Stephen Edelstein, Contributing Writer
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Kia is betting big on electric vans, and it's jumping in with plans to build a new factory within its existing Hwaseong, South Korea, manufacturing complex dedicated to the production of them.
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Hyundai Ioniq 5 and Kia EV6 recalled for rollaway concernsIt's a software fix, but these two cousins, built on a leading-edge dedicated EV platform, aren't yet capable of receiving an over-the-air remedy.
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DOE hydrogen hubs might be as dirty as coal if clean hydrogen isn't defined, experts cautionThe 2021 infrastructure law includes funding for the hubs, which would produce hydrogen for different uses—but it remains to be seen whether they'll truly focus on minimal carbon emissions.
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Electric Mercedes G-Class SUV is due to get high-energy-density silicon anode battery chemistrySila claims its high-silicon anode material can increase energy density by 20% to 40% over current lithium-ion cell chemistries—meaning more range without larger battery packs.
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Stella Vita electric RV aims to get the most miles from solarWith solar panels, aerodynamics, and lightweight materials, the RV only needed two charging stops en route across Europe. Is such a design the future of the eco-conscious RV or van life?
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VW's Scout EV brand a surprise to dealers: Will it try to bypass them for Tesla-like sales model?Volkswagen reportedly didn't approach its U.S. dealers ahead of the decision to create its Scout SUV brand—which leads to all sorts of questions about how it plans to sell these EVs.
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With gas prices spiking, the operating cost advantages of EVs have grown, according to new analysis.
The Zero Emission Transportation Association (ZETA), an EV advocacy group, published a report...
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Bigger batteries in EVs could lead to colossal boost in particulate emissions—from tires, study suggestsEmissions Analytics performed chemical analysis of hundreds of new tires and now concludes tire-wear particulate emissions are 1,850 times greater than tailpipe particulate emissions.
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Could fuel-cell conversions help clean up long-haul diesel trucking?With wait times long for cleaner new semis, hydrogen fuel cells might be able to get more diesel trucks off the road sooner.
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2023 Chevrolet Bolt EUV bows in Redline Edition, while rest of Bolt EV lineup carries overThe Bolt EUV Redline Edition gets gloss black 17-inch wheels with red accents, a black and red Bolt EUV badge on the rear hatch, and other accents.
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Panasonic: Tesla pushing for faster development of 4680 cellsTesla's top cell supplier has been scouting locations in the U.S., although it plans to initially build the new format in Japan.
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Volkswagen harvests Scout as an electric SUV brand
What Thing? VW is bringing back the Scout SUV badge as a fully electric SUV brand, with models due in 2026.
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Tesla is recalling 2021-2022 Model S and Model X vehicles, and 2022 Model 3 and Model Y vehicles, over a charging issue that can cause infotainment screens to overheat.
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Freightliner eCascadia electric semi: Production version bows, will be made this yearThe production eCascadia will be available with single or tandem e-axles, with battery packs ranging up to 438 kwh. The heavy-duty semi is still considered a short-haul truck, with a maximum range of 230 miles.
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Report: EV charger vulnerabilities might leave them open to hackersOne of the most obvious targets for hackers might be fleets, which they could potentially disable by disrupting nightly charging for delivery vehicles.
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Lordstown Endurance electric truck production needs more cash, even if Foxconn deal doesn't fizzleA deal with Foxconn to produce the Endurance electric pickup is just days away from timing out. But even if it advances, Lordstown needs more cash. From where?
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California utility expands bidirectional EV charging pilotsHundreds of residential and commercial customers will now be eligible to see how EVs might provide backup power during outages or help stabilize the grid.
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Long before Tesla or the Leaf, this Nissan electric car claimed a 155-mile rangeA low 0.19 coefficient of drag, aluminum-intensive construction, low-rolling-resistance tires, fast-charging, a solar roof, and a heat pump were among the many innovations in this concept.
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Study: EV owners use automaker smartphone apps often but aren't so happy with them Stephen EdelsteinA majority of EV owners use automaker smartphone apps to manage charging, but they aren't happy with them, according to a new J.D. Power study.
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Volta plans to build its futuristic-looking electric trucks in the US, teases truck-as-a-service offeringVolta plans to deploy a pilot fleet of 100 trucks for U.S. customer evaluation, starting in Los Angeles in 2023, then will make trucks in the U.S. with a partner in 2024-2025.
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Report: Tesla adds swiveling screen to yoke-equipped Model STesla recently gave the Model S (and Model X) a significant interior update that included a steering yoke, but it hasn't confirmed the swiveling screen.
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Entire US Volvo lineup for 2023 is mild hybrid, plug-in hybrid, or EVVolvo sees it as a step toward offering only pure electric vehicles by 2030 and being carbon-neutral by 2040.
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Stellantis buys Share Now car-sharing venture from BMW and MercedesThe proposed purchase agreement would add 14 European cities and 10,000 vehicles to Free2Move's existing 2,500-vehicle fleet.
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2023 Polestar 2: Single-motor up to nearly $50,000, 260-mile range expected for dual-motorPolestar claims range improvements and a lower carbon footprint from the use of renewable energy in the manufacturing process.
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