Stephen Edelstein, Contributing Writer
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Ford is delaying production at one of two EV battery plants located on a common site in Kentucky, the Louisville Courier Journal reports.
Citing lower-than-expected demand for EVs, Ford will continue...
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Factorial claims largest US solid-state EV battery plant yetThe company, supported by Mercedes-Benz and Stellantis, among others, aims to produce up to a 200 megawatt-hour capacity of cells, although the timeline hasn't been confirmed.
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2020-2022 Chevy Bolt EV owners: $1,400 instead of a new battery?As part of a settlement and final software remedy for Chevrolet Bolt EV battery issues, GM is offering to reduce owners' battery capacity for $1,400—and they still might get a battery pack replacement.
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Two-wheel EV concept seats five, harnesses regenerative dampingAn electric vehicle concept still at the idea stage, from the creator of the Hoverboard, challenges the idea that a car needs four wheels, or even three.
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Toyota shows an electric van the length of a Mini CooperThe Kayoibako makes efficient use of space, and it isn't the only electric truck concept Toyota revealed for the Tokyo auto show.
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BP orders $100M of Tesla chargers for gas stations and moreThe Tesla DC fast chargers will be deployed starting in 2024, and it marks the first sale of Tesla's chargers to a third-party charging network.
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An influx of used EVs is causing prices to drop, particularly when it comes to used Teslas, according to new data from Recurrent.
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Lexus LF-ZL concept previews production EV due in 2026Also unveiled at Tokyo was the Lexus LF-ZC concept, a sleek hatch that Lexus said will enter production in 2026, and sporting a steer-by-wire system.
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Mazda Iconic SP hybrid sports car concept electrifies RX-7 heritageRotary power could could rev up a new electric sports car with a range of different fuels, Mazda suggests.
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2024 Fisker Ocean EV gets $7,500 price cut for top ExtremeOther models in the Ocean lineup posted modest price increases, while top 360-mile Extreme models get a lot more affordable.
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GM delays Equinox EV and electric trucks, abandons targetsProduction delays of "just a few months" will allow for changes aimed at improving efficiency and lowering production costs, CEO Mary Barra argued.
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Ram electric van lineup to expand, gain hydrogen fuel cell versionStellantis claims that some of its hydrogen fuel-cell vans will top 300 miles in European spec—more than its battery electric vans.
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California-based startup Pebble is the latest to offer an electric travel trailer that uses battery power to assist a tow vehicle, potentially reducing the range loss of an electric tow vehicle.
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Foxconn reveals electric cargo van, updates on Foxtron EVsThe company updated on its own Foxtron EVs but didn't clarify a timeline for contract EVs it's due to build, like the Fisker Pear.
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Stellantis plans four US-bound electrified pickups in two yearsA fully electric Ram 1500 REV and range-extended XR are two of them, while a hydrogen fuel-cell truck is also on the way. Is a compact electric truck the other one?
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Tesla aside, EV buyers aren't staying loyal to EVsExcluding Tesla, 52.1% of EV households stayed loyal to EVs this year through July, a new S&P Global Mobility study found.
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Grounded G2: 250-mile electric RV builds on GM Ultium EV techGrounded promises up to 250 miles of range from the G2, courtesy of the same 165-kwh battery pack used in the Zevo 600 donor.
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2024 Kia EV6 Long Range gets lower price with Light trimThe Light Long Range will be offered in all 50 states, and will provide a lower entry price for a configuration delivering 310 miles or more of EPA range.
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The 2024 Nissan Leaf is now eligible for a $3,750 federal EV tax credit, Nissan confirmed Monday in a press release.
The credit—half the maximum amount of $7,500—can be applied to any new...
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Do engine block heaters boost mpg, reduce cold-weather emissions?Despite plenty of claims otherwise, a group of Finish researchers found that block heaters didn't cut fuel consumption or emissions significantly in light-duty gas or diesel models.
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$8B hydrogen hubs might cut some fossil-fuel use in truckingThe White House also expects the regional hubs to "catalyze" more than $40 billion in private investment, bringing the total investment to nearly $50 billion.
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Tesla's share of US EV market has shrunk despite price cutsThe average price of a Tesla is 25% lower than the same period last year, while Tesla's share of the U.S. EV market has fallen to 50% for the first time in years.
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Toyota aims toward solid-state EV battery production with partnershipThe fast-charging battery tech will be ready for "commercial use" in EVs by 2027 or 2028, it reiterated.
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Aptera shows solar EV is closer to production, omits timelineIn a long-awaited update, Aptera showed how it's nearing final validation in key aspects. Production and deliveries will follow, but the company didn't highlight how much longer that will be.
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