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A $3,000 discount on Chevrolet's most affordable EV would drop the "well-contented" 2RS version arriving first to the low-$40,000 range for those with a Bolt EV.
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First Drive: 2025 Porsche Taycan makes good on the missionMore performance, more range, and faster charging are at the core of making sure the Taycan EV lives up to its original Mission E promises and more.
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Tesla had its worst quarter since pandemic shutdownsTesla says that the decline in volumes was partly due to the production ramp of a refreshed Model 3 in California.
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Is Musk getting in the way of Tesla sales growth?According to recent surveys from a market analysis firm, Musk is contributing to a "reputational downfall" that is costing the electric automaker sales.
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Next-gen batteries may benefit plug-in hybrids as much as EVsBattery improvements and California’s 70-mile rule for PHEVs have some automakers seeing them as more of a bridge than a dead end.
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After chiding Ford for US CATL battery plan, GM may be seeking its ownAs recently as six months ago GM vocally criticized Ford's plan to build EV cells in Michigan under license from China's CATL. Now according to reports from China, it's seeking a similar arrangement for itself.
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Mitsubishi will reportedly use Nissan's EV tech for a North American electric model, while Nissan may tap into Mitsubishi PHEV tech for models including a pickup.
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Tesla at 6 million cars: What it’s accomplished, what it hasn’tTesla has sold more EVs than any other maker in the world, and it's the highest-volume “startup” automaker in the U.S. since the 1920s.
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Will the remains of EV startup Arrival help keep Canoo alive?Struggling EV startup Canoo has purchased the manufacturing equipment from the failure of another, U.K.-based Arrival.
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Fisker prices slashed by up to $24,000, Tesla freezes them as tradesIt announced significant price cuts across Fisker Ocean EV lineup on the 2023-model-year vehicles that represent the majority of the current inventory.
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First Drive: 2025 Honda CR-V e:FCEV plugs a benchwarmer into the gridHonda has added plug-in hybrid capability to its latest hydrogen fuel-cell vehicle. It’s better than ever, as well as a concession to grim fueling realities.
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Ferrari partners with battery supplier SK On for advanced cellsSK On has already been the only battery supplier for Ferrari plug-in hybrids, but this potentially broadens the relationship toward future battery tech, and possibly EVs.
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A cold-weather test of the Genesis GV60 found underwhelming driving range but great space efficiency.
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China takes grievances over Biden EV policy to the WTOA complaint against U.S. EV incentive policy reportedly calls rules for the federal EV tax credit "discriminatory."
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PHEVs pollute more than billed, but EPA just gave them a passThe EPA had proposed adjusting for the low ratio of electric miles covered by plug-in hybrids.
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Why nighttime EV charging is incentivized while daytime is cleanerSimply put, as the grid becomes more reliant on renewable solar energy, it better aligns supply and demand.
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Will the $25,000 Tesla use faster-charging CATL LFP cells?Remarks from CATL's CEO suggest the companies are considering U.S. LFP production.
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Big Genesis electric SUV warms up, Magma performance sub-brand eruptsThe Neolun Concept likely previews the widely expected GV90 electric SUV, while a Magma sub-brand taps into motorsports heat.
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Nissan plans to launch its e-Power hybrid models in the U.S. in 2026, with EVs to follow.
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Jaguar recalls early I-Pace EVs over fire risk"Multiple technical issues" have led to a higher risk of battery shorts.
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Hyundai, Kia, Genesis recall 147,000 US EVs over 12V battery issueA faulty component can stop charging the 12-volt battery, resulting in a loss of drive power.
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Shell is shedding some gas stations in favor of EV chargingShell plans to expand the number of EV chargers it operates from 54,000 today to 200,000 by 2030.
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Test drive: 2024 Lexus RX 450h+ half-steps into futureThe Lexus RX lineup yearns for an EV but settles for a pleasant PHEV that’s too expensive.
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Will Toyota Prius Prime gain EV route planning smarts?Toyota plug-in hybrids in Europe offer a planner that can hold electric range for urban zones; a comprehensive trip planner could be the next step.
Bengt Halvorson