Stephen Edelstein, Contributing Writer
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Mercedes-Benz and Volkswagen are looking to Canada for supplies of battery raw materials, which should help the automakers meet new eligibility requirements for the United States EV tax credit.
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Every US EV costs less than $1,000 a year to fuel, according to federal estimatesGasoline models cost much more to fuel, while hybrids and plug-in hybrids were in the middle with estimated annual fueling costs of $1,000 to $2,000.
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Toyota stops fighting California, recognizes state's vehicle emissions authorityCalifornia sets more aggressive emissions standards and electric vehicle targets, and it's joined in doing so by a growing group of states.
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Polestar agrees to supply batteries and charging tech to boat company CandelaCandela's tech uses 80% less energy at high speeds versus traditional motorboats; as with electric cars, greater efficiency translates to more range.
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Report: EV tax credit rules might accelerate Hyundai timeline for US-built EVsThe revamped EV tax credit requires American assembly and more American-sourced material—and it might accelerate plans for Hyundai, among other automakers.
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Audi teases rugged Activesphere electric crossover concept ahead of 2023 revealThe Audi Activesphere concept is the fourth in the automaker's line of "sphere" concepts, and the one focused around the active lifestyle.
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Chinese automaker and battery supplier BYD is entering the European market—and that could include supplying batteries to Tesla.
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Fisker Ocean EV demand has it looking at expanded production—perhaps in the USFisker opened up money-down reservations for its Ocean Ultra and Sport models earlier this month, but it likely won't be eligible for the EV tax credit in 2023.
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Rivian drops most affordable versions of its electric trucks, hiking base prices up to $6,000The changes apply to both the R1T and R1S. Customers have until September 1 to reconfigure their pre-orders or cancel them.
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BMW is testing a four-motor layout for performance EVsTwo motors power each axle, meaning each wheel gets its own individual motor, in a special BMW i4 M50 development mule.
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Report: 2024 Ford Mustang Hybrid nixed, but entire Mustang lineup going electric in five yearsThe Ford Mustang Hybrid was originally announced in 2017 and was slated to debut in 2020 on the current-generation Mustang platform.
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Tesla Supercharger network ranks highest in customer satisfaction, finds J.D. PowerThe survey giant also noted that charging-hardware reliability is becoming an issue, with an increasing portion of respondents pointing to malfunctioning equipment.
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Report: EVE Energy deal with BMW confirms pivot to cylindrical batteries—perhaps Tesla 4680 format Stephen Edelstein
BMW is poised to begin its shift to cylindrical EV battery cells by partnering with China's EVE Energy, Automotive News (subscription required) reported recently.
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US-built Mercedes EQE SUV teased with interior photos, due for October debutThe EQE SUV will be a taller counterpart to the Tesla Model S–sized EQE sedan that's also supposed to arrive in the U.S. later this year.
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Foxconn to make self-driving electric tractor at same Ohio factory as EVs from Lordstown, FiskerGM's former Ohio factory might soon be making an electric pickup, an urban EV, and self-driving tractors.
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Analysis: Electric pickups emit less CO2 than the average gasoline truck anywhere in the USIncluding manufacturing and other necessary pieces, an electric pickup reduces lifetime emissions 57% compared to the average gasoline truck, the analysis found.
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Top-tech Xpeng G9 SUV claimed to be world's fastest-charging mass-produced EVThe quickest charging rates will also require new 480-kw DC fast chargers Xpeng plans to roll out in sync with the G9's market launch.
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EU claims revamped US EV tax credit might violate WTO rulesEU officials believe tax credits are a strong incentive for EV purchasers, and battery sourcing requirements put EU companies at a disadvantage.
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US IKEA stores will get Electrify America charging for EV drivers and EV-based delivery Stephen EdelsteinElectrify America and IKEA on Thursday announced plans to install EV charging stations for both delivery drivers and the general public at over 25 of the Swedish retail giant's United States...
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Analysis: Hybrid and EV models lead continued used-car price surgeThe average listing price for used hybrids and EVs increased far more year-over-year than that of other powertrain types.
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Autonomy orders 23,000 EVs from 17 automakers for US EV subscription serviceThe order represents 1.2% of projected U.S. electric vehicle production through the end of 2023, according to the company.
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Ralph Nader calls for NHTSA to order removal of Tesla Full Self-DrivingThe auto-safety firebrand and former third-party Presidential candidate called FSD "one of the most dangerous and irresponsible actions by a car company in decades."
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Meyers Manx 2.0 Electric resurrects California dreamin'A dune buggy famed for California beach culture and off-road racing from the 1960s gets new life as an electric car.
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Lucid Air Stealth Look tones down appearance of electric luxury sedanThe darkened appearance package adds $6,000 to the price of most Lucid Air electric cars, but deliveries won't be made until early 2023.
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