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The final requirements establish additional ground rules for any hardware companies and networks seeking funding as part of the $7.5B federal EV charging network.
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Trio of Cadillac EVs to debut in 2023, start production in 2024Cadillac plans to unveil three EVs in 2023 and start production of all three just a year later.
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Toyota RAV4 Prime plug-in hybrid recalled over stalling issueHybrid-system software could trigger a shutdown of the powertrain while driving in EV mode in cold temperatures, Toyota says.
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VW plug-in hybrids are a US possibility for the first time since DieselgateVW's current American CEO said the more options on the table the better because "we take CO2 and emissions seriously, and this is another solution."
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Federal charging standards due: Will Tesla open Supercharger network?The DOT is expected to detail standards for EV charging infrastructure to qualify for $7.5 billion set aside in the Biden administration's infrastructure law
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What are LFP batteries and why will some Ford EVs soon have them?In Mustang Mach-E models later this year and some F-150 Lightning versions next year, Ford will shift to prismatic LFP cells that may be a better fit for customers' daily use.
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The project with China's CATL may create roughly 2,500 jobs and draw at least a $2.5 billion investment
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$2B DOE loan to Redwood Materials could boost US EV battery contentThe DOE has given a conditional commitment for the loan, which would go toward a $3.5 billion recycling and remanufacturing facility in Nevada.
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Tesla took 11% of 2022 California market—only EVs, no pickupsThe Model 3 was the top-selling passenger car, while the Model Y was the top-selling light truck in California, far ahead of Toyota RAV4 sales including hybrid and plug-in hybrid versions.
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Subaru Crosstrek Hybrid PHEV is at the end of its extension cordThe all-wheel-drive 17-mile plug-in hybrid doesn't make sense anymore, with the Solterra EV here and tougher California rules targeting far higher PHEV range.
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Starting at $699 a month, you can subscribe to a Hyundai EVThe Hyundai Ioniq 5 is among the models that will be offered on a monthly basis, with no long-term commitment.
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$7,500 “EV credit” provides extra sales thrust for Lucid AirThis temporarily drops the entry prices for Grand Touring and Touring to $132,000 and $101,400, respectively.
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Ford, General Motors, and Volkswagen already have car factories in Mexico that supply the U.S., while Mexican raw materials sourcing is also expected to satisfy EV tax credit requirements.
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2024 Toyota Grand Highlander Hybrid maximizes 3rd row, hits 34 mpgThe Grand Highlander offers a similar look and packaging to the Highlander, and the same eight-passenger capacity, but with a little extra in back.
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Google says it’s finally ready to give EV drivers the fastest routeFor vehicles with Google built-in, in which Google has access to the EV’s state of charge and range estimate, it will suggest the best charging stop.
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Sono crash-tests its Sion solar EV, says panels "behave as predicted"The Sion is likely the first car due for mass production that will use every body panel as a solar panel, so it's a first test for a range of materials and techniques.
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California bill proposes $2,000 for converting gas vehicles to EVsSuch an incentive would fit in for California, which plans to ban gasoline vehicles without charge ports by 2035 but doesn't have a cohesive plan for retiring existing gasoline models.
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Review: 2023 Honda Accord Hybrid improves in most measuresThose who choose hybrids over EVs are going to see the Accord Hybrid as a sensible, sporty way to electrify.
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In affected vehicles, software may cause a sudden loss of power while driving, due to a reset battery management control or deactivated inverter.
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The EV price war is here, and it's “no pain, no gain” for automakersIt will take cost cuts for parts, better manufacturing efficiency and, in some cases, ramped-up production of gasoline trucks to get to the price and availability shoppers want of EVs.
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BMW's next-gen Neue Klasse EVs will be made in MexicoThat may allow these new EVs, and their related battery production facility, to qualify for U.S. tax credits and supply-chain incentives.
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Electrify America slaps frequent EV chargers with 15% price hikeAn Electrify America price hike appears to impose the biggest upcharge (by percentage) on drivers who charge regularly and have the Pass+ membership.
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Treasury lifts EV tax credit confusion over SUV price capWhat is an SUV? The IRS says look at the EPA info on the window sticker.
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Report: Small VW EV, battery plant considered for North AmericaThe Canadian province of Ontario is reportedly in the running for a battery plant, while an EV smaller than the ID.4 may have already been given the green light.
Stephen Edelstein