Electric Cars
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GM plans to recover nearly all of the raw materials in its battery cells, with 95% of it used in the production of new batteries.
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Nissan Leaf buyers get more flexibility, with $350 for their Turo tabWhen a compact EV with a range of up to 226 miles isn't enough, buyers have the option of turning to Turo, as a new incentive suggests.
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2022 Chevrolet Bolt EUV earns EPA range rating of 247 milesThe slightly roomier version of the Bolt EV doesn't quite hit the 250-mile electric car range rating GM expected.
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Subaru electric SUV to be called Solterra, arrives in 2022The Subaru Solterra will be the first global EV from the brand. Will it be more widely available than the brand's other plug-in, the Crosstrek Hybrid?
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Minnesota adopting California electric car rules, will bring more EVs to MidwestIf Clean Cars Minnesota is enacted, Minnesota would follow California's stricter emissions rules mandating electric vehicles.
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Porsche confirms electric Macan for 2023; gas model will continueA fully electric Porsche Macan arrives in 2023, but the gasoline model will be sold for several more model years.
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The fully electric F-150 might resurrect a badge last used on a gasoline-swilling performance truck—but better suited to all-electric.
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2021 Nissan Leaf Plus range test: Your mileage may vary, but mild weather is a big plusA single range figure doesn't always accurately convey how far an EV can actually travel, or if it will fit your life.
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Lion plans to make electric school buses and HD trucks in Illinois, largest such plant in the USTo meet a growing demand for electric trucks—especially school buses—the plant will make up to 20,000 trucks annually.
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GM CEO: Chevy Silverado EV will be “a high-volume entry” affordable for fleetsThe electric Chevrolet Silverado—set for more than 400 miles of range in some versions—is being pitched to cost-conscious government and commercial fleets.
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Rivian R1T electric pickup: More details about towing, gear tunnel, app-controlled tailgateAs Rivian prepares to take the R1T electric pickup on a national tour, it's revealed more up-close information about how the truck measures up.
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California plan: 80% EVs by 2035, 50-mile plug-in hybrids, tighter tailpipe emissionsCARB proposes to mandate 80% battery electric sales by 2035 but doesn't ban internal combustion.
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The EV maker, which takes a whole-ecosystem approach and embraces battery swapping, is rolling the ES8 SUV in 2021 and the ET7 sedan in 2022.
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Plug-in models nearing 1 of 10 new-vehicle sales in CaliforniaSales of electric cars and plug-in hybrids are approaching 10% of the market in the Golden State, as they remain a fraction of that in the rest of the country.
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EV smartphone apps for Tesla and VW panned, Kia lauded in studyMobile apps are very important for an easy transition to EV ownership, and the latest study from J.D. Power criticizes Tesla's for a lack of route planning and VW's for omitting features.
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Range is now the top priority for EV shoppers, survey findsElectric vehicle driving range has now passed charging and pricing on EV shoppers' list of priorities, indicated a survey and analysis.
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Used EV prices surge in the US and vary widely by model, regionHere's why your electric vehicle might actually have been an appreciating asset over the past 12 months.
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Arrival intends to build electric car specifically for Uber ride-hailingWith no details on the business agreement or EV supply plans to the ride-hailing giant, the "strategic relationship" amounts to a handshake.
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The E-Transit will share pieces with the upcoming fully electric F-150 and will debut Ford's approach aimed at operating costs.
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2017-2019 Chevy Bolt EV battery issue has a solution, dealership visit requiredGM says that it can fix the Bolt EV issue that's been limiting owners to 90% of available range—with a trip to the dealership and new diagnostic software.
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Ford might build batteries as soon as 2025, invests in solid-state innovator with BMWWill the volume from the Mustang Mach-E, F-150 Lightning, E-Transit, and other upcoming EVs be enough for its own battery factory?
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Cute Citroën Ami EV coming to US, as part of Free2Move car-sharingWith a top speed of less than 30 mph, the Ami could hit a stylish urban sweet spot between electric scooters and passenger cars.
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Study: 1 in 5 EV owners go back to gasoline, and home charging is a big issueA set of surveys found that owners might be happy with the low ownership costs but stopped EV ownership due to issues with range or charging.
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GM plans $1B electric vehicle future for Mexico plant, UAW cries foulDespite a push from the Biden administration to keep electric-vehicle EV manufacturing in the U.S., GM plans to make EVs and components south of the border.
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