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The in-house developed EV will arrive a year after the Honda Prologue and Acura ZDX and will debut a new electric and electronic architecture for OTA upgradability.
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$3B GM-Samsung battery plant might enable electric Corvette, CamaroSmaller high-performance cylindrical and prismatic cells due to come from a joint GM-Samsung battery plant might help enable electric sedans, as well as Corvette and Camaro EVs.
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Study: EV policy around gasoline superusers could help the mostSo-called "gasoline-burdened families" are paying a huge portion of their income toward gas vehicles and could greatly benefit from a switch to EVs.
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Lucid Gravity electric SUV is being road-tested, official debut soonA full debut is due soon, and Lucid has said the Gravity will be offered in two- or three-row configurations, with seating for five, six, or seven.
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GM to discontinue Chevy Bolt EV, Bolt EUV at end of 2023The electric hatchback and small crossover end as GM ramps up its Ultium propulsion system in its growing electric car portfolio.
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Reminder: EPA range for EVs isn't a highway numberEV range is adjusted from the combined figure, weighted 55% in favor of the city figure, generally the stronger category for EVs.
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Cumulatively, 1.051 million battery electric models have been sold in the state, and they add up to about 16% of the new-vehicle market.
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Utah EV charging costs rise in July, to subsidize lower gas pricesLower gas prices are in effect being subsided by increased taxes and fees on drivers of plug-in cars.
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California might require bidirectional charging capability in EVsA bill proposes requiring that new vehicles by 2027 be ready for the technology, which could help EVs provide backup power to homes and the grid.
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GMC Hummer EV Pickup climbs to 355-mile estimate, SUV at 314 milesGMC says the 2024 Hummer EV Pickup can go 355 miles primarily with different wheels and tires, while the SUV hits 314 miles.
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CATL announces very energy-dense battery for passenger aircraftThe "condensed battery" has a claimed energy density of 500 watt-hours per kilogram and is due to enter mass production soon.
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Land Rover sets electric SUV architecture, Jaguar electric GTThe first new Jaguar EV since the I-Pace will have more power than any previous Jag production car and a targeted 430 miles of range (WLTP).
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Local assembly of U.S.-market ID.4 crossover SUVs, as well as local battery sourcing, help allow the ID.4 to qualify for the full credit amount.
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Nissan Arizon is an electric SUV concept conceived for ChinaThe Arizon is built on the same platform as the Ariya and most of its distinguishing features are tech-related, not mechanical.
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Review: 2024 Mercedes GLE 450e PHEV does hybrid the right wayThe plug-in hybrid version of the Mercedes GLE puts electric propulsion front and center.
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Tesla Model Y cost now dips below average new vehicle, EV or notTesla's days of record margins per vehicle may be limited, as legacy automakers use higher-profit gasoline models to position for more profitable EVs.
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Toyota is looking at plug-in hybrids powered by low-carbon fuelsToyota is using the RAV4 Prime plug-in hybrid for testing low-carbon fuels being developed by ExxonMobil.
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Which American-made EVs qualify for full $7,500 tax credit?Ahead of the new rules going into effect tomorrow, April 18, here’s the complete list of vehicles currently qualifying for the $7,500 tax credit amount on purchases.
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By sales, at the end of 2022, EVs stood at about 6% of the U.S. market while PHEVs were at just over 1%.
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Zeekr X tackles Model Y with sub-$30,000 price, tech twistsThe Zeekr X isn't quite as large as the Model Y, but its emphasis on tech puts the Tesla benchmark in its crosshairs.
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Battery firm: Faster-charging cells could cut EV cost and weightQuicker charging might enable smaller battery packs, improving efficiency by reducing weight, and decreasing costs, making EVs more affordable.
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Ram CEO: Global reach of brand may allow smaller electric pickupWhat about a Ram Dakota? Ram CEO Mike Koval suggested a small electric truck could be viable as a global model—perhaps with combustion versions for other markets like South America.
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Toyota confirms fuel-cell, plug-in hybrid versions of CrownSo far, the hydrogen fuel-cell and plug-in hybrid variants have been announced for Japan only—although the plug-in hybrid has been reportedly in the works for the U.S.
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EPA tailpipe emissions rules for 2027-2032: EVs not mandatedEVs aren't mandated by the set of rules proposed by the EPA Wednesday, but they will almost certainly offer the easiest path to compliance under extremely strict new requirements.
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