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An investigation of what happens when EVs are in accidents found that it's more common to replace rather than repair—leading to some very high collision price tags, and a higher rate of totaled EVs.
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Kia EV5 electric SUV concept taps solar panels, swivel seatsAlthough initially planned for China, the Kia EV5 might bring some innovative packaging and sustainable materials to the compact electric SUV set.
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Review: 2023 Nissan Ariya dances with e-4orce AWD, delivers on comfortThe Ariya e-4orce electric SUV uses all four of its drive wheels to show that faster can also feel level-headed.
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Funding crunch puts Oregon EV rebates on holdUnder the state rebate program, lower-income buyers of EVs have been able to claim up to $7,500, in addition to federal tax credits and other incentives.
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Study: Workplace EV charging could cut need for more power plantsSmarter EV charger placement plus more workplace charging can help reduce the load on the grid at times when it matters, according to an MIT study.
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Combustion-vehicle sales peaked in 2017, peak oil due in 2027Globally, combustion vehicle sales show no return to levels reached in 2017—and because of the turnover of the fleet, peak oil demand will follow in 2027, according to a recent report.
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The company says it plans to build "one of the largest and most compatible electric vehicle charging networks of any retailer in North America."
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Electricity price hikes are souring home EV charging satisfactionEV owners are also less satisfied with their charging speed, Power observes, in a trend that could be closely related to the rising size of EV battery packs.
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Tesla owners sue over parts-and-service monopolyDoes Tesla violate antitrust laws by forcing owners to use its own service centers and parts supply?
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Volkswagen ID.2all concept previews affordable compact EVThe ID.2all is the first MEB-based vehicle with front-wheel drive, and it's about two feet shorter than the ID.4.
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Biden administration opens $2.5B community EV charging programThe program will provide its $2.5 billion over five years to get community charging to schools, parks, public buildings, and travel corridors.
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Fires aren't an EV safety concern but weight is, warns IIHSBattery fires aren't an issue in crashes, tests have shown, but the extra weight from EV battery packs is a hazard to others on the road.
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A new flagship for Kia, the 2024 EV9 three-row crossover is the largest vehicle to use parent company Hyundai's E-GMP electric vehicle platform.
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2024 GMC Hummer EV truck and SUV can charge other EVs at 6 kwWith the Power Station generator accessory and new 19.2-kw onboard charger, the Hummer EV family will be able to crank out up to 6 kw to other EVs or up to 3 kw to 120-volt appliances or tools.
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VW picks Canada for first American PowerCo EV battery plantThe PowerCo facilities are due to make a new cell format headed into EVs built on VW Group's next-generation EV platform, termed SSP.
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Hertz will triple EV fleet at America's Big Oil nerve centerHouston, an epicenter for the American oil and gas industry, is increasingly embracing renewable energy—and a series of moves by Hertz will help accelerate that.
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Review: 2023 Lexus RZ 450e tests the electric watersMuch about Lexus’ first EV for the U.S. feels like a hedge, although it already outperforms much of the luxury brand’s lineup.
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These 7 US states lead the nation in EV registrationsOutside of California and Hawaii, which are the other five topping more than 10 EVs per thousand people?
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Ford's issuing a recall for 18 2023 F-150 Lighting electric trucks to replace their high-voltage battery packs due to a fire concern.
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Frozen: Sorting F-150 Lightning cold-weather fact from fictionAre EVs useless in the extreme cold? I took on subzero Minnesota weather in a Ford F-150 Lightning to separate fact from fiction.
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Study finds EV owners are less satisfied with dealership serviceCompared to owners of gasoline vehicles, EV owners aren't nearly as satisfied with dealership service. That's mostly due to the high rate of recalls for EVs in recent months.
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Nissan seeks to cut EV costs, considers hybrid trucksNissan aims to share a new set of modularized components for its EVs and e-Power hybrids—and it's hinting that this may allow a wider range of models to go hybrid.
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Utility proposes huge EV charging network funded by ratepayersIn Minnesota, Xcel Energy has proposed to build, own, and operate its own network of 730 charging sites by 2026, with $27 million of the expense coming from ratepayers.
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EVs won't lose range towing Lightship L1 electric RV, company claimsLightship aims to be the Tesla of RV makers, with a clean-sheet approach, and its L1 electrified travel trailer packs 80 kwh and its own propulsion system.
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