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The Prius’ chief engineer says design pushed the engineering process—and efficiency gains—for the latest version of the hybrid icon.
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Lucid shifts to Panasonic batteries, some to be US-madeThe Panasonic supply headed to Lucid may include cells from Japan and Kansas, and be bound for Lucid's “full vehicle line-up," according to the companies.
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Green Car Reports Best Car To Buy 2023: What didn’t make the cutYes, the GMC Hummer EV and Rivian R1S are among those that didn't make the cut—and here's why.
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IRS: 2023 EV tax credit needs reporting from automakers, sellersThe IRS noted back in October that the new rules were getting fast-tracked—and here it's clear it's setting the mechanism to start with the new 2023 tax year.
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2020 Kia Niro EV recalled for power system defectThe issue, potentially affecting less than 900 U.S. cars, could allow water onto the power control unit, causing a sudden vehicle stall.
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$2.5B DOE loan backs GM's Ultium EV planThe announcement marks the DOE’s first loan made exclusively for battery cell manufacturing made under the ATVM program established under the George W. Bush administration.
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The Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV, Kia EV6, Genesis GV60, Ford F-150 Lightning, or Cadillac Lyriq will win the Best Car To Buy distinction for 2023.
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Tech update may boost range of future Hyundai and Kia EVsHyundai introduced its E-GMP platform two years ago—offering a possibility of coming close to matching Tesla on efficiency and range. With silicon-carbide tech, it might potentially pass it.
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$6,250 Squad solar EV coming to US—wherever 25 mph is enoughSquad estimates the solar panel will provide up to 19.2 miles in Las Vegas. Range starts at 31 miles, exclusive of solar, but can be upgraded to 61 miles with swappable modules.
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F-150 Lightning was first electric pickup open to federal agenciesWhile the Ford F-150 Lightning was briefly on the official GSA list of available vehicles, it's not available for order right now.
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2021-2022 VW ID.4 gets long-awaited software upgradeUnlike Tesla or Polestar, this won't be an over-the-air update that can be done in an owner's driveway; it will require a dealership visit and the replacement of the 12-volt battery.
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EV battery cost soared in 2022, hampering EV affordabilityBattery costs aren't expected to start dropping again in 2024, when more lithium mining and refining capacity will be online, reducing prices.
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Under the program, dealers are eligible to receive up to 10 19.2-kw Level 2 charging stations to be installed in communities.
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Battery change boosts 2023 Nissan Leaf efficiency, slightlyIn what was formerly called the Leaf Plus, battery capacity and range drop slightly for 2023 as the chemistry changes—but efficiency is up.
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Polestar 2 offers permanent performance boost over the air—for $1,195In what appears to be a North American market first for EVs, Polestar is offering the upgrade on a wide range of Polestar 2 dual-motor cars going back to the 2021 model year.
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Toyota sees hydrogen-combustion Corolla Cross as EV alternativeIt claims performance of the Corolla Cross H2 Concept is close to that of gasoline engines, while refueling time has been cut to a minute and a half.
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Used EV depreciation: Do long-range models hold more value?In this latest turn, as used EV prices drop, models with a longer driving range per charge appear to have better resale value, according to several pricing experts recently cited.
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Hyundai N performance EV brand teases hydrogen fuel cell techHyundai said development of the 670-hp fuel cell powertrain in the N Vision 74 has continued over seven years; it can be refueled in five minutes.
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The deal for E-Transit vans includes the full Ford Pro suite of software products for fleet management.
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AAA expands EV offerings with mobile charging, trip planningThe U.S. motor clubs known for roadside service are planning to scale up mobile charging to meet more widespread EV adoption—and to update trip services with charging stations.
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Will EPA’s plan for broadened biofuels delay EV adoption?A proposal from the EPA for 2023-2025 may result in wider production and use of ethanol, but it also may help utilities produce cleaner energy for EVs.
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Tesla offers $3,750 December discount—same as EV tax creditTesla prices have already been hiked several times through 2021 and into 2022, so the discount cuts only some of the premiums on these sought-after EVs.
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Aptera confirms Tesla charge port for its solar EVIt’s likely that Aptera is one of the “low-key” agreements for Supercharger accessibility that Tesla CEO Elon Musk previously confirmed.
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Study: Toyota and Honda owners are defecting to TeslaNearly 29% of Tesla buyers come directly from a Honda or Toyota, a study finds, while neither of those brands are making EVs widely available.
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