Stephen Edelstein, Contributing Writer
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Tesla has updated its billing policy with a "congestion fee" aimed at increasing throughput at its Supercharger DC fast-charging stations.
According to the Supercharger fees page on Tesla's website,...
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As EV market grows, it's attracting buyers with top-tier credit
Even considering the most affordable EVs, the credit profile of EV buyers much more closely resembled that of luxury buyers.
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Stellantis-CATL battery partnership seeks affordable EVs for Europe
The collaboration could benefit mainstream Euro-market brands like Peugeot and Citroën, and perhaps Jeep.
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Could Ferrari be readying in-wheel motors for performance EVs?
Recent patent filings suggest that Ferrari is aiming to make in-wheel motors work for electric performance cars.
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Honda shows hydrogen fuel-cell module set to power CR-V
Honda has suggested that in addition to a U.S.-bound CR-V Fuel Cell, the automaker's next-gen fuel-cell module may be used more widely—including in Europe.
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2025 Cadillac Optiq will be luxury brand's lowest-priced US EV
The GM luxury brand confirmed the Optiq as the "entry point for Cadillac’s EV lineup in North America," sitting below the Lyriq.
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Aerodynamics are an important consideration in modern EVs. Lowering aerodynamic drag improves efficiency, allowing for more range from a given battery-pack size.
But it bears emphasis: This is far...
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Toyota aims to tap recycled Prius materials for future US EV batteries
In a circular economy approach enabled by JB Straubel's Redwood Materials, Toyota plans to make retired Prius batteries part of the EV future.
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2026 Subaru Forester Hybrid will join EVs in more electrified lineup
The Forester Hybrid is scheduled to arrive about a year after the non-hybrid version, suggesting it might be a 2026 model.
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These EVs best preserve their cold-weather driving range
The Audi E-Tron SUV—now the Q8 E-Tron—topped the list, with data showing it retained the highest ratio of its range in freezing temps.
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Mercedes' fastest charging network for EVs looks like this
The Atlanta charging station revealed Wednesday is a template for the form and function of Mercedes' own fast-charging network.
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Here's how Tesla estimates driving range
For navigation and route planning, Tesla considers a wide range of factors including driving style, temperature, humidity, cloud cover, and wind.
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The Genesis GV90, a "super-large" electric SUV destined for the U.S., will be built in South Korea starting in 2026, Korean Car Blog reported this week.
Genesis parent Hyundai on Monday held a...
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EV owners aren't driving as much—here's why that's a problem
The current generation of EV owners isn't using them as much as gas cars, found a recent study looking at data from millions of vehicles.
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Volvo EM90 electric minivan is an executive shuttle for the future
Volvo's first minivan breaks out of the romper room and boasts some very high-end transport for four adults plus road-trip driving range.
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Canoo American Bulldog electric pickup is a spinoff of US Army project
Canoo plans to make a version of its military EV, but it has no additional information on when it might arrive or how much it might cost.
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Polestar 4 will be made at Renault plant in South Korea
The contract-manufacturing choice for Polestar skirts a tariff that would apply to models made in China and will help the EV brand keep its footprint light.
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Poll: Majority of Americans unlikely to get an EV
Despite a wider range of EV choices ranging from small hatchbacks to sedans, big pickups, and SUVs, a majority still don't see their next vehicle being electric, Ipsos found. But a majority also support government incentives for EVs.
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The redesigned 2025 Toyota Camry Hybrid will debit November 14 at the 2023 Los Angeles auto show, Toyota has revealed, hinting that it will add all-wheel drive to the hybrid version of the ubiquitous...
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Lucid Air has range to spare—for charging other EVs
Lucid's first application of its bidirectional charging capability will be a cable to charge other EVs, the California automaker has revealed.
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GM invented rare-earth magnets but hopes to purge them from EVs
With a partnership announced this week between GM Ventures and Niron Magnetics, GM may be able to free itself from a problematic portion of the EV supply chain.
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BMW i3 EV sequel won't be an "outsider," claims development boss
The BMW i3 gained a cult following for its polarizing styling and packaging, which didn't follow BMW design heritage or fit in very well with the rest of the BMW lineup.
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Report: Hyundai is developing LFP batteries for affordable EVs
Hyundai's LFP cells for EVs could compete with CATL, BYD, and other Chinese companies.
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Rivian starts billing for fast-charging on its Adventure Network
Rivian owners now need to pony up for road-trip charging on the electric truckmaker's own network, which will likely be open to other EV drivers sometime in the future.
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