Stephen Edelstein, Contributing Writer
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SUVs are supplanting traditional sedans, hatchbacks, and wagons in sales, but the head of Citroën believes EVs could reverse that trend.
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Classic '80s-era Toyota Corolla GT-S reborn in EV, fuel-cell versionsThese electrified coupes are meant to demonstrate how older vehicles—particularly ones cherished by enthusiasts—can be kept on the road even with stricter emissions standards.
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Tesla cuts prices across the board up to 20%After years of price increases, Tesla is cutting prices by up to 20%.
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Study: Pace of US EV adoption requires 8X charger growth by 2030The U.S. public charging network will also need to quadruple in size between 2022 and 2025 to keep up with EV adoption, projects S&P Global Mobility.
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Mercedes reportedly plans to drop EQ badging for EVsMercedes has made EQ the center stage for its transformation. But has it already accomplished its mission?
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Chinese startup might soon make EVs with cell-to-chassis techChina's Neta Auto claims that all battery components are housed in the vehicle's structure, with no need for a separate battery pack—improving everything from range to safety.
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General Motors and Ford have joined a pilot project to use EVs as an alternative energy source for the electricity grid, helping to cut pollution from fossil fuels.
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DOE: In 2022 money, EV battery costs have kept fallingOn a constant-dollar basis, battery costs fell slightly in 2022 based on usable energy, according to the U.S. Department of Energy.
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Hyundai Ioniq 5 with e-corner tech turns on a dimeWith e-corner, the Ioniq 5 can crab sideways like a GMC Hummer EV, or turn in place much like the "tank turn" maneuver exhibited by Rivian and Mercedes-Benz EQG prototypes.
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Goodyear shows fuel-saving tire with 90% sustainable materialsThe demonstration tire shows Goodyear has the capability to make a tire with 90% sustainable content, even as it aims to launch a production tire with 70% sustainable content this year.
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Waitlist opens for $40,000 Lightyear 2 solar car due in 2025The Lightyear 2 will have a real-world range near 500 miles, according to the company—and, likely, the same level of emphasis on reducing dependence on charging infrastructure.
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Vinfast details smaller VF 6 and VF 7, confirms US VF 8 deliveriesVinfast now says the first U.S. customer cars were delivered in December, shortly after their arrival from Vietnam.
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Mercedes-Benz aims to have its own EV fast-charging network in place by the end of the decade, focusing on North America initially and expanding to other major markets like Europe and China.
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BMW i Vision Dee concept: Back to basics for future electric sedan?In design, the BMW i Vision Dee bucks the trend of more screens—and it harks back to the heritage of small, sporty BMW 3-Series models.
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Sony-Honda EV takes form with new prototype, Afeela brandAfeela's sleek sedan prototype previews a production model due for North American deliveries in spring 2026.
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Study: EV adoption faces critical cost barriersAn annual study from Deloitte suggests that concern over EV cost appears to be growing—not surprising for a year when EV sticker prices and battery costs soared.
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Stellantis will build 100-mile electric aircraft for ArcherAt CES in Las Vegas, Stellantis announced that it will build the Archer Midnight electric aircraft and invest $150 million in Archer Aviation through 2024.
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GM hikes 2023 Chevy Bolt EV price as $7,500 tax credit returnsBuyers of the Chevrolet Bolt EV and EUV are once again eligible for the full $7,500 EV tax credit amount starting this month—but prices just rose $900.
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South Korea's antitrust regulator has hit Tesla with a 2.85 billion won ($2.2 million) fine for allegedly minimizing the impact of cold weather on range, Reuters reported Tuesday.
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Each EV with V2G charger might earn $15,000 over 10 yearsStoring power during off-peak hours and selling it at peak hours could profit EV owners, but the advantages will vary widely.
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Report: Used Tesla prices are dropping fastTesla vehicles are also sitting on the used-car lot far longer than models from other vehicle brands—an indication that prices may drop more.
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VW platform for affordable EVs will get mid-decade boostThe updated version, dubbed MEB+, will incorporate charging and battery updates, plus an electrical architecture designed to support more advanced driver-assist tech.
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Used PHEV prices rose ahead of $4,000 tax credit eligibilitySome used plug-in hybrids are now eligible for the $4,000 used EV tax credit, although as Carmax recently pointed out, prices have been on the rise well ahead of this perk.
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Nio EC7 flagship EV: The most aerodynamic SUV in the world?A coupe-like shape and adjustable rear wing help give the upcoming EC7 a drag coefficient Nio claims is the lowest ever for a production SUV—quite the asset for efficiency and range.
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