Electric Cars
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According to an IEA report, 2019 was a year of strong growth for EV charging infrastructure, even if growth in actual vehicle sales slowed.
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Lightyear tests solar roof tech on a Tesla Model 3The Lightyear One solar-supplemented electric car is in development, so the Dutch automaker is testing its solar roof on the Model 3.
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Tesla Cybertruck is at LA’s Petersen Automotive MuseumAfter the Cybertruck's reveal in November, an LA museum is the first place it's on display for public perusal.
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Report: Tesla homing in on Austin for Cybertruck TerafactoryAustin and Tulsa are finalists for a Terafactory that would build the Cybertruck and Model Y crossover.
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The Ford Mustang Mach-E electric SUV will keep getting smarter about driving rangeFord's Intelligent Range system in the Mustang Mach-E electric vehicle includes crowdsourced data and the weather in its range calculations.
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Interior sketches of Lordstown Endurance electric pickup shown ahead of June 25 debutThe fully electric pickup that will be built in a former GM plant in Ohio will be revealed June 25.
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Panasonic is no longer the exclusive battery supplier to Tesla, but a new deal shows that it will remain very important for many years.
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Volkswagen boosts investment in solid-state EV battery firm QuantumScapeAn additional investment in a solid-state battery affiliate could indicate VW is homing in on the tech for upcoming EVs.
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Lyft aims to be all-electric by 2030, says it won't be easyThe ride-hailing company Lyft has made a pledge to go all-electric by 2030—with some help from states and environmental groups.
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Want to help build a VW electric car?At Volkswagen's "glass house" in Dresden originally built to make the Phaeton, it will let visitors help build an e-Golf.
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Rimac C_Two electric supercar delivery delayed to 2021The Croatian supercar maker delayed its 258-mph C_Two electric car to next year to accommodate validation and crash-testing.
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Lucid Air electric sedan: Debut September 9, deliveries early 2021Lucid has resumed prototype testing and will reveal the final-spec version of the Air in September.
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Up to nine people can fit in this French electric passenger van—although its range is limited to just 143 miles on the European cycle.
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Canadian study: Each EV brings better health, $7,500 in "social benefits"Looking beyond just hospital bills, each electric vehicle brings thousands of dollars of benefits that keep people healthier and happier.
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Tesla Model S Long Range Plus: 400-mile range an electric-car firstThe first electric car to claim a 400-mile EPA range rating is the 2020 Tesla Model S Long Range Plus.
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Ford Mustang Mach-E electric SUV will include several free fast chargesFord will allow buyers to finance a home wallbox with the Mach-E, and it will include 250 kwh of free fast charging for road trips.
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Cadillac EVs won't mirror gasoline models in designAccording to the design chief for GM's luxury brand, Cadillac electric vehicles will make a design departure.
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Rivian electric trucks' battery packs are ready for harsh environments—and a second lifeWith such a wide use case and an intended second life, battery management was a top development priority for Rivian's electric trucks.
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With a battery and a hydrogen fuel cell, the Badger could arrive around the same time as the Tesla Cybertruck and electric Ford F-150.
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Musk says yes: Tesla Semi reportedly being pushed toward mass-productionAfter being sidelined, the Tesla Semi is reportedly a go, with a new push to begin volume production of the model.
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Volkswagen ID.3 delayed to September for first European deliveriesThe first of the mass-production MEB electric cars is arriving starting in September for Europe, after a series of alleged software issues.
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GM CEO confirms electric van, as all-electric future remains a mirageIn the absence of targets for sales or market share, GM is casting a wide net without a timeline for an all-electric lineup.
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Hyundai and Kia honing heat-pump tech for next-generation EVsHeat pumps help preserve precious miles of range in cold weather—and Hyundai and Kia have been embracing the technology.
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Battery giant CATL ready to make million-mile, 16-year batteries for more than TeslaThe million-mile battery isn't just a Tesla thing. China-based battery supplier CATL wants to supply batteries with a far-extended lifespan.
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