Stephen Edelstein, Contributing Writer
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J.D. Power is known for its initial-quality rankings of new cars, but now the company has published a study specifically focusing on electric cars for the first time. The inaugural J.D. Power...
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Will BMW i4 outdo Model 3 in handling performance?BMW is prioritizing handling and sportiness in its upcoming i4, which is about the same size and form of the Tesla Model 3.
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Tesla Model S convertible conversion could be best alternative to overdue RoadsterAlthough this Model S ragtop is a one-off build, the Italian firm Ares design is showing its potential to custom-create a body style that Tesla hasn't prioritized.
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VW CEO teases Trinity project to rival Tesla, revamp Wolfsburg plant for EVsVolkswagen is considering a revamp of its hometown plant as part of a new electric-car platform that aims to outdo Tesla.
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The vanlife electric: Nissan e-NV200 Winter Camper conceptNissan shows more forbidden fruit—in the form of an all-electric camper-van that might be a great weekend-getaway machine.
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Mercedes EQA small electric crossover: Range rating beats EQC, but not by muchThe Mercedes-Benz EQA is the fully electric alternative to the GLA, with front-wheel drive at first and a dual-motor all-wheel-drive model on the way. A U.S. arrival is unlikely.
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Isareli startup StoreDot has long promised a Holy Grail of battery technology: a battery that can recharge in about the same amount of time it takes to pump gasoline. Now the startup is delivering...
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Report: Emissions gains from EVs in 2020 were canceled out by added emissions from SUVsAlthough EV sales increased 50%, a massive shift to less-efficient SUVs offset any carbon reduction.
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Next Honda HR-V will be different for America, possibly all-hybridHonda plans to make the next-generation version of its HR-V small crossover hybrid-only—although U.S. plans might be different.
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Kia teases designs for 7 EVs due by 2027Starting this year, Kia will get both a new design focus and begin delivering the first of seven dedicated electric vehicles to arrive by 2027 and 11 EVs in all by 2025.
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Electric VW Microbus revival will arrive in US in 2023The production vehicle based on the ID Buzz concept will be produced in Hanover, Germany starting in 2022, for a 2023 U.S. arrival.
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VW ID.4 electric SUV has the right winter warmers, lacks a heat pumpIn the U.S., the Volkswagen ID.4 won't have a heat pump, although VW has a feature set to keep the daily drive toasty.
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If you're considering a used electric car, now might be a good time to spring into action. General Motors is offering 0% APR financing for 72 months on used Chevrolet Bolt EV electric cars and Chevy...
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Renault 5 Prototype: All-electric return of a hot-hatch legendThe R5 is returning as an all-electric car, with plenty of heritage design cues that would position it as a strong alternative to the Fiat 500e and Honda E.
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Emergency responders need more training on EV fires, NTSB warnsResponse guides don't offer enough about how to deal with electric vehicle fires and high-voltage electrical systems, the agency says.
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Trump administration again delays higher fuel economy finesIn the last days of the Trump administration, officials again yielded to lobbyists in offering a break on federal fines for gas guzzling fleets.
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Flagship Cadillac Celestiq EV will offer 4-wheel steering, 4-quadrant smart glass roofGM's luxury brand is going all-electric by the end of the decade, and the Celestiq will serve as a showcase for what the company can do.
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Sony Vision-S electric car starts public road tests in EuropeThe Sony electric car shown at last year's CES is much more than a concept car just a year later.
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Chinese automaker Nio is launching a flagship electric car with an available 150-kilowatt-hour battery pack, and when it's scheduled to start deliveries in early 2022, it could be the first...
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Lordstown confirms 100,000 orders for Endurance electric pickup, September production startThe Ohio-built electric pickup, aimed toward fleet customers, says that it has 100,000 orders.
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Tesla Model Y Standard Range: 244 miles, $43,190 base, 7-seat availableA new Standard Range Model Y undercuts the base Ford Mustang Mach-E in price but beats it in range.
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Survey finds strong enthusiasm for EVs in China, obstacles for other world marketsSome of Western Europe still isn't grasping the environmental benefits of electric cars, a supplier survey finds.
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Lightning eMotors creates electric motor coaches at lower cost and CO2 impactElectrifying existing buses and commercial trucks and vans can help companies cut their costs and their carbon footprint.
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Lucid is considering an electric-car plant in Saudi ArabiaA Lucid Motors plant in Saudi Arabia could potentially expand the reach of electric cars to new markets.
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