Electric Cars
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The Ford Mustang Hybrid was originally announced in 2017 and was slated to debut in 2020 on the current-generation Mustang platform.
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Far-off-futuristic Lincoln Model L100 Concept EV is racy-looking but detached from drivingLincoln's radical design statement shows what an autonomous electric vehicle from the brand might look like.
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Acura confirms ZDX name for brand’s first electric vehicle—and Type S performance versionIt also confirmed upcoming Type S performance variants of the ZDX that “will continue to put the driver experience first in the electrified future.”
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Acura Precision EV Concept suggests a driver-driven duality in its future electric vehiclesEVs are coming to the Acura brand, and the Precision EV Concept shows the shape of them—wrapped in an entirely new interface for the automated-driving era.
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Tesla Supercharger network ranks highest in customer satisfaction, finds J.D. PowerThe survey giant also noted that charging-hardware reliability is becoming an issue, with an increasing portion of respondents pointing to malfunctioning equipment.
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Report: EVE Energy deal with BMW confirms pivot to cylindrical batteries—perhaps Tesla 4680 formatEVE has signed contracts to be BMW's primary supplier of battery cells in Europe for a new line of EVs debuting in 2025, according to the report.
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The Charger Daytona SRT has retro styling, a multi-speed transmission, and "bone shaking" fake exhaust sounds that electrify the classic muscle car. It's fair to say Tesla and Lucid fans aren't the target buyer.
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IRS: You can still buy an EV or PHEV in 2022 and claim tax credit—only if it’s American-madeSome preliminary guidance issued by the DOE and IRS gives some early assurance of which EV and PHEV models are tax-credit-eligible for the remainder of 2022.
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US-built Mercedes EQE SUV teased with interior photos, due for October debutThe EQE SUV will be a taller counterpart to the Tesla Model S–sized EQE sedan that's also supposed to arrive in the U.S. later this year.
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Inflation Reduction Act drastically cuts EV, plug-in hybrid models eligible for federal tax creditThe tax credit is almost certainly gone for the rest of 2022 and will be back at the beginning of 2023 for a smaller group of vehicles. Here's an idea of what that list will include.
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Foxconn to make self-driving electric tractor at same Ohio factory as EVs from Lordstown, FiskerGM's former Ohio factory might soon be making an electric pickup, an urban EV, and self-driving tractors.
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Polestar 6 electric roadster confirmed for production in 2026, chasing Tesla Roadster 2.0The hardtop convertible will be built on Polestar’s own aluminum platform and “showcases the brand’s vision for future sports cars.”
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Including manufacturing and other necessary pieces, an electric pickup reduces lifetime emissions 57% compared to the average gasoline truck, the analysis found.
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Top-tech Xpeng G9 SUV claimed to be world's fastest-charging mass-produced EVThe quickest charging rates will also require new 480-kw DC fast chargers Xpeng plans to roll out in sync with the G9's market launch.
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Affordable, all-electric: The 5 lowest-priced new EVs in the USThese are the electric vehicles that start under $40,000, not counting incentives or tax credits.
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Buy now to claim the $7,500 federal EV tax credit before it expires for 2022How long will it take President Biden’s pen to reach the Inflation Reduction Act? That’s how long EV shoppers have to claim their $7,500 this year.
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EU claims revamped US EV tax credit might violate WTO rulesEU officials believe tax credits are a strong incentive for EV purchasers, and battery sourcing requirements put EU companies at a disadvantage.
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US IKEA stores will get Electrify America charging for EV drivers and EV-based deliveryThis is the first time Electrify America will be installing chargers for both public and fleet use simultaneously.
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The average listing price for used hybrids and EVs increased far more year-over-year than that of other powertrain types.
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Autonomy orders 23,000 EVs from 17 automakers for US EV subscription serviceThe order represents 1.2% of projected U.S. electric vehicle production through the end of 2023, according to the company.
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Ralph Nader calls for NHTSA to order removal of Tesla Full Self-DrivingThe auto-safety firebrand and former third-party Presidential candidate called FSD "one of the most dangerous and irresponsible actions by a car company in decades."
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2023 Ford F-150 Lightning boosts range to 240 miles, price by $7,000Inflation and supply chain issues have claimed another victim, the 2023 Ford F-150 Lightning.
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Meyers Manx 2.0 Electric resurrects California dreamin'A dune buggy famed for California beach culture and off-road racing from the 1960s gets new life as an electric car.
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Lucid Air Stealth Look tones down appearance of electric luxury sedanThe darkened appearance package adds $6,000 to the price of most Lucid Air electric cars, but deliveries won't be made until early 2023.
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