Stephen Edelstein, Contributing Writer
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2017-2018 Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid: Avoid charging due to fire risk, warns automaker Stephen EdelsteinStellantis is recalling an estimated 19,808 Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid minivans from model years 2017 and 2018 over a fire risk, and is advising owners to avoid charging until further notice.
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Lexus electric sports car, sedan, SUV further revealed in photosA sports car with a 430-mile range and low-2-second acceleration to 60 mph is part of Lexus' EV plan.
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Study: Hydrogen fuel-cell opportunity window has passed for cars, diminished for trucksEven in trucking, where the need for large battery packs has been a limiting factor, battery-electric vehicles outnumber fuel-cell vehicles and aren't expected to lose ground—although fuel-cell tech might make sense for some applications.
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Federal EV charging network: $5 billion over five years, now states have to submit plansThe Interstate highways and Alternative Fuel Corridors are the start, and for the total five-year period, funding ranges between just under $17 million for the District of Columbia, to $407 million for Texas.
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Report: Ford broadens plan for Lincoln EVs—including electric NavigatorA crossover about the size of the Lincoln Aviator will lead the charge, according to the report, perhaps outlining what comes after Lincoln's first EV arriving in 2022.
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Tesla hits mute on "Boombox" feature, was drowning out federally mandated pedestrian warning soundsThe EV maker will issue an over-the-air software update to disable Boombox mode while vehicles are in drive, neutral, or reverse.
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Global EV sales took a giant leap in both volume and market share in 2021, according to a new report from the International Energy Agency (IEA).
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Volvo plans Tesla-style "mega casting" for its biggest plant, as it shifts to EVsLarge single aluminum castings for major components like vehicle floor structures will lead to cost savings and a lower environmental footprint, the automaker says.
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Faraday Future FF 81 EV slated for "high volume production" in 2024—at GM's former South Korea plantA former GM plant in South Korea could build Faraday Future's smaller electric crossover aimed at a much larger luxury market.
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2023 Alfa Romeo Tonale plug-in hybrid: 30 electric miles, and an Alfa driving experienceThe Tonale PHEV employs an electric motor at the rear wheels, yielding 272 combined hp and about 30 miles of electric range.
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Right to repair bill could allow more independent shops to work on EVs and hybridsA new bill tackles longtime right-to-repair issues and aims to stop franchised dealerships from monopolizing repairs and maintenance.
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Report: Biden's "blue" states carried 76% of 2021 US EV salesConsidering vehicle registration data, the U.S. states won by President Biden contributed disproportionately to EV sales.
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CEO: Ford plans to "reengineer" Mustang Mach-E incrementally, won't save improvements for mid-cycle refresh Stephen EdelsteinThe Ford Mustang Mach-E electric SUV will get continual incremental updates instead of the industry-standard mid-cycle refresh, CEO Jim Farley said Thursday during the automaker's quarterly earnings...
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Volvo-Northvolt joint venture battery plant due in 2025, could supply for 500,000 EVs annuallyScheduled to open in 2025, the joint-venture plant will have a "potential" annual battery cell production capacity of up to 50 gigawatt-hours, which would be enough for 500,000 EVs annually
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Automated "charging robot" claims wireless-charging convenience with a physical connectionAn automated connector that extends from a charging pad would provide some of the same benefits of wireless charging.
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White House, EPA ask USPS to reconsider sidelining EVs for next-generation mail truck contractWhen the contract was announced, the USPS said 9 out of 10 new mail trucks would have tailpipes, but claimed more vehicles could be converted to electric power at a later date.
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Jaguar will get its own "absolutely bespoke" EV platform called Panthera, CEO revealsUpcoming EVs for Jaguar will get a separate platform after all, the company's CEO reportedly confirmed earlier this week.
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GM aims for 400,000 EVs through 2023, confirms Silverado EV at more than 110,000 reservationsGM now plans for a combined North American manufacturing capacity of 1 million EVs annually by 2025.
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Rivian on Monday released a video showing off its R1T electric pickup truck's abilities both on-road and off-road, as well as detailing the truck's drive modes.
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Tesla vehicles recalled for rolling past stop signsTesla is disabling a feature it had been offering as part of its Full Self Driving Beta functionality on the basis that it violates traffic laws.
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Lightyear shows importance of aero: 250-mile range at 80+ mph, with just 60 kwh?Lightyear has prioritized efficiency in multiple ways; but aerodynamic efficiency stands out with this test at very rapid freeway speeds.
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Electrify America tops other EV charging networks in study of user experienceThe study was an evaluation of the user experience, but not the EV ownership experience or the feasibility of road-trips on each particular network.
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California lowering MSRP and income caps for claiming $2,000 for EVs, $1,500 for PHEVsNew rules will change EV buyers' eligibility for Clean Vehicle Rebate Project (CVRP) rebates starting February 24—so higher-income shoppers may want to act now.
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Rivian can't directly sell electric trucks it plans to make in Georgia without franchise-law overhaulThe situation closely parallels Tesla's Giga Texas dilemma. Current laws prohibit automakers from selling cars directly to customers, but legislation could change that.
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