Electric Cars
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That’s for the base EV9 Light, in single-motor rear-wheel-drive form, seating up to seven in three rows, with the smaller 76.1-kwh battery pack.
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Honda electric sports car, sustainability concepts due at Tokyo show
Honda plans a series of electric car, motorcycle, and mobility surprises around its home-market show. Is it serious this time about the electric sports car?
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Ford pauses LFP battery factory touted as key for affordable EVs
The Marshall, Michigan LFP battery factory using CATL tech but run by Ford was touted in February as an important move toward EV affordability and profitability. Now in time for President Biden's visit, it's on pause.
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Sporty Nissan EV concept cues an all-EV lineup for Europe by 2030
Nissan revealed an all-electric successor to the Micra in concept form, as it accelerated its EV targets for Europe, despite the U.K. government's plan to relax requirements for plug-in vehicles.
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Survey: EV battery production can cloud sustainability picture
Shoppers are starting to see EV battery manufacturing as a key piece in the vehicles' sustainability and carbon footprint, so more transparency and communication from automakers is necessary, suggest survey results.
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Ubitricity plans to add 1,050 more EV charge points at UK lampposts
These 5-kw chargers will be installed directly on street lampposts, in areas surrounding London where overnight street parking is common.
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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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Analysis: EVs will top two-thirds of global car sales by 2030
The Rocky Mountain Institute (RMI) analysis suggests explosive EV sales growth partly because of acceleration of EV sales in "late-adopting" countries with robust new car sales.
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2025 Audi Q4 E-Tron EV updates suggest range boost, sportier tuning
Based on updates given to the European-market version, the 2025 Audi Q4 E-Tron is likely to charge quicker and offer more range, while new steering and suspension tuning may give it a sportier edge.
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Buy or lease a Hyundai EV, get a free home charger and installation
Those who purchase or lease one of three Hyundai EV models can get a ChargePoint Home Flex Level 2 EV charger for free, as well as an installation credit of up to $600.
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Jaguar EVs will get Tesla charge port, Supercharger access
Jaguar vehicles will have access to Tesla Supercharger stations, and next-generation EVs set to launch in 2025 will have the NACS port, with no need to use an adapter, for the U.S., Canada, and Mexico.
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China updates its EV charging standard, claims cross-compatibility
The harmonized standard is claimed to be back-compatible with both CHAdeMO and CCS, while it offers high-power charging up to 1.2 megawatts.
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Climate effects aside, automakers are now also reportedly concerned that a delay of the EV mandate will upset future plans, and the rebound of auto manufacturing in the U.K. post-Brexit.
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Hyundai steps up Georgia EV production to fall 2024
Spurred by the Inflation Recovery Act, Hyundai is acting as quickly as possible to bring EV assembly and battery production to North America.
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Tesla Model 3 earns a spot among top 10 leased vehicles
The Tesla Model 3 is also the only model on that list in which leasing costs more per month than buying.
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Maserati charges up for its first EV, the GranTurismo Folgore
Maserati is getting its U.S. ground operations ready for EVs—and the GranTurismo Folgore, which arrives before the end of the year.
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EV batteries degrade faster in hot weather: What owners can do
For EV drivers concerned about battery degradation, a few key decisions about how they park, charge, and even which battery they choose can help their car fare better over the long run.
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2025 Mini Countryman Electric crossover set for fall 2024 US arrival
This is the first time the Countryman will be available with an all-electric powertrain, although a plug-in hybrid version is currently offered.
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Tesla also reported in September it has reached 50,000 Superchargers globally, maintaining its position as the top global fast-charging network.
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Feds free up $100M to replace unreliable EV chargers
The program for charger reliability and accessibility is new, but it comes from infrastructure law funding—and it should go a long way toward replacing chargers that don't work.
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Review: 2024 Kia EV9 SUV is a family-size commitment to EVs
A first test drive of an EV9 prototype showed that solid performance, a comfortable ride, a spacious three-row interior, and game-changing features like bidirectional charging add up to what the market wants and needs.
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Tesla loyalty is high, but Rivian and Lucid are luring owners away
Most Tesla owners stay with the brand, although a strong set of Model S rivals and the lack of a step-up product from Model Y has led to some defections to other brands.
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California tackles low-income EV fast-charging gap with $38M
The money will help fund the installation of DC fast-chargers in disadvantaged communities—fitting in alongside new EV purchase incentives dependent on income.
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Toyota plots solid-state battery timeline for future EVs
The automaker also emphasized the importance of producing thinner battery packs in overall EV range and efficiency.
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