Electric Cars
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In opening up its charging connector, renaming it NACS, and shedding the proprietary "Tesla connector" name, Tesla is also positioning for public charger investment.
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CEO: BMW intends to make affordable electric carsBMW CEO Oliver Zipse says that BMW isn't giving up on affordable EVs, although Mini may be part of that plan.
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Bollinger commercial EVs to use batteries from Michigan's ONEBollinger plans to use ONE's Aries line, which consists of cell-to-pack technology and a modular design.
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More affordable Rivian R2 electric trucks delayed to 2026The R2 family, which hasn't yet been shown or detailed, will be built at Rivian's Georgia plant somewhat later than previously said.
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2023 Kia EV6 starts $7,100 higher, drops base-battery versionThe smaller 58-kwh EV6 Light version has been dropped for the U.S. for 2023, while next-up Wind models are $1,000 higher than 2022. It doesn't qualify for the $7,500 EV tax credit anymore either.
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Over 40,000 Tesla vehicles recalled for steering issueRecent changes to the "calibration values" for the vehicles' electric power steering could lead to a sudden loss of steering assist. Tesla has already deployed an over-the-air fix.
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The three-row, fully electric EX90 SUV echoes the look of the gasoline XC90, but with 300 miles of range, bidirectional charging, and next-level safety technology, it pushes the brand to its electric future.
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2023 Audi Q8 E-Tron aims for 300 miles, gets faster chargingA bigger battery, faster charging, and more range are at the center of a refresh for the E-Tron electric SUV and Sportback—now badged Q8 E-Tron.
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Honda e:N2 Concept previews EV look for China, perhaps beyondAutomaker plans to launch 10 e:N models in China by 2027.
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Porsche 99X Electric is set for faster Formula E racesFormula E race cars will become lighter, faster, and faster-charging in their Gen3 form, and with the reveal of the 99X Electric Gen3, Porsche revealed its entry.
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1000-mile Aptera solar EV will get Italian carbon-fiber bodyItalian carbon fiber composite bodywork helps offset the weight of the batteries and solar cells and gives the Aptera something in common with exotic sports cars.
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Subaru likely won't build EVs in the US, citing labor costsSubaru plans to make EVs a significant portion of its vehicle lineup, but it's balking at U.S. production even after the incentives of the Inflation Reduction Act.
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The BMW i7 electric sedan aims for flagship status and competes with the Lucid Air, the Mercedes EQS, and the Tesla Model S.
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Saudi Arabia launches EV brand with Foxconn, using BMW componentsOne of the most oil-rich nations in the world is behind the Ceer brand, aiming to sell EVs in Saudi Arabia and other nations in the Middle East and North Africa.
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Fisker plans to share EV platforms, sell emissions creditsFisker's plan to share its platform may challenge the "asset-light" approach the company has taken with its upcoming EVs, which have been built by contract manufacturers and developed with the help of other firms.
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Lucid Gravity SUV update due Nov. 15 at Air lineup launchThe $88,900 Lucid Air Pure will bow officially with the rest of the lineup—including the top tri-motor Sapphire version.
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Review: 2023 Nissan Ariya turns over a new Leaf for brandThe Ariya is Nissan’s most impressive new vehicle in years, electric or not, and its interior space raises the bar for electric crossovers at this price.
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Beyond GM and Sony EV projects, Honda goes solo on solid-state techHonda is aiming to put its first solid-state cells into cars later this decade, but which solution will let it strike out on its own?
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Biden administration officials and those from industry convened to discuss EV charging security and agreed to study the situation and consider future standards.
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Zeekr 009 electric van debuts CATL cell-to-pack battery techWith a range that might top 400 miles even by U.S. standards, a sub-4.5-second 0-60 mph dash, and world-first battery tech, this luxury EV is not your typical minivan.
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2023 Mercedes EQE sedan costs $76,050, goes up to 305 milesThe luxurious EQE 350+ undercuts the Tesla Model S and the Lucid Air Pure by a significant amount—but it doesn't quite measure up to the driving range of either.
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Ram electric truck will lead in range and towing, company saysThe electric truck that Stellantis claims "will push past the competition" will be previewed at CES 2023.
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Report: Tesla Cybertruck production won’t ramp up until late 2023While Tesla CEO Elon Musk recently suggested an "early production" start for the stainless-steel truck of mid-2023, a report citing insiders suggests the real production ramp may be many months later.
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Jaguar Land Rover sees EV range gains with Formula E techNorth Carolina-based Wolfspeed will contribute Formula E race-proven silicon carbide semiconductor tech to future Jaguar Land Rover EVs, boosting range and performance.
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