Electric Cars
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The mpg standards are a step steeper than an original proposal. Arriving at an effective 49 mpg, they boost fleet efficiency by 8% to 10% annually for model years 2023-2026.
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CATL improves cell-to-pack tech, claims advantage over Tesla 4680 cellsThe China-based battery supplier claims its cell-to-pack tech can deliver 13% more power than the 4680-format cells Tesla is shifting to, given the same volume.
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Report: US policy shift to EVs, renewable energy could save $1.2 trillion in health costsCleaner air from a U.S. switch to EVs and renewable power generation would avert more than $1.7 trillion in global climate damages, the American Lung Association projects.
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Sports car maker Lotus reveals a lightweight electric SUVLotus' first SUV will also be the first Lotus to be built outside the UK. Production is due to start in Wuhan, China, in 2023.
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Kia EV9 electric SUV confirmed for 2023 in Europe: US timing later?Kia confirmed its Concept EV9 electric SUV will launch in Europe in 2023, but it hasn't revealed if and when it might be coming to the U.S.
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EV batteries should last 15 years, says former Tesla CTO StraubelThe battery comment was made in an interview by author and energy expert Daniel Yergin, as part of IHS Markit’s CERAWeek 2022,
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The latest twist follows a widely panned 2021 long-term agreement that allowed for just 10% of trucks being all-electric.
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Vinfast plans to build EVs in North Carolina starting in 2024Vietnam's Vinfast plans to build up to 150,000 electric vehicles annually near Raleigh, beginning in 2024.
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Poll finds bipartisan support for policies supporting EV adoptionA poll conducted for an EV trade group highlights that the polarization around EVs isn't as pronounced as politicians suggest.
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Report: Porsche is working on a 911 sports car powered by solid-state batteriesThe project is merely a rumor now, with no confirmation whether it's a one-off project or a product in development.
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Toyota and Nissan EVs: With $7,500 tax credit phaseout soon, don’t miss the affordability windowBoth Toyota and Nissan are getting close to an EV tax-credit phaseout that could make an affordability difference for the Toyota bZ4X or Nissan Ariya, respectively.
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Study: Electric vehicle "intenders" rank cost, convenience as higher priorities than EV owners doPriorities are different for a next EV for those who currently own them versus those who intend to make the jump.
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The plant is scheduled to start producing batteries in 2024, and will have an annual manufacturing of 45 GWh—enough for hundreds of thousands of EVs annually.
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EV affordability threatened by cobalt prices: Did the US let resource control lapse over oil?The U.S. helped develop the cobalt mining, important for EVs, in the Democratic Republic of Congo. But today China controls most of those resources, and prices are spiking again.
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2023 Nissan Ariya e-4orce will make all-wheel drive about more than traction: Tech previewNissan’s e-4orce all-wheel-drive system is the technology star of the Ariya lineup—but it’s not arriving until a few months later.
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Electrify America's future EV charging stations: Solar canopies, customer lounges, valet servicesEA announced plans for a handful of "showcase stations" with up to 20 DC fast chargers, plus amenities like customer lounges and solar canopies.
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More affordable Polestar 2 undercuts Tesla Model 3, at $47,200 for USThe base single-motor Polestar 2 will start at $47,200 and offer an EPA range of up to 270 miles.
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Preview drive: 2023 Nissan Ariya electric crossover reboots brand's EVs from the inside outThe Ariya begins a new era for Nissan EVs—concurrently a technology restart and the debut vessel for space-maximizing futurist design and a fresh interface.
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DreamDrive Pro has been billed as an answer to Tesla's Autopilot, and Lucid has hinted that it might eventually exceed the capabilities of that and other systems.
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VW details major over-the-air update for ID.4 EV, promises more American software developmentThe Software 3.0 update will be made available to existing vehicles free of charge via an over-the-air (OTA) update
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Filling vs. charging: Gas vehicles cost up to six times more than EVsComparing the average costs of charging EVs with filling up gasoline vehicles, EVs cost less—with the difference exaggerated in some states.
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Tesla delivers first cars from Giga GermanyCEO Elon Musk handed over 30 Model Y Performance crossovers to customers at the factory, known as Giga Germany or Giga Berlin
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Opinion: The 2022 GMC Hummer EV does not tread lightly, but it's an agent of changeThe lifetime CO2 footprint of this niche trailblazer is likely lighter than that of almost any gasoline truck—while it outmuscles them all.
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Honda plans quieter, more efficient EVs with lots of wind-tunnel developmentA $124 million wind tunnel facility in Ohio will help aid in the development of future electric vehicles.
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