Stephen Edelstein, Contributing Writer
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Study: Electric pickups could replace nearly half of gasoline ones—with an ownership-cost savings Stephen EdelsteinPickup trucks are the bestselling vehicles in the United States, and many manufacturers are planning electric versions. That could help fleet operators reduce emissions and ownership costs, according...
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EV prices soar, as one exec warns of market "collapse" if they don't get cheaperWill the EV market support continued price hikes? At least one executive doesn't seem to think so—and that radical cuts are needed to manufacturing costs.
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GM issues retroactive discount for Chevy Bolt EV models bought new in 2022The 2023 Chevrolet Bolt EUV got a $6,300 price cut, lowering its base price to $28,195 with destination, on top of another price cut the previous model year.
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2022 Hyundai Ioniq 5 aces crash-tests, makes IIHS Top Safety Pick+ honor rollIt might also be good news for the Kia EV6 and Genesis GV60 that have followed, as both are built on the same E-GMP platform.
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GM teases Chevy Silverado EV electric pickup testing, suggests 95% will be daily driversDeliveries of the new electric truck won't start until spring 2023, but the automaker already appears to be nearing the testing and validation stage.
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Report: Hyundai has delayed the next generation of Nexo fuel-cell vehicleThe first fuel-cell vehicle from its Genesis luxury brand is also on hold, leading to some speculation about rejiggered priorities.
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Rivian deploys first DC fast chargers as part of Adventure Network for electric trucks Stephen EdelsteinRivian on Monday announced the first three DC fast-charging sites for its Adventure Network supporting the R1T electric pickup truck and forthcoming R1S electric SUV.
The three sites open in...
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With Siemens investment, Electrify America gets its first boost beyond the original planSiemens is the first outside investor in Electrify America, which was created as part of VW's diesel-emissions settlement with the federal government.
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GM EVs get Plug and Charge convenience—yes, even Chevy Bolt EVAfter a one-time activation, drivers can plug in and start charging with no additional steps needed—and be automatically billed for each charge.
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VW reveals ID.Aero concept, previews premium electric flagship sedanThe ID.Aero suggests that VW won't entirely be abandoning the Passat sedan's form factor—but it's switching off to fully electric.
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EV efficiency, upstream emissions not included in US vehicle standards: Lost opportunity?The more electricity EVs consume from a dirty grid, the bigger their carbon footprint; EV efficiency is important.
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Drop-in electric conversion kit for Land Rover Defender: Make your own electric SUVSome EV conversions can create electric work trucks, too, suggests a UK firm making a kit ready for installation by a mechanic.
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Biden's proposed gas-tax holiday has a lot of skeptics, from economists to environmentalists Stephen EdelsteinPresident Biden on Wednesday asked Congress for a three-month federal gas-tax holiday. Aimed at providing relief from high gas prices brought on by Russia's invasion of Ukraine, the policy is already...
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With in-wheel motors, Lightyear claims most efficient production powertrain in the worldSolar panels and in-wheel motors could enable the electric vehicle to go two months without plugging in, according to its maker.
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Polestar 5 confirmed with 884 hp, 800-volt architectureThe flagship EV expected for 2024 takes aim at the Tesla Model S, Lucid Air, and Mercedes-Benz EQS.
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Union-made bonus for EV tax credit proposal is gone, Manchin confirmsThe end of a proposed stipulation to extend the federal EV tax credit to union-made electric vehicles might help legislators pass a stalled bill to encourage EV adoption.
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Volkswagen teases US-bound ID.Aero electric sedan, due in concept form June 27The long electric sedan teaser suggests larger electric vehicle may be coming on VW's MEB electric platform.
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Redwood Materials will help Toyota reuse and recycle hybrid batteriesJ.B. Straubel's Redwood will help reuse and recycle batteries from hybrid cars, helping Toyota to further reduce its environmental footprint.
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The refreshed 2023 Nissan Leaf starts at $28,895 (including destination) for the base S model, Nissan confirmed Tuesday in a press release.
That base MSRP is $400 higher than the 2022 model, but...
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Volvo fuel-cell semi: 600 miles, 15-minute refueling with green hydrogen still not widely availableThe truck uses two onboard fuel cells with a 300-kw combined capacity supplied by Cellcentric, a joint venture with Daimler.
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Hyundai and Michelin partner to make EV tires more environmentally friendlyThe partnership follows a joint effort to develop an exclusive tire for the Hyundai Ioniq 5 and doesn't yet include technology details.
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Forget range anxiety: Study suggests non-EV drivers underestimate capabilitiesAbout 30% of respondents mistakenly believed an EV battery pack lacked the capacity to cover their daily-driving habits.
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From rickshaws to renewables: Automakers are focused on EV batteries' second lifeRepurposing EV batteries could help expand renewable energy as well as help solve waste challenges—and it's already led to some creative uses.
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Ahead of cheaper 2023 Chevy Bolt EV, GM incentive gives 2022 models nearly the same discount
A range of price cuts and discounts are making space for both the new Chevy Blazer EV, starting around $40,000, and the Equinox EV due to start around $30,000.
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