Stephen Edelstein, Contributing Writer
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Despite recent layoffs, the Tesla Supercharger network is due for an expansion, CEO Elon Musk claims.
Tesla will spend "well over" $500 million on the Supercharger network this year, Musk said Friday...
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Report: Trump offered to nix EV incentives for $1B donation from Big OilIt's not surprising the oil companies didn't immediately get on board with Trump's offer, as they've become diversified global "energy companies," with gasoline a legacy business.
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BP seeks stranded Tesla Supercharger sites in $1B EV charging buildoutBP reportedly plans to spend $1 billion by 2030, half of that amount within the next two or three years, to install over 3,000 chargers in the U.S.
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Car flame retardants might make us sick—and be unnecessary in EVsCar seats, especially in vehicles at lower price points, contained potentially harmful chemicals, a study found, pointing to known carcinogens.
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Here's how California seeks to cut the cost of home EV chargingCalifornia is considering a fixed charge on electricity bills from its largest utilities in exchange for a reduction in EV charging cost.
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Report: EVs are slowing the pace of growth in gasoline demandAlthough EVs may only make modest sales gains this year, the cumulative number of EVs on the road is now thought to be enough to impact gasoline demand—which doesn't in the long term mean lower gas prices.
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Eli Electric Vehicles on Tuesday opened U.S. reservations for its Eli Zero, a tiny urban EV with a starting price of $11,990.
Launched with help from crowdfunding, the Zero was first shown in 2017...
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Survey: Local governments see EV charging as costly, lower-priorityAn urban/rural divide? Nearly a third of city officials in Michigan call EV charging planning "very relevant" while just 10% of township officials did.
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Fuel-cell Ram HD pickup included in Stellantis hydrogen rolloutStellantis plans to start building a fuel-cell version of the Ram 5500 heavy-duty truck in Mexico, for the North American market.
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BMW begins EV battery buildout ahead of Neue Klasse EVsA 20% boost in cell energy density and 30% boost in charging speed and range could help put these upcoming affordable BMW EVs ahead of Tesla.
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EV charger reliability gains will take more than a Tesla connectorThe vast majority of fast-charging issues with CCS are related to interoperability—including payment across networks—and changing the plug type doesn't change that, as a seasoned charging executive recently underscored.
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Report: 4 of 10 Americans live with unhealthy air, and EVs can helpTransportation-related spikes in deadly air pollution this past year were the most severe recorded in the 25-year history of the annual American Lung Association report.
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The Jeep Gladiator pickup truck will get a 4xe plug-in hybrid variant, while the upcoming Recon SUV could get a hybrid powertrain alongside the previously discussed all-electric option.
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Report: GM's Cadillac might not go all-EV by 2030 after allThe shift away from internal-combustion powertrains may reportedly be slower than expected, although EV plans haven't changed.
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Report: Feds to formalize foreign entity rules for EV tax creditThe move could determine how and when more Chinese EVs come to the U.S.
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Costco deal saves up to $2,000 on these EVs and PHEVsThrough July, the latest Costco vehicle deals cover EVs from Polestar, Volvo, and Chevy, plus plug-in hybrids from Volvo.
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EV market share sags in California, though EV sales are upA significant drop in Tesla sales led to modest sales gains in the quarter and a slight dip in EV market share.
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Report: Top-selling used EVs cost up to $5,000 less than last yearThe most popular used EV models are selling at average prices of thousands less than year-ago levels, according to the retailer CarMax.
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The first-ever electric version of the Mercedes-Benz G-Class—also known as the "Gelandewagen" or "G-wagen"—is getting the Matchbox treatment with a sustainable twist to match its...
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Hyundai confirms dedicated US EV plant will make hybrids tooThe Metaplant in Georgia, once touted as intended for fully electric vehicles only, will assemble vehicles with fuel tanks and tailpipes.
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Report: EV Electra aims to make Swedish-engineered Emily GT in ItalyIt's also shown renderings of other body styles, including a sports car called the Rise and a luxury sedan called the Capital ES.
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Ford promises more affordable EVs as it loses money on themFord has removed $5,000 in cost from the Mustang Mach-E crossover, but it's not enough to offset the revenue drop due to price cuts and competition.
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Mazda applies its design flair to China with EZ-6 electric sedanMazda didn't discuss other specifications, but confirmed that Changan is responsible for the EZ-6's powertrains and connectivity tech.
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EVs set for 11% of 2024 US vehicle share, 1 of 5 cars sold globallyDespite tight profit margins, volatile battery raw material prices, and the phaseout of incentives in certain countries, significant overall sales growth will continue this year, predicts the IEA.
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