Electric Cars
-
With the upgraded hardware, some Taycans from previous model years may be able to gain a full charge in less than five hours at home.
-
DOE research looks at EV charging infrastructure vulnerabilityResearchers at Sandia National Laboratories have been studying vulnerabilities in charging infrastructure for years, and in a recent paper they break the weaknesses down to several issues.
Stephen Edelstein -
Full US EV tax credit guidance delayed to MarchSome EVs that aren't eligible for the tax credit now—the Bolt EV, for instance—may be able to claim a $3,750 at the start of 2023.
Stephen Edelstein -
Kia EV6: Green Car Reports Best Car To Buy 2023 finalistThe EV6 is closely related to the Hyundai Ioniq 5, which was a finalist last year. But we think it outperforms its corporate cousin in several respects.
Bengt Halvorson -
USPS aims to only buy electric delivery vehicles from 2026 onAt least 45,000 of the USPS' Next Generation Delivery Vehicle (NGDV) mail trucks, built by defense contractor Oshkosh, will be battery-electric, representing 75% of the planned 60,000-vehicle fleet.
Stephen Edelstein -
2017-2023 Chevy Bolt EV recalled over fire concern, againFor this issue relating not to the battery pack but to seat belt pretensioners, foil is the fix—really.
Bengt Halvorson -
Through over-the-air updates, Rivian has improved the cold-weather livability of its trucks and added app-based preconditioning for cabin comforts—and official EPA ratings rise with a retest.
-
California's $3B plan will double its public EV charger countThe new funding represents an increase of 30 times from 2019 levels, and will go toward the installation of 90,000 new chargers in the state.
Stephen Edelstein -
2024 Hyundai Kona revealed with "EV-led design," hybrid versionA Kona hybrid will join the Kona Electric and other gasoline versions at launch, Hyundai confirmed, in a reveal of a redesigned Kona model line.
Stephen Edelstein -
Rivian R1T crash-tested by IIHS, earns top safety distinctionThe award applies to 2022 and 2023 R1T models, but it doesn't extend to the related R1S SUV.
Stephen Edelstein -
Review: 2024 Audi Q8 E-Tron feels friskier, goes fartherWith a larger battery pack and improved efficiency, the 2024 Q8 E-Tron SUV and Sportback will charge faster and likely hit an EPA 300-mile rating in some versions.
Bengt Halvorson -
Why might the manual gearbox return in some performance EVs?Performance EV makers may be trying to recreate the sensory experience of the manual gearbox, which by extension triggers combustion-engine nostalgia.
Stephen Edelstein -
Ford pointed to the supply chain as the reason behind another price hike of thousands on base Pro and mid-range XLT versions of the F-150 Lightning.
-
Data shows Tesla and Nissan are tops in EV reliabilityEVs still "lag many conventional cars" in reliability, notes the esteemed group that tallies owner reliability data.
Stephen Edelstein -
Toyota starts to see how its EVs can aid the power gridA Toyota partnership with a Texas utility aims to see how vehicle-to-grid (V2G) technology might take some strain off infrastructure.
Stephen Edelstein -
Report: Winter EV driving range varies widely by modelThe especially big drops in winter range experienced by owners with the Nissan Leaf and Volkswagen e-Golf are likely due to their air-cooled battery packs.
Stephen Edelstein -
In just five US metro areas, EVs could save 2,500 lives annuallyThat's according to researchers who looked at the potential local pollution impact of shifting to electric vehicles in the period up to 2050.
Stephen Edelstein -
Review: 2023 Toyota Prius rethinks high-mpg hybrid for stunning styleA wedgelike profile, peppier powertrain, and reconfigured cabin make the Prius more appealing, without losing any of its high-mileage bragging rights.
John Voelcker -
The Panasonic supply headed to Lucid may include cells from Japan and Kansas, and be bound for Lucid's “full vehicle line-up," according to the companies.
-
IRS: 2023 EV tax credit needs reporting from automakers, sellersThe IRS noted back in October that the new rules were getting fast-tracked—and here it's clear it's setting the mechanism to start with the new 2023 tax year.
Stephen Edelstein -
2020 Kia Niro EV recalled for power system defectThe issue, potentially affecting less than 900 U.S. cars, could allow water onto the power control unit, causing a sudden vehicle stall.
Stephen Edelstein -
$2.5B DOE loan backs GM's Ultium EV planThe announcement marks the DOE’s first loan made exclusively for battery cell manufacturing made under the ATVM program established under the George W. Bush administration.
Bengt Halvorson -
Tech update may boost range of future Hyundai and Kia EVsHyundai introduced its E-GMP platform two years ago—offering a possibility of coming close to matching Tesla on efficiency and range. With silicon-carbide tech, it might potentially pass it.
Stephen Edelstein -
$6,250 Squad solar EV coming to US—wherever 25 mph is enoughSquad estimates the solar panel will provide up to 19.2 miles in Las Vegas. Range starts at 31 miles, exclusive of solar, but can be upgraded to 61 miles with swappable modules.
Stephen Edelstein