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These revamped models don’t look different but bring more range and efficiency, new motors, and battery improvements—with rear-wheel drive and simplification.
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Toyota teases future EV, plans three-row electric SUV by 2026The company also teased that it would debut its next-generation EV platform in concept form in Tokyo in October, emphasizing efficiency and performance.
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Report: Few dealerships have EVs available, and it's a problemThe latest Rev Up study from the Sierra Club, surveying stores nationwide, found that dealerships are no longer the choke point for EV adoption.
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Fisker Ocean off-roader bows as 2023 target lowered, Pear delayedFisker is delaying its follow-up Pear EV to 2025, while Ocean production has been cut by more than a quarter.
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Aftermarket tire and repair shops could gain in EV shiftSatisfaction with aftermarket chains for maintenance, repair, and tire service has dropped, but none of the major chains have yet targeted EVs and their specific tire needs.
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"Plug and play" kit for classic Mini electric starts under $20,000The EV kit is designed to drop into the existing vehicle's structure and may be the simplest and cheapest way to achieve an electric classic Mini.
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Both companies provided an update on hydrogen-fueled semi plans and see fuel-cell tech as part of the future for U.S. heavy-duty truck use.
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Ford aims to capture more EV newbies with three-row electric SUVA future three-row EV could follow the market buzz of F-150 Lightning, helping bring new customers to Ford and keep them, suggested the company’s CEO.
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White House: Toyota "fully committed" to electrifying US fleetBiden administration senior adviser John Podesta, cited by Reuters, appears to suggest that Toyota might step up its EV plans.
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Fisker plans to bring swappable batteries to Ocean EV by 2024Fisker released no information on the battery to be used for the project, but it said that it would share revenue on battery swapping with Ample.
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CarMax: Owners trading in Civic for Model 3, Prius for LeafToyota was also the most trade-in brand for EVs, with the Tacoma near the top for models traded in.
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2023-2024 XC40 Recharge, C40 EVs get $2,500 Costco discountA $1,000 incentive is also available for all other 2023 and 2024 Volvo models—all as part of a limited-time deal with the retail giant.
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New tech could permit even more EV packaging freedom—and maneuverability, of course.
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Survey: Growing portion of US shoppers are rejecting EVsPrice and charging remain the reason why a growing percentage of shoppers are "very unlikely" to consider an EV. Are there other reasons?
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Lordstown indicates Foxconn may be backing out of dealCrucial Foxconn funding needed to keep fledgling EV truck maker Lordstown Motors going could be on the rocks.
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2023 Honda Accord Hybrid achieves Top Safety Pick+ distinctionImproved side-impact protection, part of the redesign the Accord lineup received for 2023, is partly to credit for the top showing.
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Daimler plans $650M US charging and hydrogen network for big rigsThe Daimler joint venture will "forge ahead" with an electric-truck network, amid conflicting policy signals.
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Volvo EX90 electric SUV already sold out for its first yearVolvo also recently reported that in the U.S., its EVs and plug-in hybrids combined make up more than a quarter of total sales.
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The 50-49 vote rescinds stricter standards for emissions from heavy-duty trucks—although a veto could revive their implementation.
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EVs still cost much more than gas cars to insure—even hybridsTesla is second only to Maserati in annual premium cost—a whopping $3,419 on average, annually, which is more than double the average amount for a number of mainstream brands.
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Report: Michelin airless EV tires fit autonomy, law enforcementThe EV-oriented Uptis airless tires have been tested at up to 130 mph, Michelin confirmed, which might permit them to be used in some performance-oriented or law-enforcement cars.
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$2.5B boost may keep Vinfast moving despite IPO statusThanks to additional funding from Vingroup's chairman and founder, as well as from Vingroup itself, Vinfast will likely be able to keep moving fast—toward making EVs in the U.S.
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Costco has no plans to add EV charging as a traffic-driverThe first retailer to deploy a range of EV chargers at its stores has no plans to add them and sees gas pumps as a main attraction.
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Tesla data: Model S/X go 88% of original range at 200,000 milesTesla's chart suggests that its customers aren't experiencing much range loss over the full lives of their vehicles.
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