Stephen Edelstein, Contributing Writer
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Audi E-Tron GT, RS E-Tron GT, and Porsche Taycan electric cars are being recalled for a battery issue that could lead to short-circuits and fires.
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Buttigieg likens EV rejectors to landline-phone Luddites
Are EV rejectors simply Luddites out of touch with the future—and are tailpipes, like landlines, a sign of the past?
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Quebec ends EV purchase incentives, in what could prove a market test
Canada's federal iZEV incentive program is set to expire in March 2025, too.
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Chevy Bolt EV drivers offered $3,000 off 2024 Chevy Equinox EV
A $3,000 discount on Chevrolet's most affordable EV would drop the "well-contented" 2RS version arriving first to the low-$40,000 range for those with a Bolt EV.
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Is Musk getting in the way of Tesla sales growth?
According to recent surveys from a market analysis firm, Musk is contributing to a "reputational downfall" that is costing the electric automaker sales.
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After chiding Ford for US CATL battery plan, GM may be seeking its own
As recently as six months ago GM vocally criticized Ford's plan to build EV cells in Michigan under license from China's CATL. Now according to reports from China, it's seeking a similar arrangement for itself.
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The next-generation Nissan Frontier midsize pickup truck may get EV and plug-in hybrid variants, the latter using Mitsubishi tech, Automotive News reports.
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Fisker prices slashed by up to $24,000, Tesla freezes them as trades
It announced significant price cuts across Fisker Ocean EV lineup on the 2023-model-year vehicles that represent the majority of the current inventory.
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US-bound Polestar 4 starts at $56,300, arrives late 2024 from China
Vehicles for the U.S. will initially be sourced from China, but are expected to come from a Renault plant in South Korea starting in 2025.
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Ferrari partners with battery supplier SK On for advanced cells
SK On has already been the only battery supplier for Ferrari plug-in hybrids, but this potentially broadens the relationship toward future battery tech, and possibly EVs.
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China takes grievances over Biden EV policy to the WTO
A complaint against U.S. EV incentive policy reportedly calls rules for the federal EV tax credit "discriminatory."
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PHEVs pollute more than billed, but EPA just gave them a pass
The EPA had proposed adjusting for the low ratio of electric miles covered by plug-in hybrids.
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When it comes to overall carbon emissions, EVs are cleaner than internal-combustion cars, but how much cleaner can depend on when they're charged, according to a recent Bloomberg New Energy Finance...
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Will the $25,000 Tesla use faster-charging CATL LFP cells?
Remarks from CATL's CEO suggest the companies are considering U.S. LFP production.
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Jaguar recalls early I-Pace EVs over fire risk
"Multiple technical issues" have led to a higher risk of battery shorts.
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2025 Mercedes GLC 350e PHEV brings fast charging, long electric range
A DC fast-charger can fully charge this plug-in hybrid in 30 minutes, while the more generous European driving cycle points to 81 miles of electric range.
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BMW previews future electric SUV with faster charging, more range
An 800-volt architecture and cylindrical cells are part of BMW's Gen 6 electric architecture set for a production start in 2025—due in a new Model Y–sized EV by 2027.
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Hyundai, Kia, Genesis recall 147,000 US EVs over 12V battery issue
A faulty component can stop charging the 12-volt battery, resulting in a loss of drive power.
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As it seeks to address production issues with its current Ultium battery cells, General Motors may be considering something even more complex.
First spotted by Motor1, a recently filed GM patent...
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Shell is shedding some gas stations in favor of EV charging
Shell plans to expand the number of EV chargers it operates from 54,000 today to 200,000 by 2030.
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DOE rule may encourage more plug-in hybrids, fewer EVs
With tweaks to the final rule, it projects 56% EV sales will be needed by 2032, along with at least 13% plug-in hybrids.
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Rivian adapters arrive in April, enable Tesla Supercharger waypoints
The adapters will enable Tesla NACS fast-charging with Rivian electric trucks' native CCS port and will nearly double the number of station options along the way.
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Fisker pauses production, with glut of undelivered EVs
Meanwhile, Fisker continues to negotiate for a "strategic partnership" with a major automaker and push toward a dealer-based model.
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Mercedes EV range run shows gains from heat pump, solar roof
Efficiency was the focus for a single-charge EV trip in the EQXX engineering concept, covering more than 600 miles on the Arabian Peninsula.
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