Electric Cars
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The initial version of Aptera's three-wheel, super-efficiency solar EV may go 400 miles from just 42 kwh.
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Hertz will funnel thousands of EVs to major US cities—charging, tooThrough a partnership called Hertz Electrifies, it will help bring EVs to more rental and rideshare customers by making sure charging is in place.
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Report: GM considering $30,000 small electric pickupChevy or not, if GM moves fast, it might have the only inexpensive electric pickup available in the U.S.
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Racing tech may bring efficient in-wheel motors into more EVsThe companies claim the pairing will provide best-in-class long-range EV efficiency, with much faster torque response than other motor systems.
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Shell buys Volta network and its free EV chargingThe oil giant said it sees growth in what it describes as Volta's "dual charging and media network," which pretty much sums up the charging company's appeal.
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EVs will kill off SUVs, says Citroën CEO: Tell that to Jeep?Citroën's CEO says that SUVs' added weight and cost won't make them a viable solution in the long term, and that public perception of them as wasteful could hasten their demise.
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Volvo will soon offer rear-wheel-drive models for the first time in 25 years—in the fully electric XC40 Recharge and C40 Recharge.
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Classic '80s-era Toyota Corolla GT-S reborn in EV, fuel-cell versionsThese electrified coupes are meant to demonstrate how older vehicles—particularly ones cherished by enthusiasts—can be kept on the road even with stricter emissions standards.
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Mazda MX-30 R-EV is a plug-in puzzle Americans might not getMazda is bringing its rotary internal-combustion heritage into an EV as a range-extender, but range-extender efficiency and actual range remain missing puzzle pieces.
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Tesla cuts prices across the board up to 20%After years of price increases, Tesla is cutting prices by up to 20%.
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Study: Pace of US EV adoption requires 8X charger growth by 2030The U.S. public charging network will also need to quadruple in size between 2022 and 2025 to keep up with EV adoption, projects S&P Global Mobility.
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Mercedes reportedly plans to drop EQ badging for EVsMercedes has made EQ the center stage for its transformation. But has it already accomplished its mission?
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The charging robot, developed by EFI Automotive, intelligently detects the vehicle’s charging needs, moves into place for the charge, and will choose off-peak times to do so when possible.
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Chinese startup might soon make EVs with cell-to-chassis techChina's Neta Auto claims that all battery components are housed in the vehicle's structure, with no need for a separate battery pack—improving everything from range to safety.
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Virtual power plants of GM, Ford EVs could cut "peaker" pollutionVast pools of EVs could help smooth the grid during peak times, reducing the need to ramp up dirtier generation sources.
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2023 Mazda MX-30 EV carries over, as range-extended rotary idlesMazda confirmed that a rotary-engine range-extended version of the MX-30, called the MX-30 R-EV, is Europe-bound. But it appears that a U.S. debut has been delayed or canceled.
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DOE: In 2022 money, EV battery costs have kept fallingOn a constant-dollar basis, battery costs fell slightly in 2022 based on usable energy, according to the U.S. Department of Energy.
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Hyundai Ioniq 5 with e-corner tech turns on a dimeWith e-corner, the Ioniq 5 can crab sideways like a GMC Hummer EV, or turn in place much like the "tank turn" maneuver exhibited by Rivian and Mercedes-Benz EQG prototypes.
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Keeping ahead of regulators is part of the motivation behind a range-extended Ram electric truck that's in the works.
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Waitlist opens for $40,000 Lightyear 2 solar car due in 2025The Lightyear 2 will have a real-world range near 500 miles, according to the company—and, likely, the same level of emphasis on reducing dependence on charging infrastructure.
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Ram confirms range-extended EV, considers fuel-cell HD trucksForget about a plug-in hybrid; Ram will add class-leading real-world range with a gasoline range extender. And it's considering hydrogen fuel-cell heavy-duty trucks for the near future.
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Vinfast details smaller VF 6 and VF 7, confirms US VF 8 deliveriesVinfast now says the first U.S. customer cars were delivered in December, shortly after their arrival from Vietnam.
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Mercedes plans own EV fast-charging network, starting with AmericaAt CES, the automaker announced an initiative to place EV fast-charging sites along highways, while also near amenities and Mercedes dealerships.
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BMW i Vision Dee concept: Back to basics for future electric sedan?In design, the BMW i Vision Dee bucks the trend of more screens—and it harks back to the heritage of small, sporty BMW 3-Series models.
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