Electric Cars
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The last-mile van delivery offerings are quickly going electric, with many advantages and a few disadvantages for fleet companies.
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Tesla Model S Plaid gets Nürburgring-tuned Track Mode for better coolingTesla has put the focus on cooling in a new Track Mode for the Model S Plaid, also boosting torque vectoring and adding a more aggressive suspension calibration.
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Multi-unit dwellings could avoid EV-charging sticker shock with peak-demand systemsManaging peak demand is key for avoiding demand charges, which would add thousands of dollars per month to a building's electrical bills due to EV charging.
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Chrysler Airflow EV concept marks a leading edge for Stellantis’ EV pushChrysler is being reborn as an electric car company and the Airflow concept gives us our first glance at the brand's future.
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Vietnam's VinFast reveals EVs, plans factories in US and GermanyVinFast is moving fast—and planning EV sales in the U.S. this year, with factories in the U.S. and Germany planned for the future.
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Magna shows how heavy-duty pickups can go all-electric without lower towing, payloadCombining the e-motor with a solid beam axle in back, while preserving the frame, helps keep towing and hauling numbers intact.
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Put down your PlayStation and drive. Sony is shifting its Vision-S into SUV territory—and development, although it still doesn't say production is a go.
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2024 Chevy Equinox EV: $30,000 electric SUV confirmed for 2023 arrivalGM shifts focus to more affordable EVs with a mainstream Equinox crossover shown for the first time—with range and specs yet to be revealed.
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2024 Chevy Silverado EV: Electric Avalanche heir claims 400 miles, eventual $39,900 base priceThe Chevrolet electric pickup will also be able to recover 100 miles of road-trip range in just 10 minutes, and will offer up to 10 power outlets.
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Does Mercedes EQXX concept signal a shift to air-cooling for EV batteries?Passive cooling hasn't worked especially well for the Nissan Leaf, but Mercedes is giving it some serious thought for future production EVs.
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American households might use EVs as backup power with this bidirectional chargerThe Quasar 2 allows V2X-enabled electric vehicles to function as large power banks, capable of powering the home during blackouts.
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2023 BMW iX M60: Very quick electric SUV claims 280-mile rangeThe BMW iX M60 will bring M performance to the electric SUV lineup, rivaling the Audi E-Tron S and Tesla Model X Plaid.
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Chrysler will launch its first electric vehicle by 2025, and the Airflow concept hints at what it might be like.
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Mercedes Vision EQXX: 621-mile EV concept charts the brand’s futureWith the MMA architecture previewed by the EQXX, Mercedes plans to go big on EVs, with air-cooled battery packs, solar roofs, and a rebirth grounded in efficiency.
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475,000 US Tesla vehicles will need a service visit for safety recall issuesTwo safety recall issues for the California-made EVs require an in-person inspection rather than an over-the-air patch.
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Tesla nears million-vehicle mark in 2021, despite supply-chain challengesIssues with parts and materials didn't slow Tesla's rapid growth in 2021—and 2022 will bring two new assembly plants.
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Ford F-150 Lightning EV production boosted to 150,000 annually, orders start this weekLater this week Ford will reveal full features and options for the F-150 Lightning and a lucky few will get to spec their trucks.
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Magna claims it can boost EV range 30%, with software and controls a big part of itSupplier says it can unlock more miles per charge with its own software; will it debut on the Ocean or the I-Pace?
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The Lightyear One solar-supplemented electric car hasn't started production, but its Dutch maker is already planning a second, more-affordable model. In a keynote presentation earlier this month, Lightyear confirmed plans to launch a second EV, appropriately dubbed Lightyear Two, in late 2024 or early 2025. The Lightyear Two will have a smaller battery pack and less range than the Lightyear One, but also a lower price point. While Lightyear didn't go into detail on pack size or range, it did say the Two would have a starting price equivalent to about $34,000, compared to $170,000 for the...
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VW ID.4 will get Plug and Charge convenience soon with OTA update, bidirectional capability laterOwning an ID.4 gets easier soon with connected payments.
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Report: Hyundai stops developing internal combustion enginesHyundai may be sunsetting the gasoline engine, according to reports from South Korean newspapers.
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Here's why EV charging stations might not be as convenient as gas stations anytime soonConsumers face hurdles with EV charging—not the least of which are visible prices and 'round-the-clock availability.
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Citroën turns Ami electric microcar into safari-chic vacation playthingA rugged electric buggy? Sacré bleu!
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Audi shows how it could add urban EV charging options with modular stations, loungesBattery buffers and a modular format could help Audi establish major-metro fast-charging stations that look like airport lounges or clubhouses.
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