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Tesla-made 4680 cells aren't yet fulfilling their 2020 Battery Day potential of halving battery cost and making Tesla a battery supplier.
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Tesla confirms 3 upcoming "amazing" EVs, omits RoadsterCEO Musk emphasized affordability in the company's annual shareholder meeting.
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GOP Senators go after inflated EV efficiency in fleet standardsCurrent federal fuel economy rules use petroleum-equivalent efficiency numbers for EVs that effectively incentivize their sales.
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$25,000 Jeep EV will be an electric RenegadeStellantis confirmed a U.S.-bound 2027 Jeep Renegade EV in its annual shareholder presentation.
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Honda asks: Could leased batteries lead to more affordable EVs?A comprehensive business around the battery could mean more affordable EVs, as well as a lower carbon footprint.
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Will plug-in hybrids be plugged in, or will they add oil demand?While regulators are seeing them as EVs, Bloomberg's energy analysis arm suggests they add oil demand if bought instead of battery-electrics.
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Plug-in hybrids are supported, too, with many of the locations offering Level 2 destination chargers.
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Feds: 90% of eligible EV purchases get tax credit at point of saleAfter a slow start at the beginning of 2024, the point-of-sale rebate has quickly become the common way to claim the EV tax credit.
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Review: 2025 Honda Civic Hybrid achieves Prius-like fuel economyThe 2025 Honda Civic Hybrid just makes sense, and might be the ideal daily driver for those looking for fuel efficiency in a discreet package.
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2025 Nissan Leaf carries over, loses EV tax credit eligibilityThe Leaf is virtually unchanged in sticker price versus 2024, yet it somehow doesn't qualify for the $3,750 tax credit the 2024 models get.
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As Tesla Supercharger plans stall, Ionna is going big on EV chargingFirst EV fast-charging stations from the network funded by seven automakers are still coming later this year, and it will support NACS and CCS formats.
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Nissan Ariya recalled for something EVs rarely have: An oil leakIn a small number of Ariya EVs, a factory flaw could lead to abnormal wear within the motor assembly, eventually leading to reduced power.
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The Tesla Supercharger network hasn't necessarily gotten worse in satisfaction, but other networks are improving, a study found.
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Which states align with California EV mandate in 2024?Virginia just dumped rules requiring 35% of all new vehicles to be battery electric or PHEV by 2026, on the way to 100% by 2035. But plenty of states are sticking with California.
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BMW Neue Klasse EVs lean into AI for texture, inspirationPart of the new battery-electric’s style has come from the controversial tool, but does it show—and does it matter?
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Final US mpg rules through 2031 go easy on gas trucks, SUVsWill another wave of surging EV sales prove these standards irrelevant by then, or will automakers make as many gas trucks as they can?
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Survey: Fewer Americans seek EVs, as attention shifts to hybridsThe AAA found that 2024 consumer interest in EVs is down versus 2023, with costs and charging accessibility among the reasons.
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These big, thirsty SUVs don't rate well for safetyThe Ford Expedition and Chevy Tahoe might be popular picks for safety, but new tests show that these gas-guzzlers don't deliver that.
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Rivian has made its R1 lineup lighter, more efficient, and less complicated to build—and better to drive.
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Volvo starts production of EX90 EV in USNew electric crossover will be joined by Polestar 3 within a couple of months.
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Manchin pushes back over EV tax credit battery content rulesEasing the rules, allowing automakers to use China-sourced EV battery materials for a longer period of time, would "break the law," the Senator argues.
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Review: 2025 Toyota Crown Signia gives America a hybrid wagonToyota’s expanded the U.S. Crown lineup with a more practical family hauler that pretends to be a crossover.
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NYC had electric taxis in the '90s—the 1890s, that isNew York's 1890s electric taxis were a product of the early, experimental age of the car, when EVs competed with both internal combustion and steam.
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Mercedes and Stellantis pause European EV battery plans, look to LFPA major battery supplier in Europe says that automakers are asking for lower-cost batteries, throwing existing plans into question.
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