Stephen Edelstein, Contributing Writer
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Instead of going in the trash or, perhaps, a compost heap, a new study proposes that used coffee grounds could help feed biodiesel-producing algae.
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Beyond GM and Sony EV projects, Honda goes solo on solid-state techHonda is aiming to put its first solid-state cells into cars later this decade, but which solution will let it strike out on its own?
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Feds examine EV charging cybersecurity as infrastructure growsBiden administration officials and those from industry convened to discuss EV charging security and agreed to study the situation and consider future standards.
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Zeekr 009 electric van debuts CATL cell-to-pack battery techWith a range that might top 400 miles even by U.S. standards, a sub-4.5-second 0-60 mph dash, and world-first battery tech, this luxury EV is not your typical minivan.
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Jaguar Land Rover sees EV range gains with Formula E techNorth Carolina-based Wolfspeed will contribute Formula E race-proven silicon carbide semiconductor tech to future Jaguar Land Rover EVs, boosting range and performance.
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CATL-Vinfast collaboration may mean more EVs for emerging marketsVinfast plans to deliver its first premium electric SUVs to the U.S. before the end of the year; yet a new cooperation with CATL appears aimed at an entirely different market position.
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General Motors is slowing down the its EV production ramp, but still appears committed to an EV-heavy future.
The automaker originally planned to produce 400,000 EVs by the end of 2023, but has now...
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Vintage Nissan Sunny electric pickup hauls with Leaf powerThe Leaf EV conversion of a vintage compact Nissan truck is the latest hint, including its Max-Out concept, that a Nissan electric pickup may be in the works.
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BP plans charging hubs for ride-hailing EVs, first near LAXThe first 48-port hub, near LAX and in collaboration with Hertz, will be funded in part by a $2 million grant from the California Energy Commission (CEC).
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IEA: Global demand for fossil fuels will peak this decadeRussia's invasion of Ukraine and the resulting economic uncertainties have accelerated the timeline—leading to more spending on renewables, cleaner EVs, and a "historic turning point," the authority anticipates.
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Report: Light pole EV charging is the low-CO2 solution for citiesStreetlight chargers could give apartment dwellers a way to charge EVs and, according to this study, do so with lower carbon emissions.
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EPA directs nearly $1B for electric school busesThe air will be cleaner in 389 school districts spanning all 50 states, the District of Columbia, and several Native American tribes and United States territories.
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Lucid is finally ready to start selling a home charger for its Air electric sedan. The automaker on Tuesday announced the launch of its Lucid Connected Home Charging Station with a $1,200 price tag.
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Toyota BZ3 electric sedan taps BYD battery tech—only for ChinaThe Toyota BZ3 sedan was developed for the Chinese market under a joint venture between Toyota and Chinese automaker BYD, and will be made and sold through a joint venture with FAW.
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Report: Toyota pauses future EVs, ponders stronger shift to themEVs on development hiatus include the Toyota Compact Cruiser off-roader and an all-electric version of the Toyota Crown sedan, according to the report.
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US-made Bosch EV motors are going into Rivian trucksInitial production is going to Rivian, while the expansion will serve additional American-made EVs not yet named.
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Nikola plans 60 hydrogen stations by 2026, aided by incentivesIncentives will help reduce the cost of vehicles, hydrogen production, and dispensing equipment, nudging Nikola toward viability.
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First EV from iPhone maker due in 2023, two more prototypes revealedUnder its Foxtron automotive brand, the company has revealed a total of five EV models in prototype form in the past 24 months.
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The redesigned 2023 Kia Niro EV will start at over $40,000 but gets an increase in EPA range to 253 miles.
As such, it soundly beats its larger sibling in the Kia electric lineup, the base EV6 Light,...
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$2.8B US EV supply-chain push appears to favor red statesThe federal government has detailed EV-related funding that goes toward 20 battery manufacturing and raw-materials processing companies for projects across 12 states.
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Rolls-Royce Spectre EV signals excess but isn't a guzzlerRolls' first EV is a big, heavy coupe, yet its aerodynamics and efficiency are quite good.
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Batteries for future BMW EVs will be made in South CarolinaThe plant will make cylindrical cells at up to 30 gigawatt-hours of annual capacity and will be powered by powered by 100% net-zero carbon energy.
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Used EV prices have peaked, report suggestsUsed EV prices are no longer on the way up, according to new data, but just 12% of the used-EV inventory might be eligible for a new tax credit.
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Some Audi EVs are filtering the air for those outside themAudi is testing an idea that equips some of its EVs with special filters that absorb particulate matter from engine exhaust and other sources.
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