Stephen Edelstein, Contributing Writer
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Mexico will soon build large numbers of EVs, but most will go north to the U.S. rather than being sold domestically.
The reason behind it isn't a culture clash or a lack of concern for the...
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Hyundai robot could ease EV charging, tackle mobility barriersRobotic charging is seen as a necessity not just for self-driving vehicles, but to make EVs workable for those with mobility issues.
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Report: EV battery repair hurdles may inflate insurance premiumsAn investigation of what happens when EVs are in accidents found that it's more common to replace rather than repair—leading to some very high collision price tags, and a higher rate of totaled EVs.
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Kia EV5 electric SUV concept taps solar panels, swivel seatsAlthough initially planned for China, the Kia EV5 might bring some innovative packaging and sustainable materials to the compact electric SUV set.
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Funding crunch puts Oregon EV rebates on holdUnder the state rebate program, lower-income buyers of EVs have been able to claim up to $7,500, in addition to federal tax credits and other incentives.
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Study: Workplace EV charging could cut need for more power plantsSmarter EV charger placement plus more workplace charging can help reduce the load on the grid at times when it matters, according to an MIT study.
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The global market for internal-combustion vehicles peaked in 2017 and is now in "structural decline," Bloomberg New Energy Finance declared in a recent report.
Combustion-vehicle sales in 2022 were...
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BMW Neue Klasse EVs will debut with panoramic head-up displayDue in 2025, the future family of BMWs aiming for range and affordability will incorporate many or all of their displays in the windshield, as part of a "driver-centric" approach.
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7-Eleven wants its EV charging network to be among the largestThe company says it plans to build "one of the largest and most compatible electric vehicle charging networks of any retailer in North America."
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Tesla owners sue over parts-and-service monopolyDoes Tesla violate antitrust laws by forcing owners to use its own service centers and parts supply?
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Volkswagen ID.2all concept previews affordable compact EVThe ID.2all is the first MEB-based vehicle with front-wheel drive, and it's about two feet shorter than the ID.4.
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Biden administration opens $2.5B community EV charging programThe program will provide its $2.5 billion over five years to get community charging to schools, parks, public buildings, and travel corridors.
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EV fires tend to get a lot of attention, but the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) warns that EVs' added weight—and the damage it can inflict on other road users—is the real...
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VW picks Canada for first American PowerCo EV battery plantThe PowerCo facilities are due to make a new cell format headed into EVs built on VW Group's next-generation EV platform, termed SSP.
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Porsche confirms electric Cayenne plus flagship EV above itThe announcement confirms that Porsche will effectively add two new electric luxury SUVs above the compact Macan SUV—which is also going electric in 2024.
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Hertz will triple EV fleet at America's Big Oil nerve centerHouston, an epicenter for the American oil and gas industry, is increasingly embracing renewable energy—and a series of moves by Hertz will help accelerate that.
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Mitsubishi electric pickup, multiple EVs teased in product planThe automaker plans to shift to electrified models by 2035, although many of them may still have tailpipes.
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These 7 US states lead the nation in EV registrationsOutside of California and Hawaii, which are the other five topping more than 10 EVs per thousand people?
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EV owners are much less satisfied with dealership service than owners of internal combustion cars, according to a new J.D. Power study.
Results were based on a survey of 64,248 U.S. owners or lessees...
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Utility proposes huge EV charging network funded by ratepayersIn Minnesota, Xcel Energy has proposed to build, own, and operate its own network of 730 charging sites by 2026, with $27 million of the expense coming from ratepayers.
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EVs won't lose range towing Lightship L1 electric RV, company claimsLightship aims to be the Tesla of RV makers, with a clean-sheet approach, and its L1 electrified travel trailer packs 80 kwh and its own propulsion system.
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Optimized air suspension could aid EV range, protect batteriesHyundai Mobis argues that by incorporating sensor inputs, its air suspension could have a positive impact on performance and efficiency.
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2023 Nissan Ariya recalled because steering wheel might detachA steering-wheel bolt on Nissan's new crossover EV may need attention.
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Lordstown stalls on Endurance electric truckLordstown has paused production over a recall issue, while it questions whether it can make more than its initial batch of 500 Endurance electric pickups.
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