Stephen Edelstein, Contributing Writer
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Researchers at the Department of Energy's SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory and Stanford University claim to have found a method to "revitalize" lithium-ion batteries, potentially extending their...
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Dealers thrived in 2021: Are state franchise laws hindering EV adoption?Dealers raked in a record amount per transaction in strong demand and short supply; is that affecting EV sales?
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Study: Two-thirds of Americans don't want an EV yet, and half won't pay extra for electrifiedA global study of automotive shoppers found some very high standards for U.S. EV adoption—including 500 miles of range and no significant price hike.
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California no longer shuns GM, as automaker complies with its emissions rulesIt stopped buying state vehicles from GM in 2019, when the automaker sided with the Trump administration in a challenge to the state's right to set its own emissions rules.
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Tesla Model S Plaid gets Nürburgring-tuned Track Mode for better coolingTesla has put the focus on cooling in a new Track Mode for the Model S Plaid, also boosting torque vectoring and adding a more aggressive suspension calibration.
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Multi-unit dwellings could avoid EV-charging sticker shock with peak-demand systemsManaging peak demand is key for avoiding demand charges, which would add thousands of dollars per month to a building's electrical bills due to EV charging.
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Toyota's planned solid-state batteries will debut not in an EV, but in an upcoming hybrid, an executive said in a recent interview with Autoline.
The batteries, which are on track for...
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Goodyear shows how to make tires with less petroleum, emissionsA tire concept uses 70% sustainable materials—including carbon black derived from a process creating hydrogen gas from natural gas.
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Vietnam's VinFast reveals EVs, plans factories in US and GermanyVinFast is moving fast—and planning EV sales in the U.S. this year, with factories in the U.S. and Germany planned for the future.
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Magna shows how heavy-duty pickups can go all-electric without lower towing, payloadCombining the e-motor with a solid beam axle in back, while preserving the frame, helps keep towing and hauling numbers intact.
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Sony Vision-S electric SUV concept is a step closer to productionPut down your PlayStation and drive. Sony is shifting its Vision-S into SUV territory—and development, although it still doesn't say production is a go.
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American households might use EVs as backup power with this bidirectional chargerThe Quasar 2 allows V2X-enabled electric vehicles to function as large power banks, capable of powering the home during blackouts.
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A quicker version of the BMW iX electric SUV is making a bow at the 2022 Consumer Electronics Show (CES).
Scheduled to arrive at dealerships in June, the 2023 BMW iX M60 gets an upgraded dual-motor...
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475,000 US Tesla vehicles will need a service visit for safety recall issuesTwo safety recall issues for the California-made EVs require an in-person inspection rather than an over-the-air patch.
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Tesla nears million-vehicle mark in 2021, despite supply-chain challengesIssues with parts and materials didn't slow Tesla's rapid growth in 2021—and 2022 will bring two new assembly plants.
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Should more regulatory responsibility for carbon reduction fall on oil companies?So much of the responsibility for CO2 reductions is falling on the auto industry. Should more of it rest on the oil industry?
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Magna claims it can boost EV range 30%, with software and controls a big part of itSupplier says it can unlock more miles per charge with its own software; will it debut on the Ocean or the I-Pace?
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Lightyear Two: More affordable solar-supplemented EV coming in 2025 with subscription optionsThe Lightyear One solar-supplemented electric car hasn't started production, but its Dutch maker is already planning a second, more-affordable model. In a keynote presentation earlier this month, Lightyear confirmed plans to launch a second EV, appropriately dubbed Lightyear Two, in late 2024 or...
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VW ID.4 will get Plug and Charge convenience soon with OTA update, bidirectional capability later Stephen EdelsteinThe Volkswagen ID.4 will soon get Plug and Charge capability in the United States, and may get bidirectional charging as well.
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Report: Hyundai stops developing internal combustion enginesHyundai may be sunsetting the gasoline engine, according to reports from South Korean newspapers.
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Citroën turns Ami electric microcar into safari-chic vacation playthingA rugged electric buggy? Sacré bleu!
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Here's why EV charging stations might not be as convenient as gas stations anytime soonConsumers face hurdles with EV charging—not the least of which are visible prices and 'round-the-clock availability.
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Audi shows how it could add urban EV charging options with modular stations, loungesBattery buffers and a modular format could help Audi establish major-metro fast-charging stations that look like airport lounges or clubhouses.
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Nio ET5: China's sporty-looking Model 3 rival offers battery swapping, claims range beyond 600 milesA dual-motor all-wheel drive powertrain generates 482 horsepower, which will get the ET5 from 0-60 mph in 4.3 seconds, according to Nio.
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