Electric Cars
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The Renault 5 E-Tech EV combines serious affordability with playful nods to the classic, high-performance R5 Turbo model from the start.
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Fiat's stylish compact EV concepts include a pickup and camper
Fiat didn't offer any technical details, but said it will also offer hybrid and internal-combustion powertrains in production models based on these concepts.
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Ineos reveals Fusilier electric SUV, emphasizes range-extender option
The fully electric version of this rugged SUV is only intended for "shorter trips and urban deliveries."
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Is it fair that EV chargers are allowed where gas stations aren't?
Kentucky lawmakers are claiming zoning discrimination with a bill to "protect" gas stations—which still vastly outnumber public EV charging stations.
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Volvo cuts Polestar funding, as EV startup struggles
Polestar has an ambitious product rollout starting this year, so it could be a good time for Polestar to look for other funding as Volvo forges its own path.
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Here's why in a few years EVs may cost less than gas models
A lithium glut and Biden policy are part of what will bring EV price parity sooner than previously anticipated, a study suggests.
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The automaker's CEO appeared to suggest that it may keep updating combustion models until well past their previous 2030 retirement date where market conditions allowed.
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Report: GM nixed electric vans, is rushing plug-in hybrid pickups
The automaker is reportedly racing to get plug-in hybrid trucks to market—and it's unclear if it's a revival of the program GM mothballed a decade ago.
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Dodge electric muscle car will vibrate like it has a V-8, patent suggests
Whether the feature will find its way into the screaming-loud EV or not could be answered with its reveal on March 5.
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First drive: 2024 Honda Prologue EV gets to something greater
The Prologue doesn’t radically remake Honda vehicles for the EV era, but it’s a technology gateway to them.
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Report: Hyundai's Genesis is backpedaling on all-EV plan, to hybrids
The brand had pledged that new gasoline combustion vehicles would be a thing of the past from 2025.
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EPA may allow weaker emissions rules, slower EV rollout
The Biden administration may "slow the pace at which auto manufacturers would need to comply" with tighter emissions rules.
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The automaker is slashing the MSRP of remaining 2023 Mustang Mach-E models.
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Volvo adds EX40, EC40 EVs, retires Recharge badge for plug-ins
The name change affects the XC40 Recharge and C40 Recharge, which recently received their most significant overhaul since their 2021 arrival.
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VW ID.7 Tourer EV boasts long range, looks set for a European vacation
The VW ID.7 Tourer is an electric station wagon combining long highway travel range with cargo space that puts many SUVs to shame.
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Sono Motors revives with solar bus kit, not Sion solar EV
The German solar EV startup no longer sees the solar EV it started with as part of the plan, post-bankruptcy. It's converting commercial trucks instead.
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2023 EV sales blew past 2022 levels every month of the year
EV sales rose sharply each month of 2023, versus the two years before, according to the DOE.
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VW’s Scout EV brand bows with $2B US plant and truck nostalgia
Scout is building a plant that could make 200,000 electric trucks per year—including pickups and SUVs.
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The recent Consumer Reports survey suggests most Americans don't have much experience with EVs—and some are unwilling to make choices for the environment.
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Kia dealers are already gouging away on EV9 electric SUV prices
As first EV9 models arrive to strong demand, markups of up to $7,000 over MSRP are already typical, and some dealerships may be pocketing even more.
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Rivian R2 bows March 7: Will it be EV maker's Model 3 moment?
There's a lot riding on Rivian's more affordable, mass-market R2, and now we know it will debut on March 7.
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Report: Sony-Honda venture plans SUV, Civic-sized affordable EV
The compact EV, not due until 2028, will share parts with the new generation of independently developed Honda EVs, according to the report.
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2024 Lucid Air prices drop, $71,400 Air Pure undercuts Model S
The 2024 Air gets a price cut of up to $8,000 and a new $1,000 home charging allowance. while base Pure versions now start nearly $5,000 less than the Tesla Model S.
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Revival of Lancia starts in Europe with Ypsilon urban EV
A reinvigoration of the brand over the next several years will include an expansion across Europe, a midsize crossover, and a larger hatchback.
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