Stephen Edelstein, Contributing Writer
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The Genesis GV90, a "super-large" electric SUV destined for the U.S., will be built in South Korea starting in 2026, Korean Car Blog reported this week.
Genesis parent Hyundai on Monday held a...
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EV owners aren't driving as much—here's why that's a problemThe current generation of EV owners isn't using them as much as gas cars, found a recent study looking at data from millions of vehicles.
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Volvo EM90 electric minivan is an executive shuttle for the futureVolvo's first minivan breaks out of the romper room and boasts some very high-end transport for four adults plus road-trip driving range.
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Canoo American Bulldog electric pickup is a spinoff of US Army projectCanoo plans to make a version of its military EV, but it has no additional information on when it might arrive or how much it might cost.
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Polestar 4 will be made at Renault plant in South KoreaThe contract-manufacturing choice for Polestar skirts a tariff that would apply to models made in China and will help the EV brand keep its footprint light.
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Poll: Majority of Americans unlikely to get an EVDespite a wider range of EV choices ranging from small hatchbacks to sedans, big pickups, and SUVs, a majority still don't see their next vehicle being electric, Ipsos found. But a majority also support government incentives for EVs.
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The redesigned 2025 Toyota Camry Hybrid will debit November 14 at the 2023 Los Angeles auto show, Toyota has revealed, hinting that it will add all-wheel drive to the hybrid version of the ubiquitous...
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Lucid Air has range to spare—for charging other EVsLucid's first application of its bidirectional charging capability will be a cable to charge other EVs, the California automaker has revealed.
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GM invented rare-earth magnets but hopes to purge them from EVsWith a partnership announced this week between GM Ventures and Niron Magnetics, GM may be able to free itself from a problematic portion of the EV supply chain.
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BMW i3 EV sequel won't be an "outsider," claims development bossThe BMW i3 gained a cult following for its polarizing styling and packaging, which didn't follow BMW design heritage or fit in very well with the rest of the BMW lineup.
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Report: Hyundai is developing LFP batteries for affordable EVsHyundai's LFP cells for EVs could compete with CATL, BYD, and other Chinese companies.
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Rivian starts billing for fast-charging on its Adventure NetworkRivian owners now need to pony up for road-trip charging on the electric truckmaker's own network, which will likely be open to other EV drivers sometime in the future.
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The Polestar 5 will use massive battery cells from supplier SK On that the automaker claims will maximize efficiency and range.
Polestar announced SK On as the battery supplier for the 5, which is ...
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Report: Next-gen Chevy Bolt EV might be made at Kansas plantAccording to information released from UAW negotiation, a next-generation Chevrolet Bolt EV might utilize one of GM's existing plants—likely a Kansas plant.
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Report: Tesla plans to make $27,000 EV in GermanySuch an affordable EV might help Tesla be even more competitive in Europe.
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Electric Jeep, Dodge EV models: Timeline, details in UAW docThe next-generation Jeep Wrangler will be offered in EV and plug-in series-hybrid models, a Stellantis/UAW document has revealed.
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Volvo energy business will tap into EVs' bidirectional chargingServices might not yet be a reality in the U.S. until after the launch of the Volvo EX90, the first Volvo EV to be equipped for bidirectional charging.
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BMW claims Tesla is no longer ahead in EV range, battery techWith BMW's shift to sixth-generation battery tech—and cylindrical cells of its own size and chemistry—it's claiming Tesla no longer holds the upper hand.
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Chinese automaker Chery has designed an EV concept inspired by tuna fish. And it claims this car is the most aerodynamic in the world.
First spotted by Electrek, the concept is claimed to have a...
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EV sales rise in California, bucking claims of dwindling demandEVs represented 22.3% of California new-car sales in Q3, while plug-in hybrids had 3.3% market share.
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Polestar 4 SUV has a lower carbon footprint than Polestar 2 hatchback?Yes, while some metrics suggest that SUVs have a larger footprint than cars, Polestar is suggesting that its SUV is greener.
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Ford expands EV charging network, Tesla Supercharger V4 hardware comingFord recently added Francis Energy, Blink, and Red E to the list of charging networks accessible from its app and vehicle. It confirmed that Supercharger V4 hardware will be added, although timing hasn't yet been disclosed.
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Toyota's $8B battery boost heralds US-made EVs, plug-in hybridsToyota massively increased the size and investment in a North Carolina battery facility—pointing to accelerated plans for plug-in hybrids and EVs.
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2024 Hyundai Ioniq 6 gets $4,100 price cut vs. 2023Ioniq 6 SE versions with the larger battery pack, returning up to 361 miles, also get a big price cut.
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