Electric Cars
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Lower gas prices are in effect being subsided by increased taxes and fees on drivers of plug-in cars.
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California might require bidirectional charging capability in EVsA bill proposes requiring that new vehicles by 2027 be ready for the technology, which could help EVs provide backup power to homes and the grid.
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In the shift to EVs, are tailpipes a sign of the past?The most obvious visual cues of an internal combustion engine might even be going out of style—even in gasoline cars. Do you want them on your EV?
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GMC Hummer EV Pickup climbs to 355-mile estimate, SUV at 314 milesGMC says the 2024 Hummer EV Pickup can go 355 miles primarily with different wheels and tires, while the SUV hits 314 miles.
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MG Cyberster revealed: Another electric convertible not US-boundThe Cyberster is slated to go on sale in China and Europe in 2024, but with the MG marque under the control of state-owned SAIC it's unlikely to come to the U.S.
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CATL announces very energy-dense battery for passenger aircraftThe "condensed battery" has a claimed energy density of 500 watt-hours per kilogram and is due to enter mass production soon.
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Sporting two-tone paint and 22-inch wheels, the four-seat EX90 Excellence is a version of the electric SUV aimed at wealthy Chinese buyers with personal chauffeurs.
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Land Rover sets electric SUV architecture, Jaguar electric GTThe first new Jaguar EV since the I-Pace will have more power than any previous Jag production car and a targeted 430 miles of range (WLTP).
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All 2023 VW ID.4 models qualify for top $7,500 EV tax creditLocal assembly of U.S.-market ID.4 crossover SUVs, as well as local battery sourcing, help allow the ID.4 to qualify for the full credit amount.
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Tesla prices drop again, base Model 3 now at $41,380The lower price effectively brings the cost of an entry-level rear-wheel-drive Model 3 to well under $40,000 when considering its $3,750 EV tax credit amount.
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Nissan Arizon is an electric SUV concept conceived for ChinaThe Arizon is built on the same platform as the Ariya and most of its distinguishing features are tech-related, not mechanical.
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Ineos confirms electric SUV to be built by Magna in 2026The Ineos electric SUV will be smaller than the Grenadier and built by contract manufacturer Magna in Austria.
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The Polestar 4 more directly rivals the Tesla Model Y, Kia EV6 GT, Ford Mustang Mach-E GT, and a growing group of go-fast electric crossovers.
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Tesla Model Y cost now dips below average new vehicle, EV or notTesla's days of record margins per vehicle may be limited, as legacy automakers use higher-profit gasoline models to position for more profitable EVs.
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Which American-made EVs qualify for full $7,500 tax credit?Ahead of the new rules going into effect tomorrow, April 18, here’s the complete list of vehicles currently qualifying for the $7,500 tax credit amount on purchases.
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EV models outnumber PHEV choices for the first time since 2014By sales, at the end of 2022, EVs stood at about 6% of the U.S. market while PHEVs were at just over 1%.
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Zeekr X tackles Model Y with sub-$30,000 price, tech twistsThe Zeekr X isn't quite as large as the Model Y, but its emphasis on tech puts the Tesla benchmark in its crosshairs.
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Battery firm: Faster-charging cells could cut EV cost and weightQuicker charging might enable smaller battery packs, improving efficiency by reducing weight, and decreasing costs, making EVs more affordable.
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What about a Ram Dakota? Ram CEO Mike Koval suggested a small electric truck could be viable as a global model—perhaps with combustion versions for other markets like South America.
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EPA tailpipe emissions rules for 2027-2032: EVs not mandatedEVs aren't mandated by the set of rules proposed by the EPA Wednesday, but they will almost certainly offer the easiest path to compliance under extremely strict new requirements.
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Poll: Nearly half in US support EV incentives, fewer to buy themDespite strong support for the policy, Americans aren't necessarily buying EVs for themselves, according to a new poll.
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VW plans 25 EVs qualifying for $7,500 tax credit by 2030The tax-credit rules require North American assembly of vehicles and their battery packs, and set requirements for where battery raw materials can be sourced from.
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500-mile Ram 1500 REV: Will it be upstaged by range-extended XR?Ram CEO Mike Koval Jr. talks about base-model availability, 20-foot pass-throughs, charging robots, and the range-extended XR.
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BYD active suspension bows with dancing U9 electric sports carIn a preview of an active suspension on the way to its EVs and other models, the U9 electric sports car danced, drove on three wheels, and jumped in the air.
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