Stephen Edelstein, Contributing Writer
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Rivian is making steady progress toward the start of production of its electric pickup trucks and SUVs, a video released by the company Tuesday showed.
In the roughly three-minute video, Rivian CEO...
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In some EVs, the cabin cooling system helps speed up fast-chargingThe A/C condenser in EVs is important for keeping up fast-charging speeds—and keeping the cabin comfortable.
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Korea considers changing its EV subsidy after Tesla buyers cash inTesla has been outselling EVs from Hyundai, Kia, and others in their home market, as buyers take advantage of strong subsidies.
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Nikola announces order for 2,500 battery-electric garbage trucksThe large order of trucks based on Nikola's Tre are for battery-electric models, not hydrogen fuel-cell tech.
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Mazda MX-30 electric car: Gas version shown before EV reaches target marketMazda took some of the shine off its MX-30 electric car by showing that there will be a gasoline version.
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Integrated drive modules help free up space in the Ford Mustang Mach-EThe Ford Mustang Mach-E electric SUV has a space-saving modular system combining motor, power electronics, and reduction gearing.
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As overall demand for used cars slows due to the coronavirus pandemic, used Teslas are selling faster than other electric cars.
According to new analysis from iSeeCars.com, the Tesla Model 3, Model...
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Biden mentions 200-mph electric Corvette, says US can own the market with move to EVsWith a car like the 200-mph electric Corvette Joe Biden mentioned, perhaps the U.S. could revitalize its auto industry.
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CATL battery partnership targeting 435-mile range for Mercedes EQS electric carMercedes-Benz and CATL have disclosed that the Chinese battery supplier will supply cells for the future flagship Mercedes EQ electric car.
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2021 Audi E-Tron SUV gets $8,800 lower base price, plus more rangeAudi has boosted the range of the E-Tron SUV to an EPA-rated 222 miles, and a more affordable model joins the lineup this year.
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Musk: Larger Cybertruck will be "North American ass-kicker," smaller Cybertruck highly likelyThe Tesla CEO continues to claim that the Cybertruck will outperform traditional pickups—even though he admits it was designed with no input from truck buyers.
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AAA electric-car subscription venture: $11 per day, only in SacramentoAimed at low-income and disadvantaged communities, the service makes e-Golfs available for as little as $11 per day, including insurance and other perks.
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The second-generation Kia Soul EV will not be sold in the United States after all, CNET reported last week.
Unveiled at the 2018 Los Angeles Auto Show, the Soul EV was due to arrive in spring 2019 as...
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GM invests in potential future rival electric truck maker Lordstown Motors, as it seeks IPOLordstown Motors, which hopes to make electric trucks at a former GM plant, is seeking an IPO and has reported an additional investment from GM.
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Study: Without smart charging and upgrades, some US cities might feel the squeeze from EVsWith more charging at off-peak times and some selective grid upgrades, Western U.S. cities will be better-prepared for an influx of EVs, a new study finds.
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Fisker reports negotiations with VW for electric-car platform are on pauseIn a financial document, Fisker reported that it hasn't yet reached a deal with Volkswagen to use its MEB platform for the proposed Fisker Ocean crossover.
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Lordstown Motors ad shows electric trucks at workIn what could be a first for an electric-vehicle ad, a new spot for Lordstown Motors shows its Endurance electric truck in use by farmers and construction workers.
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Report: Panasonic cells for Tesla will get 20% energy boostIn five years, the Panasonic 2170 cells that are supplied for Model 3 and Model Y will get a big energy-density boost—potentially helping make these models more affordable and better-performing.
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Tesla and Nikola electric semis will arrive to rivals from traditional truck makers Stephen EdelsteinTesla and Nikola have both announced zero-emission semi trucks. The Tesla Semi will be battery electric, while Nikola is planning three models powered by hydrogen fuel cells. But the time they...
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Toyota solid-state battery tech on schedule for 2025 production, executive saysToyota could emerge as a serious contender with electric vehicles if it can manage to scale up its own battery design.
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Is the eBussy modular electric van a Microbus for an urban future?Also from Germany, a tiny concept van called eBussy conjures up Microbus nostalgia with a modern urban-electric design aesthetic.
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Report: Hyundai may boost EV production after Tesla Model 3 outsold Kona Electric in KoreaTesla's market victory with Model 3 in South Korea might have been too close for comfort for Hyundai; it's reportedly seeking to scale up EV production sooner than previously intended.
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Trump’s relaxed auto mpg, emissions rules now under review by inspector generalA rare investigation from the EPA's federal watchdog will be conducted over the administration's hasty rulemaking that contradicted its own earlier findings.
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Spurred by gas rationing, Peugeot made hundreds of electric cars during WWIIFrench electric cars surged during WWII German occupation and transported doctors and postal workers.
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