Electric Cars
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The acceleration, braking, and stability of Porsche's upcoming Taycan electric car has been shown off in an aircraft-carrier stunt.
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Tesla gets official nod from China with tax exemptionThe Chinese government has given Tesla an exemption from a purchase tax, applying to all of its current vehicles.
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2020 Lincoln Aviator Grand Touring plug-in hybrid is a placeholder, not a game-changerLincoln now promises all-electric SUVs, which makes the Aviator hybrid a small step toward a greener future—not a quantum leap.
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EV tax credit will drop again for Chevrolet Bolt EV October 1Chevy Bolt EV affordability could be affected by the next step for winding down GM's federal EV tax credit allotment, starting October 1.
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Nio is providing a fully charged battery in 3 minutes for free, in ChinaNio is allowing owners to get a fully charged battery in less time than Tesla Supercharging—via the company's three-minute battery-swapping.
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Tesla launches insurance product—only in CaliforniaTesla has introduced its own insurance product, covering Model S, Model X, Model 3, and Roadster, only if they're owned and only in California.
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One of the early electric-car hopefuls, Aptera, is back a decade later with a reconstituted version of its car and the team behind it.
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As more people plug in, is smart charging more important than fast charging?A report from Germany serves as a reminder that smart charging and grid loading are as important in electric-vehicle adoption as fast charging.
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EV battery suppliers face glut of lithium, tight supply of other materialsLithium is currently in oversupply and its price is plunging; but other materials needed for lithium-ion battery production remain tight.
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Report: Faraday Future could soon undergo restructuring, shed CEOCEO Yueting (YT) Jia could be stepping aside as part of a restructuring before the expected round of Faraday Future financing, according to a report from China.
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GM wins US grant to develop solid-state batteriesA new grant will go toward General Motors' development of a more fuel-efficient truck engine plus the development of solid-state battery tech.
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Toyota will use "full line-up of electrified vehicles" at 2020 OlympicsToyota is planning to show off its use of electrified technology in the 2020 Olympics—although that includes few if any EVs.
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Bollinger has teased the progress it's made with the B1 electric SUV and B2 electric pickup, both due for a September bow.
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Lexus to reveal upcoming electric car at Tokyo auto showThe EV concept due for a reveal at Tokyo will be a small, city-focused model based on the 2015 LF-SA concept, according to a report.
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Volkswagen ID 4X spy shots reveal production direction for Crozz electric crossoverThe production model based on the ID Crozz concept, potentially called ID 4X, is due to go on sale in the U.S. sometime in 2020.
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Report: Tesla picks LG Chem to supply batteries in ChinaTesla will no longer have an exclusive battery-supply arrangement with Panasonic, as cells for its Chinese Gigafactory will come from LG Chem.
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The new normal: Electrify America expands its EV ad campaignAn ad campaign from Electrify America attempts to demonstrate progress in electric cars—and how normal EVs have become.
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2020 Chevrolet Bolt EV gets 259 miles of range, nudges past Kona ElectricGM has given the 2020 Chevy Bolt EV a significant range boost over last year's model, due to a change in battery chemistry.
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EVgo and Electrify America have formed a roaming partnership that will allow members of one service to charge at the other's stations.
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Porsche Taycan electric-car interior revealed: Five screens, but driver-focusedThe interior of the 2020 Porsche Taycan sports a minimalist, clean look with up to five screens available in the all-electric car.
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Hyundai 45 EV concept for Frankfurt show to highlight new design languageA Hyundai electric-car concept is coming to the upcoming Frankfurt auto show; it will show a new design theme and be built on a dedicated EV platform.
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Best deals on plug-in, hybrid, and electric cars for August 2019The Honda Clarity Electric, Kia Niro Plug-In Hybrid, and Ford Fusion Hybrid are among the top deals of the month.
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Survey: Range, cost, infrastructure sum up why shoppers avoid EVsDriving range, vehicle cost, and charging infrastructure remain barriers that discourage would-be EV buyers.
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Multiple Ford and Lincoln electric SUV models to arrive by 2023A report suggests there will be several different fully electric SUV models from Ford and Lincoln by 2023, including some to be made in Michigan.
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