Stephen Edelstein, Contributing Writer
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Blink Charging will supply Level 2 charging stations to General Motors dealerships in the United States and Canada, the company announced Tuesday in a press release.
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BMW X3 plug-in hybrid dropped, leaves no entry for brand in fast-growing EV SUV segmentThe X3 is in a size class that's erupting with plug-in options, but it's not offering any for the 2022 model year.
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Lithium is essential for modern EVs: How did the US let its production falter?The U.S. was the leader of global lithium production until the 1990s—a decade before China ramped up production out of necessity to support personal electronics and, later, the mass-production of EVs.
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Battery electric car sales finally overtook the diesel institution in EuropeWhile electrified models passed diesels in 2020 in Europe, battery electric models alone just overtook diesels.
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EPA finds median range of EVs dropped in 2021The median range of electric vehicles is on the rise over the long term, but a drop in 2021 can likely be attributed to a wider range of new models.
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35 years ago, this GM prototype had a yoke, four-wheel steering, and satellite navigationAlthough the 1987 Pontiac Pursuit prototype didn't see the future as electric, it embraced many of the tech items showcased by today's leading-edge EVs.
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EVs are the least reliable vehicle type: Consumer Reports points to some problem areas Stephen EdelsteinIn a reliability survey published last November, Consumer Reports named electric SUVs the least-reliable vehicle type. Now CR has followed that up with a report shedding light on specific problem...
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Rivian sponsors destination chargers overseen by nonprofit at Yosemite, Golden GateRivian's Waypoint network will give weekend warriors more places to add some charge while they're out hiking or mountain-biking.
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Trailing price hikes on new Teslas, prices on used Tesla models have soaredUsed Tesla prices rose with a rising tide of sticker prices on new Teslas through 2021, according to an report from Recurrent.
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VW doubled global EV deliveries in 2021, but remains well behind TeslaThe most EV-ambitious of the largest global automakers continues to trail America's Tesla in global electric vehicle sales—but it's starting to pick up the pace.
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Research could help extend EV battery life by 30%, slow degradationResearchers found that "islands" of lithium could be moved back toward the electrodes, reestablishing an electrical connection and allowing further use.
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Dealers thrived in 2021: Are state franchise laws hindering EV adoption?Dealers raked in a record amount per transaction in strong demand and short supply; is that affecting EV sales?
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Study: Two-thirds of Americans don't want an EV yet, and half won't pay extra for electrified Stephen EdelsteinMost Americans still aren't ready to buy an EV, according to the Deloitte 2022 Global Automotive Study, which examines consumer perceptions of electrification and other technology movements in the...
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California no longer shuns GM, as automaker complies with its emissions rulesIt stopped buying state vehicles from GM in 2019, when the automaker sided with the Trump administration in a challenge to the state's right to set its own emissions rules.
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Tesla Model S Plaid gets Nürburgring-tuned Track Mode for better coolingTesla has put the focus on cooling in a new Track Mode for the Model S Plaid, also boosting torque vectoring and adding a more aggressive suspension calibration.
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Multi-unit dwellings could avoid EV-charging sticker shock with peak-demand systemsManaging peak demand is key for avoiding demand charges, which would add thousands of dollars per month to a building's electrical bills due to EV charging.
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Toyota plans solid-state battery debut in a hybrid by 2025—future Prius?Toyota is working toward the first use of true solid-state battery technology on its hybrids or plug-in hybrids—not on battery electric models.
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Goodyear shows how to make tires with less petroleum, emissionsA tire concept uses 70% sustainable materials—including carbon black derived from a process creating hydrogen gas from natural gas.
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Vietnamese automaker VinFast is growing its planned EV lineup to five models, and plans to open factories in the United States and Germany, alongside an existing factory in its home country.
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VW electric Microbus revival due for March 2022 reveal, 2023 deliveriesThe long-awaited production Volkswagen electric van inspired by the original Microbus has a reveal date: March 9.
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Magna shows how heavy-duty pickups can go all-electric without lower towing, payloadCombining the e-motor with a solid beam axle in back, while preserving the frame, helps keep towing and hauling numbers intact.
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Sony Vision-S electric SUV concept is a step closer to productionPut down your PlayStation and drive. Sony is shifting its Vision-S into SUV territory—and development, although it still doesn't say production is a go.
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American households might use EVs as backup power with this bidirectional chargerThe Quasar 2 allows V2X-enabled electric vehicles to function as large power banks, capable of powering the home during blackouts.
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2023 BMW iX M60: Very quick electric SUV claims 280-mile rangeThe BMW iX M60 will bring M performance to the electric SUV lineup, rivaling the Audi E-Tron S and Tesla Model X Plaid.
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