Stephen Edelstein, Contributing Writer
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A trade pact could make EVs with battery materials sourced from Japan eligible for federal tax credits, the Japan Times reported Tuesday.
The Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) requires major battery...
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Aptera solar EV will be first to get Openpilot driver-assist techAptera is planning on factory integration of a driver-assistance system based on open-source code.
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LG plans $5.5B Arizona battery plant as largest in AmericaThe LG Energy Solution plant is claimed to be the largest single battery-making investment in an American facility.
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Tesla Model 3 leads a nosedive in used EV pricesAverage used Model 3 asking prices are down 21.5% since Sept. 2022, making it the used car that has taken the steepest pricing nosedive in the past six months.
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Rivian adds compatible Tesla Superchargers to its navigation appThe interface adds Tesla Supercharger locations, although Rivian drivers must also then use the Tesla app.
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Dongfeng claims world's first passenger cars with in-wheel motorsChina's Dongfeng finds that the setup saves weight versus an inboard, dual-motor setup, adds storage space, and allows more effective torque vectoring.
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Mullen Automotive still plans to bring the Chinese-developed Qiantu K50 electric supercar to the U.S., but now under a different name and with a different assembly location.
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Why Mexico builds many US-bound EVs but buys few of themThe scarcity of public charging in Mexico is part of it. So are the very low wages related to the cost of EVs.
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Hyundai robot could ease EV charging, tackle mobility barriersRobotic charging is seen as a necessity not just for self-driving vehicles, but to make EVs workable for those with mobility issues.
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Report: EV battery repair hurdles may inflate insurance premiumsAn investigation of what happens when EVs are in accidents found that it's more common to replace rather than repair—leading to some very high collision price tags, and a higher rate of totaled EVs.
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Kia EV5 electric SUV concept taps solar panels, swivel seatsAlthough initially planned for China, the Kia EV5 might bring some innovative packaging and sustainable materials to the compact electric SUV set.
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Funding crunch puts Oregon EV rebates on holdUnder the state rebate program, lower-income buyers of EVs have been able to claim up to $7,500, in addition to federal tax credits and other incentives.
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Thorough planning of EV charging station placement, specifically with a greater emphasis on workplace charging, could cut the need for more power plants, according to a new MIT study.
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Combustion-vehicle sales peaked in 2017, peak oil due in 2027Globally, combustion vehicle sales show no return to levels reached in 2017—and because of the turnover of the fleet, peak oil demand will follow in 2027, according to a recent report.
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BMW Neue Klasse EVs will debut with panoramic head-up displayDue in 2025, the future family of BMWs aiming for range and affordability will incorporate many or all of their displays in the windshield, as part of a "driver-centric" approach.
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7-Eleven wants its EV charging network to be among the largestThe company says it plans to build "one of the largest and most compatible electric vehicle charging networks of any retailer in North America."
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Tesla owners sue over parts-and-service monopolyDoes Tesla violate antitrust laws by forcing owners to use its own service centers and parts supply?
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Volkswagen ID.2all concept previews affordable compact EVThe ID.2all is the first MEB-based vehicle with front-wheel drive, and it's about two feet shorter than the ID.4.
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The Biden administration on Tuesday opened applications for the first round of $2.5 billion in funding for EV charging infrastructure under a community grant program.
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Fires aren't an EV safety concern but weight is, warns IIHSBattery fires aren't an issue in crashes, tests have shown, but the extra weight from EV battery packs is a hazard to others on the road.
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VW picks Canada for first American PowerCo EV battery plantThe PowerCo facilities are due to make a new cell format headed into EVs built on VW Group's next-generation EV platform, termed SSP.
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Porsche confirms electric Cayenne plus flagship EV above itThe announcement confirms that Porsche will effectively add two new electric luxury SUVs above the compact Macan SUV—which is also going electric in 2024.
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Hertz will triple EV fleet at America's Big Oil nerve centerHouston, an epicenter for the American oil and gas industry, is increasingly embracing renewable energy—and a series of moves by Hertz will help accelerate that.
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Mitsubishi electric pickup, multiple EVs teased in product planThe automaker plans to shift to electrified models by 2035, although many of them may still have tailpipes.
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