Stephen Edelstein, Contributing Writer
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The 2024 Jeep Wagoneer S is the brand's first electric vehicle for the U.S., but Jeep won't rush it into showrooms if it is not ready, the brand's boss said in an interview with Automotive News.
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Tesla supplier Panasonic ready to ramp 4860 EV battery productionPanasonic said it's finally ironed out larger format 4680 battery cell production.
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EU might lower tariffs on Tesla, Chinese EVsTariffs on foreign EVs might drop for certain automakers in the EU.
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Northvolt cutting costs, undergoing strategic reviewCompany has suspended cathode active material production in Sweden and is working to cut costs, which would include job losses.
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Toyota EV plans: Tenfold boost by 2026, solid-state batteriesToyota has pulled back somewhat from its 1.5M EV target for 2026, but the new target of 1M is ten times 2023 (and current) sales levels.
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Hyundai Ioniq 5 N gets free charger, or some free chargingHyundai gives its charge card to its wildest, most rebellious child–and it's a good idea.
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A small electric SUV with 300 miles of range produces 52% fewer life-cycle greenhouse gas emissions than a comparable gasoline vehicle, according to the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE).
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GM's Endurance Mode will be for EV racingGM needs a way to ensure its future electric race cars can make it to the checkered flag—and it's developing a specific drive mode with range in mind.
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2025 Kia Niro Hybrid costs $28,365, PHEV costs $35,865Kia Niro Electric remains in the family, while other models get slight price increases.
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BMW sees volume in hydrogen cars, forms fuel cell alliance with ToyotaAutomaker says it will introduce its first fuel-cell-powered vehicle in four years.
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Ford still investigating inductive charging while drivingOver-the-road recharges could be the tech of the future—or a pipe dream.
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How often should you charge your EV's LFP battery?New battery types demand different techniques—are you charging your car's lithium iron phosphate pack correctly?
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An EV battery's first charge is more than just symbolic. It could help determine the battery's overall longevity, according to a new study funded by the Toyota Research Institute and published in the...
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LA is building out 10,000 streetlight EV chargers, under brighter LEDsLevel 2 chargers with retractable charging cables are coming to streetlight poles in Los Angeles.
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2019 Jaguar I-Pace recalled because high-voltage battery may overheatSome Jaguar I-Paces are being recalled due their high-voltage battery packs, again.
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Efficiency can cut EV prices by $5k, charging costs by nearly a thirdMore efficient EVs could be the key to less expensive electric cars and cleaning up the environment.
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Armored Lucid Air Sapphire goes bulletproof for $475KThe fastest armored car in the world is now a Lucid.
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Nissan Leaf gets 20-kw bidirectional charger for USNissan's giving owners more options for using their Nissan Leaf as mobile energy sources.
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Pricing for the 2025 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid mid-size sedan costs $32,150—just $235 more than the 2024 model.
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VW working on synthetic leather made from hempVolkswagen's looking at new source materials for synthetic leather in the name of sustainability.
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GM folds BrightDrop into ChevroletChevrolet has an electric delivery van now, thanks to BrightDrop now sporting the Chevy badge.
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2020-2024 Mini Cooper SE recalled because battery may short outSome 2020-2024 Mini Cooper SE owners will need to make a trip to their dealership.
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2025 Mini Countryman SE ALL4 has 212 miles of range for $46,195The new electric Mini Countryman will arrive in the U.S. this fall as originally promised.
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Ariel E-Nomad concept could be ultimate go-anywhere sports carAriel could challenge Rivian's R3X in an unconventional way.
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