Stephen Edelstein, Contributing Writer
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Swedish battery firm Northvolt on Thursday said it would build a $5.2 billion (USD) EV battery factory in Canada's Quebec province—its first outside of Europe.
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StoreDot could help speed up charging in future Volvo EVsBattery tech from StoreDot might help gain 100 miles of EV range in just five minutes—not just speeding up charging but allowing Volvo to use smaller packs.
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Honda inks charging-network deals for Prologue and Acura ZDXAgreements with EVgo and Electrify America will give Honda and Acura EV drivers "single-app access" to charging stations on both networks.
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2024 Toyota Corolla Cross Hybrid blacks out, still gets 42 mpgChanges for the 2024 Corolla Cross Hybrid include an updated wireless device charger for the SE and XSE models and the new Nightshade Edition.
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Mercedes EQS EV may soon allow hands-free, eyes off the roadDrive Pilot is an SAE Level 3 system, and it will allow the driver to take their hands off the wheel and eyes away from the road on pre-mapped highways below 40 mph.
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Survey: EV battery production can cloud sustainability pictureShoppers are starting to see EV battery manufacturing as a key piece in the vehicles' sustainability and carbon footprint, so more transparency and communication from automakers is necessary, suggest survey results.
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Ubitricity, a charging network operator owned by oil giant Shell, is expanding the rollout of lamppost EV chargers in the U.K.
The company recently announced that it had been appointed by the...
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Analysis: EVs will top two-thirds of global car sales by 2030The Rocky Mountain Institute (RMI) analysis suggests explosive EV sales growth partly because of acceleration of EV sales in "late-adopting" countries with robust new car sales.
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Toyota recasts hybrids without charge ports as "hybrid EVs"The latest stretch for Toyota marketing sees hybrids, plug-in hybrids, and fully electric vehicles all becoming different types of EVs. Which is which?
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2025 Audi Q4 E-Tron EV updates suggest range boost, sportier tuningBased on updates given to the European-market version, the 2025 Audi Q4 E-Tron is likely to charge quicker and offer more range, while new steering and suspension tuning may give it a sportier edge.
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China updates its EV charging standard, claims cross-compatibilityThe harmonized standard is claimed to be back-compatible with both CHAdeMO and CCS, while it offers high-power charging up to 1.2 megawatts.
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UK delay of ban on gas models irks automakers, climate groupsClimate effects aside, automakers are now also reportedly concerned that a delay of the EV mandate will upset future plans, and the rebound of auto manufacturing in the U.K. post-Brexit.
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The Tesla Model 3 is now one of the top 10 leased vehicles in the U.S., marking the first time an EV has appeared among the top leased vehicles, according to credit report provider Experian.
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EV batteries degrade faster in hot weather: What owners can doFor EV drivers concerned about battery degradation, a few key decisions about how they park, charge, and even which battery they choose can help their car fare better over the long run.
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2025 Mini Countryman Electric crossover set for fall 2024 US arrivalThis is the first time the Countryman will be available with an all-electric powertrain, although a plug-in hybrid version is currently offered.
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Feds free up $100M to replace unreliable EV chargersThe program for charger reliability and accessibility is new, but it comes from infrastructure law funding—and it should go a long way toward replacing chargers that don't work.
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Dodge Hornet R/T, Alfa Romeo Tonale PHEVs recalled over fire concernUntil the recall is addressed the automaker advises both of these plug-in hybrids be parked away from structures—so they might not be able to use their 33 electric miles as often.
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Tesla loyalty is high, but Rivian and Lucid are luring owners awayMost Tesla owners stay with the brand, although a strong set of Model S rivals and the lack of a step-up product from Model Y has led to some defections to other brands.
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California is spending $38 million to help expand availability of EV fast-charging for low-income and disadvantaged communities.
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Toyota plots solid-state battery timeline for future EVsThe automaker also emphasized the importance of producing thinner battery packs in overall EV range and efficiency.
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Hyundai Ioniq 6, Genesis Electrified GV70 earn top IIHS safety ratingsThree fully electric models join the safety organization's honor roll, offering top occupant safety, accident avoidance systems, and more.
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2024 Mazda CX-90 plug-in hybrid makes the list of safest SUVsA handful of other plug-in hybrids, including the Toyota Prius Prime, Lexus NX 450h, and Volvo XC90 Recharge, also made the Top Safety Pick+ list this year.
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BMW, Ford, Honda ally for tech enabling EVs to support the gridCalled ChargeScape, the company aims to connect EV owners in the U.S. and Canada with electric utilities for "EV-enabled grid services."
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2023 Porsche Taycan, Audi E-Tron GT recalled for battery sealSome owners of the Taycan and E-Tron GT might end up with new packs because of an issue that can allow liquid to accumulate.
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