Stephen Edelstein, Contributing Writer
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The Kia EV3 electric SUV could be assembled in Mexico for the U.S. market, a move that could allow it to be eligible for a federal tax credit and carry a sticker price of $30,000, reports Korean Car...
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Volvo's highest-mileage plug-in hybrid is going awayU.S. versions of the Volvo S60 sedan—including its S60 Recharge version that's its highest-mpg, longest-electric-range PHEV—will no longer be made in South Carolina and won't be imported, the automaker confirmed Monday.
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Price is keeping many Americans away from EVs, polling suggestsDespite a a gradual drop in transaction prices for new EVs that's persisted for months, 6 of 10 Americans still see cost as an EV dealbreaker.
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Used EV prices have plummeted, now stand below ICE pricesThe average price of a late-model used Tesla Model 3 is under that of a BMW 3-Series, according to an analysis of listed asking prices.
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Tesla confirms 3 upcoming "amazing" EVs, omits RoadsterCEO Musk emphasized affordability in the company's annual shareholder meeting.
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GOP Senators go after inflated EV efficiency in fleet standardsCurrent federal fuel economy rules use petroleum-equivalent efficiency numbers for EVs that effectively incentivize their sales.
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- A $25,000 electric Jeep is coming "very soon"
- The budget EV will carry the Jeep Renegade nameplate
- Stellantis said the electric Jeep Renegade will be powered by LFP batteries
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Will plug-in hybrids be plugged in, or will they add oil demand?While regulators are seeing them as EVs, Bloomberg's energy analysis arm suggests they add oil demand if bought instead of battery-electrics.
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Feds: 90% of eligible EV purchases get tax credit at point of saleAfter a slow start at the beginning of 2024, the point-of-sale rebate has quickly become the common way to claim the EV tax credit.
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2025 Nissan Leaf carries over, loses EV tax credit eligibilityThe Leaf is virtually unchanged in sticker price versus 2024, yet it somehow doesn't qualify for the $3,750 tax credit the 2024 models get.
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Nissan Ariya recalled for something EVs rarely have: An oil leakIn a small number of Ariya EVs, a factory flaw could lead to abnormal wear within the motor assembly, eventually leading to reduced power.
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Tesla Supercharging is losing edge vs. other public EV chargingThe Tesla Supercharger network hasn't necessarily gotten worse in satisfaction, but other networks are improving, a study found.
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- Republican governor Glenn Youngkin says Virginia no longer will follow California emissions rules
- Most northeastern states continue to follow California rules and their EV mandates
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Survey: Fewer Americans seek EVs, as attention shifts to hybridsThe AAA found that 2024 consumer interest in EVs is down versus 2023, with costs and charging accessibility among the reasons.
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These big, thirsty SUVs don't rate well for safetyThe Ford Expedition and Chevy Tahoe might be popular picks for safety, but new tests show that these gas-guzzlers don't deliver that.
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Volvo starts production of EX90 EV in USNew electric crossover will be joined by Polestar 3 within a couple of months.
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Manchin pushes back over EV tax credit battery content rulesEasing the rules, allowing automakers to use China-sourced EV battery materials for a longer period of time, would "break the law," the Senator argues.
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NYC had electric taxis in the '90s—the 1890s, that isNew York's 1890s electric taxis were a product of the early, experimental age of the car, when EVs competed with both internal combustion and steam.
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Mercedes-Benz and Stellantis are pausing work on two EV battery plants and may be looking to LFP battery cells to lower costs, reports Bloomberg.
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Ford considers EV battery swapping via drive-up docking stationsThe automaker has considered battery-swapping methods using a vehicle's own power to complete the swap.
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Here's why the federal EV charging network is rolling out so slowlyWhile the federal government designates the funding, states take the lead in determining how and when it is used.
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Mercedes recalls nearly 15,000 EVs for software issueRecalled vehicles include the Mercedes-Benz EQS hatchback and SUV, and the EQE sedan and SUV, from model years 2023-2025 depending on the variant.
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Hyundai, Kia confirm first US-made EVs: $7,500 tax credit eligible?Hyundai's Georgia EV "Metaplant" and Kia's plant in Georgia might not initially be using U.S.-made battery packs—which could make things complicated.
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$25,000 Jeep EV is coming to US soon, said Stellantis CEOStellantis currently sells an all-electric version of the Jeep Avenger in Europe priced at 35,000 euros, or about $37,800.
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