Stephen Edelstein, Contributing Writer
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It will soon be possible to get a solar-charging EV in the U.S. for just $6,250—with a catch.
The Squad Solar City Car is the product of Dutch firm Squad Mobility, which was founded in 2019....
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F-150 Lightning was first electric pickup open to federal agenciesWhile the Ford F-150 Lightning was briefly on the official GSA list of available vehicles, it's not available for order right now.
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2021-2022 VW ID.4 gets long-awaited software upgradeUnlike Tesla or Polestar, this won't be an over-the-air update that can be done in an owner's driveway; it will require a dealership visit and the replacement of the 12-volt battery.
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EV battery cost soared in 2022, hampering EV affordabilityBattery costs aren't expected to start dropping again in 2024, when more lithium mining and refining capacity will be online, reducing prices.
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GM aims for rural EV drivers with vast Level 2 charging networkUnder the program, dealers are eligible to receive up to 10 19.2-kw Level 2 charging stations to be installed in communities.
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Polestar 2 offers permanent performance boost over the air—for $1,195In what appears to be a North American market first for EVs, Polestar is offering the upgrade on a wide range of Polestar 2 dual-motor cars going back to the 2021 model year.
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Toyota believes hydrogen combustion engines could be a viable alternative to EVs, and it's demonstrating the concept with a prototype version of its Corolla Cross.
On Tuesday, the automaker unveiled...
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Used EV depreciation: Do long-range models hold more value?In this latest turn, as used EV prices drop, models with a longer driving range per charge appear to have better resale value, according to several pricing experts recently cited.
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Toyota rolls out C-HR plug-in hybrid, plans six bZ EVs for EuropeIn Europe, Toyota's stronger EV push will be accompanied by a new plug-in hybrid C-HR, to be offered alongside a hybrid version already available in some markets.
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Hyundai N performance EV brand teases hydrogen fuel cell techHyundai said development of the 670-hp fuel cell powertrain in the N Vision 74 has continued over seven years; it can be refueled in five minutes.
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AAA expands EV offerings with mobile charging, trip planningThe U.S. motor clubs known for roadside service are planning to scale up mobile charging to meet more widespread EV adoption—and to update trip services with charging stations.
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Canoo delivers electric Light Tactical Vehicle to US ArmyThe single prototype EV is a demo, but it will likely determine whether the Army commits to orders for production versions.
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Tesla is siphoning customers away from Honda and Toyota, according to a new study released this week by S&P Global Mobility.
Among EV makers, Tesla remains in another league when it comes to...
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Lightyear 0 production starts, claims to be first solar car to marketContract producer Valmet has made the first Lightyear 0 solar car, although production will be kept to about one a week into early 2023.
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Report: VW in talks with Foxconn to make Scout electric SUVsBuilding its own plant for the electric trucks is now the least likely option, according to the report, which indicates an about-face versus earlier this year, when VW was reportedly shopping for new factory sites.
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Hyundai, battery supplier SK ally to meet US EV sourcing rulesRules that will qualify U.S.-built EVs for the full $7,500 tax credit in the near future appear to have accelerated a U.S. partnership between the battery division of SK Innovation and automaker Hyundai.
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First US-bound VinFast EVs shipped for December deliveryWhile initial deliveries are being sourced from Vietnam, VinFast is planning a factory in North Carolina to build VF 8 and VF 9 EVs starting in 2024.
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Caterpillar shows how to scale up EVs with mammoth mining truckCaterpillar has shown that battery-electric powertrains can scale up to something appreciated by the mining companies supplying the EV ecosystem.
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Most electric pickups currently in the works are big, full-size trucks. But a new electric truck survey from Autolist indicates there could be significant demand—particularly among...
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Report: Return of VW e-Golf possible after EV flagship delayA new Golf EV and Tiguan EV are reportedly being considered now that the brand's flagship electric car is being delayed to 2030.
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A Prius plus this could power your home through a blackoutGetting a new EV for all-day home backup might not be necessary, as a high-voltage inverter that's been around for a decade will repurpose a Prius to do the same.
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Mobile hydrogen stations may support Hyperion fuel-cell supercarHyperion claims its mobile stations can also be equipped with DC fast-chargers for EVs and can be repositioned as needed to meet real-time demand.
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Mazda boosts EV target to 40% by 2030, plans new hybrid systemStepped-up targets for electric vehicles were backed up by new agreements with suppliers to develop and manufacture "electric drive units."
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Domino's commits to 800 Chevy Bolt EV pizza delivery carsThe delivery EVs are an initial step toward Domino's goal of achieving net-zero carbon emissions by 2050 and, Domino's thinks, may be able to deliver pizzas for days between charges.
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