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The Ioniq 6 looks like the future, but that’s just the start for this standout electric sedan that outdoes the Model 3 in many respects.
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2026 Cadillac Vistiq EV will slot between Lyriq and Escalade IQThe three-row Vistiq will slot between the Lyriq and the upcoming electric Escalade in Cadillac's future lineup.
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ChargeX aims to fix public EV charging, starting with error reportingThe recommendations on error reporting come just as the first stations funded through the Biden administration's National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) program are being built—with the first now up and running.
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Review: 2024 Chevy Blazer EV sets a new heartbeat for AmericaOf all the rivals the Chevrolet Blazer EV might be compared to, it's the only one that was designed for sale primarily in North America—and it shows.
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Ford opts to slow F-150 Lightning EV production, not lower priceA memo to suppliers, cited by Automotive News, stated "changing market demand" as the reason for effectively halving Lightning production.
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2024 Hyundai Kona Electric SE trades some range for lower priceThe base version of the Kona Electric downsizes its battery and loses a little range—but it gains standard tech features and a lower price than last year's base version.
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The White House said Monday that Vermont, Pennsylvania, and Maine have broken ground on NEVI-funded stations, with "additional activity" expected in other states "in the coming weeks."
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Green Car Reports’ Best Car To Buy 2024: What didn’t make the cutWhy didn't these EVs and plug-in hybrids make the best of what's new? For some, it simply comes down to timing and access.
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Tesla Cybertruck dumps 12V for 48V, so might next-gen Ford EVsWith the Cybertruck adopting a long-discussed higher voltage for accessories, Tesla CEO Elon Musk is taking on the role of 48-volt evangelist.
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House votes to block emissions rules with misconception of EV mandateThe Republican-controlled House appears to believe these targets constitute an EV mandate—even though the EPA's proposal clearly lays it out as the opposite.
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EPA: Tesla Cybertruck qualifies for the $7,500 EV tax creditThe EPA lists the $99,990 Cyberbeast performance model as qualifying for the full credit in 2023—even though it starts way above the $80,000 cap for trucks, SUVs, and vans.
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Analysis: EV interest is strong, but there's a "missing mass market"Examples of the "missing middle" might include the VW ID.4, originally pitched as a direct rival to the Honda CR-V, Subaru Forester, and Toyota RAV4.
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The electric truck's V2H capabilities will be put to the test with smart thermostats to maximize clean energy, ease strain on the grid, and save money on electricity bills.
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Stellantis fights California emissions rules, cites "competitive disadvantages"The parent of Dodge, Jeep, and other brands claims the California Air Resources Board (CARB) "improperly adopted" a 2019 deal negotiated between the regulator and four automakers.
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Fiat 500e gets 5-minute charging with battery swapping trialA test with California’s Ample will enable 100 Fiat EVs to get fully charged in five minutes by swapping out the modular pack with a freshly charged one.
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Reminder: Most EVs don't deliver EPA range at 70 mphAccording to a test of real-world range, many EVs underperform the EPA range number—although 70-mph highway driving isn't what the EPA number reflects.
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Will reengineered battery packs for Rivian R1S, R1T lower prices?A top Rivian executive recently pointed to work on a simplified pack and module structure that "takes thousands of dollars of cost out."
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Toyota shows small electric SUV for Europe; is it US-bound?This model could be one of six EVs Toyota plans to launch in Europe by 2026.
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The Fiat 500e charges quickly at home and its minicar dimensions mean easy urban parking—but don't count on its 149-mile range for highway road trips.
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Best Car To Buy 2024: Green Car Reports names 4 finalistsThe Kia EV9, Hyundai Ioniq 6, Nissan Ariya, and Toyota Prius Prime are the final contenders. One of these new-this-year models will be the 2024 Best Car To Buy.
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Could a glut of lithium supply spur an EV price war?Prices of other battery materials are also falling, meaning overall battery prices are dropping again after a raw material price surge in 2022.
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Volvo and Polestar parent signs up for EV battery swapping with NioThe agreement between companies calls for a "unified battery swap operation" with interoperability across EVs from the company's brands.
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Powershare in Tesla Cybertruck can power home, charge other EVsTesla says no additional equipment will be required when homes are already equipped with a Powerwall and the Wall Connector.
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Tesla Cybertruck can’t go 500 miles even with extra batteryThe Cybertruck depends on a range extender in the bed to go more than its 340-mile max, but Tesla claims it will out-accelerate a Porsche 911 while towing a Porsche 911.
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