Electric Cars
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Lightyear has prioritized efficiency in multiple ways; but aerodynamic efficiency stands out with this test at very rapid freeway speeds.
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Electrify America tops other EV charging networks in study of user experienceThe study was an evaluation of the user experience, but not the EV ownership experience or the feasibility of road-trips on each particular network.
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Lotus teases electric sports car due in 2026, new “battery cell package”Lotus is teaming with the UK supplier Britishvolt for an electric sports-car platform, multiple sports cars, and some level of battery innovation.
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California lowering MSRP and income caps for claiming $2,000 for EVs, $1,500 for PHEVsNew rules will change EV buyers' eligibility for Clean Vehicle Rebate Project (CVRP) rebates starting February 24—so higher-income shoppers may want to act now.
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Rivian can't directly sell electric trucks it plans to make in Georgia without franchise-law overhaulThe situation closely parallels Tesla's Giga Texas dilemma. Current laws prohibit automakers from selling cars directly to customers, but legislation could change that.
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First drive review: 2022 Kia EV6 electric car is a hoot, and it hits reset for the brandKia’s latest electric car straddles the line between hatchback and crossover, and points the brand forward.
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Tesla hasn't touched this yet, and the Taycan comes close to rivaling the time spent in real-world stops for a gasoline vehicle.
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First-time EV owners are charmed by electric, but brands have a lot to lose, study suggestsThe Kia Niro EV, Ford Mustang Mach-E, and Tesla Model 3 and Y were among the top-rated EVs for customer satisfaction.
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Mini Recharged is converting classic Minis to EVs with "bespoke upcycling" programEach conversion includes a 90-kw (120-horsepower) motor and 6.6-kw onboard charger, and original engines are marked and stored.
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Musk says Tesla isn’t working on $25,000 EV, suggests robotaxis make it less importantThe semi-autonomous robotaxis that Tesla CEO sees arriving in the near future will make a bigger impact on reducing the cost of transportation, he argues.
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Firestone stores are vying for EV and hybrid customers, adding chargingElectric vehicles and hybrids will get more attention at some of Bridgestone's Firestone service centers.
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Bentley secures plans for first EV in 2025, carbon-neutrality in 2030Bentley is making upgrades to its Crewe, England, plant to make its first electric model there in 2025.
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Tesla confirmed that three of its new vehicles, the Cybertruck, Roadster, and Semi, will not be arriving until 2023 at the earliest.
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2022 Kia EV6 starts at $42,115, gets an EPA-rated 310 miles in some versionsA GT performance model is also arriving later in the year, with an estimated 0-60 mph time of less than 3.5 seconds.
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Lordstown Endurance electric pickups will be delivered in 2022, claims Foxconn chairmanThe company that now owns the factory and will help oversee manufacturing insists that Ohio's Endurance electric truck is coming this year.
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GM: 1 million EVs in North America annually by 2025—including 600,000 electric trucksGeneral Motors plans to convert half of its North American assembly capacity to EVs by 2030.
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Battery firm Factorial aiming to provide cells for EV testing, claiming up to 50% range boostStellantis and Mercedes-Benz are among the automakers hoping to take advantage of Factorial's cell tech.
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The top-selling electric vehicles in the U.S. have two wheelsE-bikes have been outselling electric cars in the U.S., and 2020 and 2021 were very strong years for e-bike sales, according to a recent report.
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Nissan could announce plans for 30 new EVs by 2030, with five supporting platforms, according to a report.
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Convenience stores want to bring EV charging to rural AmericaRetailers say they are fuel-agnostic and an essential part of rural communities; but lawmakers need to fix demand charges.
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Tesla insurance is offered in five states, with real-time behavior impacting rates in all but CaliforniaDriving behavior informs Tesla insurance rates in four of the five states it's now offered in, as Tesla claims to offer lower rates thanks to its driver-assistance and safety systems.
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Report: GM plans more Michigan EV assembly, battery plantWith incentives from the state, Michigan will get a major assembly plant and battery plant for EVs, according to a report.
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Want to try life with an EV? Subscribe to a Tesla Model 3Autonomy plans to offer thousands of Tesla Model 3 sedans to customers on a monthly subscription basis—although not including insurance.
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Partnership enables Rivian electric truck charging while glampingUnder Canvas camping sites, which offer "indoor luxuries" at wilderness locations, will host Rivian Waypoint chargers.
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