Electric Cars
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Newsom aims to provide an equivalent amount to California residents—minus Tesla, perhaps—while other states adopting its EV mandate might face a new challenge.
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Tesla Superchargers are getting longer cables for non-Tesla EVsTesla's ongoing preparations for V4 mean that it can accommodate larger vehicles physically before it can charge them at peak rate.
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Hyundai recalls 145,000 Ioniq and Genesis EVs for loss of drive powerOver 145,000 Hyundai and Genesis EVs have been recalled because of a potential onboard charger issue.
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Mercedes tech may enable EV batteries with mixed cell typesMercedes sees optimized range and bidirectional charging made possible with the use of micro-converters to optimize energy flow among multiple types of battery cells and even chemistries.
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Mercedes developing solar paint for EVsMercedes is working on solar paint, which is like a paste and could coat an entire vehicle.
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Electric Chrysler Pacifica minivan plays with flexible interiorChrysler's electric minivan will keep the Pacifica nameplate.
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Northvolt went from Swedish battery darling to needing up to $1.2 billion to remain fully operational.
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Honda's ready to build prototype solid-state batteries for EVsHonda's one step closer to its solid-state battery future.
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2026 Kia EV9 GT goes fast with 501 hp, charges fast with NACS portThe electric three-row SUV gets a performance and charge boost.
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2025 Kia EV6 gets bigger battery, will be U.S.-builtThe refreshed electric hatchback debuted at the 2024 Los Angeles auto show with a larger 68.0-kwh battery pack.
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2026 Hyundai Ioniq 9 smooths the electric SUV formWith a sleeker, more rakish shape than its Kia EV9 cousin, the Ioniq 9 puts the emphasis on comfort, quietness, and efficiency.
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Jaguar EV concept teased ahead of Dec. 2 debutA concept previewing Jaguar's new EV will debut in Miami on Dec. 2.
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Early examples of BMW's next-generation electric SUV are now rolling off an assembly line.
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2026 Genesis Electrified GV70 gets more range, NACS portThe EV version of Genesis’ top-selling model upgrades to a larger battery and new cabin design.
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Electric Ram REV delayed to first half of 2025Ram's electric truck won't arrive on time as promised.
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Electric Mini Cooper and Aceman not coming to US for nowThe latest electric Minis are on hold for the U.S. until further notice.
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Vinfast VF 9 3-row electric SUV deliveries slowly beginThe electric three-row Vinfast VF 9 is now real, though only a handful have been delivered.
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US-built 2025 Kia EV9 qualifies for $3,750 EV tax creditThe EV9 will qualify for half of the $7,500 EV tax credit in 2025 but it's unclear if it will ever qualify for the full amount.
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Some Lucid Airs have an issue stemming from the wiring harness that could cause the car to lose power.
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Mercedes-Benz CLA EV prototype covers 2,309 miles in 24 hoursThe electric Mercedes-Benz CLA hasn’t been revealed yet but it already toppled one of the Porsche Taycan’s records.
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Tesla Cybertruck wrap option disappearsThe ability to get some sort of color on a Tesla Cybertruck didn't last long.
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Study: EV battery prices to drop by 50% by 2026That will get battery costs below the point needed to achieve EV price parity with gasoline vehicles.
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2026 Mercedes CLA will get J1772 and NACS charge ports, hybrid optionThe 2026 Mercedes-Benz CLA will be more than one next-gen car; it’ll preview the automaker’s future.
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Pro-Trump EV disinformation worked in Michigan, polling suggests94% of the amount spent nationally on EV-related political ads was in Michigan—most of it against Biden/Harris EV policy, with no counter ads.
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