Electric Cars
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Tesla was the only brand surveyed with an all-EV lineup—and previous studies have shown EVs to have substantially lower ownership costs.
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Tesla price cut: Model Y undercuts Model 3 by $5,000 with tax credit
For those eligible for the EV tax credit, the real-world price advantage for the Model Y versus the Model 3 has grown.
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Airless tires look like the future for robotaxis, EVs, and more
Michelin is continuing to test and develop its Uptis airless tires as a necessary part of the future.
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Land Rover EV conversion packs in-wheel motors, weighs same as original
With a modest battery pack and Protean in-wheel units, this classic Land Rover Defender conversion likely weighs less than upcoming Land Rover EVs.
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Disneyland will remake its Autopia around EVs in 2026
Disney hadn't yet specified whether replacement Autopia vehicles would be EVs, hybrids, or some other combustion configuration.
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Tesla Cybertruck recall prompted by "trapped" accelerator pedals
Attempts to cut a few seconds in Texas Cybertruck assembly appear to be to blame.
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With a recent growth spurt of installations, there is now one DC fast charger for every 15 U.S. gas stations.
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Report: EV factories may be leading utilities to dirtier decisions
Did new natural gas-fired power plants come about because of new EV factories and battery plants in the Southeast?
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Report: US-made 3-row electric SUV is Toyota Highlander EV
The Highlander would go all-EV, while the Grand Highlander would continue in ICE versions.
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If $50,000 EVs still lose $6,000, when will EVs become profitable?
A recent analysis suggests automakers are still losing thousands on each EV sold—perhaps even on programs that have targeted profitability.
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Report: Mercedes pulls the plug on range-extended EV possibilities
Series hybrids with vastly downsized engines simply don't make the cut, especially for cost reasons, Mercedes reportedly decided.
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2024 Lucid Air Grand Touring adds heat pump, charges up to 30% faster
The Grand Touring also preserves its 516-mile range rating despite more stringent testing, Lucid claims.
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The top-trim Denali version of the Sierra EV electric pickup arrives in summer 2024 with a lower price and more range than originally outlined.
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Maserati reveals US-bound luxury electric convertible
The GranTurismo Folgore might be the first fully electric convertible to arrive in the U.S. in years.
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Review: 2025 Hyundai Ioniq 5 N enthusiast EV shows it's worth the wait
Hyundai aimed to build an EV that would entice ICE enthusiasts over to the electron world, and a first drive proved this is it.
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2025 Mercedes-Benz eSprinter adds smaller battery, shorter wheelbase
A smaller, more affordable version of the Mercedes electric van gives fleets more options to fit their needs.
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Rivian EV route planner will grade charging networks
Every DC fast charger Rivian uses for route planning will be given a reliability grade from A (best) to F (worst).
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Report: China now makes enough batteries for global EV production
Manufacturing capacity for EV batteries is set to far outpace growth, noted BNEF last week—even including continued global EV sales growth.
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Despite strong depreciation, and before several more EV models qualified for the tax credit, nearly half of EVs cost less over time.
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Could Honda soon outpace all but Tesla in US EV production?
Honda stresses EV flexibility with its $3.5 billion battery plant, but the U.S. EVs won't replace Accord, Civic, or CR-V.
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Fewer Americans aspire to EV ownership, Gallup poll suggests
In a recent poll, Gallup found that 35% might consider buying an EV in the future—down from 43% a year ago.
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Study: EV efficiency gains could cut grid demand, save billions
EVs might use 65% of U.S. grid demand by 2050, but gains due to improvements in the efficiency of EVs would pay off big for all Americans, a new study suggests.
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Sales of big pickups help bankroll EV push, but they're sinking
High interest rates have slowed truck sales—and if it lasts, it might affect the depth of EV development at legacy automakers.
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2025 Mercedes-Benz EQS gets more range, better brakes, and a fake grille
About 9% more battery capacity is part of the improvement, but that plus other efficiency improvements may put 400 EPA miles within reach.
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