Stephen Edelstein, Contributing Writer
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Hyundai on Wednesday unveiled the Seven concept at the 2021 Los Angeles Auto Show, previewing a future family SUV for its all-electric Ioniq sub-brand.
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Northvolt claims first EV battery cell with 100% recycled nickel, manganese, cobaltSweden's Northvolt claims that the recycled materials perform on par with newly produced metals in production cells.
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Report: Rivian considering Georgia for second US plantGeorgia and Texas are among the possible locations for EV maker RIvian's second plant—which might be announced before its first plant gets up to speed.
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Tesla Model Y base price breaks $60,000, tops original price of Model SAs of Friday, the Tesla Model Y has an entry price that's $17,000 higher than it was earlier in the year. It's now also topped the original Model S entry price of $57,400.
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Hyundai Grandeur EV restomod dresses up 1980s design with Ioniq models' pixel lightingThe latest Heritage Series EV concept from the South Korean brand reaches back to its earliest attempt at a luxury sedan.
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Report: Electric US military vehicle might be based off GMC Hummer EVThere might be a connection once again between a civilian Hummer and a military vehicle—if the government is convinced on its worth.
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The commercial-vehicle division of Chinese automaker recently unveiled a potential Tesla Semi rival due to start production in 2024.
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Cooler means quicker: How EV fast-charging stops might get shorter without bulkier cablesA cooling method being explored by Ford and Purdue University is considering using coolant phase changes instead of just circulating liquid; that could introduce packaging advantages and make the system more efficient.
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Tesla is losing US EV market share but gaining luxury share, now outselling Mercedes-BenzAs other automakers elbow in, Tesla isn't commanding as much of the EV market as it was over the past few years—but it's clobbering full-line luxury brands.
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2017-2018 Kia Optima Hybrid, 2017 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid recalled for engine issueAn issue with the gasoline engine in some hybrid models from Kia and Hyundai has triggered a recall—and in some cases, a warranty extension.
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Wireless inductive charging could sell more EVs, concludes study for tech leaderThose who aren't seriously considering an EV might be more easily convinced if they could skip heavy charge cables and plugging in.
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Kia teases EV9 electric SUV concept for LA auto showA future boxy Kia SUV, hinted in the EV9 concept, could take after the look and size of the popular Telluride and make it a battery electric.
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While several automakers have demonstrated second-life use of EV battery pack, one California-based company is actually making money using Nissan Leaf packs for energy storage.
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2022 Chevy Bolt EUV and EV production is back on—for a short timeProduction is back on, for a brief time, for the only EV models qualifying for the full amount under a proposed EV tax credit expansion.
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Base Tesla Model 3 gets more range, slower acceleration, $8,000 price hike vs. earlier this yearThe Model 3 gets a modest range boost but costs $7,000 more than earlier in the year. Is Tesla making room for a new LFP base models?
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Mini is developing its Urbanaut electric van: A rival to electric VW Bus?Mini has confirmed that it's developing a production vehicle based on its Urbanaut electric van concept; look out VW ID.Buzz.
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Mass-producing Tesla 4680 cells "requires new techniques," Panasonic saysThe larger format batteries that Tesla is depending on will be coming next year from the EV maker's top supplier.
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VW ID.5 EV bows: Still no US plan for curvier take on ID.4The Volkswagen ID.5 is a little more stylish but a little less practical than the ID.4—but this is one Americans shouldn't wait for.
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Fisker and CATL on Tuesday announced a battery-supply deal for the Fisker Ocean electric SUV, which Fisker said is on track for a November 2022 production start.
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With US research, VW aims to wirelessly charge a Porsche Taycan to 80% in 10 minutesIn collaboration with the ORNL and the University of Tennessee, Volkswagen wants to test wireless charging in a Porsche Taycan at up to 300 kw.
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Non-Tesla EVs charging at Superchargers: 10-station pilot in the Netherlands tests how it might workA pilot test in the Netherlands shows how Tesla might phase in non-Tesla charging—although U.S. details haven't been confirmed and a CCS adapter hasn't yet arrived.
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DOE: Smaller SUVs are better for the environment, EVs and PHEVs better yetGiven typical driving patterns, there isn't a single gasoline vehicle you can buy today that, on a national basis, promises to be cleaner than an all-electric one.
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2019 Audi E-Tron SUV might soon get a range-boost update—but not over the airEarly adopters of Audi's E-Tron SUV won't get left behind; a range update given to the model line after its first model year will soon be available to those with the 2019.
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Some 2019-2021 Tesla models recalled for suspension issueSome Model Y and Model 3 vehicles left the factory without properly tightened suspension fasteners, which could be a safety issue.
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