Stephen Edelstein, Contributing Writer
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Ford is preparing to follow up the 2022 F-150 Lightning with another full-size electric pickup truck designed from the start for "incredibly high volume," Ford CEO Jim Farley said in an interview...
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Battery storage allows more flexibility for DC fast-charging station locationsBattery-based energy storage is increasingly what charging networks are turning to in order to avoid utilities' cost-prohibitive demand charges.
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Tesla Cybertruck gains 4-motor version, 4-wheel steering crab modeCybertruck specs have evolved, confirmed CEO Musk last week—and a full update on what's different is coming soon.
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Lexus teases RZ electric SUV due in 2022The first U.S.-bound EV from Toyota's Lexus luxury brand is a crossover, due in 2022 and likely with more range and performance than the Toyota bZ4X.
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Nissan concept translates Ariya electric crossover's performance to a single-seat race carAlthough obviously not a production-bound model, the Single Seater shows the design language for future electric performance cars from Nissan.
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Mercedes goes Mad Max lux with Project Maybach off-road EV coupe conceptBearing rugged post-apocalyptic themes mashed up with the excess of long prestige luxury coupes, this electric coupe goes where none have before.
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Stellantis CEO: EVs cost company 50% more, "beyond the limits" of what industry can sustain Stephen EdelsteinThe added cost of manufacturing electric cars is "beyond the limits" for what the auto industry can sustain, Stellantis CEO Carlos Tavares said in an interview with Reuters published Wednesday.
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Report: EV battery costs hit another low in 2021, but they might rise in 2022Rising battery costs rising from a 2021 low of $132/kwh could slow EV adoption as well as push back the price parity with internal combustion, BNEF warns.
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Mercedes-Benz and Stellantis invest in Factorial for solid-state cells boosting range up to 50%Factorial's chemistry is compatible with "conventional lithium-ion battery manufacturing environments," which could help keep costs down.
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Nio and Shell partner for battery swapping and charging stations, in Europe and ChinaThe two plan a network of co-branded battery swapping sites, plus fleet management, home charging, and charging networks.
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Nissan aims for 15 EVs by 2030, solid state batteries by 2028Nissan and Infiniti reveal investment in solid state batteries and plan 23 EVs and hybrids within the decade.
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Mercedes Vision EQXX concept touted as brand's most efficient EV yet, due for January 3 revealThe German automaker also claims a 20% boost in energy density than the current CATL cells used in the flagship Mercedes EQS.
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Hyundai recently unveiled a coordinated home-energy ecosystem, bundling EV charging, solar, and home energy storage.
Dubbed Hyundai Home, the service will provide one-stop shopping for these...
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Several Japanese vehicle makers expand the use of hydrogen internal combustion enginesHydrogen-fueled internal combustion engines are the focus for a partnership among a range of Japanese makers of two- and four-wheeled vehicles.
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Poll: US majority supports EV transition by 2030, and there's "generational urgency" behind itYounger voters as well as Black and Hispanic groups altogether showed the "generational urgency" of climate action and importance of mass EV adoption, Coltura poll results suggest.
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First test confirms Lucid Air charges faster than Model S or TaycanThe Lucid Air topped 300 kw and came close, in a real-world test, to delivering Lucid's claimed rate of up to 20 miles of range per minute.
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Rivian R1S individual order timing updated, but still on track for January delivery startRivian's R1S SUV looks due to arrive in January or February, but some early customers might be waiting until summer because of how they ordered their truck.
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Precept concept is becoming Polestar 5, due in 2024The flagship four-door fastback will be sized about like the Tesla Model S and set to arrive after a Polestar 3 SUV.
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California approves $1.4B EV infrastructure push, including hydrogen fueling and truck charging Stephen EdelsteinCalifornia last week announced approval of a $1.4 billion three-year infrastructure push to meet the state's ambitious goals for EVs and hydrogen fuel-cell vehicles.
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GM fine-tuning 2023 Cadillac Lyriq electric SUV ahead of spring 2022 arrivalThe automaker hinted that the Lyriq EV could set a new standard in its class for ride and handling.
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EPA report suggests automakers' glut of credits will make fuel economy compliance too easyEven as the Biden administration prepares for tighter fleet fuel economy standards, automakers' bank of credits could stifle innovation and lower the actual mpg average.
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Used EV tax credit, union-built bonus part of House social and climate bill now headed to SenateThe bill bound for the Senate includes the controversial union-built bonus, a used-EV credit, and a dividing line at 40 kwh.
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EVs as a group are worst for reliability, hybrids and PHEVs best, according to Consumer ReportsElectric cars rank well below average in reliability, but don't point to their propulsion systems for those troubling tendencies.
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Taycan GTS Sport Turismo: Third body style of Porsche EV is a performance wagonThe Taycan GTS Sport Turismo mates the Cross Turismo's body shape with the standard Taycan's on-road tuning and look.
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