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It’s claimed not just to be the fastest-accelerating Volvo ever but the one with the smallest carbon footprint ever.
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Sub-$40,000 EVs can't yet be profitable, says GM CEOBarra last week said that EV battery costs are still too high to build profitable vehicles at high volumes selling for between $30,000 and $40,000—the cost of the Chevy Equinox EV.
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Lexus LBX hybrid bows for Europe, doubles down on "self-charging"The smaller LBX hybrid slots below the UX family, which includes an EV in Europe—and for it Lexus is sticking to the "self-charging" marketing term seen as misleading.
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Colorado’s revamped credit incentivizes smaller, cheaper EVsColoradans will be able to claim a $5,000 credit on new EVs, plus an additional $2,500 credit for vehicles with an MSRP under $35,000.
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2024 Alfa Romeo Tonale PHEV rated at 33 electric miles—and 29 mpgAlfa claims the compact Tonale is the most efficient PHEV in its segment, but the performance SUV only hits 29 mpg combined without a charge.
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Report: GM and Stellantis paid record fuel economy finesGM chose to pay the fines for fuel-economy shortfalls and bank its credits, while Stellantis reportedly says it's doing better now.
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What has VW been doing that the iconic Bus took 20 years to return, and why won't it arrive in the U.S. until 2024?
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Fisker Ocean EV hits 360-mile EPA range, US deliveries start June 19The 360-mile rating applies to the Ocean Extreme model, which uses a 113-kwh battery pack, with the standard 20-inch wheels.
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2025 VW ID.Buzz electric van gets 3 rows, AWD in US versionThe U.S. ID.Buzz will arrive later in 2024 and offer three rows of seating, 10 more inches, more power, and likely more miles of range.
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Flexible Ford EV leases for Uber drivers start at $199 weeklyUber drivers can save money on fuel and earn an extra $1 for each electric trip, and with the Ford Drive app a Mustang Mach-E costs $199 a week.
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EV cost parity may not arrive until 2030, suggests Ford CEOThis counters analysts' prediction that EV cost parity with gasoline cars could be reached by 2025.
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2019-2024 Jaguar I-Pace recalled over battery fire concernSome I-Paces from the 2019-2024 model years have been recalled due to potential battery overheating and fire issues. A recall remedy is said to solve the issue with software.
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Batteries for the Kentucky-made EV will come from North Carolina, where two of six assembly lines will be dedicated to batteries for EVs, with the rest for hybrids.
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Volvo teases Tesla-like single-screen interface for EX30 EVThe upcoming Volvo EX30 will have a vastly simplified interface, the automaker says—helping allow more usable interior space.
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US and Canada collaborate on EV charging corridorThe corridor will effectively connect the respective traditional focal points of the U.S. and Canadian auto industry.
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Yes, wiper fluid is a source of harmful vehicle emissionsAs people shift to EVs, wiper fluid will become a bigger portion of the greenhouse-gas emissions—and in-use carbon footprint—associated with cars.
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Dealerships plan to spend $5.5B in EV infrastructureEV chargers and other upgrades required of U.S. vehicle dealers add up to billions of infrastructure spending at the local level, according to the trade group representing dealerships.
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EV startup Aehra plans to emphasize efficiency, battery repairabilityThe Italy-based firm recently announced that battery packs will be supplied by Austria-based Miba Battery Systems, with an emphasis on efficiency and a long life span.
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Atlas aims to start producing vehicles in 2026, initially for Africa, Europe, and the Middle East, with a wider release in 2027.
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Base 2023 Kia EV6 Light returns at $43,925 and 232 milesIts pricing and range makes it a direct rival to the base versions of the Hyundai Ioniq 5 and Volkswagen ID.4—although it's only offered in western states.
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Hyundai-LG venture: US batteries for 300,000-vehicle Georgia MetaplantThe new battery plant will be adjacent to the Savannah-area Metaplant America—a location that’s due to make EVs for Hyundai, Genesis, and Kia.
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Hyundai undercuts Tesla with Ioniq 5, Ioniq 6 lease pricesReduced lease rates on these models are due to a $7,500 incentive Hyundai is offering on leases for these models—likely federal money passed down as a subsidy.
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Ford adopts Tesla charge port for future EVs, Supercharger access soonSay farewell to CCS in Ford EVs. Next-generation models will have the familiar Tesla port built in, with charging at Tesla Supercharger stations requiring no adapter.
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2024 BMW i5: Electric 5-Series starts at $67,795 and 295 milesBMW estimates 295 miles of EPA range for the eDrive40 with standard 19-inch wheels, while the i5 M60 xDrive goes 256 miles.
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