Stephen Edelstein, Contributing Writer
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$12,500 EV tax credit, union-built bonus included in plan Biden claims can pass Congress Stephen EdelsteinA maximum $12,500 federal EV tax credit, including a bonus for union-made vehicles, appears to have survived the negotiation process and is now a likely part of the infrastructure bill.
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2023 Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV revealed: With bigger battery, will it top 42-mile RAV4 Prime?The upcoming Outlander Plug-In Hybrid will have a larger battery than most other plug-in hybrids—including the RAV4 Prime. Will that mean more range?
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Cell-to-pack tech from battery maker CATL could be used in EVs from Hyundai, Kia, GenesisTech that could speed up assembly and perhaps simplify EV design is being adopted for potential use within the Hyundai Motor Company family.
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Electrify America adds road-trip chargers next to Wall DrugThe charging network that started with the VW diesel settlement is bringing its electric vehicle charging infrastructure to long-haul road-trip waypoints like Wall, South Dakota.
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Chinese EV maker Xpeng teases 124 miles in 5 minutes with pivot to 800V platformAn 800-volt platform plus 480-kw DC charging hardware are among the technology enablers Xpeng is promising for arrival soon.
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Hyundai Mobis "e-corner" modules would enable crab mode, rotational parking in future EVsBuilding the motors, steering, suspension and more into the corners, without mechanical linkage in between, would allow EV makers a lot of flexibility.
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Report: Panasonic preparing to make 4680 cells for Tesla in 2022, test production as soon as March Stephen EdelsteinPanasonic on Monday unveiled a prototype large-format 4680 cylindrical battery cell for Tesla, The Wall Street Journal (subscription required) reported.
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Mercedes EQC electric SUV is reportedly back on for the US—in 2025According to a report, Mercedes-Benz recently informed its American dealerships that the EQC is coming here after all, but not until a next generation of the EV.
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Apple seeks LFP batteries, but talks with leading suppliers BYD and CATL have reportedly stalledThe latest obstacle for Apple's troubled electric car project is reportedly battery procurement.
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VW's US CEO calls union-made incentive for EVs "fundamentally wrong"Unionization efforts have failed at the Tennessee plant that will soon build ID.4 EVs; that could put it at a disadvantage under a revamped EV tax credit.
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Report suggests Teslas save information about your driving for up to a yearA look into encrypted data shows that Tesla isn't providing all the data that it could to crash investigators, and at up to a year the data stays available on the car for a long time.
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Tesla plans shift to LFP cells for Model 3 and Model Y, likely with US productionBattery packs for the Standard Range versions of the Model y and Model 3 will soon get LFP battery packs for the U.S. and Europe, not just China, Tesla hinted.
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A California incentive for plug-in cars is about to be reduced by half.
Effective November 2, the California Clean Fuel Reward (CCFR) for electric cars and plug-in hybrids will go from $1,500 to...
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Volvo and Polestar EVs to get Range Assistant app as part of OTA updateThe Polestar 2 and the Volvo XC40 Recharge and C40 Recharge will all get updates that could improve real-world range and help prepare for fast-charging stops.
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Citroën Skate modular EV concept shows a very stylish future for urban mobility and cargoThe Citroën Skate concept is a modular EV consisting of a basic skateboard platform that can be equipped with different themed pods.
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Ineos confirms fuel-cell version of Grenadier retro SUV, green hydrogen planThe chemical company Ineos is now aiming to produce green hydrogen, as well as a fuel-cell version of its Grenadier SUV.
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Made-in-America batteries might power electric Ram pickup, Dodge muscle carStellantis is forming a joint venture for batteries with LG—and the timing fits the arrival of some key EVs from Dodge, Jeep, and Ram.
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Foxconn reveals three "self-developed" EVs, aims to become global automakerThe Taiwanese company best known as the maker of the iPhone could be making electric vehicles under its own brand soon.
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Chinese automaker GAC Motor claims to have successfully tested a hydrogen combustion engine, although it's unclear if the engine will ever reach production.
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Report: Nickel shortage could pinch EV battery supplies, affect costsA report from Norway suggests the breaking point for a global nickel shortage by 2024—potentially affecting EV supply or forcing automakers to shift to other cell types.
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Tesla tops all other EVs in Made in America indexOther electric vehicles trail distantly behind Tesla in an annual index ranking U.S. models not just by parts content and assembly location but things like labor and R&D spending.
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First look at 2023 Mitsubishi Outlander Plug-In Hybrid: More terrain modes, much-improved interiorThe next-generation Outlander PHEV will get more range and a third row, but Mitsubishi teased more modes and perhaps more trail ability versus the current model.
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CATL cell-to-pack tech going into Indiana-built ELMS electric van, future battery swapping tooElectric Last Mile Solutions is teaming up with Amply and CATL to provide quick battery swapping of the LFP pack in its electric van for fleets.
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1,000-mile Aptera “never charge” solar-supplemented EV: Jay Leno gets a previewWith its optional solar coverage, Aptera claims that even in Ireland owners would be able to get up to 20 miles a day from the sun.
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