Electric Cars
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Electric trucks from Chevy, Ford, and Tesla can power-share to back up the home in brownouts or natural disasters—but which is best, and why?
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EVs set for 11% of 2024 US vehicle share, 1 of 5 cars sold globallyDespite tight profit margins, volatile battery raw material prices, and the phaseout of incentives in certain countries, significant overall sales growth will continue this year, predicts the IEA.
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Mini Aceman urban EV fits between Cooper, CountrymanThe Aceman can fast-charge from 10-80% in less than 30 minutes; it also gets the Mini Cooper's circular screen, voice controls, and digital key functionality.
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Tesla Model 3 Performance bows with adaptive suspension, track modeTesla claims more consistent performance and aerodynamic benefits, plus a new set of sport seats and a screen for rear-seat passengers.
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Vinfast adds US dealer franchises, as EV deliveries lag targetsMeanwhile, construction is reportedly paused at Vinfast's factory in North Carolina, with it reportedly seeking a smaller footprint.
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Study: Tesla leads with lowest ownership cost, beats ToyotaTesla was the only brand surveyed with an all-EV lineup—and previous studies have shown EVs to have substantially lower ownership costs.
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For those eligible for the EV tax credit, the real-world price advantage for the Model Y versus the Model 3 has grown.
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Airless tires look like the future for robotaxis, EVs, and moreMichelin is continuing to test and develop its Uptis airless tires as a necessary part of the future.
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Land Rover EV conversion packs in-wheel motors, weighs same as originalWith a modest battery pack and Protean in-wheel units, this classic Land Rover Defender conversion likely weighs less than upcoming Land Rover EVs.
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Disneyland will remake its Autopia around EVs in 2026Disney hadn't yet specified whether replacement Autopia vehicles would be EVs, hybrids, or some other combustion configuration.
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Tesla Cybertruck recall prompted by "trapped" accelerator pedalsAttempts to cut a few seconds in Texas Cybertruck assembly appear to be to blame.
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US EV fast-charger growth is accelerating, filling in the flyoversWith a recent growth spurt of installations, there is now one DC fast charger for every 15 U.S. gas stations.
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Did new natural gas-fired power plants come about because of new EV factories and battery plants in the Southeast?
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Report: US-made 3-row electric SUV is Toyota Highlander EVThe Highlander would go all-EV, while the Grand Highlander would continue in ICE versions.
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If $50,000 EVs still lose $6,000, when will EVs become profitable?A recent analysis suggests automakers are still losing thousands on each EV sold—perhaps even on programs that have targeted profitability.
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Report: Mercedes pulls the plug on range-extended EV possibilitiesSeries hybrids with vastly downsized engines simply don't make the cut, especially for cost reasons, Mercedes reportedly decided.
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2024 Lucid Air Grand Touring adds heat pump, charges up to 30% fasterThe Grand Touring also preserves its 516-mile range rating despite more stringent testing, Lucid claims.
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2024 GMC Sierra EV boasts 440-mile range, CrabWalk, lower priceThe top-trim Denali version of the Sierra EV electric pickup arrives in summer 2024 with a lower price and more range than originally outlined.
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The GranTurismo Folgore might be the first fully electric convertible to arrive in the U.S. in years.
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Review: 2025 Hyundai Ioniq 5 N enthusiast EV shows it's worth the waitHyundai aimed to build an EV that would entice ICE enthusiasts over to the electron world, and a first drive proved this is it.
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2025 Mercedes-Benz eSprinter adds smaller battery, shorter wheelbaseA smaller, more affordable version of the Mercedes electric van gives fleets more options to fit their needs.
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Rivian EV route planner will grade charging networksEvery DC fast charger Rivian uses for route planning will be given a reliability grade from A (best) to F (worst).
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Report: China now makes enough batteries for global EV productionManufacturing capacity for EV batteries is set to far outpace growth, noted BNEF last week—even including continued global EV sales growth.
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Half of 2024 EVs have lower 5-year ownership cost vs. ICEDespite strong depreciation, and before several more EV models qualified for the tax credit, nearly half of EVs cost less over time.
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