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The upcoming Volvo EX30 will represent a 25% reduction in lifecycle carbon emissions versus the C40 Recharge and XC40 Recharge EVs
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Future Stellantis EVs: Better range vs. weight with lithium-sulfur cell tech?An investment in California's Lyten could help get lithium-sulfur battery tech to market later in the decade.
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What is all the fuss over AM radio in EVs?Reasons for pulling AM radio have included a supposed loss of interest in the band by owners, interference from EV powertrains, and the lack of the band in Europe.
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Will megawatt charging nix hydrogen fuel cell tech in semis?Can hydrogen fuel cells make up for their lower efficiency and higher cost?
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Ford CEO: We’re not going to go to 600-mile range on EVsFord is instead simply trying to make the smallest possible battery for competitive range.
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BMW tests how its EVs might supplement the gridBMW and PG&E plan to follow up the pilot program with a "field trial" in California, and a fleet of vehicles equipped for V2G operation.
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Efficiency and minimizing the battery is a top priority in engineering Ford’s second-gen EVs—which is why they won’t look like gasoline models.
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Feds tackle EV charger reliability in US infrastructure buildoutWill it lead to more reliable public EV chargers? With direct funding money on the line and a data stream on uptime, NEVI federal EV chargers could prove to be more dependable than some existing networks.
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Toyota plans to boost US hybrid production with demandMore of its hybrid powertrains and engines will be sourced from the U.S., for U.S. vehicle assembly plants.
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Why aren't EVs staying in the US fleet as long as gasoline models?Insurance could well be the issue, or part of it, as insurers are far too eager to completely write off EVs rather than fix them—especially when the battery pack is involved.
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Chevrolet Silverado EV rated at 450 miles of range in work truck formElectric pickup truck would have one of the highest range ratings in its segment, if verified by the EPA.
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Robotic EV charger will get a test at Texas airportThe robot charger, dubbed Ziggy, goes to a car in need of charging plug-ins, and then returns to a staging area for recharging.
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Honda's hydrogen plans include a fuel-cell semi with Isuzu and internal-combustion engines potentially for motorcycles or mopeds.
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Utility-owned EV fast-charging stations will fill the gap in UtahThe 80 chargers across 20 sites will make electric road trips and EV ownership more viable well beyond Salt Lake City.
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Apple Maps tracks Porsche Taycan energy use, shows charging stationsBut it doesn’t activate battery preconditioning for the peak rate, like the Taycan’s own Charging Planner.
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Toyota Prius Prime lease undercuts that of cheaper Prius hybridBargain leases for the made-in-Japan Prius Prime might get an assist from revamped federal EV tax credits and a leasing loophole that skips made-in-America provisions.
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Former Audi CEO admits guilt in diesel scandal, pays $1.2M fineRupert Stadler allegedly admitted culpability in keeping affected diesel vehicles on sale after news of the scandal broke in late 2015.
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Ford E-Tourneo Courier shows how versatile small EVs can beWhile Ford sends signals it's going big with upcoming EVs for the U.S., it revealed a very intriguing small EV for Europe.
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Stellantis also plans a technology center for battery cells, modules, and battery packs near the plant, so much rests on a resolution.
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Mercedes-Benz confirms US-bound electric luxury van, potential RVA factory-built electric camper van might be part of the expanded range of fully electric offerings Mercedes aims to make on its VAN.EA architecture starting in 2026.
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Review: 2024 Porsche Cayenne E-Hybrid bridges the EV gapThe latest Cayenne E-Hybrid bridges to electric vehicles better than before, and it’s the beginning of the end of the V-8.
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Review: Don't buy the 2023 Vinfast VF 8 City EditionThe first electric vehicle being sold in the U.S. by Vietnam's Vinfast has potential, but give this new company some time to work out its many issues.
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Goodyear greens the carbon black in tires for Tesla Model 3The carbon black key to durability isn't from combustion but from a process from Monolith using methane and renewable electricity.
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Volvo EX90 and Polestar 3 delayed by software issuesThe U.S. arrival of these flagship electric SUVs will likely be delayed due to software issues relating to their shared platform.
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