Stephen Edelstein, Contributing Writer
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Shell plans to eliminate some of its current gas stations while putting further emphasis on EV charging.
"We are upgrading our retail network, with expanded electric vehicle charging and convenience...
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DOE rule may encourage more plug-in hybrids, fewer EVsWith 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 waypointsThe 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 EVsMeanwhile, 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 roofEfficiency 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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Gen X, Millennials buy the most EVs, as Boomers dominate policyA comparison of Gen X, Millennials, and Baby Boomers, all in the same ballpark when it comes to overall vehicle purchase numbers, highlights the generational differences in EV purchases.
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Up to 80% of brake-dust particles have an electric charge, which could serve as a means of controlling brake dust and improving air quality, according to a new study from the University of...
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Nio and CATL ally for longer-life EV batteries, swapping techCurrent EV battery packs may not usefully outlive the EVs they're installed in, and that could be an issue unless longevity is emphasized, Nio suggests.
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Report: Apps claiming to boost EV efficiency can hike insurance ratesGM is among the companies reselling data recorded as part of an app touted to improve efficiency and safety, among other benefits, according to a report.
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BMW aggregates more EV chargers, adding Shell ahead of TeslaThrough Shell Recharge Solutions, it will provide access to more than 100,000 public chargers through the My BMW app.
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Volvo seeks 30% quicker EV charging without battery upgradesA partnership with U.K.-based Breathe Battery Technologies aims to use "algorithm-enabled charging software" to optimize charging rates.
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Biden agencies draw roadmap for EV charging along freight corridorsThe push will coordinate a national roadmap and an overarching plan for what has been a piecemeal effort.
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When it's time to replace their cars, many Toyota Prius owners choose another of the hybrids, according used-car retailer CarMax.
More than 38% of CarMax customers who own a Prius purchase another...
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Study: Some retailers aren't doing much to support EV chargingIn a look at 270,000 retail locations controlled by 75 major retail and fast-food chains—brands like Costco, Ikea, Walmart, and Target—only 1% offered EV charging.
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Will a US tariff hike on Chinese EVs keep them out?The Biden administration has recently reportedly considered hiking tariffs on Chinese EVs, but lawmakers want more action.
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2024 Audi Q4 E-Tron charges faster, goes farther, accelerates quickerA number of changes given to the Audi Q4 E-Tron should make the 2024 version better-driving and more usable.
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Honda Prologue, Acura ZDX qualify for full $7,500 EV tax creditThe tax credit effectively drops the Prologue EV's base price to $41,295 with destination.
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20-year EV battery, 9-minute charging in Samsung SDI roadmapCell-to-pack designs and all-solid-state cells are also in the plan for the battery maker yet this decade.
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The 2024 Nissan Leaf is once again eligible for a $3,750 federal EV tax credit, Nissan confirmed Wednesday in a press release.
This credit—half the maximum amount of $7,500—effectively...
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Analysts: 40% drop in 2023-2025 EV battery prices will boost salesCooling demand for nickel and lithium is part of it—and that's before considering innovation in solid-state tech or manufacturing processes.
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Google-backed Gravity claims fastest EV charging in AmericaThe company's initial location fits 24 charging stalls with up to 500 kw into one of the densest parts of Manhattan—indoors—without requiring utility upgrades.
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2024 Nissan Ariya costs up to $6,000 less, Tesla adapter comingAnd with the 304-mile Venture+ front-wheel drive model now priced at $42,580, buyers only have to pay $1,600 extra to get the long-range pack.
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2024 Ford E-Transit electric vans get bigger battery, more rangeMaximum EPA-cycle range rises to 159 miles—well above these vans' typical 74-mile daily use.
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Audi EV prices lowered by up to $3,000 through CostcoA Costco discount through April 30 cuts prices by $2,000 on the recently revamped Q8 E-Tron and SQ8 E-Tron electric SUVs, among several other Audi models.
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