Electric Cars
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An investigation has been opened by the NHTSA into Tesla's Full Self-Driving driver assist system.
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Stellantis to test solid-state batteries in Dodge Charger Daytona EVs
Less than two years after Stellantis launches its first EVs the automaker's looking to test solid-state batteries.
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Arkansas might be sitting on 19 million tons of lithium
Lithium deposits in the south might be the key to U.S. EV battery production.
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2025 Kia EV9 carries on with $700 price increase
The Kia EV9 rolls into 2025 with no notable changes aside from a modest price hike for the Light Long Range trim.
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GM CEO says company still committed to ditching tailpipes by 2035
GM leadership has backed off its short-term EV sales targets, but says it's committed to an emissions-free future.
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Kia EV9 recalled because digital gauge cluster can fail
The Kia EV9 has been recalled for the second time this year.
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VW’s electric Bus is ready to be the family vehicle of the decade, but VW’s priced it to be the hottest niche ride of the season. Tentatively, it’s still worth it.
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Ford tells some EV owners to stop using Tesla Supercharger NACS adapter
Some Ford owners are being told to stop using their Tesla Supercharger adapter until a replacement can be shipped.
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Mercedes-Benz opens battery recycling plant in Germany
The facility can recover up to 96% of materials such as lithium, nickel, and cobalt to reuse in new batteries, according to Mercedes-Benz.
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2025 Ford Mustang Mach-E adds standard heat pump, costs $38,490
Ford enhanced the Mustang Mach-E's cold-weather performance and hands-free driver assist system for 2025.
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2025 GMC Sierra EV goes up to 460 miles, adds lower-price version
Max Range versions of GMC's electric pickup promise 460 miles, although shoppers can save $8,500 by opting for the Extended Range version.
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2025 Mercedes-Benz EQS upgrades range and brakes for $105,550
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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Post-mortem, details have surfaced about the plans Apple had for its EV's battery.
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California police call EVs "nearly unusable"
The EVs termed unusable were the Tesla Model 3 and Model Y, while F-150 Lightning electric trucks have been more warmly welcomed.
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Mexico's own EVs could rival India and China, face Trump trade rules
Prototypes of a made-in-Mexico EV have already been built, said the country's new president.
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These US states come up short on public chargers per EV
The EV charging experience is not equal in all states.
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BMW CEO says Europe needs to cancel the 2035 gas-engine ban
The man in charge of BMW sees China as the only way to comply with upcoming regulations.
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THK EV prototype teases in-wheel motors, electric brakes, four-wheel steering
THK has revealed an EV prototype penned by the designer of the original Nissan Leaf.
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The JCW performance upgrade goes electric on the Cooper EV and the forthcoming Aceman.
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Audi expands E-Tron GT recall for same battery issue as Taycan
Vehicles with the potential short circuit in the battery are advised not to charge beyond 80% until a remedy is ready in 2025.
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Will JuiceBox EV chargers be stranded assets as owner shirks support?
The sudden U.S. market departure of one of the leading makers of smart home EV chargers leaves owners wondering if they'll work at all.
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2025 Audi Q6 Sportback E-Tron debuts as a more fashionable electric SUV
Audi's given the Q6 E-Tron the Sportback treatment with a faster roofline and sportier look.
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Kia marks 80th anniversary with EV restomod
Kia just put a modern twist on its history, reaching back to its '80s and '90s hatchback roots as an automaker.
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$30,000 Tesla Cybercab due “before 2027,” Robovan concept seats 20
Wireless-charging EV robotaxi concepts could challenge mass-transit for cost and convenience, CEO Elon Musk suggested.
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