Stephen Edelstein, Contributing Writer
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An electric sedan prototype developed by failed Saab savior NEVS, showcasing in-wheel motors, has surfaced in the wake of the company's shutdown.
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Volvo EX90 electric SUV already sold out for its first yearVolvo also recently reported that in the U.S., its EVs and plug-in hybrids combined make up more than a quarter of total sales.
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Senate blocks Biden clean-truck rules, without Feinstein voteThe 50-49 vote rescinds stricter standards for emissions from heavy-duty trucks—although a veto could revive their implementation.
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Report: Michelin airless EV tires fit autonomy, law enforcementThe EV-oriented Uptis airless tires have been tested at up to 130 mph, Michelin confirmed, which might permit them to be used in some performance-oriented or law-enforcement cars.
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$2.5B boost may keep Vinfast moving despite IPO statusThanks to additional funding from Vingroup's chairman and founder, as well as from Vingroup itself, Vinfast will likely be able to keep moving fast—toward making EVs in the U.S.
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Costco has no plans to add EV charging as a traffic-driverThe first retailer to deploy a range of EV chargers at its stores has no plans to add them and sees gas pumps as a main attraction.
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On average, the Tesla Model S and Model X lose less than 12% of range after 200,000 miles.
That figure comes from a slide in the automaker's just-released 2022 Impact Report, where Tesla also noted...
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Study: EV policy around gasoline superusers could help the mostSo-called "gasoline-burdened families" are paying a huge portion of their income toward gas vehicles and could greatly benefit from a switch to EVs.
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Reminder: EPA range for EVs isn't a highway numberEV range is adjusted from the combined figure, weighted 55% in favor of the city figure, generally the stronger category for EVs.
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Utah EV charging costs rise in July, to subsidize lower gas pricesLower gas prices are in effect being subsided by increased taxes and fees on drivers of plug-in cars.
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California might require bidirectional charging capability in EVsA bill proposes requiring that new vehicles by 2027 be ready for the technology, which could help EVs provide backup power to homes and the grid.
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MG Cyberster revealed: Another electric convertible not US-boundThe Cyberster is slated to go on sale in China and Europe in 2024, but with the MG marque under the control of state-owned SAIC it's unlikely to come to the U.S.
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China's CATL, the world's largest battery supplier by cell capacity made, is pushing for greater energy density in order to make electric passenger aircraft feasible.
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Volvo EX90 Excellence is an all-electric limo, for China firstSporting two-tone paint and 22-inch wheels, the four-seat EX90 Excellence is a version of the electric SUV aimed at wealthy Chinese buyers with personal chauffeurs.
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Land Rover sets electric SUV architecture, Jaguar electric GTThe first new Jaguar EV since the I-Pace will have more power than any previous Jag production car and a targeted 430 miles of range (WLTP).
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All 2023 VW ID.4 models qualify for top $7,500 EV tax creditLocal assembly of U.S.-market ID.4 crossover SUVs, as well as local battery sourcing, help allow the ID.4 to qualify for the full credit amount.
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Tesla prices drop again, base Model 3 now at $41,380The lower price effectively brings the cost of an entry-level rear-wheel-drive Model 3 to well under $40,000 when considering its $3,750 EV tax credit amount.
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Nissan Arizon is an electric SUV concept conceived for ChinaThe Arizon is built on the same platform as the Ariya and most of its distinguishing features are tech-related, not mechanical.
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Ineos Automotive, the company behind the old school Grenadier off-roader, will launch an electric SUV, to be built by Magna at the latter's Graz, Austria, factory starting in 2026.
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Tesla Model Y cost now dips below average new vehicle, EV or notTesla's days of record margins per vehicle may be limited, as legacy automakers use higher-profit gasoline models to position for more profitable EVs.
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Toyota is looking at plug-in hybrids powered by low-carbon fuelsToyota is using the RAV4 Prime plug-in hybrid for testing low-carbon fuels being developed by ExxonMobil.
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Zeekr X tackles Model Y with sub-$30,000 price, tech twistsThe Zeekr X isn't quite as large as the Model Y, but its emphasis on tech puts the Tesla benchmark in its crosshairs.
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Battery firm: Faster-charging cells could cut EV cost and weightQuicker charging might enable smaller battery packs, improving efficiency by reducing weight, and decreasing costs, making EVs more affordable.
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Toyota confirms fuel-cell, plug-in hybrid versions of CrownSo far, the hydrogen fuel-cell and plug-in hybrid variants have been announced for Japan only—although the plug-in hybrid has been reportedly in the works for the U.S.
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