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Owners can save up to three trailer profiles, part of Rivian's efforts to make driving range more predictable while towing.
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Toyota electric sports car, crossover EV concepts previewedThe FT-Se is a wide, low electric sports car while the FT-3e is a crossover.
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Do engine block heaters boost mpg, reduce cold-weather emissions?Despite plenty of claims otherwise, a group of Finish researchers found that block heaters didn't cut fuel consumption or emissions significantly in light-duty gas or diesel models.
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$8B hydrogen hubs might cut some fossil-fuel use in truckingThe White House also expects the regional hubs to "catalyze" more than $40 billion in private investment, bringing the total investment to nearly $50 billion.
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Review: 2024 Lexus TX 550h+ plug-in hybrid is the lone star of TXThe TX 500h hybrid in the middle of the 2024 Lexus TX SUV lineup isn’t the “just right” choice—but the plug-in sure is.
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Tesla's share of US EV market has shrunk despite price cutsThe average price of a Tesla is 25% lower than the same period last year, while Tesla's share of the U.S. EV market has fallen to 50% for the first time in years.
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The fast-charging battery tech will be ready for "commercial use" in EVs by 2027 or 2028, it reiterated.
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2024 Kia EV9 range: 3-row EV tops 300 miles on less than 100 kwhRange ratings for the 2024 Kia EV9 top 300 miles with the 99.8-kwh long-range pack and hit 230 miles in a base EV9 Light model with just 76.1 kwh.
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Aptera shows solar EV is closer to production, omits timelineIn a long-awaited update, Aptera showed how it's nearing final validation in key aspects. Production and deliveries will follow, but the company didn't highlight how much longer that will be.
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Lexus concepts preview transformation "into a battery EV brand"Accompanying Tokyo auto show teaser images are what appear to be the silhouettes of two crossovers on a show stand, plus the front end of what could be a sportier coupe or sedan.
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Kia details EV5 and previews affordable EVs, none yet US-boundAll three of the vehicles Kia highlighted as part of an EV Day outside Seoul are to be priced at $35,000-$50,000, but so far Kia isn't confirming any of them for the U.S. market.
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EV leasing has surged: Is it subsidized by Biden’s leasing loophole?A higher portion of new EVs are being leased in 2023 vs. 2022—partly because the federal government is subsidizing leases of foreign-built and luxury models.
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With it, the assessment by S&P Global Mobility sees 15% higher lithium demand and rapid infrastructure demand as EV growing pains that still need to be solved.
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2024 Kia EV9 reservations open soon, price tops out at $75,395That's for the top GT-Line model, while the base EV9 Light starts at $56,395 and the 300-mile Light Long Range starts at $60,695.
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Toyota Lunar Cruiser EV concept could preview earthbound SUVThe new concept draws inspiration from the original FJ40 Land Cruiser and the extraterrestrial Lunar Cruiser being developed by Toyota in partnership with JAXA.
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2023 Nissan Ariya EV recall issue requires in-person software fixIf a drive-system fail-safe is triggered, torque to the driven wheels will be cut off until the vehicle is powered off and restarted, according to the NHTSA.
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EV tax credit becomes instant dealership rebate in 2024: Here's howUnder current rules, buyers can't claim the credit of up to $7,500 for new vehicles and $4,000 for used vehicles until they file their taxes. That's about to change.
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Rivian Max pack efficiency gains enable 400-mile, 3-row R1SA 400-mile R1S electric truck retains its full third row, thanks to new cell tech with higher energy density—and resulting gains in energy efficiency and packaging efficiency.
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The Tesla Model Y and Model 3 now cost well below $40,000 in their base versions if you can claim the EV tax credit. Most other EV makers haven't followed with official price cuts quite yet.
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Lucid Air Pure tops Tesla Model S in range: 410 miles, under $80,000The base Lucid Air arrives soon, and beats the longest-range Tesla Model S in driving range.
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Toyota secures batteries for US-made EVs due in 2025Cells from a Michigan battery plant will support an American-made three-row Toyota electric SUV.
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Report: Automakers see efficiency rules costing billions in finesLegacy automakers may end up paying "alarming" penalties for not meeting proposed federal fleet fuel economy standards, a lobbyist report claims.
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2024 Genesis GV60 EV adds lower-priced version with more rangeEPA ratings for the upcoming GV60 Standard will be up to 294 miles, Genesis estimates, with a price of $53,195.
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Hyundai EVs get Tesla NACS charge port starting late 2024Its EVs will also have access to Tesla Superchargers, and an adapter for CCS-equipped Hyundai EVs is coming in 2025.
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