Electric Cars
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Although EVs may only make modest sales gains this year, the cumulative number of EVs on the road is now thought to be enough to impact gasoline demand—which doesn't in the long term mean lower gas prices.
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Tiny Eli Zero urban EV priced at $11,990, goes up to 90 miles—slowlyThe very small neighborhood electric vehicle arrives later this year in the U.S. with a 25-mph limiter and a larger battery pack.
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Kia confirms EV3 for May 23 reveal, arrival in late 2024U.S. availability is likely but still not officially confirmed for this compact EV that might rival the Volvo EX30 and Mini Countryman.
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Survey: Local governments see EV charging as costly, lower-priorityAn urban/rural divide? Nearly a third of city officials in Michigan call EV charging planning "very relevant" while just 10% of township officials did.
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BMW begins EV battery buildout ahead of Neue Klasse EVsA 20% boost in cell energy density and 30% boost in charging speed and range could help put these upcoming affordable BMW EVs ahead of Tesla.
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EV charger reliability gains will take more than a Tesla connectorThe vast majority of fast-charging issues with CCS are related to interoperability—including payment across networks—and changing the plug type doesn't change that, as a seasoned charging executive recently underscored.
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Transportation-related spikes in deadly air pollution this past year were the most severe recorded in the 25-year history of the annual American Lung Association report.
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Electrify America EV charging network set to grow by 25% in 2024The same week Tesla cut its Supercharger team, VW's Electrify America confirmed it's on an expansion streak.
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Tesla cancels cheapest Model Y, adds Long Range versionBase Model Y versions built and delivered in recent months may also have up to the same 320 miles, to be software-unlocked for $1,500 to $2,000 pending “regulatory approvals."
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Report: GM's Cadillac might not go all-EV by 2030 after allThe shift away from internal-combustion powertrains may reportedly be slower than expected, although EV plans haven't changed.
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Review: 2024 Acura ZDX Type S keeps first EV mostly on-brandThe ZDX is an opening act for Acura EVs, although it’s built by General Motors and rides on that company’s Ultium EV platform.
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Report: Feds to formalize foreign entity rules for EV tax creditThe move could determine how and when more Chinese EVs come to the U.S.
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Through July, the latest Costco vehicle deals cover EVs from Polestar, Volvo, and Chevy, plus plug-in hybrids from Volvo.
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Prototype test drive: Lucid Gravity might defy segmentsA short drive suggests that the Lucid Gravity won’t be like any other three-row electric SUV.
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EV market share sags in California, though EV sales are upA significant drop in Tesla sales led to modest sales gains in the quarter and a slight dip in EV market share.
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Report: Top-selling used EVs cost up to $5,000 less than last yearThe most popular used EV models are selling at average prices of thousands less than year-ago levels, according to the retailer CarMax.
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Matchbox marks Mercedes' electric G-wagen with a sustainable twistAlthough the real G 580 with EQ Technology might have arrived a bit short on eco-credentials, its Matchbox scale likeness goes all-in with recycled metal and sustainable plastic.
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Polestar reports drivable EV with 10-minute 10-80% chargingReal-world EV applications of StoreDot's "silicon dominant" battery tech might still be years ahead, but its charge rate in a full-size EV is as claimed.
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It's also shown renderings of other body styles, including a sports car called the Rise and a luxury sedan called the Capital ES.
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Flexible controls could boost EV charging station reliabilityA little more resiliency built into public EV charger controls could boost the reliability at entire stations in a couple of common situations.
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Honda commits to $11B EV hub in Canada, to start in 2028The Ontario EV hub would complement Honda’s initial EV hub in Ohio, potentially keeping the vast majority of future EVs from the brand made-in-America.
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Ford promises more affordable EVs as it loses money on themFord has removed $5,000 in cost from the Mustang Mach-E crossover, but it's not enough to offset the revenue drop due to price cuts and competition.
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Mazda applies its design flair to China with EZ-6 electric sedanMazda didn't discuss other specifications, but confirmed that Changan is responsible for the EZ-6's powertrains and connectivity tech.
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Toyota confirms second 3-row electric SUV for US productionThe two upcoming EVs might tackle different technology expectations, and reports suggest that the Indiana model might be a Highlander EV.
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