Stephen Edelstein, Contributing Writer
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The Lucid Air electric luxury sedan darkens under a new Stealth Look trim option, the EV startup announced on Monday.
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Report: Arrival is dropping its Uber car project, electric bus plansThe startup, which had already announced plans to build electric buses in South Carolina, has proposed a business reorganization.
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Will EV tax credit price caps add urgency to arrival of affordable electric cars?Legislation would add price caps of $55,000 for electric cars and $80,000 for electric pickup trucks and SUVs—cutting out some of the U.S. built EVs and American supply chain lawmakers are attempting to foster.
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BMW is making room for hydrogen in next-generation Neue Klasse EVHydrogen needs to be stored in cylindrical tanks, so it presents far greater packaging challenges than batteries.
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Fisker Ocean One launch edition is sold out; pre-orders for Ocean Extreme start November 18Just 5,000 units of the Fisker Ocean One launch edition are planned, and customers already gave the company a $5,000 down payment for each one.
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Toyota offering buyback of BZ4X EV as potential remedy for wheel recallIt's an alternate solution to a package of make-good perks that includes a $5,000 credit, an extended warranty, bonus fast-charging, and a free loaner vehicle with reimbursed fuel costs.
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Report: Wait lists and markups are keeping California EV incentives from those who need them Stephen EdelsteinHigh demand for certain new EV models has led to dealer markups which, in California at least, could be preventing customers from getting purchase incentives, according to a new report.
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Tesla Model Y: Californians can subscribe by the month to drive best-selling EVAutonomy aims to offer a more flexible alternative to traditional buying or leasing, at prices lower than rental services.
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Electric semis might get up to $40,000 credit under reconciliation bill moving through CongressHeavy0duty commercial vehicles are 10% of the U.S. fleet, but they're responsible for 28% of GHG emissions, 45% or nitrogen-oxide emissions, and 57% of fine particulate emissions.
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Plug-in hybrid sales stumble in Europe: Do they have a better chance in the US?Recent sales data shows plug-in hybrids trending downward as EVs trend upward—although that's not a trend that extends to the U.S.
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BMW i4 eDrive35 will cost $52,395 with smaller battery, range about 260 milesA more affordable version of the i4 is due to come to the U.S. early next year, with its smaller 66-kwh (usable) battery pack and less power the most significant differences.
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Study: EV startup brands aren't doing well in connecting with prospective customersTesla might be failing to keep pace with its growing sales volumes. It scored above average in previous versions of this study, but it no longer offers adequate levels of customer support either in-person or online.
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Mass-market Lightyear 2 solar car aims for efficiency boost with tech from supercar maker Koenigsegg Stephen EdelsteinLightyear will borrow tech from Swedish supercar builder Koenigsegg for its upcoming mass-market solar-assisted EV. Koenigsegg is also investing in Lightyear, the two companies confirmed in a press...
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Are regulators focusing too much on EV sales and not enough on retiring ICE vehicles?Significant "turnover lag" between the start of new EV sales regulations and the retirement of internal-combustion vehicles could get in the way of ambitious goals, researchers argue.
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Half of households might need a costly panel upgrade to use a Level 2 EV charger: Here's a workaroundWith a proprietary plug-in adapter, EV owners will be able to connect chargers directly to the meter socket, bypassing the electrical service panel.
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One company plans to double the number of EV chargers in FloridaA single EV charger installation campaign from a relative newcomer, IUC, will outnumber those of any other charging network in the state so far.
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EV tax credit extension with $7,500 point-of-sale rebate, $4,000 for used EVs could pass Senate soonThe legislation also introduces price caps of $55,000 for new cars and $80,000 for pickup trucks and SUVs, as well as income caps for buyers.
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17 states stand by plan to electrify 30% of trucks and buses by 2030The plan stands in stark contrast to other states following the federal government, which has no regulatory plan spurring a shift to electrified commercial trucks.
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The Honda Prologue electric SUV will be based on a General Motors platform, but Honda says it will get its own unique styling.
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Faraday Future says it needs more funding to put FF91 into productionThe California company is reportedly in need of more cash to fund its operations through the end of the year, and it disclosed that it's looking to raise another $325 million.
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GM claims it has secured all battery raw material for 1 million EVs annually by 2025These deals will support Ultium Cells LLC battery plants, which are being built under a partnership between GM and LG Energy Solution.
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Porsche claims it can be more profitable making EVs than gasoline vehiclesBy the end of the decade, eight in 10 vehicles sold by Porsche will be electric, and it expects that EVs will account for half the luxury car market by 2031.
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Sono Sion EV production form revealed, claims up to 152 miles a week from solarWhile the Sion's LFP battery pack provides 190 miles of range, solar power will add an average of 70 miles per week—or more than 150 miles in ideal situations, Sono anticipates.
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California leads in home EV charger installation, while NYC is lastNot all places with higher levels of EV adoption have a high level of home chargers—suggesting some very different public-charging needs by region.
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