Stephen Edelstein, Contributing Writer
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Lotus on Tuesday revealed the platform for a planned electric sports car, codenamed Type 135, due in 2026. Following Lotus founder Colin Chapman's maxim "simplify, and add lightness," the new...
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Aiming for circular supply chain, Ford partners with former Tesla co-founder's companyFord has made a strategic partnership that could prove important in addressing future raw-materials shortages and in making more sustainable components.
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Report: Honda Prologue electric SUV planned for 70,000 annual US salesArriving in 2024, the Honda Prologue will set the stage for Honda's own EVs later in the decade and a goal of 40 percent EVs by then.
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Mercedes-Benz EQS flagship luxury EV priced at $103,360, US range not yet releasedThe electric hatchback equivalent to Mercedes' S-Class sedan has been priced for the U.S.—although EQS range hasn't been confirmed yet.
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Rivian details membership program for electric trucks' charging access, connectivityAn extra-cost program, to be included free for up to 12 months, includes extra services such as high-speed data and emergency charging.
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NTSB chief calls Tesla Full Self-Driving "misleading and irresponsible," amid city-driving beta testThe safety leader suggested that more regulation is needed to reel in Tesla's experiments with untrained beta testers.
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Ford considers "purpose-built electric police vehicles," offers Mach-E electric car for testing Stephen EdelsteinPolice cars are a significant chunk of Ford's fleet business, and now the company is taking steps to make them electric.
Ford on Friday said it is "exploring all-electric, purpose-built law...
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Crowdfunded Eli Zero micro-EV starts shipping to EU dealers; US plans for 2022The Zero could fit a niche in urban centers, for deliveries, or within planned communities, using less energy than a passenger vehicle.
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Tesla Model S steering yoke is a pain and possible safety concern, says Consumer ReportsThe consumer publication warns that Tesla's yoke could be difficult—and potentially dangerous—even after getting used to it.
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GM asks Chevy Bolt EV drivers to park 50 feet from other vehicles, due to fire riskRecalled Chevrolet Bolt EV electric cars are already advised not to charge inside overnight and not to let the state of charge get too high or low.
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Xpeng P5 electric sedan starts around $25,000, leads in driver-assistance tech, aims for EuropeChina's Xpeng is putting lidar into its P5, which is priced well below the Tesla Model 3 and could go on sale in Europe eventually.
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Rivian is making R1T electric trucks for customers, hasn't detailed first deliveries yetRivian will be the first automaker to deliver a modern electric truck. Now which company will be next?
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The California Air Resources Board (CARB) predicts continued slow expansion of hydrogen infrastructure in the state. It recently issued a report projecting 100 retail hydrogen stations in operation...
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Tesla co-founder's company focuses on "less sexy" key for US-made EVs: Battery materialsAccording to a recent report, Redwood Materials plans to build a $1 billion factory to manufacture U.S. cathodes for EV batteries.
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California "green hydrogen" facility claims to displace more CO2 than electrolysis from renewable energyAn upcoming facility in Lancaster, California, claims to reduce CO2 beyond what's otherwise referred to as green hydrogen.
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Revamped EV tax credit: Tesla, Toyota, Honda pushing back vs. union-made bonusEV buyers might be able to claim up to a $12,500 tax credit, but American-built EVs from non-union factories won't qualify for the full amount.
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2022 Kia Sorento Plug-In Hybrid starts at $46,165, fits into growing family of electrified modelsWith 32 miles of electric range, the Sorento Plug-In Hybrid could cost less than some non-hybrids if buyers can claim the EV tax credit.
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2022 Volvo XC40 Recharge earns higher EPA range and efficiency vs. 2021The 2022 XC40 Recharge gets about a 7 percent boost in range over the 2021 version, according to the federal government.
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To truly minimize a car's environmental impact, automakers need to do more than eliminate tailpipes. Unveiled earlier this week at the Munich auto show, the BMW i Vision Circular concept feature not...
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Hyundai teases large electric SUV likely called Ioniq 7An electric SUV called the Ioniq 7 is due to arrive after the Ioniq 5 crossover and Ioniq 6 sedan and might be made in the U.S.
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Report: Shifting the federal fleet to EVs could save US taxpayers $4.6 billion by 2030Going electric could save $2.9 billion by 2025, or $4.3 billion by 2030, according to a report involving several major consumer and environmental groups.
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Mercedes-Maybach EQS concept presents its future electric SUV in super-lux formThe Concept Mercedes-Maybach EQS SUV also hints at an upcoming SUV companion to the EQS sedan unveiled earlier this year.
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Three of the five US states with the most EVs didn't have a mandate for themSeveral of the states that are tops in EV registrations haven't mandated them. Will forcing carmakers to make EVs a percentage of sales spur greater adoption?
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VW ID.Life concept previews $24,000 EV built on pared-down MEB platformThe more affordable compact electric car is built on an MEB Small platform, with a single motor in front.
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