Electric Cars
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An affordable, work-oriented Tradesman version of the Ram 1500 REV electric truck will also be offered, and Ram says that it will be widely available, not only to fleet and work buyers.
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Feds tackle EV charger reliability in US infrastructure buildout
Will it lead to more reliable public EV chargers? With direct funding money on the line and a data stream on uptime, NEVI federal EV chargers could prove to be more dependable than some existing networks.
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Why aren't EVs staying in the US fleet as long as gasoline models?
Insurance could well be the issue, or part of it, as insurers are far too eager to completely write off EVs rather than fix them—especially when the battery pack is involved.
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Chevrolet Silverado EV rated at 450 miles of range in work truck form
Electric pickup truck would have one of the highest range ratings in its segment, if verified by the EPA.
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Robotic EV charger will get a test at Texas airport
The robot charger, dubbed Ziggy, goes to a car in need of charging plug-ins, and then returns to a staging area for recharging.
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Utility-owned EV fast-charging stations will fill the gap in Utah
The 80 chargers across 20 sites will make electric road trips and EV ownership more viable well beyond Salt Lake City.
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But it doesn’t activate battery preconditioning for the peak rate, like the Taycan’s own Charging Planner.
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Toyota Prius Prime lease undercuts that of cheaper Prius hybrid
Bargain leases for the made-in-Japan Prius Prime might get an assist from revamped federal EV tax credits and a leasing loophole that skips made-in-America provisions.
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Ford E-Tourneo Courier shows how versatile small EVs can be
While Ford sends signals it's going big with upcoming EVs for the U.S., it revealed a very intriguing small EV for Europe.
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Stellantis-LG battery plant stalls due to lack of Canadian support
Stellantis also plans a technology center for battery cells, modules, and battery packs near the plant, so much rests on a resolution.
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Mercedes-Benz confirms US-bound electric luxury van, potential RV
A factory-built electric camper van might be part of the expanded range of fully electric offerings Mercedes aims to make on its VAN.EA architecture starting in 2026.
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Honda puts off-key e:Ny1 badge on mainstream EV for Europe
The Hyundai Kona Electric will be among the many rivals to this mainstream EV in all but badging.
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Rivian has been making more electric trucks than it's been delivering, and it's worked through much of its order backlog, but here's why it has no plans to lower prices.
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Review: Don't buy the 2023 Vinfast VF 8 City Edition
The first electric vehicle being sold in the U.S. by Vietnam's Vinfast has potential, but give this new company some time to work out its many issues.
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Goodyear greens the carbon black in tires for Tesla Model 3
The carbon black key to durability isn't from combustion but from a process from Monolith using methane and renewable electricity.
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Volvo EX90 and Polestar 3 delayed by software issues
The U.S. arrival of these flagship electric SUVs will likely be delayed due to software issues relating to their shared platform.
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Review: 2024 Volvo XC40 Recharge, C40 Recharge show less can be more
These revamped models don’t look different but bring more range and efficiency, new motors, and battery improvements—with rear-wheel drive and simplification.
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Toyota teases future EV, plans three-row electric SUV by 2026
The company also teased that it would debut its next-generation EV platform in concept form in Tokyo in October, emphasizing efficiency and performance.
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The latest Rev Up study from the Sierra Club, surveying stores nationwide, found that dealerships are no longer the choke point for EV adoption.
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Fisker Ocean off-roader bows as 2023 target lowered, Pear delayed
Fisker is delaying its follow-up Pear EV to 2025, while Ocean production has been cut by more than a quarter.
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Volvo plans small EX30 electric SUV for US, reveal June 7
The compact model, to be called EX30, will be revealed on June 7 and will be available that same day for U.S. reservations, Volvo said.
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Fisker Ocean deliveries start in Europe—six months into production
Fisker has said that the delay has been due to the vehicle homologation process, with full U.S. certification yet to come. Fisker developed the Ocean in an accelerated two-year timeframe.
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Aftermarket tire and repair shops could gain in EV shift
Satisfaction with aftermarket chains for maintenance, repair, and tire service has dropped, but none of the major chains have yet targeted EVs and their specific tire needs.
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Rimac taps its electric supercar smarts for energy storage tech
A new battery architecture with more efficiency and a smaller footprint could help enable urban renewable energy or grid-buffering projects.
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