Electric Cars
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The end of a proposed stipulation to extend the federal EV tax credit to union-made electric vehicles might help legislators pass a stalled bill to encourage EV adoption.
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Volkswagen teases US-bound ID.Aero electric sedan, due in concept form June 27The long electric sedan teaser suggests larger electric vehicle may be coming on VW's MEB electric platform.
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Tesla Model Y, Model 3 are the most American-made vehicles, annual study findsThe annual study considers the labor contributed in final assembly in addition to what you would find on the window sticker.
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2023 Nissan Leaf starts at $28,895 in base S form: Refreshed look, 149-mile rangeStarting at $36,895, the Leaf SV Plus gets 212 miles of range, and a more powerful motor producing 214 hp and 250 lb-ft of torque.
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Hyundai and Michelin partner to make EV tires more environmentally friendlyThe partnership follows a joint effort to develop an exclusive tire for the Hyundai Ioniq 5 and doesn't yet include technology details.
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Bring on the electric truck stops: Megawatt standard for charging electric semis is formalizedMCS will use a single conductive plug ready for 1.25 megawatts. It will also be ready for bidirectional charging, with the potential to automate in the future.
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About 30% of respondents mistakenly believed an EV battery pack lacked the capacity to cover their daily-driving habits.
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From rickshaws to renewables: Automakers are focused on EV batteries' second lifeRepurposing EV batteries could help expand renewable energy as well as help solve waste challenges—and it's already led to some creative uses.
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Why wireless charging matters for electric carsWireless charging might seem like an expensive upsell for EVs at first, but once you have it there’s no going back.
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2023 GMC Hummer EV gets $6,250 price hike—starting June 18The price hike starts with the 2023 model year and applies to all subsequent GMC Hummer EV (SUT) and Hummer EV SUV models, the automaker said.
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Ahead of cheaper 2023 Chevy Bolt EV, GM incentive gives 2022 models nearly the same discountA range of price cuts and discounts are making space for both the new Chevy Blazer EV, starting around $40,000, and the Equinox EV due to start around $30,000.
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BMW iX prototype to go 600 miles with mixed-chemistry battery packOne chemistry will be devoted to power delivery, the other to energy storage—boosting range while minimizing use of nickel and cobalt, ONE claims.
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The flagship model for Cadillac's electric remake will be built right at GM's historical center of innovation—with details and timing all yet to be announced.
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Tesla prices rise by thousands, again: Model Y now starts at $67,190The popular Tesla Model Y base price has been boosted by another $3,000, while price hikes of up to $6,000 apply to other models.
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Toyota Compact Cruiser EV shows electric off-roaders don't have to be so hugeThe Compact Cruiser EV evokes the FJ40-series Toyota Land Cruiser that inspired the FJ Cruiser—and it could be quite the counterpoint to the GMC Hummer EV and Rivian R1S.
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Nio ES7 kicks off new generation of electric SUVs for Chinese automakerThe ES7 is somewhat larger than the Tesla Model Y. It will offer bidirectional charging and an available 150-kw Ultralong Range pack that tops 500 miles in the Chinese cycle.
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Dynamic debut set for very quick EV6 GT: Kia’s most powerful carKia is looking to turn the heads of a certain kind of racing and motorsport fan with its debut of the quickest EV6 electric vehicle.
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Will future EVs simplify and save weight by dropping the onboard charger?Hillcrest's solution would instead put the vehicle's inverter to use, potentially reducing cost, complexity, and weight.
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The Polestar 5 is due to go on sale in 2024 and is heavily based on the Precept concept. Rivals might include the Tesla Model S, Lucid Air, Mercedes EQS, and Porsche Taycan.
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Ford Mustang Mach-E deliveries halted for battery-contactor issue, over-the-air fix due in JulyAn issue with the high-voltage system in the Mach-E might lead to a loss in power, but an over-the-air remedy due next month prevent it.
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Forecast: Tesla will be the world’s top EV maker for at least another 18 monthsAfter that, VW may take the lead. Globally, Bloomberg anticipates a 15% battery-electric market share for 2025, versus about 6% in 2021.
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Stellantis is testing a Fiat 500 EV that charges wirelessly as it travelsStellantis is testing wireless power transfer tech that might—if you happen to be on a special test track—render charging stops obsolete.
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EV tax credit expansion: Automakers ask Congress to revive effortCEOs of GM, Toyota, Ford, and Stellantis asked for tax credits to be extended to anyone buying a qualifying vehicle—until a sunset date.
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Hyundai teases Ioniq 6 electric sedan, calls it Electrified StreamlinerIn a new teaser, Hyundai previews its Ioniq 6 and suggests that aero—and perhaps range—will be a priority.
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