Stephen Edelstein, Contributing Writer
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FreeWire Technologies is demonstrating a more flexible alternative to conventional fast-charging stations at an ampm convenience store in Lodi, California.
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Report: CATL aims to boost EV range with battery cells installed in vehicle framesThe China-based battery giant CATL is reportedly working on tech that will allow cells to be placed away from a centralized pack.
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VW plans to do some EV engineering at Chattanooga—not just assemblyVolkswagen is going more than EV assembly in Tennessee. Development and testing will be done there, at a high-voltage lab.
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First electric Bentley due in 2026 will say no to rare-earth magnetsThe British luxury brand Bentley is working on electric-vehicle technology that reduces environmental impact and sourcing challenges.
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Getting ready: Rivian CEO provides video walkthrough of electric-truck factoryRivian provided a glimpse of what it's taking to bring a dormant plant back to life, to deliver electric trucks by summer 2021.
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In some EVs, the cabin cooling system helps speed up fast-chargingThe A/C condenser in EVs is important for keeping up fast-charging speeds—and keeping the cabin comfortable.
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South Korea may exclude Tesla from the list of automakers that qualify for electric-car subsidies as the California transplant racks up sales, The Korea Herald reported Sunday.
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Nikola announces order for 2,500 battery-electric garbage trucksThe large order of trucks based on Nikola's Tre are for battery-electric models, not hydrogen fuel-cell tech.
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Mazda MX-30 electric car: Gas version shown before EV reaches target marketMazda took some of the shine off its MX-30 electric car by showing that there will be a gasoline version.
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Integrated drive modules help free up space in the Ford Mustang Mach-EThe Ford Mustang Mach-E electric SUV has a space-saving modular system combining motor, power electronics, and reduction gearing.
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Used Teslas sell very fast compared to other models, data confirmsBased on an analysis of used-car sales data, all models from Tesla sell in a much shorter number of days than other EVs.
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Biden mentions 200-mph electric Corvette, says US can own the market with move to EVsWith a car like the 200-mph electric Corvette Joe Biden mentioned, perhaps the U.S. could revitalize its auto industry.
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Mercedes-Benz will source batteries from Chinese firm CATL for its upcoming EQS electric car.
Scheduled to launch in certain markets next year, the electric luxury sedan is targeting a range of 435...
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2021 Audi E-Tron SUV gets $8,800 lower base price, plus more rangeAudi has boosted the range of the E-Tron SUV to an EPA-rated 222 miles, and a more affordable model joins the lineup this year.
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Musk: Larger Cybertruck will be "North American ass-kicker," smaller Cybertruck highly likelyThe Tesla CEO continues to claim that the Cybertruck will outperform traditional pickups—even though he admits it was designed with no input from truck buyers.
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AAA electric-car subscription venture: $11 per day, only in SacramentoAimed at low-income and disadvantaged communities, the service makes e-Golfs available for as little as $11 per day, including insurance and other perks.
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Report: Kia Soul EV not returning to US marketAlthough Kia still maintains the Soul EV is coming, a report suggests it's now been removed from the future US lineup.
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GM invests in potential future rival electric truck maker Lordstown Motors, as it seeks IPOLordstown Motors, which hopes to make electric trucks at a former GM plant, is seeking an IPO and has reported an additional investment from GM.
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Study: Without smart charging and upgrades, some US cities might feel the squeeze from EVs Stephen EdelsteinElectricity grids in some United States cities may require upgrades to handle increasing numbers of electric cars, according to a new study from the United States Department of Energy's Pacific...
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Fisker reports negotiations with VW for electric-car platform are on pauseIn a financial document, Fisker reported that it hasn't yet reached a deal with Volkswagen to use its MEB platform for the proposed Fisker Ocean crossover.
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Lordstown Motors ad shows electric trucks at workIn what could be a first for an electric-vehicle ad, a new spot for Lordstown Motors shows its Endurance electric truck in use by farmers and construction workers.
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Report: Panasonic cells for Tesla will get 20% energy boostIn five years, the Panasonic 2170 cells that are supplied for Model 3 and Model Y will get a big energy-density boost—potentially helping make these models more affordable and better-performing.
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Tesla and Nikola electric semis will arrive to rivals from traditional truck makersTesla will face many rivals at launch—a very different challenge than what it faced on the car side when it delivered the Model S.
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Toyota solid-state battery tech on schedule for 2025 production, executive saysToyota could emerge as a serious contender with electric vehicles if it can manage to scale up its own battery design.
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