Stephen Edelstein, Contributing Writer
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General Motors dealerships have repaired thousands of Tesla electric cars, GM claimed in its annual investor day presentation.
First spotted by Barron's, a slide in the presentation simply reads...
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EV adoption lags in the US heartland, but that may soon changeProduct availability, charging infrastructure, and consumer awareness are all reasons EV adoption lags in 22 so-called heartland states.
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GM, Volvo: EVs won't cost more than gas vehicles by 2025Both automakers see the Inflation Reduction Act as a key for achieving price parity by mid-decade despite recent supply-chain challenges.
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Hyundai Home helps EV buyers set up charging, solar, energy storageIt's a one-stop shop for everything related to charging, although it's not yet addressing the Ioniq EVs' V2L and bidirectional charging capability.
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Magna starts production of Fisker Ocean EV in AustriaThe planned production ramp in Austria aims for a 2023 calendar year total of 42,400 vehicles—and Fisker has been looking for more capacity.
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Nissan sweetens Ariya and Leaf EV ownership with these perksNissan EV Carefree+ includes maintenance and charging perks for buyers and lessees of 2023 Nissan Ariya and Leaf vehicles.
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There are few electric convertibles of any brand or price range, but Genesis hinted that it may join this small group with a new concept car unveiled this week in Malibu California.
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Flywheel energy will help charge rental EVs in New YorkA LaGuardia airport pilot program will put flywheel-boosted fast-charging to the test with electric rental cars.
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Ford Maverick, Toyota Corolla rank as reliable high-mpg hybridsHybrids carry an average price premium of $1,700 over non-hybrid internal-combustion vehicles, but that's offset in fuel savings after about four years.
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Lucid Air Touring: 425 miles, smaller battery than Model SFurther development has also reduced the coefficient of drag (Cd) of new Air models to 0.197, putting the Air ahead of the Tesla Model S and Mercedes EQS.
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EVgo network woos Tesla drivers with "seamless" chargingThrough a CCS1 adapter, Tesla owners can enjoy the equivalent of Plug and Charge convenience without additional app handshakes each time.
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VW has delivered 500,000 of its ID EVs despite supply strainsVolkswagen claims to have reached this goal a year early, with 135,000 EVs on order still yet to be delivered.
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Congressional lawmakers are seeking to delay requirements for domestically sourced content under the revamped federal EV tax credit.
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Freyr's Georgia battery factory will focus on energy storageMore than electric cars themselves, the focus of a mammoth Freyr plant in Georgia may be batteries for applications that help ease the draw on the grid.
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CEO: BMW intends to make affordable electric carsBMW CEO Oliver Zipse says that BMW isn't giving up on affordable EVs, although Mini may be part of that plan.
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Bollinger commercial EVs to use batteries from Michigan's ONEBollinger plans to use ONE's Aries line, which consists of cell-to-pack technology and a modular design.
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2023 Kia EV6 starts $7,100 higher, drops base-battery versionThe smaller 58-kwh EV6 Light version has been dropped for the U.S. for 2023, while next-up Wind models are $1,000 higher than 2022. It doesn't qualify for the $7,500 EV tax credit anymore either.
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Over 40,000 Tesla vehicles recalled for steering issueRecent changes to the "calibration values" for the vehicles' electric power steering could lead to a sudden loss of steering assist. Tesla has already deployed an over-the-air fix.
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A new Honda concept car previews the styling for future Honda EVs in China.
Unveiled at the Fifth China International Import Expo, the Honda e:N2 concept previews future models in Honda's...
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Porsche 99X Electric is set for faster Formula E racesFormula E race cars will become lighter, faster, and faster-charging in their Gen3 form, and with the reveal of the 99X Electric Gen3, Porsche revealed its entry.
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1000-mile Aptera solar EV will get Italian carbon-fiber bodyItalian carbon fiber composite bodywork helps offset the weight of the batteries and solar cells and gives the Aptera something in common with exotic sports cars.
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Subaru likely won't build EVs in the US, citing labor costsSubaru plans to make EVs a significant portion of its vehicle lineup, but it's balking at U.S. production even after the incentives of the Inflation Reduction Act.
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Saudi Arabia launches EV brand with Foxconn, using BMW componentsOne of the most oil-rich nations in the world is behind the Ceer brand, aiming to sell EVs in Saudi Arabia and other nations in the Middle East and North Africa.
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Fisker plans to share EV platforms, sell emissions creditsFisker's plan to share its platform may challenge the "asset-light" approach the company has taken with its upcoming EVs, which have been built by contract manufacturers and developed with the help of other firms.
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