Stephen Edelstein, Contributing Writer
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The U.S. Postal Service will purchase six electric vans from startup Canoo, to be delivered later this quarter.
The vans will be right-hand-drive versions of the Canoo LDV 190 van, according to a...
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Stellantis CEO claims quicker EV acceleration is a safety feature
Data from the insurance industry might suggest otherwise, but there is no clear data to support the claim by CEO Carlos Tavares.
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2024 Hyundai Santa Fe Hybrid costs just $500 more than non-hybrid
Pricing starts at $38,345 for the least-expensive hybrid model—the SEL with front-wheel drive. That undercuts the base price of the 2024 Toyota Highlander Hybrid.
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2024 Subaru Solterra EV charges faster, goes hands-free
The Solterra can now charge much quicker at road-trip stops, while a driver assist system helps cut fatigue on congested freeways.
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2023-2024 VW ID.4: Most eligible for full $7,500 EV tax credit
And provided the dealership has registered with the IRS, it can provide the credit as an instant rebate—meaning an effective starting price of $32,790 before other potential incentives.
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Hyundai's active air skirt tech could boost range in EVs
Automatically-deploying flaps ahead of wheels could help smooth underbody airflow at highway speeds and reduce the drag introduced by wider tires.
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The Apple Car project is still happening, but it's been scaled back somewhat, according to a new report.
Apple originally wanted to develop a self-driving car, but has now abandoned those ambitions...
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Is Electrify America's plan weak on charger reliability fixes?
The California Air Resources Board may rubber-stamp the latest plan from Electrify America to settle its Dieselgate woes—but will it do enough to address reliability?
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Phone switchboxes could power EV charging, claims UK telecom firm
A simple patch on legacy infrastructure could help apartment-dwellers update to electric vehicles.
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Rural EV charging incentivized in much of the US with Biden guidance
Guidance from the Treasury Department has set a broad interpretation for a charging program designated for "low-income communities and non-urban areas"—extending to about two-thirds of the U.S. population.
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500 miles touted for EV platform under Dodge muscle cars, Jeep SUVs
Sedans built on the Stellantis' STLA Large platform, detailed this past week, might hit 500 miles of range, the company claims.
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2024 Ford Mustang Mach-E GT will get performance upgrade, bronze look
A performance upgrade option for the 2024 Mach-E GT will yield the quickest 0-60 mph of any production Mach-E to date, according to Ford.
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The 2025 Jeep Wagoneer S will arrive this fall in the U.S., with other markets to follow, Jeep parent Stellantis announced Thursday.
The timing essentially matches what Jeep discussed when the...
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2024 Hyundai Elantra Hybrid gets price hike, ahead of Civic Hybrid arrival
With a $1,700 price hike, Elantra Hybrid buyers will pay a higher premium over non-hybrid models. But they'll get a larger infotainment screen and, of course, higher mpg.
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Mazda revives rotary engine program, commits to Tesla EV charging connector
Mazda doesn't currently have any U.S.-market EVs or rotary-engine vehicles, but it's committing to both In two separate top-level announcements.
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Tesla starts applying EV tax credit at time of purchase
The federal EV tax credit is now a point-of-sale rebate, and Tesla is taking full advantage at its own vehicles' point of sale—its website.
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Battery cost makes affordable Toyota EV unlikely, exec says
Some automakers are launching small, affordable EVs for the European market, but Toyota currently has no plans to follow them.
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Future Rivian EV: Half the carbon footprint of its R1S by 2030
Beyond the release of its smaller R2 EVs, Rivian recently made clear that it intends to keep reducing the carbon footprint of its vehicles.
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New incentives can make the 2024 Hyundai Ioniq 6 much cheaper than the newly updated Tesla Model 3, according to CarsDirect.
A dealer bulletin shows that all versions of the 2024 Ioniq 6 are eligible...
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EVs will drive long-term electricity cost down, studies suggest
Over the long term, EVs will help make better use of infrastructure and help better cover the costs of generation.
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REE electric truck gets US nod for by-wire steering, braking, driving
The REE vehicles are the first to steer, brake, and accelerate fully by-wire and achieve U.S. FMVSS and EPA certification—and it's potentially a big step for vehicle design and packaging.
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Hertz is selling EVs, including Teslas, to buy gasoline models
The rental-car giant is selling off a third of its EV fleet due to high collision repair and charging issues. Tesla price cuts may have also played a role.
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Analysts: EVs will keep gaining US market share in 2024
Despite misinformation suggesting otherwise, EVs has a stronger-than-ever sales year in 2023, and going into 2024 there are no signs the trend will turn downward.
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2024 Tesla Model 3 Highland update arrives in the US
The revamped 2024 Model 3 lineup starts at $38,990, for the version with the 272-mile range and a vastly improved interior.
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