Electric Cars
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EV chargers and other upgrades required of U.S. vehicle dealers add up to billions of infrastructure spending at the local level, according to the trade group representing dealerships.
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EV startup Aehra plans to emphasize efficiency, battery repairability
The Italy-based firm recently announced that battery packs will be supplied by Austria-based Miba Battery Systems, with an emphasis on efficiency and a long life span.
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Startup plans first EV designed and engineered in Africa
Atlas aims to start producing vehicles in 2026, initially for Africa, Europe, and the Middle East, with a wider release in 2027.
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Rivian CEO explains why spectacular Tank Turn mode is a no-go
This mode that helps sell truck enthusiasts on the strength of electric propulsion could also be too easily abused when treading lightly is an off-road priority, Rivian CEO RJ Scaringe explained.
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Base 2023 Kia EV6 Light returns at $43,925 and 232 miles
Its pricing and range makes it a direct rival to the base versions of the Hyundai Ioniq 5 and Volkswagen ID.4—although it's only offered in western states.
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Hyundai-LG venture: US batteries for 300,000-vehicle Georgia Metaplant
The new battery plant will be adjacent to the Savannah-area Metaplant America—a location that’s due to make EVs for Hyundai, Genesis, and Kia.
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Electric cars cost an average 47% more than internal-combustion cars but are driven 29% less, according to the analysis.
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Hyundai undercuts Tesla with Ioniq 5, Ioniq 6 lease prices
Reduced lease rates on these models are due to a $7,500 incentive Hyundai is offering on leases for these models—likely federal money passed down as a subsidy.
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Ford adopts Tesla charge port for future EVs, Supercharger access soon
Say farewell to CCS in Ford EVs. Next-generation models will have the familiar Tesla port built in, with charging at Tesla Supercharger stations requiring no adapter.
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2024 BMW i5: Electric 5-Series starts at $67,795 and 295 miles
BMW estimates 295 miles of EPA range for the eDrive40 with standard 19-inch wheels, while the i5 M60 xDrive goes 256 miles.
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Volvo EX30 claims lowest-ever carbon footprint for brand
The upcoming Volvo EX30 will represent a 25% reduction in lifecycle carbon emissions versus the C40 Recharge and XC40 Recharge EVs
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Future Stellantis EVs: Better range vs. weight with lithium-sulfur cell tech?
An investment in California's Lyten could help get lithium-sulfur battery tech to market later in the decade.
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Reasons for pulling AM radio have included a supposed loss of interest in the band by owners, interference from EV powertrains, and the lack of the band in Europe.
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Will megawatt charging nix hydrogen fuel cell tech in semis?
Can hydrogen fuel cells make up for their lower efficiency and higher cost?
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Ford CEO: We’re not going to go to 600-mile range on EVs
Ford is instead simply trying to make the smallest possible battery for competitive range.
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BMW tests how its EVs might supplement the grid
BMW and PG&E plan to follow up the pilot program with a "field trial" in California, and a fleet of vehicles equipped for V2G operation.
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Cadillac confirms Escalade IQ electric SUV for late-2023 reveal
Cadillac's biggest, thirstiest SUV—and a favorite of executives and black-car services—will get an electric version soon, Cadillac has confirmed.
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Ford 3-row EV SUV due in 2025 with 350 miles of range
Efficiency and minimizing the battery is a top priority in engineering Ford’s second-gen EVs—which is why they won’t look like gasoline models.
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An affordable, work-oriented Tradesman version of the Ram 1500 REV electric truck will also be offered, and Ram says that it will be widely available, not only to fleet and work buyers.
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Feds tackle EV charger reliability in US infrastructure buildout
Will it lead to more reliable public EV chargers? With direct funding money on the line and a data stream on uptime, NEVI federal EV chargers could prove to be more dependable than some existing networks.
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Why aren't EVs staying in the US fleet as long as gasoline models?
Insurance could well be the issue, or part of it, as insurers are far too eager to completely write off EVs rather than fix them—especially when the battery pack is involved.
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Chevrolet Silverado EV rated at 450 miles of range in work truck form
Electric pickup truck would have one of the highest range ratings in its segment, if verified by the EPA.
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Robotic EV charger will get a test at Texas airport
The robot charger, dubbed Ziggy, goes to a car in need of charging plug-ins, and then returns to a staging area for recharging.
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Utility-owned EV fast-charging stations will fill the gap in Utah
The 80 chargers across 20 sites will make electric road trips and EV ownership more viable well beyond Salt Lake City.
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