Electric Cars
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The mandate covers large pickup trucks, vans, delivery and box trucks, and even school and transit buses.
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2022 Nissan Ariya: 10 geeky details in 300-mile, $40,000 electric crossoverThs Nissan Ariya starts with Leaf learnings but makes a series of choices to show it's aiming for Model Y territory and beyond.
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2015-2016 Kia Soul EV recalled for rollaway riskAn issue with the parking mechanism in the Kia Soul EV can cause the vehicle to roll when parked. Kia's solution automatically deploys the electronic parking brake.
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As Tesla stock soars, Fisker intends to go publicAn IPO would enable Fisker to push ahead on development and production plans for its Ocean electric crossover, as well as the EMotion flagship sedan.
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Honda and CATL enter long-term partnership, including joint development of batteriesChina's CATL and Honda are partnering, first on EVs for China but toward a long-term global relationship.
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Tesla Model Y price drops $3,000, Model S and Model X get faster superchargingTesla Model Y prices for both currently available versions have been lowered, and Tesla adjusted charging-power specs for the Model X and Model S.
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Special low-rolling-resistance tires that weigh less and help extend driving range will be included with the VW ID.3 electric car.
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Ramping up to electric trucks, Rivian has raised $5.3B since early 2019Rivian now has the funding to look beyond the delivery of its R1T and R1S, to the development of future EV models.
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Study: EVs put to use in ride-hailing deliver more carbon benefits than in personal useElectric vehicles can make more difference in ride-hailing because of how much more they're driven—and from the "deadhead miles."
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Fisker gets new funding and talent for development of Ocean EVFisker announced $50 million in new funding, as it moves along with planning and development for its Ocean electric vehicle.
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London black cab spawns range-extended electric delivery vanThe modern take on the iconic London black cab could be making urban deliveries and cargo runs in the UK and throughout Europe.
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Former Smart plant was headed all-electric, now might make diesel SUVsThe Grenadier, a gasoline- or diesel-powered SUV, might keep the assembly line moving at a Daimler factory once focused on urban and electric.
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The first project being developed by Audi's Artemis electric vehicle team is a top-of-the-line vehicle, not an urban EV.
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EV maker Lucid will have nationwide service network, 20 stores open by late 2021Lucid aims to start deliveries of the Air electric car in early 2021, and by then it will already have eight or more of its retail Studios open.
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Audi Q4 Sportback E-Tron concept steers sensible electric SUV toward “dynamic elegance”The Q4 Sportback E-Tron will be the brand’s seventh electric model, joining the Q4 E-Tron SUV in 2021, when both are due to arrive.
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Jay Leno drives Canoo's subscription-only electric vanThe California startup Canoo features former Faraday Future talent and aims to provide stylish all-electric people-movers for a subscription fee.
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Study: Over 15 years Americans save big with an EV, but costs vary widelyHow much you save depends on the electric car you choose, how you charge, and where you are, among many other factors.
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Tires and wheels can have a huge effect on electric car rangeWheels and tires together could potentially influence your EV's range by 20%, according to recent tests.
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Citroën is rolling out a fully electric version of its C4 hatchback, with a range of about 200 miles and 100-kw DC fast charging.
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Real-world tests soon for electric fire truck powered by Volvo, with diesel backupRosenbauer has looked to Volvo for a heavy-duty battery-electric powertrain to suit emergency duty—although there's still a diesel engine on board.
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Jaguar Land Rover fuel-cell project to counter “diminishing returns” of batteries in big SUVsJLR's engineering chief claims "real potential" in larger, heavier vehicles—but that doesn't affect its focus on battery electric cars like the upcoming XJ.
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Amid a pandemic, Tesla delivered more vehicles in Q2 than in Q1 for 2020Tesla said it delivered more vehicles than expected during a rocky quarter amid a slowdown for the coronavirus.
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Ford shifted the way it lists Mustang Mach-E electric SUV battery capacity: Why it mattersFord shifted to listing usable battery capacity in order and build pages for its Mustang Mach-E electric vehicle.
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Report: Tesla scaling down plans for German Gigafactory, cutting batteries outTesla is reportedly removing a plan to build batteries at its Berlin Gigafactory, which is being built to produce Model Y for Europe.
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