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Leasing may become a more popular option for those seeking high-end luxury EVs as an unintended side effect of the Inflation Reduction Act.
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Aptera solar EV Launch Edition: 400-mile range, no Supercharging yetThe initial version of Aptera's three-wheel, super-efficiency solar EV may go 400 miles from just 42 kwh.
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Hertz will funnel thousands of EVs to major US cities—charging, tooThrough a partnership called Hertz Electrifies, it will help bring EVs to more rental and rideshare customers by making sure charging is in place.
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Nikola has a mobile hydrogen station for fuel-cell trucksThe company says the first mobile hydrogen refueling unit has been released for market operation, and the concept will be displayed next week.
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Report: GM considering $30,000 small electric pickupChevy or not, if GM moves fast, it might have the only inexpensive electric pickup available in the U.S.
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Test drive review: 2023 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon 4xe wears plug-in hybrid off-road crownThe 2023 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon 4xe retains all its capability in a more efficient package, but we wish it had more juice.
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The companies claim the pairing will provide best-in-class long-range EV efficiency, with much faster torque response than other motor systems.
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Shell buys Volta network and its free EV chargingThe oil giant said it sees growth in what it describes as Volta's "dual charging and media network," which pretty much sums up the charging company's appeal.
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California is blocking diesel big rigs with pre-2010 enginesEnforcement for any polluters will take the form of California's DMV denying new registrations to non-compliant vehicles, auditing, and issuing fines.
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EVs will kill off SUVs, says Citroën CEO: Tell that to Jeep?Citroën's CEO says that SUVs' added weight and cost won't make them a viable solution in the long term, and that public perception of them as wasteful could hasten their demise.
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2024 Volvo C40, XC40 Recharge: Range boost, possible RWD versionVolvo will soon offer rear-wheel-drive models for the first time in 25 years—in the fully electric XC40 Recharge and C40 Recharge.
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Could hydrogen fuel-cell tech replace aircraft jet engines?Based on recent announcements from Airbus, hydrogen fuel-cell tech might start replacing jet engines well before the internal-combustion engine gone in cars.
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These electrified coupes are meant to demonstrate how older vehicles—particularly ones cherished by enthusiasts—can be kept on the road even with stricter emissions standards.
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Mazda MX-30 R-EV is a plug-in puzzle Americans might not getMazda is bringing its rotary internal-combustion heritage into an EV as a range-extender, but range-extender efficiency and actual range remain missing puzzle pieces.
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Tesla cuts prices across the board up to 20%After years of price increases, Tesla is cutting prices by up to 20%.
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Study: Pace of US EV adoption requires 8X charger growth by 2030The U.S. public charging network will also need to quadruple in size between 2022 and 2025 to keep up with EV adoption, projects S&P Global Mobility.
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Mercedes reportedly plans to drop EQ badging for EVsMercedes has made EQ the center stage for its transformation. But has it already accomplished its mission?
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Ram Charger inductive charging robot: How it will work for Ram EVThe charging robot, developed by EFI Automotive, intelligently detects the vehicle’s charging needs, moves into place for the charge, and will choose off-peak times to do so when possible.
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China's Neta Auto claims that all battery components are housed in the vehicle's structure, with no need for a separate battery pack—improving everything from range to safety.
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Virtual power plants of GM, Ford EVs could cut "peaker" pollutionVast pools of EVs could help smooth the grid during peak times, reducing the need to ramp up dirtier generation sources.
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2023 Mazda MX-30 EV carries over, as range-extended rotary idlesMazda confirmed that a rotary-engine range-extended version of the MX-30, called the MX-30 R-EV, is Europe-bound. But it appears that a U.S. debut has been delayed or canceled.
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DOE: In 2022 money, EV battery costs have kept fallingOn a constant-dollar basis, battery costs fell slightly in 2022 based on usable energy, according to the U.S. Department of Energy.
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Hyundai Ioniq 5 with e-corner tech turns on a dimeWith e-corner, the Ioniq 5 can crab sideways like a GMC Hummer EV, or turn in place much like the "tank turn" maneuver exhibited by Rivian and Mercedes-Benz EQG prototypes.
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Stellantis CEO: Ram range-extended electric pickup to outrun regulationsKeeping ahead of regulators is part of the motivation behind a range-extended Ram electric truck that's in the works.
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