Stephen Edelstein, Contributing Writer
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The 2024 Nissan Leaf enters the new model year unchanged, and as the last fully electric vehicle in production using the CHAdeMO connector for DC fast charging.
Pricing starts at $29,235 with the...
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SAE plans to standardize the Tesla NACS connectorIf Tesla's NACS is a proper standard, it could make it easier for charging networks, hardware makers, and automakers to deploy it as a baseline for North American EV charging.
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Lotus Eletre SUV boasts 20-minute charging, bound for Europe soonThe Lotus electric SUV offers 800-volt charging, while aluminum-intensive construction and a cell-to-pack battery configuration help save weight and boost performance.
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Chevrolet Silverado EV Work Truck tow, payload confirmedChevy updates its towing and payload ratings for its first electric pickup truck—but passenger versions still are yet to come.
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2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee 4xe plug-in hybrid recalled because engines may shut downA problem with communication between the transmission control module and hybrid control processor in Jeep Grand Cherokee 4xe models can cause the engine to shut down.
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Rolls-Royce sees fuel cells as a future possibility, but not hydrogen combustionRolls-Royce is releasing its first electric vehicle, but the company's CEO says the company could make the switch to fuel cells.
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Rivian on Wednesday announced its acquisition of Swedish mapping company Iternio, the developer of the EV trip-planning app A Better Routeplanner.
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Mazda looking to Panasonic for cylindrical EV batteriesMazda's interest in cylindrical cells could follow Tesla and Lucid as the Japanese brand plans forthcoming electric vehicles.
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2024 Cadillac Lyriq starts at $59,990 with expanded lineupThe 2024 Cadillac Lyriq lineup trims the price of entry while expanding the lineup for broader appeal.
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2022 Hyundai Ioniq 5 probed by NHTSA over sudden power loss complaintsNo recall has been issued, yet, but the NHTSA's investigating the 2022 Hyundai Ioniq 5 over sudden power loss complaints.
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Texas requiring Tesla NACS connectors on state-funded chargersFord, General Motors, and Rivian adoption of the Tesla North American Charging Standard prompted Texas to mandate the DC fast charger on state-funded chargers.
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Nio adds ET5 Touring wagon for Europe as Model 3 rival, ends free battery swappingNio's growing up and focusing on Europe its latest model, but the automaker's adding a reality check that battery swapping isn't profitable in its current form.
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Rivian on Tuesday announced that it will follow Ford and General Motors in adopting the Tesla charge port standard, while recent reports indicate Hyundai and Stellantis are considering doing the...
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Stellantis stops stocking non-hybrids in California emissions statesThere's more to it, though. Hybrids will be harder to find in all the rest of the states.
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Aero-styled Aehra Sedan could challenge Porsche Taycan, Lucid AirAehra plans a production rollout for "key markets" in 2026, including North America, Europe, China, and the Gulf States.
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Don't count on EV brake lights to communicate brake regenUnless you're stepping on the brake pedal, U.S. vehicle regulations don't require the lights to go on, and conditions might be inconsistent for one-pedal driving, Consumer Reports recently underscored.
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Toyota considering engine sounds, stalling for electric sports carThe automaker might not be so serious about stalling, but it's clearly aiming to incorporate many traits from gasoline cars in its performance EVs.
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Battery firm reboots Tesla Roadster concept with 6-minute chargingThe concept, based on the Lotus Elise like the original Tesla Roadster, keeps the battery pack modestly sized yet it can charge at 1,600 miles per hour.
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Thanks to increased rebates, the 2023 Hyundai Ioniq 6 is now cheaper to buy than a Tesla Model 3.
Hyundai recently increased rebates on the Ioniq 6 from $3,750 to a maximum $5,000 for the SE and SEL...
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Toyota touts 10-minute EV charging, solid-state battery due in 2027Toyota claims a tech breakthrough that may allow solid state batteries with more than 500 miles of range to be produced as soon as 2027.
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2024 Polestar 2 costs $51,300 with 320-mile range, rear-wheel driveFor 2024 the Polestar 2 lineup, like the related Volvo XC40 Recharge and C40 Recharge, switch to rear-wheel drive (single motor) or a rear all-wheel-drive bias (dual motor).
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Cost misconceptions may be behind waning EV interestAnalysts also noted a year-over-year decrease in EV consideration among younger buyers—the age group thought to be most interested in EVs.
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Ford Maverick and Escape hybrids recalled for engine failureThese Ford models and the Lincoln Corsair Grand Touring plug-in hybrid could have engines that might fail and trigger a fire.
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EV charging stations with Tesla connectors could tap federal funds
If they also offer the required number of CCS connectors, stations that mainly offer Tesla connectors could bypass CCS-focused stations for federal funds.
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