Electric Cars
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An unofficial ad produced "on spec" doesn't show high-performance driving and relies on a new kind of narrative to spark EV interest.
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2021 Tesla Model S and Model X drop the lead-acid accessory batteryTesla at last starts modernizing the accessory battery in its Model X and Model S—although it remains at 12 volts for now.
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Study suggests EV drivers are more satisfied with wall chargers vs. mobile cordsReliability and wifi connections were trouble spots, though, and the cost of the electricity played a role in EV drivers' satisfaction.
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Apple Car EV project reportedly converging on Kia and its Georgia plantKia and its Georgia plant are, according to reports, in the running to build a car for Apple on Hyundai's modular E-GMP platform.
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GM’s Will Ferrell Super Bowl ad challenges Norway, where it used to sell EVsGM is planning to "crush" Norway's high per-capita rate of EV adoption with the comedy of Will Ferrall, a tease of the Cadillac Lyriq and GMC Hummer EV.
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Tesla recalls 135,000 vehicles for display failures, after pressure from regulatorsFailure-prone screens on 2012 Tesla Model S and 2016-2018 Tesla Model X are being recalled because they're safety-critical.
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Atlis is claiming that it can create something greater than Tesla or Rivian with crowdfunding and a humble start.
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Washington State bill would make new cars and trucks all-electric by 2030The state has some of the highest gas prices and lowest electricity rates in the nation, which makes it well-positioned for an EV transition.
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Revamped 360-mile Tesla Model X: Will a yoke really replace a steering wheel?Federal regulators haven't yet determined whether the aircraft-style yoke shown in the 2021 Tesla Model X and Model S is legal, according to several reports and responses.
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Jaguar Land Rover aims to boost EV range with more carbon fiber, compositesShedding more weight from the body shell will help allow more space and weight for the battery pack, not to downsize it, Jaguar Land Rover says.
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Electric coupe inspired by classic Porsche 356 showcases niche-EV skateboard platformLow-volume EV makers can adapt the new skateboard platform for a wide range of uses, but it will debut in a Porsche-inspired package.
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VW MEB-based solar-electric catamaran is for millionaires, not millionsThe components from VW's mass-market electric cars are ending up in some very exclusive places.
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Will SpaceX technology give the Tesla Roadster breakthrough performance? CEO Elon Musk added intrigue but didn't give any answer quite yet.
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Faraday Future potentially revived with IPO plan, Geely partnership: FF91 production soon?The brilliant FF91 electric luxury car might be produced in 2022 based on the latest plan to revive Faraday Future.
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Lordstown confirms electric van for 2022 production, LG Chem batteries for Endurance pickupThe Ohio-based electric truckmaker has made its choice of LG Chem cells official, and it's started development on an electric van.
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EV maker Lucid has a paint shop conceived for 400,000 vehicles a yearLucid planned its plant around the paint shop to easily facilitate years of expansions, as it rolls out more EVs after the Air sedan.
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GM's all-electric pledge: No tailpipes by 2035, net-zero carbon by 2040New passenger vehicles and light trucks from GM will be all-electric by 2035, the company announced, with a stepped-up commitment.
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Electric-car pioneer Nissan sets conservative targets, CO2-neutral goal for 2050All-electric models could remain a small portion of Nissan's sales, with the remainder made up by E-Power hybrids.
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The ramp-up of Tesla 4680 cells—to 10 GWh in 2021 and 100 GWh in 2022—will free up cells for the Semi and other high-energy products.
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2021 Tesla Model S: Fresh interior, redesigned battery pack, before 520-mile Plaid+A refreshed Tesla Model S and Model X will include an aircraft-style yoke in place of the traditional steering wheel and a new battery pack, with a 412-mile range listed.
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Xpeng P7 upgrade cribs Navigate on Autopilot functions, adds lidarThe suite called Navigation Guided Pilot, released by the Chinese EV maker Xpeng, sounds very close to Tesla's Navigate on Autopilot functionality—but with the addition of lidar.
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2022 Mini Cooper SE preview: 110-mile “fun” EV gets a subtle updateMini hasn't given the Cooper SE any more range for 2022, but it gets a bigger standard screen and downplays the yellow accents.
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Study: 2 in 5 pickup shoppers considering all-electric, and price is more important than HPThe priorities for electric truck shoppers might be more pragmatic than marketing plans for the first EV trucks suggest, a new study suggests.
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Shell plans to buy streetside charging experts UbitricityUbitricity claims to be the largest public charging network in the UK, although it's best known for building streetside charging into lampposts.
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