Stephen Edelstein, Contributing Writer
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Poorly timed traffic lights add to greenhouse gas emissions: Here's an estimate of how much Stephen EdelsteinMass adoption of electric vehicles is proceeding slowly, but one way to reduce greenhouse gas emissions today could be addressing poorly timed traffic lights, the traffic data analysis and controls...
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Alongside EVs, Porsche sees a business opportunity in synthetic fuelsAn investment in synthetic fuel production facilities will give Porsche a long-term stake in the fuel, with near-term plans to use it in heritage models and racing.
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Sono Sion solar EV will be built in Finland, not Sweden, in change of manufacturing partnersValmet Automotive will start making the Sion in the second half of 2023, according to Sono Motors—at the same facility as the Lightyear One solar car.
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NHTSA investigates LG batteries behind EV recalls for GM, Hyundai, othersThe NHTSA review, which covers 138,324 vehicles, aims to ensure that all defective batteries have been recalled by the automakers.
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Fisker confirms 10-year battery and powertrain warranty for Ocean EVThe battery warranty assures 75% of the original capacity and is shaping up to be one of the best among new or upcoming electric vehicles.
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Electric DeLorean teased for August reveal, the first of an all-EV brand reviving a familiar nameThe company has said its new EV sports car will be a driver's car, not a time capsule—and the first of what could be a full lineup of electric vehicles.
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General Motors and Honda are expanding their partnership to include a line of affordable EVs for North America covering what the automakers say are the most popular vehicle segments.
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Chinese EV maker Nio might make phones—for the ecosystem, not to rival Apple or SamsungThe company's CEO suggested a Nio phone wouldn't be about making money or competing directly with traditional phone makers, but providing a functional extension of the car.
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CATL improves cell-to-pack tech, claims advantage over Tesla 4680 cellsThe China-based battery supplier claims its cell-to-pack tech can deliver 13% more power than the 4680-format cells Tesla is shifting to, given the same volume.
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Automakers back EPA rules, amid opposition from 16 states and ethanol interestsTexas and 15 other states, along with ethanol groups, have challenged the EPA's emissions rules under the Biden administration
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Sports car maker Lotus reveals a lightweight electric SUVLotus' first SUV will also be the first Lotus to be built outside the UK. Production is due to start in Wuhan, China, in 2023.
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Kia EV9 electric SUV confirmed for 2023 in Europe: US timing later?Kia confirmed its Concept EV9 electric SUV will launch in Europe in 2023, but it hasn't revealed if and when it might be coming to the U.S.
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The United States Postal Service (USPS) is increasing orders for electric mail trucks, amid continued criticism of conservative electrification targets for the fleet.
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Vinfast plans to build EVs in North Carolina starting in 2024Vietnam's Vinfast plans to build up to 150,000 electric vehicles annually near Raleigh, beginning in 2024.
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Report: Porsche is working on a 911 sports car powered by solid-state batteriesThe project is merely a rumor now, with no confirmation whether it's a one-off project or a product in development.
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Feds reinstate higher fines for automakers failing to meet mpg standardsIt's been a long time coming. Enforcement had been delayed after automaker lobbying, triggering a lawsuit from California.
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Study: Electric vehicle "intenders" rank cost, convenience as higher priorities than EV owners doPriorities are different for a next EV for those who currently own them versus those who intend to make the jump.
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Stellantis and LG partner for first large-scale battery plant in CanadaThe plant is scheduled to start producing batteries in 2024, and will have an annual manufacturing of 45 GWh—enough for hundreds of thousands of EVs annually.
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Electrify America's future EV charging stations: Solar canopies, customer lounges, valet services Stephen EdelsteinElectrify America is looking to make its charging experience more upscale, with more elaborate installations than today's standalone parking-lot chargers.
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More affordable Polestar 2 undercuts Tesla Model 3, at $47,200 for USThe base single-motor Polestar 2 will start at $47,200 and offer an EPA range of up to 270 miles.
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Lucid confirms Nvidia architecture for its DreamDrive Pro driver-assistance systemDreamDrive Pro has been billed as an answer to Tesla's Autopilot, and Lucid has hinted that it might eventually exceed the capabilities of that and other systems.
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VW details major over-the-air update for ID.4 EV, promises more American software developmentThe Software 3.0 update will be made available to existing vehicles free of charge via an over-the-air (OTA) update
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Coal rebound: Global CO2 emissions were at a record high in 2021Coal accounted for 40% of the overall increase in global CO2 emissions in 2021, according to the IEA—a factor affecting electric vehicles' overall impact.
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Filling vs. charging: Gas vehicles cost up to six times more than EVsComparing the average costs of charging EVs with filling up gasoline vehicles, EVs cost less—with the difference exaggerated in some states.
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