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Made with Studio F.A. Porsche and drawing from the design playbooks of both brands, the Airstream concept keeps it small and aerodynamically efficient.
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$79,050 2023 Mercedes-Benz EQE SUV makes EV tax credit cutThe made-in-Alabama EV is due for first U.S. deliveries this spring—and for the first time rear- and all-wheel-drive versions cost the same.
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NHTSA investigating Tesla Model Y steering wheel detachmentNo incidents or injuries were reported with the two instances the agency is aware of, but it’s looking at the possibility that there may be a wider group of potentially affected vehicles.
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Optimized air suspension could aid EV range, protect batteriesHyundai Mobis argues that by incorporating sensor inputs, its air suspension could have a positive impact on performance and efficiency.
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2023 Nissan Ariya recalled because steering wheel might detachA steering-wheel bolt on Nissan's new crossover EV may need attention.
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2024 Hyundai Kona Electric gets more range, roomier interiorThe Kona Electric also leads the design of the Kona lineup, and offers V2L tech that could help provide backup power.
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Fisker claims a 300-mile range for the top version, plus centralized electrical and electronics architecture—as well as a solar roof.
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Lordstown stalls on Endurance electric truckLordstown has paused production over a recall issue, while it questions whether it can make more than its initial batch of 500 Endurance electric pickups.
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Tesla Model S and Model X prices cut again by up to $10,000After the price cut, high-performance Tesla Model S and Model X Plaid models cost the same amount.
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2024 Mercedes-Benz eSprinter plugs into electric vanlifeNew-generation Mercedes eSprinter electric vans soon to be made in South Carolina make efficiency gains and will solve all kinds of work needs.
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The SUV market is fueling global oil demand, clouding CO2 targetsAnd electric SUVs don't solve the problem. Additional CO2 emissions from SUVs in 2022 overshadowed the increased sales of electric vehicles.
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VW's Scout confirms $40,000 electric SUV, $2B South Carolina plantVW's Scout brand will make its first model a "rugged utility vehicle" or "RUV," followed "in quick succession" by a larger electric pickup truck.
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The typical daily EV trip length of 30 miles is approaching that covered by gasoline models, according to real-world data from connected cars.
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Is Tesla preparing to offer wireless EV charging?Daily home charging could be a lot simpler with inductive wireless charging, and it could help owners take advantage of bidirectional charging tech also on the way.
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Tesla opens some US Superchargers to other EVs, offers CCS retrofitIn the U.S. this is an essential step toward Tesla opening up "a portion" of its network toward models using CCS—and thus claiming federal funds.
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USPS buys 9,250 Ford E-Transit vans, with custom EVs years awayThe USPS is buying off-the-shelf Ford E-Transit electric vans, because electric versions of the custom-designed delivery vehicles awarded the government contract remain years from delivery.
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Tesla lineup to get bidirectional charging capability by 2025With revamped power electronics coming to all Tesla models, bidirectional charging capability may allow owners to use their vehicles as mobile backup-power banks.
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Analysis: Lighter EVs are greenest, thirsty gas trucks are meanestThis year's Greenest list includes the Mini Cooper SE, Nissan Leaf, and Toyota bZ4X.
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In the same area, Stellantis has announced a $2.5 billion battery factory under a joint venture with battery supplier Samsung SDI.
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Rivian confirms 390-mile R1S Max Pack for fall deliveriesAlong with new, higher range ratings for models with Dual Motor models, Rivian revealed that the smaller, mass-market R2 lineup will be simplified and easier to build.
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Rivian R1T, Mini Cooper SE, Kia EV6 top EV ownership studyInfotainment remains a sore spot for electric cars, but electric trucks even get the nod for towing—a notorious weak spot.
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Research: Tires and brakes emit more particulates than tailpipesTires and brakes are the source of 52% of road-vehicle particulate emissions, say researchers.
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Vinfast drops VF 8 lease price, confirms US deliveries start March 1Vinfast also plans a U.S. factory in North Carolina, due to build VF 8 and VF 9 EVs starting in 2024
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Nissan accelerates EV plan for Europe and Japan, but not USNissan now sees more EVs and electrified sales for Europe, but it's sticking to previous U.S. projections.
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