Electric Cars
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It's a simple but unsettling answer: EVs are costing insurers much more, not just in claims but the severity of claims.
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2025 Audi E-Tron GT: Flagship performance EV ups efficiency, rangeThe E-Tron GT still runs parallel to the Porsche Taycan, and looks to carve out even more open-road performance as Audi's most powerful car.
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US EVs are driven fewer miles than ICE—unlike elsewhere in the worldIt's unclear why the U.S. breaks a pattern that holds for many other EV markets, but cheap gas and charging anxiety may be a big part of it.
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Out of charge: Fisker files for bankruptcy, againFisker's assets will go up for sale after the company declared bankruptcy this week.
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Report: Kia EV3 may be made in Mexico to hit $30,000 priceA low price and EV tax credit eligibility may have Kia focusing in on Mexico for its EV3 compact electric crossover.
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Price is keeping many Americans away from EVs, polling suggestsDespite a a gradual drop in transaction prices for new EVs that's persisted for months, 6 of 10 Americans still see cost as an EV dealbreaker.
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The average price of a late-model used Tesla Model 3 is under that of a BMW 3-Series, according to an analysis of listed asking prices.
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Musk: Buying EV batteries from suppliers costs less vs. Tesla's ownTesla-made 4680 cells aren't yet fulfilling their 2020 Battery Day potential of halving battery cost and making Tesla a battery supplier.
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Tesla confirms 3 upcoming "amazing" EVs, omits RoadsterCEO Musk emphasized affordability in the company's annual shareholder meeting.
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GOP Senators go after inflated EV efficiency in fleet standardsCurrent federal fuel economy rules use petroleum-equivalent efficiency numbers for EVs that effectively incentivize their sales.
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$25,000 Jeep EV will be an electric RenegadeStellantis confirmed a U.S.-bound 2027 Jeep Renegade EV in its annual shareholder presentation.
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Honda asks: Could leased batteries lead to more affordable EVs?A comprehensive business around the battery could mean more affordable EVs, as well as a lower carbon footprint.
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While regulators are seeing them as EVs, Bloomberg's energy analysis arm suggests they add oil demand if bought instead of battery-electrics.
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Porsche app gives EV drivers access to 75% of compatible US chargersPlug-in hybrids are supported, too, with many of the locations offering Level 2 destination chargers.
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Feds: 90% of eligible EV purchases get tax credit at point of saleAfter a slow start at the beginning of 2024, the point-of-sale rebate has quickly become the common way to claim the EV tax credit.
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2025 Nissan Leaf carries over, loses EV tax credit eligibilityThe Leaf is virtually unchanged in sticker price versus 2024, yet it somehow doesn't qualify for the $3,750 tax credit the 2024 models get.
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As Tesla Supercharger plans stall, Ionna is going big on EV chargingFirst EV fast-charging stations from the network funded by seven automakers are still coming later this year, and it will support NACS and CCS formats.
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Nissan Ariya recalled for something EVs rarely have: An oil leakIn a small number of Ariya EVs, a factory flaw could lead to abnormal wear within the motor assembly, eventually leading to reduced power.
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The Tesla Supercharger network hasn't necessarily gotten worse in satisfaction, but other networks are improving, a study found.
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Review: 2025 Polestar 3 swings for efficient performancePolestar balances its luxury 3 EV SUV between driving range and driving joy.
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Which states align with California EV mandate in 2024?Virginia just dumped rules requiring 35% of all new vehicles to be battery electric or PHEV by 2026, on the way to 100% by 2035. But plenty of states are sticking with California.
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Final US mpg rules through 2031 go easy on gas trucks, SUVsWill another wave of surging EV sales prove these standards irrelevant by then, or will automakers make as many gas trucks as they can?
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Survey: Fewer Americans seek EVs, as attention shifts to hybridsThe AAA found that 2024 consumer interest in EVs is down versus 2023, with costs and charging accessibility among the reasons.
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Review: 2025 Rivian R1T and R1S gain efficiency, comfort, and a lifelineRivian has made its R1 lineup lighter, more efficient, and less complicated to build—and better to drive.
Bengt Halvorson