Electric Cars
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Longtime global Tesla rival BYD plans to roll out megawatt charging and passenger vehicles that can handle it, on a broad scale.
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Project aims for EV batteries that can work past minor damageAs part of an EU project involving tech suppliers and researchers, a team sees ways that cells can remain functional despite damage or defects.
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Renault 5 Turbo 3E brings in-wheel motors to electric hot hatchMotor tech brings the Renault up to speed with 533 hp.
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Electric BMW 3-Series arrives in 2026; undergoing cold-weather testingWill it be dubbed i3?
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Study: Trump killing EV tax credits would decimate US industriesEven if other incentives stay, red states will be hit hardest by merely eliminating the $7,500 EV tax credit, an environmental policy group finds.
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VW ID.4, Audi Q4 E-Tron recall: 12V issue may strand driversSmall problem with smaller battery leads to a big issue in VW's compact EVs.
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A new EV architecture takes up an existing nameplate, as BMW begins its big pivot.
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Longbow aims to make lightweight electric sports cars a realityThe Longbow Speedster and Roadster both aim to weigh just 2,200 pounds.
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Electric Porsche Cayenne reveal set for late 2025While it plans to keep some ICE vehicles in its lineup, Porsche commits to another major EV addition.
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Toyota EV fast chargers open for underserved communitiesThe automaker, with EVgo, is siting charging stations in "amenity-rich areas," for those who might have limited home charging.
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VW’s next-gen EV batteries arrive soon: How they’ll cut costs, boost rangeWill VW’s unified battery cell format bring a range boost for the ID.Buzz or ID.4? It’s too early to say for sure, but it means simpler, cheaper EVs.
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First look: 2026 Mercedes-Benz CLA EV, hybrid split the billMercedes’s compact sedan gets battery power in all models, but there’s no PHEV in the works.
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After BMW nixed its battery supply deal with the Swedish battery maker that once aimed to rival firms from China and Korea, a turnaround was looking increasingly unlikely.
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California GM EV owners could see $4,500 off home-backup hardwareGM and the utility PG&E will collect data on charging habits, while allowing EVs from Chevy, GMC, and Cadillac to be used as a backup power source.
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Rivian unlocks hands-free driving, dual-motor performance upgradeRivian's Rally Mode, which had been limited to Tri- and Quad-Motor versions, is now included in Dual-Motor R1S and R1T variants.
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Ford EVs getting Tesla Supercharger route planning via Apple MapsIt's about to become easier to find Tesla Superchargers for Ford EV owners using Apple Maps via CarPlay.
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2025 Audi A6 Sportback E-Tron evolves the electric car for $67,195A first look at the upcoming A6 EV suggests it will face technological change in gorgeous form with up to 392 miles of range.
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Toyota updates bZ4X with more power, faster chargingThe midsize electric crossover gets modest updates for its mid-cycle refresh.
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The Lexus RZ EV comes in for its first update and it gets more powerful and has more range.
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Toyota C-HR+ arrives as BEV, will Urban Cruiser follow?The C-HR+ and smaller Urban Cruiser electric crossovers lead the charge in Toyota’s push to electrification in Europe.
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Certain Ford F-150 Lightnings recalled due to possible short circuit, fireA subset of F-150 Lightnings shouldn't be charged above 80% until inspected and may need to receive a new battery pack due to a possible short-circuit issue.
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Next Mercedes-Benz electric vans to feature 800V systemMercedes-Benz's Van.EA EV platform will be able to fast-charge quickly thanks to a more future-proofed electrical architecture.
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2021-2022 Ford Mustang Mach-E recalled third time for power loss issuesSome Ford Mustang Mach-Es are still suffering from a possible loss of power despite multiple recalls.
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Study: Only 12% of EV owners consider going back to gasolineRecent results suggest that previous gripes related to charging have abated as the infrastructure has built out.
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