Stephen Edelstein, Contributing Writer
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EV battery costs have soared in 2022 due to rising raw material and battery component prices, according to a Bloomberg New Energy Finance (BNEF) report.
The volume-weighted average for lithium-ion...
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GM aims for rural EV drivers with vast Level 2 charging networkUnder the program, dealers are eligible to receive up to 10 19.2-kw Level 2 charging stations to be installed in communities.
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Polestar 2 offers permanent performance boost over the air—for $1,195In what appears to be a North American market first for EVs, Polestar is offering the upgrade on a wide range of Polestar 2 dual-motor cars going back to the 2021 model year.
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Toyota sees hydrogen-combustion Corolla Cross as EV alternativeIt claims performance of the Corolla Cross H2 Concept is close to that of gasoline engines, while refueling time has been cut to a minute and a half.
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Used EV depreciation: Do long-range models hold more value?In this latest turn, as used EV prices drop, models with a longer driving range per charge appear to have better resale value, according to several pricing experts recently cited.
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Toyota rolls out C-HR plug-in hybrid, plans six bZ EVs for EuropeIn Europe, Toyota's stronger EV push will be accompanied by a new plug-in hybrid C-HR, to be offered alongside a hybrid version already available in some markets.
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Hyundai's N performance division is preparing to launch its first battery electric cars, but it's considering performance fuel cell vehicles as well.
Hyundai released a short video Friday showing off...
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AAA expands EV offerings with mobile charging, trip planningThe U.S. motor clubs known for roadside service are planning to scale up mobile charging to meet more widespread EV adoption—and to update trip services with charging stations.
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Canoo delivers electric Light Tactical Vehicle to US ArmyThe single prototype EV is a demo, but it will likely determine whether the Army commits to orders for production versions.
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Study: Toyota and Honda owners are defecting to TeslaNearly 29% of Tesla buyers come directly from a Honda or Toyota, a study finds, while neither of those brands are making EVs widely available.
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Lightyear 0 production starts, claims to be first solar car to marketContract producer Valmet has made the first Lightyear 0 solar car, although production will be kept to about one a week into early 2023.
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Report: VW in talks with Foxconn to make Scout electric SUVsBuilding its own plant for the electric trucks is now the least likely option, according to the report, which indicates an about-face versus earlier this year, when VW was reportedly shopping for new factory sites.
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Hyundai and battery supplier SK On are partnering to meet the new battery sourcing requirements of the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA).
The IRA continues the $7,500 federal EV tax credit, but to...
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First US-bound VinFast EVs shipped for December deliveryWhile initial deliveries are being sourced from Vietnam, VinFast is planning a factory in North Carolina to build VF 8 and VF 9 EVs starting in 2024.
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Caterpillar shows how to scale up EVs with mammoth mining truckCaterpillar has shown that battery-electric powertrains can scale up to something appreciated by the mining companies supplying the EV ecosystem.
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Electric truck survey: Millennials can't wait for Toyota Tacoma EVA Toyota electric truck that doesn't yet exist—and might never—ranked at the top for what millennials want.
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Report: Return of VW e-Golf possible after EV flagship delayA new Golf EV and Tiguan EV are reportedly being considered now that the brand's flagship electric car is being delayed to 2030.
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A Prius plus this could power your home through a blackoutGetting a new EV for all-day home backup might not be necessary, as a high-voltage inverter that's been around for a decade will repurpose a Prius to do the same.
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With little hydrogen infrastructure available, Hyperion Motors plans to deploy mobile hydrogen stations to support its XP-1 fuel-cell supercar.
The Hyper:Fuel Mobile Stations, which can also be...
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Mazda boosts EV target to 40% by 2030, plans new hybrid systemStepped-up targets for electric vehicles were backed up by new agreements with suppliers to develop and manufacture "electric drive units."
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Domino's commits to 800 Chevy Bolt EV pizza delivery carsThe delivery EVs are an initial step toward Domino's goal of achieving net-zero carbon emissions by 2050 and, Domino's thinks, may be able to deliver pizzas for days between charges.
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GM dealers are working on Teslas, claims thousands of repairsGM recently boasted its dealerships have provided "11,180 repairs on Teslas" without further elaboration on which brands are involved or whether they're trained to do so.
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EV adoption lags in the US heartland, but that may soon changeProduct availability, charging infrastructure, and consumer awareness are all reasons EV adoption lags in 22 so-called heartland states.
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GM, Volvo: EVs won't cost more than gas vehicles by 2025Both automakers see the Inflation Reduction Act as a key for achieving price parity by mid-decade despite recent supply-chain challenges.
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