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A U.S. DOE study found that solid-state cells aren't necessarily less prone to catastrophic failure and overheating.
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Volvo plans to test wireless fast-charging with XC40 Recharge taxisMomentum Dynamics inductive wireless charging tech will be tested in XC40 Recharge electric SUVs in use more than 12 hours a day.
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GM wants future EVs to be home power banks—and it starts with a California pilot programWith a small California pilot program starting this year, GM and PG&E will develop software and a core hardware set.
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Police departments want to electrify their fleets but have few optionsAlthough electric vehicles like the Tesla Model Y might have most of what's needed for police duty, the lack of proper police upfits keeps them from widespread adoption.
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Lucid Gravity SUV update, Panasonic 4680 production, public funds for Supercharger network: Today’s Car NewsTesla’s main supplier plans to ramp up large-format cells in 2023. Tesla could be aiming to get public funds for the Supercharger network. And Lucid announces its second plant and provides an update on its “ultra-high-efficiency” SUV. This and more, here at Green Car Reports...
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Analysis: Tesla could get "a lucrative revenue stream" from credit sales with Biden mpg standardsStricter standards on the U.S., Europe, and China could provide strong revenue for EV makers—especially Tesla.
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The insurance-funded IIHS has in recent years pushed automakers harder on safety than the federal government.
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California hit a cumulative one million plug-in vehicles, as it aims for five million by 2030Californians have bought about 663,000 electric vehicles over more than a decade—including nearly 184,000 over the course of 2021.
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Study: Product means more than gas prices in stoking EV demandA wider range of electric vehicle models and types could mean more for EV adoption than pump prices or environmental priorities, longtime study trends suggest.
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Rivian R1T deliveries delayed to September: If it’s first with an electric pickup, who’s next?Lordstown Motors, GM, Tesla, and Ford are among the companies lined up to potentially deliver electric trucks in the months following.
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Jeep plans a lineup of fully electric vehicles by 2025—if you think globallyJeep plans a fully electric entry in every SUV category by the middle of the decade, with plug-in hybrid models as well.
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Bosch claims a CVT will help EVs optimize performance and rangeEV startups, do you need a transmission for your electric car? Bosch is ready to sell you one.
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GM's Ultium Charge 360 effort for EVs is broadening to include fleet customers and the BrightDrop commercial business.
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Evasive Motorsports' modified Tesla Model 3 readies for a run at Pikes Peak gloryEvasive Motorsports is heading to Pikes Peak with a modified Telsa Model 3, with the stated goal of breaking the production EV record.
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Model S deliveries, Honda Insight, Hyundai fuel-cell truck, free fast-charging: Today’s Car NewsFree road-trip fast charging is a perk you’ll only find with a few new electric cars. Tesla Model S Plaid deliveries start June 10. Hyundai outlines some of the specs for its fuel-cell commercial truck, and they echo what it’s suggested for pickups and SUVs. The Honda Insight is more...
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