Stephen Edelstein, Contributing Writer
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Electrified cars pass a tipping point in Europe, as new registrations pass diesels Stephen EdelsteinDiesel cars have historically been the default choice in Europe, but that is no longer the case.
In September 2020, new-car registrations of electrified vehicles—including hybrids, plug-in...
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Mitsubishi plans to embrace plug-in hybrids in a big way this decadeElectrified vehicles will make up 50 percent of Mitsubishi's global sales by 2030.
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With Mercedes tech, Aston Martin plans to electrify 20% of its fleet by 2024A deal that gives Mercedes-Benz a share of Aston Martin will help get the small independent automaker the tools for hybrid and electric.
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Volvo is developing its own electric motors for EVs, in Sweden and ChinaWith development of the entire propulsion system in concert, Volvo will be able to boost its future electric vehicles' efficiency and performance.
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Mitsubishi invests in WiTricity, for wireless EV charging pushIt's not yet clear where Mitsubishi might be going with its wireless-charging investment, but "smart cities" applications could take the brand in a new direction.
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Ford plug-in hybrid issue prompts it to pool CO2 credits with Volvo in EuropeDue partly to an issue that has delayed some plug-in hybrid models, Ford will pay Volvo for some of its credits in order to meet EU carbon dioxide rules.
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Chevrolet turned a 1977 K5 Blazer into the all-electric Blazer-E show vehicle to demonstrate an electric crate-motor package it plans to put on sale in 2021.
Part of Chevy's ongoing eCrate program,...
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Polestar 2 recall for Europe won't affect US cars, first deliveries soonAn issue potentially causing an unexpected shutdown will be fixed by the time Polestar 2 deliveries soon start in the U.S.
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2021 Porsche Cayenne E-Hybrid models get more plug-in rangeWith the plug-in hybrids' battery pack at 17.9 kwh, versus 14.1 kwh before, the 2021 Cayenne E-Hybrid models could get a range boost of 30% or more.
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Survey: Auto-industry suppliers support more EVs, oppose Trump rollbackThe portion of the auto industry where the bulk of the jobs are—and where the innovation happens—is soundly against the rollback and in favor of more EVs.
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Endurance electric truck vs. Ford F-150: Lordstown shows off in-wheel motor systemIn another pickup tug of war, the Lordstown Endurance has demonstrated the torque and traction of its unique in-wheel motor system at all four wheels.
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Survey: Americans expect more electric-car range than before pandemicA J.D. Power survey highlights that attitudes about EVs haven't changed much—yet Americans think they should offer more range.
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Fisker on Monday announced a spike in reservations for its Ocean electric SUV, and began sketching out plans for a European launch.
The startup opened reservations for the Ocean on November 27,...
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Report: 50 years ago, GM and Ford understood climate change was an issueA report reminds us that climate change is not a new idea for automakers—even if their electric-car plans are.
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Lordstown Motors becomes publicly traded, before delivering its electric trucksOhio-based Lordstown Motors is planning to bring its fleet-focused electric pickups to market—and is already publicly traded.
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Why do owners of Toyota hybrids keep their vehicles so long?A recent analysis of data suggests that original owners of Toyota (and Lexus) hybrids are keeping them longer.
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The Hummer EV isn't the first electric truck in GMC historyMore than 100 years ago electric trucks represented a significant piece of the brand's business.
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Need an EV home charger installed, and clarity on incentives? Thank the VW diesel settlementAlthough many automakers help make home charger installation easier, connecting consumers on incentives has been a missing step.
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Wireless EV charging gets a boost: Single standard will harmonize systems up to 11 kw Stephen EdelsteinThe Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE) on Thursday announced the first global standard for wireless electric-car charging, which could help accelerate the technology's rollout.
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Report: LG Chem to triple cylindrical-cell production for EVs, plans "new form factor" cellsBattery supplier LG Chem announced a big production boost of the cylindrical cells used by Tesla—and soon, Lucid and Rivian.
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Volvo XC40 Recharge arrives in early 2021, starts at $54,895The first fully electric vehicle from Volvo is priced to rival the Tesla Model Y, but it will likely reflect a different set of priorities.
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New Jersey might join California ban of gasoline new-car sales by 2035An NJ-based report suggests signing on with a similar EV mandate to meet 2050 greenhouse-gas reduction targets in the state.
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BMW has made 200,000 of its quirky i3 electric carsThe BMW i3 no longer signifies the future for the German automaker's electric-car efforts, but it 200,000 globally is a significant milestone.
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iPhone maker Foxconn launches open platform for EVs, solid state battery by 2024Taiwan-based Foxconn, Apple's longtime manufacturing partner, has announced an open platform for electric cars, as well as a software ecosystem for EV manufacturing.
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