Stephen Edelstein, Contributing Writer
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Tesla has lowered range estimates for some of its electric cars.
First spotted by Electrek, the automaker's website now lists a 310-mile range for the Model Y Long Range, compared to 330 miles...
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Fisker pivots to franchised dealerships for EV sales, support
Fisker will soon pivot away from the pure direct-sales model, with dealerships selling its EVs by the end of the first quarter.
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Hyundai, Kia, and Samsung ally to connect car and home
Future energy management features for EV owners might include balancing home energy use with EV charging times.
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2024 Ford F-150 Lightning prices rise again
Ford is hiking prices on the base versions of the 2024 F-150 Lightning while cutting the sticker price of top-trim Platinum versions.
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GM struggled to accelerate EV production in 2023
GM mustered roughly a third of its earlier target for North American EV production through 2022 and 2023. Will 2024 be any better?
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Choosing leather lowers EV carbon footprint, suppliers suggest
Is vegan leather actually the sustainable choice for EV drivers and those seeking the smallest footprint? Leather suppliers argue it's not.
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Tesla and Chinese automaker BYD were the two global contenders for most EV sales in 2023. Tesla ultimately sold more EVs over the entire year, but BYD pulled ahead of the U.S. automaker in the fourth...
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Cummins faces $1.7B fine for diesel Ram pickup emissions cheating
It's the largest civil penalty ever secured under the Clean Air Act and the second-largest environmental penalty ever.
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Gas prices due to drop in 2024, as EVs plug into cleaner energy
As the energy charging EVs becomes cleaner, American driving gasoline models will spend less on fuel in 2024.
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2024 Mercedes EQS and EQE get heat pump, retuned braking, more range
Car and SUV versions of the Mercedes-Benz EQS and EQE families get a cold-weather range-boosting heat pump, 4Matic versions get a new AWD disconnect feature, and all variants except AMG models get revised regen and braking.
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Vinfast EV sales pivot to dealer model, starting in North Carolina
This is the start of a planned national distribution network of Vinfast franchised dealerships, with 125 sales points planned nationwide.
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EPA: Hybrids and EVs helped offset more polluting trucks and SUVs
Americans' continued shift toward larger vehicles and trucks boosted the average CO2 emissions per vehicle from 2017 to 2022, but rising sales of hybrids and EVs helped offset it.
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Chinese automaker Nio recently unveiled its new flagship EV—a large sedan called the ET9.
Measuring 209.6 inches long (with a 127.9-inch wheelbase), 79.3 inches long, and 63.7 inches tall, the...
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Report: China leads in EV recycling, creating a circular economy
China is anticipated to have nearly four times as many batteries to recycle by 2030 than it did in 2021, but its industry likely needs to consolidate before then.
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EV tax credit shifts to rebate Jan. 1, and not all dealers are ready
Whether you're buying new or used, check with your EV dealership up front to see if it is registered to offer point-of-sale rebates.
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US government sets a high bar for clean hydrogen handouts
Rules from the Biden administration will help assure that hydrogen production will actually help lower emissions as it scales up.
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Audi and Porsche have a safer mobile charging cable for EV, PHEV models
To add an extra layer of safety, Audi and Porsche are replacing existing cables with ones that have temperature sensors to detect overheating.
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Report: US considers hiking China EV tariff above 25%
Chinese EVs are already subject to a 25% tariff, which comes on top of a 2.5% tariff on imported cars. Is that keeping affordable EVs out?
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Lexus is adding a less-expensive, longer-range version of its RZ electric crossover for the 2024 model year.
Called the RZ 300e, the new variant gets a single-motor front-wheel drive powertrain and...
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2025 Lexus UX 300h hybrid gets more power, higher mpg
Lexus' smallest hybrid crossover accelerates a little quicker for 2025 while boosting mpg and gaining a few other tech upgrades.
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Toyota Crown PHEV aims for electric miles, home backup capability
A plug-in hybrid version of the Toyota Crown produces more than 300 hp and goes up to 55 miles on electric power only, by Japan-market figures.
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Nio ET7 goes 650 miles on 150 kwh with semi-solid-state battery
Nio claims this was done under real-world conditions, with an average speed of 45 mph.
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Biden and VW back Tesla EV charging connector, now a standard
The Biden administration approves, and so it appears do VW, Audi, Porsche, and Scout, with American commitment to NACS.
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Canada's EV mandate: All sales plug-in or fuel-cell by 2035
Automakers will reportedly show compliance by accruing credits for sales of qualifying vehicle—and it appears it will allow plug-in hybrids.
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