Electric Cars
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Targets will roughly triple sales of EVs, plug-in hybrids, and fuel-cell vehicles by 2026, on the way to a phaseout of other vehicle types by 2035.
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Boombox recall redux: Teslas now keep to pedestrian alert rules when summonedThe recall—and over-the-air fix—are essentially a “do-over” for Tesla, now making the cars compliant as long as they're moving.
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Kia reveals redesigned 2023 Niro EV, hybrid, and plug-in hybridThe family of electrified hatchbacks returns with more mpg, miles of range, and features.
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Mercedes Vision EQXX concept completes 626-mile trip on a single chargeThe concept hatchback went the distance with a battery pack of less than 100 kwh—although as a development car and proof point it hardly compares to production models.
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2023 Nissan Leaf gets design makeover, simplified lineup, up to 215-mile rangeThe 2023 Leaf gets a various cosmetic changes and is now available in just two models—the 149-mile Leaf S and the 215-mile Leaf SV Plus.
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1,050-hp, 446-mile Lucid Air Grand Touring Performance keeps the Dream (Edition) aliveA tri-motor version of the Lucid Air isn't here yet, and the Dream Edition Performance is sold out. So a new Grand Touring Performance takes the top spot.
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Honda plans to launch 30 EVs globally by 2030, and aims to be producing around two million EVs annually at that point.
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First drive review: 2023 Toyota BZ4X EV is set as the sideshow but upstages hybrid headlinersThe first Toyota EV since the “powered by Tesla” RAV4 EV plays well to Toyota strengths, with top efficiency and a thoughtful feature set.
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Will an EV shift in 2025-2035 be the most transformative period in the history of the automobile?An EDF report notes that the EV sector has gained momentum in the past year, despite supply-chain disruptions. Will a period starting in 2025 mark an accelerated transformation?
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Jeep updates Magneto concept for one-pedal off-roading, quicker accelerationJeep's Magneto 2.0 concept is a more powerful version of last year's off-road-focused electric Wrangler—as Jeep thinks out how to take its off-road icon all-electric.
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Tesla CEO Musk stresses scaling up, teases dedicated robotaxi, Cybertruck updateTesla's Austin factory opening included the usual bluster from CEO Elon Musk, who teased robot, robotaxi, and the Cybertruck yet again.
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EVgo plans high-power fast chargers at Chase bank branches, some with solarOnce ready, the 50 locations will deliver up to 9.4 million kwh annually, providing nearly 30 million miles of driving, EVgo claims.
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Industry executives agreed that there needs to be a seamless user experience, no matter which EV you drive or where you charge.
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First drive review: 2022 GMC Hummer EV mainlines electric to truck fansIt’s the electric truck for truck buyers, not the truck for EV buyers. Throw away the petty politics. Well played, GM.
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Sono Sion solar EV will be built in Finland, not Sweden, in change of manufacturing partnersValmet Automotive will start making the Sion in the second half of 2023, according to Sono Motors—at the same facility as the Lightyear One solar car.
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NHTSA investigates LG batteries behind EV recalls for GM, Hyundai, othersThe NHTSA review, which covers 138,324 vehicles, aims to ensure that all defective batteries have been recalled by the automakers.
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Lexus RZ electric SUV set for US reveal April 20—with steering yokeLexus is aiming to be all-electric by 2030, and the 2023 RZ is the first step. It's due for a reveal in production form soon.
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Fisker confirms 10-year battery and powertrain warranty for Ocean EVThe battery warranty assures 75% of the original capacity and is shaping up to be one of the best among new or upcoming electric vehicles.
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The company has said its new EV sports car will be a driver's car, not a time capsule—and the first of what could be a full lineup of electric vehicles.
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GM and Honda expand partnership with range of affordable EVs expected by 2027The electric vehicle partnership aims to build millions of EVs using GM's Ultium battery technology.
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Polestar EVs will soon be widely available at HertzBuilding on plans to add Tesla vehicles to the Hertz EV fleet, the Polestar 2 electric hatch will be to regular renters as well as ride-hailing drivers.
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Chinese EV maker Nio might make phones—for the ecosystem, not to rival Apple or SamsungThe company's CEO suggested a Nio phone wouldn't be about making money or competing directly with traditional phone makers, but providing a functional extension of the car.
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To support EV battery production, Biden turns to Defense Production ActThe Defense Production Act will be authorized to support lithium, nickel, cobalt, graphite, and manganese as needed for “large capacity batteries.”
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Tesla delivered a record number of EVs in Q1, amid supply-chain strugglesThe Tesla results were among many sales updates that rolled in on Friday and Saturday, closing out a difficult quarter as most automakers continued to encounter supply-chain and production issues.
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