Electric Cars
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This counters analysts' prediction that EV cost parity with gasoline cars could be reached by 2025.
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2019-2024 Jaguar I-Pace recalled over battery fire concern
Some I-Paces from the 2019-2024 model years have been recalled due to potential battery overheating and fire issues. A recall remedy is said to solve the issue with software.
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Toyota confirms 3-row electric SUV for US assembly in 2025
Batteries for the Kentucky-made EV will come from North Carolina, where two of six assembly lines will be dedicated to batteries for EVs, with the rest for hybrids.
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Volvo teases Tesla-like single-screen interface for EX30 EV
The upcoming Volvo EX30 will have a vastly simplified interface, the automaker says—helping allow more usable interior space.
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US and Canada collaborate on EV charging corridor
The corridor will effectively connect the respective traditional focal points of the U.S. and Canadian auto industry.
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Yes, wiper fluid is a source of harmful vehicle emissions
As people shift to EVs, wiper fluid will become a bigger portion of the greenhouse-gas emissions—and in-use carbon footprint—associated with cars.
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EV chargers and other upgrades required of U.S. vehicle dealers add up to billions of infrastructure spending at the local level, according to the trade group representing dealerships.
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EV startup Aehra plans to emphasize efficiency, battery repairability
The Italy-based firm recently announced that battery packs will be supplied by Austria-based Miba Battery Systems, with an emphasis on efficiency and a long life span.
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Startup plans first EV designed and engineered in Africa
Atlas aims to start producing vehicles in 2026, initially for Africa, Europe, and the Middle East, with a wider release in 2027.
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Rivian CEO explains why spectacular Tank Turn mode is a no-go
This mode that helps sell truck enthusiasts on the strength of electric propulsion could also be too easily abused when treading lightly is an off-road priority, Rivian CEO RJ Scaringe explained.
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Base 2023 Kia EV6 Light returns at $43,925 and 232 miles
Its pricing and range makes it a direct rival to the base versions of the Hyundai Ioniq 5 and Volkswagen ID.4—although it's only offered in western states.
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Hyundai-LG venture: US batteries for 300,000-vehicle Georgia Metaplant
The new battery plant will be adjacent to the Savannah-area Metaplant America—a location that’s due to make EVs for Hyundai, Genesis, and Kia.
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Electric cars cost an average 47% more than internal-combustion cars but are driven 29% less, according to the analysis.
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Hyundai undercuts Tesla with Ioniq 5, Ioniq 6 lease prices
Reduced lease rates on these models are due to a $7,500 incentive Hyundai is offering on leases for these models—likely federal money passed down as a subsidy.
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Ford adopts Tesla charge port for future EVs, Supercharger access soon
Say farewell to CCS in Ford EVs. Next-generation models will have the familiar Tesla port built in, with charging at Tesla Supercharger stations requiring no adapter.
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2024 BMW i5: Electric 5-Series starts at $67,795 and 295 miles
BMW estimates 295 miles of EPA range for the eDrive40 with standard 19-inch wheels, while the i5 M60 xDrive goes 256 miles.
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Volvo EX30 claims lowest-ever carbon footprint for brand
The upcoming Volvo EX30 will represent a 25% reduction in lifecycle carbon emissions versus the C40 Recharge and XC40 Recharge EVs
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Future Stellantis EVs: Better range vs. weight with lithium-sulfur cell tech?
An investment in California's Lyten could help get lithium-sulfur battery tech to market later in the decade.
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Reasons for pulling AM radio have included a supposed loss of interest in the band by owners, interference from EV powertrains, and the lack of the band in Europe.
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Will megawatt charging nix hydrogen fuel cell tech in semis?
Can hydrogen fuel cells make up for their lower efficiency and higher cost?
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Ford CEO: We’re not going to go to 600-mile range on EVs
Ford is instead simply trying to make the smallest possible battery for competitive range.
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BMW tests how its EVs might supplement the grid
BMW and PG&E plan to follow up the pilot program with a "field trial" in California, and a fleet of vehicles equipped for V2G operation.
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Cadillac confirms Escalade IQ electric SUV for late-2023 reveal
Cadillac's biggest, thirstiest SUV—and a favorite of executives and black-car services—will get an electric version soon, Cadillac has confirmed.
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Ford 3-row EV SUV due in 2025 with 350 miles of range
Efficiency and minimizing the battery is a top priority in engineering Ford’s second-gen EVs—which is why they won’t look like gasoline models.
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