Stephen Edelstein, Contributing Writer
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Michigan-based startup Our Next Energy (ONE) plans to demonstrate mixed-chemistry battery tech that it claims will enable 600 miles of range.
The startup on Tuesday announced an agreement with BMW to...
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Toyota Compact Cruiser EV shows electric off-roaders don't have to be so hugeThe Compact Cruiser EV evokes the FJ40-series Toyota Land Cruiser that inspired the FJ Cruiser—and it could be quite the counterpoint to the GMC Hummer EV and Rivian R1S.
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Nio ES7 kicks off new generation of electric SUVs for Chinese automakerThe ES7 is somewhat larger than the Tesla Model Y. It will offer bidirectional charging and an available 150-kw Ultralong Range pack that tops 500 miles in the Chinese cycle.
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Will future EVs simplify and save weight by dropping the onboard charger?Hillcrest's solution would instead put the vehicle's inverter to use, potentially reducing cost, complexity, and weight.
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Polestar 5 flagship EV will debut this month at UK enthusiast eventThe Polestar 5 is due to go on sale in 2024 and is heavily based on the Precept concept. Rivals might include the Tesla Model S, Lucid Air, Mercedes EQS, and Porsche Taycan.
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EV tax credit expansion: Automakers ask Congress to revive effortCEOs of GM, Toyota, Ford, and Stellantis asked for tax credits to be extended to anyone buying a qualifying vehicle—until a sunset date.
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General Motors CEO Mary Barra on Monday tweeted the first image of the 2024 Chevrolet Blazer EV, due to be fully revealed July 18 and to go on sale in spring 2023.
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Getting grid energy to the most EVs: Researchers look to mathematical modelingGrid, transportation, and decision-making components help reconcile where the most effective location might be. Will it help site charging stations more effectively?
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Report: Sony-Honda electric cars might be a moneymaking content platform for entertainmentPlayStation Plus gives Sony a continuing stream of revenue after it's sold each console, and it seems the company might like to do the same with cars.
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Federal EV charging network: Four 150-kw connectors, every 50 milesThis is part of a federal plan to install 500,000 chargers by 2030, with initial funding toward that from the recent infrastructure law.
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Lightyear 0 solar car revealed: Owners might not need to charge for monthsIn sunnier climates and summer months, those with a 22-mile daily commute could go seven months between charges, Lightyear claims of this 388-mile solar EV.
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EV and hybrid drivers are less stressed, survey findsNearly two out of five respondents to an automaker survey reported that their EV or hybrid made them feel less stress than the gas or diesel model before it.
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Ford, BMW, VW, Honda, Volvo back California emissions authority in legal challenge Stephen EdelsteinFive automakers have filed a motion to intervene on the side of the EPA, against a legal challenge to California's ability to set its own stricter emissions standards.
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High cost of coal and natural gas could make EVs, US grid cleaner this summerEVs get cleaner along with the grid, and the EIA expects the grid mix to lean more toward renewable sources like wind and solar over the next few months.
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California study of fast-chargers finds poor reliability, many "nonfunctioning"Of 181 DC fast-charging sites surveyed, 72.5% were found to be functional, which is much lower than the 95% to 98% uptime reported by charging networks.
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High-mpg Hyundai Ioniq plug-in and hybrid versions are going away, as Ioniq goes all-EVThe Ioniq 5, 6, and 7 will carry on the name of the hybrid efficiency leader, while the Kona Electric is likely to remain the EV price leader from Hyundai.
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Solid Power sets up solid-state pilot production ahead of testing by Ford, BMWSolid Power plans to produce cells for internal testing first, but plans to deliver cells to investors BMW and Ford for evaluation before the end of the year.
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More than three out of four Volvos sold in California have a charge portVolvo EVs and plug-in hybrids, combined, also add up to more than a third of the brand's sales nationally.
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Polestar announced last week that it's launching its own referral program to incentivize owners to promote the brand's EVs to others.
A customer referral program was wildly popular for Tesla, but...
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Report: California drought will increase CO2 cost of the electricity EVs plug intoThe state's hydropower generating capacity is nearly half that of normal conditions, forcing California to rely on more carbon-intensive sources for a greater amount of its grid mix
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Toyota's Powerwall alternative is designed to work with solar, plug-in hybridsThe system is intended for home use and can harness emergency backup power from hybrids, PHEVs, or EVs and help manage solar.
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2022 Mercedes EQB electric SUV starts at $55,550, optional third-row seatBoth versions have a dual-motor all-wheel drive powertrain. EQB 300 models deliver 225 hp while EQB 350 versions produce 288 hp.
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Food vs. fuel: Biden reportedly chooses ethanol interests, amid claim they can cut gas pricesEthanol interests have claimed that they can cut pump gasoline prices by 30 cents a gallon with changes to the Renewable Fuel Standard. Now President Biden is reportedly allowing more E15 at the pump.
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Survey finds EV shoppers want wireless charging as an optionIn another company-sponsored survey, the tech firm aiming to broaden the use of wireless charging says that Americans want it—although cost remains a question.
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