report: Big Genesis GV90 electric SUV will be made in South Korea
Although Genesis and Hyundai plan to make some of their EVs in the U.S., the biggest, most expensive electric SUV planned for the lineup will be Korean-made, according to a report and plant announcement.
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Karma shows flagship electric coupe, changes EV plans again
The plan pitches Karma back toward EVs—and a luxury-focused approach—rather than commercial vehicles.
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EV owners aren't driving as much—here's why that's a problem
The current generation of EV owners isn't using them as much as gas cars, found a recent study looking at data from millions of vehicles.
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Volvo EM90 electric minivan is an executive shuttle for the future
Volvo's first minivan breaks out of the romper room and boasts some very high-end transport for four adults plus road-trip driving range.
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Yoke or not, some Teslas might have the wrong airbag
Tesla may have installed the wrong airbag for Model S and Model X owners who opted to switch from the available steering yoke back to the steering wheel, or vice versa.
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