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It's also shown renderings of other body styles, including a sports car called the Rise and a luxury sedan called the Capital ES.
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Flexible controls could boost EV charging station reliabilityA little more resiliency built into public EV charger controls could boost the reliability at entire stations in a couple of common situations.
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Honda commits to $11B EV hub in Canada, to start in 2028The Ontario EV hub would complement Honda’s initial EV hub in Ohio, potentially keeping the vast majority of future EVs from the brand made-in-America.
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Ford promises more affordable EVs as it loses money on themFord has removed $5,000 in cost from the Mustang Mach-E crossover, but it's not enough to offset the revenue drop due to price cuts and competition.
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Does EV home-backup capability outmode the Tesla Powerwall?Electric trucks from Chevy, Ford, and Tesla can power-share to back up the home in brownouts or natural disasters—but which is best, and why?
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EVs set for 11% of 2024 US vehicle share, 1 of 5 cars sold globallyDespite tight profit margins, volatile battery raw material prices, and the phaseout of incentives in certain countries, significant overall sales growth will continue this year, predicts the IEA.
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Meanwhile, construction is reportedly paused at Vinfast's factory in North Carolina, with it reportedly seeking a smaller footprint.
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Study: Tesla leads with lowest ownership cost, beats ToyotaTesla was the only brand surveyed with an all-EV lineup—and previous studies have shown EVs to have substantially lower ownership costs.
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Hyundai window-tinting tech could save more energy in summer heatHyundai's Nano Cooling Film reduces interior temperatures by specifically blocking external heat and radiating internal heat toward the outside of the vehicle.
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Tesla price cut: Model Y undercuts Model 3 by $5,000 with tax creditFor those eligible for the EV tax credit, the real-world price advantage for the Model Y versus the Model 3 has grown.
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Airless tires look like the future for robotaxis, EVs, and moreMichelin is continuing to test and develop its Uptis airless tires as a necessary part of the future.
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Land Rover EV conversion packs in-wheel motors, weighs same as originalWith a modest battery pack and Protean in-wheel units, this classic Land Rover Defender conversion likely weighs less than upcoming Land Rover EVs.
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Disney hadn't yet specified whether replacement Autopia vehicles would be EVs, hybrids, or some other combustion configuration.
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US EV fast-charger growth is accelerating, filling in the flyoversWith a recent growth spurt of installations, there is now one DC fast charger for every 15 U.S. gas stations.
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Report: EV factories may be leading utilities to dirtier decisionsDid new natural gas-fired power plants come about because of new EV factories and battery plants in the Southeast?
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Report: US-made 3-row electric SUV is Toyota Highlander EVThe Highlander would go all-EV, while the Grand Highlander would continue in ICE versions.
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2023-2024 Toyota Prius recall prompts advice to lock doorsIn the latest Toyota Prius and Prius Prime, water can enter and short circuit rear door latches, which may allow them to open while the car is moving.
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Review: 2025 Toyota Camry hybrid blends into the backgroundThe 2025 Camry lineup shifts to be all hybrid all the time, which presents quite the value proposition.
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A recent analysis suggests automakers are still losing thousands on each EV sold—perhaps even on programs that have targeted profitability.
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Report: Mercedes pulls the plug on range-extended EV possibilitiesSeries hybrids with vastly downsized engines simply don't make the cut, especially for cost reasons, Mercedes reportedly decided.
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2024 Lucid Air Grand Touring adds heat pump, charges up to 30% fasterThe Grand Touring also preserves its 516-mile range rating despite more stringent testing, Lucid claims.
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2024 GMC Sierra EV boasts 440-mile range, CrabWalk, lower priceThe top-trim Denali version of the Sierra EV electric pickup arrives in summer 2024 with a lower price and more range than originally outlined.
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2025 Mercedes-Benz eSprinter adds smaller battery, shorter wheelbaseA smaller, more affordable version of the Mercedes electric van gives fleets more options to fit their needs.
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Rivian EV route planner will grade charging networksEvery DC fast charger Rivian uses for route planning will be given a reliability grade from A (best) to F (worst).
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