Electric Cars
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Another huge investment in Rivian could help assure that the aspiring electric-truck maker makes it all the way to vehicle production in 2020.
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BMW iX3 electric SUV sets a new path for brand's EVs—starting with ChinaThe U.S. is still part of the plan for BMW's fully electric iX3, which will be built in China starting in 2020.
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EVgo fast charging network will offer Tesla connectors nationally next yearDrivers of Tesla vehicles can now charge their vehicles at EVgo hardware in San Francisco; the option will roll out to the rest of the U.S. in 2020.
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Polestar 2 electric car tows up to 3,300 pounds—including in US formElectric vehicles and towing are a good short-distance combination, and the Polestar 2 will allow that flexibility.
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2020 Mini Cooper SE electric car open to orders: Short range, low priceA refreshingly low price and great feature set make the Mini Cooper SE appealing for city commuters, if they're fine with a range of about 110 miles.
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Electric Ford F-150 pickup confirmed for Michigan assembly, likely for 2021The fully electric Ford F-150 is likely due in 2021 and will arrive just in time to face trucks from GM, Rivian, and Tesla.
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In 2020, Electrify America will be installing its 150-kw and 350-kw chargers at about 40 Bank of America locations.
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EV tax credit extension likely dead, because of Trump oppositionA well-supported second life for the federal EV tax credit has likely been put to an end by the White House.
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Ford aims for Mach-E electric SUV price transparency, haggling still fair gameThe 2021 Ford Mustang Mach-E electric vehicle may be a strong rival to the Tesla Model Y, but it's buyer beware with each individual dealership.
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Rivian electric trucks’ battery packs more energy into less spaceThe battery pack for Rivian electric trucks uses a different cooling method (and cell type) versus most other EVs today—and it saves space.
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Downtown Detroit, a charging desert, finally gets DC fast chargersCharging resources remain sparse in Michigan as a whole, while Detroit has just gotten its first DC fast chargers—in 2019.
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Mercedes-Benz EQC electric SUV delayed again for U.S.—now to 2021The need to ramp up deliveries in Europe has led Mercedes-Benz to again delay its EQC electric SUV until at least early 2021.
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Two aspiring electric-vehicle companies in China are combining forces for charging—and the result could especially help struggling Nio.
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Cadillac moving to mostly fully electric vehicles by 2030—and back to model namesCadillac's top executive announced the brand is changing its naming strategy, and confirmed more details about the brand's electric timeline.
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Cybertruck and F-150 electric-truck buyer priorities very different, survey suggestsCybertruck buyers may be much younger, while GM and Ford electric-truck buyers could be much more insistent on reliability and support, survey and poll results suggest.
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Germany on track to become biggest electric vehicle market in EuropeGerman automakers have been making major commitments to EVs, and with generous incentives, the public is buying in.
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Porsche Taycan Turbo EPA ratings: Lowest among electric cars in efficiencyThe 2020 Taycan Turbo electric sedan achieves just 201 miles in the official EPA range test, which puts it below the Audi E-Tron electric SUV.
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First drive review: 2020 Porsche Taycan 4S range experiences, from California canyons to the ArcticThe Taycan electric car aims for consistency in range and characteristic Porsche performance, and the 4S will prove this in the real world.
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The Taycan will only charge at its highest 800V rate on CCS hardware, according to Porsche, which for now limits the electric car in Japan or China.
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2012-2017 Mitsubishi i-MiEV recalled for brake issueAn issue with the vacuum pump for the power brakes has prompted the recall of all U.S. Mitsubishi i-MiEV electric cars.
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Software update for Jaguar I-Pace electric SUV adds real-world milesA long-awaited update at dealerships will enable over-the-air updates for core powertrain functions, including range and efficiency.
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Connecticut aiming to revise EV incentive for low-income householdsA revamp of the state's electric-vehicle incentive program is due to provide more support to low-income households—and incentives for used electric vehicles.
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2021 Ford Mustang Mach-E electric SUV: How project went from milquetoast to MustangThe electric Ford SUV due by late 2020 wasn't originally called the Mach-E, the Mustang, or even intended to be rear-wheel drive.
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Electric-car battery prices dropped 13% in 2019, will reach $100/kwh in 2023Battery prices have been falling faster than anticipated, and that could help the economics of electric cars work a lot sooner for automakers.
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