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The Biden administration may "slow the pace at which auto manufacturers would need to comply" with tighter emissions rules.
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Ford cuts Mach-E EV prices by thousands as sales plungeThe automaker is slashing the MSRP of remaining 2023 Mustang Mach-E models.
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VW ID.7 Tourer EV boasts long range, looks set for a European vacationThe VW ID.7 Tourer is an electric station wagon combining long highway travel range with cargo space that puts many SUVs to shame.
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2025 Porsche Panamera plug-in hybrids mix in more EV milesThe 2025 Porsche Panamera 4 E Hybrid and 4S E-Hybrid now offer more hp and more electric miles.
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Sono Motors revives with solar bus kit, not Sion solar EVThe German solar EV startup no longer sees the solar EV it started with as part of the plan, post-bankruptcy. It's converting commercial trucks instead.
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2023 EV sales blew past 2022 levels every month of the yearEV sales rose sharply each month of 2023, versus the two years before, according to the DOE.
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Scout is building a plant that could make 200,000 electric trucks per year—including pickups and SUVs.
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Survey suggests lack of experience with EVs is slowing adoptionThe recent Consumer Reports survey suggests most Americans don't have much experience with EVs—and some are unwilling to make choices for the environment.
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Kia dealers are already gouging away on EV9 electric SUV pricesAs first EV9 models arrive to strong demand, markups of up to $7,000 over MSRP are already typical, and some dealerships may be pocketing even more.
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Report: Sony-Honda venture plans SUV, Civic-sized affordable EVThe compact EV, not due until 2028, will share parts with the new generation of independently developed Honda EVs, according to the report.
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2024 Lucid Air prices drop, $71,400 Air Pure undercuts Model SThe 2024 Air gets a price cut of up to $8,000 and a new $1,000 home charging allowance. while base Pure versions now start nearly $5,000 less than the Tesla Model S.
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Revival of Lancia starts in Europe with Ypsilon urban EVA reinvigoration of the brand over the next several years will include an expansion across Europe, a midsize crossover, and a larger hatchback.
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EVs used to represent the potential for energy independence and innovation on the world stage, something fiscal hawks could get behind. How did this get so partisan?
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Study: EV drivers want gas-station perks at charging stopsVacuums, tire-pressure tools, and car washes aren't typical at Tesla Supercharger stops or other charging stations, but a survey suggests EV drivers want them.
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2025 Honda CR-V Fuel Cell plug-in power-sharing feature previewedThe upcoming fuel-cell version of the CR-V will have a bidirectional charge port good for making coffee on the go, and perhaps a lot more.
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Report: Electric Kia Stinger successor called EV8 in production planDue in 2026, an electric rebirth of the Stinger could translate the edgy flagship performance hatchback into a long-range EV.
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Stellantis adopts SAE J3400—yes, the Tesla charge portA Stellantis announcement appears to downplay its adoption of the Tesla connector, as well as the Supercharger network it opens future EVs up to.
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Study: EVs and plug-in hybrids remain more trouble-prone than hybridsThe study that looks at owner-reported issues in the first three years of ownership points to tires as part of the problem.
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Kia's electrification strategy will continue to evolve depending how the next 12 months plays out.
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Ionna EV charging network may rival Tesla, first US stations in 2024With backing from seven global automakers and aims for at least 30,000 chargers, Ionna is the first of its kind and may be the first true rival for the Tesla Supercharger network.
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Electrify America's flagship urban EV charging station is indoorsThe indoor San Francisco location is the first based on a new strategy of larger stations aimed at serving urban areas. It includes two climate-controlled lounge areas, food and beverage vending, and free wifi.
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Cheaper Rivian R1S, R1T arrive: Up to 315 miles, no LFP yetStandard and Standard+ pack versions of Rivian electric trucks are ready for delivery—with a smaller version of the tech in the Large pack. And what appears to be a $3,100 price drop. LFP battery cells and a new pack design remain on the way later this year.
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GM taps ex-Tesla battery chief to deliver cheaper EVs soonerFormer Tesla executive Kurt Kelty, who helped create the Gigafactory, will be in charge of helping scale up GM EVs while cutting costs.
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2025 Kia Carnival Hybrid minivan adds mpg but not AWD in refreshA mid-cycle revamp of the Carnival minivan gets a hybrid powertrain, upgraded cabin tech, and a sharper, more SUV-influenced look.
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