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The companies claim the Uni Wheel can free up additional interior space by moving components closer to the wheels.
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Reliability survey: Vehicles that plug in are more trouble-proneEVs had 70% more problems than internal-combustion vehicles, while plug-in hybrids in general were reliability disaster zones—although there were plenty of exceptions.
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Survey: Electric truck interest wanes—but not for the Toyota Tacoma EVAmericans look less likely to put an electric pickup in the driveway, but excitement over the Tesla Cybertruck and a still fictional Toyota EV remain high.
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EV battery prices are dropping againLithium-ion battery pack prices have fallen 14% this year to a record low cost per kwh, driven partly by "weaker-than-expected demand," according to analysts.
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Lotus fast-charging hardware delivers more than most EVs can handleThe 450-kw DC fast-charging hardware that Lotus is deploying in Europe and elsewhere has a higher power output than most of today's EVs can take advantage of.
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Nissan confirms electric Juke, Leaf replacement among EVs for EuropeThere's a more exciting EV future for the Nissan compact crossovers, as well as a confirmed look for the next-generation Leaf.
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Given the timing, these very likely the first two products from Scout, previously announced for South Carolina production in 2026.
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Wireless charging aligns for automated use in EVs, plug-in hybridsThe methodology allows parking systems to help position the vehicle for high-efficiency wireless charging, or potentially do everything automatically.
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Tesla Superchargers might cost extra $1 a minute above 90%EV charging on busy weekend and road-trip routes could suddenly become more expensive for Tesla drivers—especially when they need to get the most range out of their EVs.
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2021-2024 Jeep Wrangler 4xe recalled, owners told not to chargeStellantis is recalling 43,125 Wrangler plug-in hybrids in the U.S. over a battery issue likely only affecting a few hundred vehicles.
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As EV market grows, it's attracting buyers with top-tier creditEven considering the most affordable EVs, the credit profile of EV buyers much more closely resembled that of luxury buyers.
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Stellantis-CATL battery partnership seeks affordable EVs for EuropeThe collaboration could benefit mainstream Euro-market brands like Peugeot and Citroën, and perhaps Jeep.
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In 2024 alone, Redwood expects 250,000 electrified vehicles to reach the end of their useful lives—but their battery packs will live another day, another way.
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Could Ferrari be readying in-wheel motors for performance EVs?Recent patent filings suggest that Ferrari is aiming to make in-wheel motors work for electric performance cars.
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Honda shows hydrogen fuel-cell module set to power CR-VHonda has suggested that in addition to a U.S.-bound CR-V Fuel Cell, the automaker's next-gen fuel-cell module may be used more widely—including in Europe.
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Ford drops Explorer Hybrid, Lincoln Aviator plug-in hybrid for 2024Looking for a 2024 Ford Explorer Hybrid? It’s not coming, although it could just be on hiatus and Ford hasn’t written it off for 2025.
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The EV age has revived a century-old obsession with aerodynamicsLong before gas mileage became a concern aerodynamic designs lost favor in vehicle design. But what if electric cars had dominated?
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Toyota aims to tap recycled Prius materials for future US EV batteriesIn a circular economy approach enabled by JB Straubel's Redwood Materials, Toyota plans to make retired Prius batteries part of the EV future.
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The Forester Hybrid is scheduled to arrive about a year after the non-hybrid version, suggesting it might be a 2026 model.
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Lucid Gravity SUV boasts over 440 EV miles, sub-$80,000 base priceThe Lucid Gravity will help the startup automaker break into the heart of the automotive market with a three-row crossover SUV.
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Rivian bricks infotainment system, has already rolled out OTA remedyRivian accidentally pushed the wrong build in a recent software update for the R1T and R1S, temporarily rendering the infotainment system useless.
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These EVs best preserve their cold-weather driving rangeThe Audi E-Tron SUV—now the Q8 E-Tron—topped the list, with data showing it retained the highest ratio of its range in freezing temps.
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Mercedes' fastest charging network for EVs looks like thisThe Atlanta charging station revealed Wednesday is a template for the form and function of Mercedes' own fast-charging network.
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Here's how Tesla estimates driving rangeFor navigation and route planning, Tesla considers a wide range of factors including driving style, temperature, humidity, cloud cover, and wind.
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