Stephen Edelstein, Contributing Writer
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The EV startup Arrival is dropping plans for an Uber electric car and electric buses to refocus on electric vans, the Financial Times reported Friday.
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Will EV tax credit price caps add urgency to arrival of affordable electric cars?Legislation would add price caps of $55,000 for electric cars and $80,000 for electric pickup trucks and SUVs—cutting out some of the U.S. built EVs and American supply chain lawmakers are attempting to foster.
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BMW is making room for hydrogen in next-generation Neue Klasse EVHydrogen needs to be stored in cylindrical tanks, so it presents far greater packaging challenges than batteries.
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Fisker Ocean One launch edition is sold out; pre-orders for Ocean Extreme start November 18Just 5,000 units of the Fisker Ocean One launch edition are planned, and customers already gave the company a $5,000 down payment for each one.
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Toyota offering buyback of BZ4X EV as potential remedy for wheel recallIt's an alternate solution to a package of make-good perks that includes a $5,000 credit, an extended warranty, bonus fast-charging, and a free loaner vehicle with reimbursed fuel costs.
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Report: Wait lists and markups are keeping California EV incentives from those who need themState programs meant to give rebates to lower-income car buyers "have suffered from inconsistent and inadequate funding." And premiums to get into many EVs are making the situation worse.
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California drivers can now get behind the wheel of a Tesla Model Y without a long-term commitment with subscription service Autonomy.
The company launched its subscription service in January with the...
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Electric semis might get up to $40,000 credit under reconciliation bill moving through CongressHeavy0duty commercial vehicles are 10% of the U.S. fleet, but they're responsible for 28% of GHG emissions, 45% or nitrogen-oxide emissions, and 57% of fine particulate emissions.
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Plug-in hybrid sales stumble in Europe: Do they have a better chance in the US?Recent sales data shows plug-in hybrids trending downward as EVs trend upward—although that's not a trend that extends to the U.S.
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BMW i4 eDrive35 will cost $52,395 with smaller battery, range about 260 milesA more affordable version of the i4 is due to come to the U.S. early next year, with its smaller 66-kwh (usable) battery pack and less power the most significant differences.
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Study: EV startup brands aren't doing well in connecting with prospective customersTesla might be failing to keep pace with its growing sales volumes. It scored above average in previous versions of this study, but it no longer offers adequate levels of customer support either in-person or online.
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Mass-market Lightyear 2 solar car aims for efficiency boost with tech from supercar maker KoenigseggKoenigsegg is also investing in Lightyear, and the move follows a long pursuit of solar and efficiency tech by the Swedish niche supercar builder.
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Are regulators focusing too much on EV sales and not enough on retiring ICE vehicles? Stephen EdelsteinGlobal EV sales are steadily increasing with help from regulators, but that won't matter if existing gasoline and diesel vehicles aren't retired quickly, new research argues.
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Half of households might need a costly panel upgrade to use a Level 2 EV charger: Here's a workaroundWith a proprietary plug-in adapter, EV owners will be able to connect chargers directly to the meter socket, bypassing the electrical service panel.
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One company plans to double the number of EV chargers in FloridaA single EV charger installation campaign from a relative newcomer, IUC, will outnumber those of any other charging network in the state so far.
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EV tax credit extension with $7,500 point-of-sale rebate, $4,000 for used EVs could pass Senate soonThe legislation also introduces price caps of $55,000 for new cars and $80,000 for pickup trucks and SUVs, as well as income caps for buyers.
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17 states stand by plan to electrify 30% of trucks and buses by 2030The plan stands in stark contrast to other states following the federal government, which has no regulatory plan spurring a shift to electrified commercial trucks.
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Honda Prologue EV was designed virtually, won't look like related GM EVsUnder the skin, the Prologue will be based on GM's Ultium electric vehicle platform, but it was designed by a California-led Honda team.
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Faraday Future is pushing back the production launch of its FF91 electric SUV somewhat, to the "third or fourth quarter of 2022," and claiming it needs more cash, the company stated Monday in a ...
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GM claims it has secured all battery raw material for 1 million EVs annually by 2025These deals will support Ultium Cells LLC battery plants, which are being built under a partnership between GM and LG Energy Solution.
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Porsche claims it can be more profitable making EVs than gasoline vehiclesBy the end of the decade, eight in 10 vehicles sold by Porsche will be electric, and it expects that EVs will account for half the luxury car market by 2031.
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Sono Sion EV production form revealed, claims up to 152 miles a week from solarWhile the Sion's LFP battery pack provides 190 miles of range, solar power will add an average of 70 miles per week—or more than 150 miles in ideal situations, Sono anticipates.
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California leads in home EV charger installation, while NYC is lastNot all places with higher levels of EV adoption have a high level of home chargers—suggesting some very different public-charging needs by region.
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Robot charging station could help disabled drivers, charge robotaxi fleets in the futureThe prototype robot uses a camera to guide the charging connector into position, with tech that might eventually be put to use for autonomous vehicles.
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