Stephen Edelstein, Contributing Writer
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Nissan may build the Fisker Alaska electric pickup truck, as well as a derivative sold under its own brand name, Reuters reported Friday.
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GMC Hummer EV joins gas-guzzlers in list of meanest for the environmentThe Hummer EV has much lower estimated "fuel" costs than the other vehicles on the list, but environmental impacts from the electric truck's manufacturing and disposal loom large.
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Fisker confirms potential EV partnership with "large automaker"The partnership, still in negotiation, might involve investment plus North American manufacturing and EV platforms, according to the company.
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Rivian trip planning adds Tesla chargers in March, adapters coming soonTesla has added Rivian to the list of Supercharger-supported brands "coming spring 2024," along with General Motors, Volvo, and Polestar.
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Aston Martin delays first EV for lack of demandThe British brand will rely on California's Lucid for some powertrain components in its upcoming EVs, under a 2023 agreement.
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2024 VW ID.4 price rises for substantial upgrades, more rangeThe base price for the 2024 Volkswagen ID.4 rises $2,370 versus last year, but other versions benefit from stronger performance and a much-needed infotainment update.
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The cult-classic Renault 5 hatchback has returned as an EV—at a lower price than any electric car currently available in the U.S.
Unveiled at the 2024 Geneva auto show, the new Renault 5...
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Fiat's stylish compact EV concepts include a pickup and camperFiat didn't offer any technical details, but said it will also offer hybrid and internal-combustion powertrains in production models based on these concepts.
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Could liquid hydrogen make fuel-cell trucks more viable vs. EVs?Liquid hydrogen tech promises fast filling and long range, while overcoming some of the weight shortcomings of battery electric trucks.
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Ineos reveals Fusilier electric SUV, emphasizes range-extender optionThe fully electric version of this rugged SUV is only intended for "shorter trips and urban deliveries."
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Is it fair that EV chargers are allowed where gas stations aren't?Kentucky lawmakers are claiming zoning discrimination with a bill to "protect" gas stations—which still vastly outnumber public EV charging stations.
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Volvo cuts Polestar funding, as EV startup strugglesPolestar has an ambitious product rollout starting this year, so it could be a good time for Polestar to look for other funding as Volvo forges its own path.
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Lithium supply may soon exceed demand for use in EV batteries, potentially bringing price parity with internal-combustion vehicles later this decade, according to a new study from the International...
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Mercedes delays EV targets, ICE models staying "well into the 2030s"The automaker's CEO appeared to suggest that it may keep updating combustion models until well past their previous 2030 retirement date where market conditions allowed.
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Report: GM nixed electric vans, is rushing plug-in hybrid pickupsThe automaker is reportedly racing to get plug-in hybrid trucks to market—and it's unclear if it's a revival of the program GM mothballed a decade ago.
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Dodge electric muscle car will vibrate like it has a V-8, patent suggestsWhether the feature will find its way into the screaming-loud EV or not could be answered with its reveal on March 5.
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Report: Hyundai's Genesis is backpedaling on all-EV plan, to hybridsThe brand had pledged that new gasoline combustion vehicles would be a thing of the past from 2025.
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EPA may allow weaker emissions rules, slower EV rolloutThe Biden administration may "slow the pace at which auto manufacturers would need to comply" with tighter emissions rules.
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Ford cut Mustang Mach-E prices by up to $8,100 after sales of the electric SUV reportedly fell by more than 50% in January.
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VW ID.7 Tourer EV boasts long range, looks set for a European vacationThe VW ID.7 Tourer is an electric station wagon combining long highway travel range with cargo space that puts many SUVs to shame.
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Sono Motors revives with solar bus kit, not Sion solar EVThe German solar EV startup no longer sees the solar EV it started with as part of the plan, post-bankruptcy. It's converting commercial trucks instead.
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2023 EV sales blew past 2022 levels every month of the yearEV sales rose sharply each month of 2023, versus the two years before, according to the DOE.
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Survey suggests lack of experience with EVs is slowing adoptionThe recent Consumer Reports survey suggests most Americans don't have much experience with EVs—and some are unwilling to make choices for the environment.
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Kia dealers are already gouging away on EV9 electric SUV pricesAs first EV9 models arrive to strong demand, markups of up to $7,000 over MSRP are already typical, and some dealerships may be pocketing even more.
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