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Honda has rearranged its two-mode hybrid system and boosted the motor torque. Will it gain mpg?
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Study: Point-of-sale EV rebates buyers prefer could have saved $2 billion vs. tax creditsBuyers prefer a rebate that's applied at the point of sale—sometimes referred to as "cash on the hood"—to a delayed tax credit, even if the credit amount is higher, the study found.
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Startups bet on faster-charging EV battery cells as an antidote to heavy, expensive packsReducing battery size could help lower costs and the environmental impact by lessening the need for rarer materials like nickel and cobalt.
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German supplier claims to have a "wear-free" electric motor good for towing, performance EVsMahle claims the motor can run continuously at 90% of its max output, with durability assured by a new integrated oil-cooling technique.
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Backseat fires prompt recall replay for Hyundai Ioniq Hybrid, Plug-In HybridOwners of Ioniq Hybrid and PHEV models that have already been fixed for a previous recall will need to plan for some more time at the dealership.
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Thousands with Tesla Powerwalls will back up the grid in a virtual power plant experimentParticipating customers' Powerwalls will collectively form a "distributed" battery that can absorb excess energy during low electricity demand, and discharge it back into the grid during high demand.
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Looking at used-vehicle market share, demand for hybrids, plug-in hybrids, and battery electric models is growing faster in areas outside coastal urban and suburban population centers.
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Survey: Even before the gas-price surge, 71% of Americans would consider an EVThe consumer organization found that the portion that would "definitely" buy or lease an EV has more than tripled versus 2020.
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VW breaks ground on first EV cell “gigafactory,” starts PowerCo battery businessThe Salzgitter battery cell factory, termed SalzGiga by VW, will be a hub for global battery activities and a template for factories around Europe and potentially North America.
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Nio hits 1,000 battery swapping stations, announces 500-kw fast-chargers for Europe and ChinaNio also plans to start making its own 800-volt battery packs in-house in 2024 for a new mass-market brand, the company confirmed.
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Tesla leads in EVs and BYD tops plug-in sales globally, but VW's in the passing laneIn regulatory parlance, battery electric vehicles (BEVs) and plug-in hybrids (PHEVs) are sometimes considered together as EVs, but in the real-world market one has a tailpipe and the other doesn't.
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Toyota EVs and plug-in hybrids: Full $7,500 EV tax credit will phase out October 1The Toyota BZ4X EV, Toyota RAV4 Prime, and Lexus NX 450h+ are among those eligible for the full credit amount today.
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With production due to start in a few months, Fisker has asked for those buying its initial Ocean One EV for a $5,000 down payment.
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Study: Electric pickups could replace nearly half of gasoline ones—with an ownership-cost savingsGeotab found that 76% of trucks wouldn't need to be charged during the day if they were electric, while 45% of trucks fit in a sweet spot to save money, even assuming a higher initial price.
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EV prices soar, as one exec warns of market "collapse" if they don't get cheaperWill the EV market support continued price hikes? At least one executive doesn't seem to think so—and that radical cuts are needed to manufacturing costs.
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GM issues retroactive discount for Chevy Bolt EV models bought new in 2022The 2023 Chevrolet Bolt EUV got a $6,300 price cut, lowering its base price to $28,195 with destination, on top of another price cut the previous model year.
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GM teases Chevy Silverado EV electric pickup testing, suggests 95% will be daily driversDeliveries of the new electric truck won't start until spring 2023, but the automaker already appears to be nearing the testing and validation stage.
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Study finds EV powertrains aren't especially trouble-prone, but all the other tech isEVs don’t stand out as problematic in the survey if you keep to things like batteries, motors, and charging systems.
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The battery supplier claims both more power and better volume utilization for its prismatic-based system than Tesla's cylindrical 4680 format.
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Rivian deploys first DC fast chargers as part of Adventure Network for electric trucksThree first sites open in Colorado and California this week, allowing Rivian drivers to recover up to 140 miles of range in 20 minutes.
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With Siemens investment, Electrify America gets its first boost beyond the original planSiemens is the first outside investor in Electrify America, which was created as part of VW's diesel-emissions settlement with the federal government.
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Tire-pressure issue prompts over-the-air fix for some Ford F-150 Lightning electric pickupsFord cautions that a low inflation pressure may lead to “poor handling and a possible loss of vehicle control.” Efficiency and driving range could be affected, too.
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GM EVs get Plug and Charge convenience—yes, even Chevy Bolt EVAfter a one-time activation, drivers can plug in and start charging with no additional steps needed—and be automatically billed for each charge.
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Aptera chooses EVE Energy 2170 cells for 1,000-mile solar-supplemented EVWith energy from the sun, owners might not need to charge the battery of the three-wheeled, super-efficient EV in for weeks or months.
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