Stephen Edelstein, Contributing Writer
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Toyota to slash EV costs by half, target just 10 percent range degradation in 10 years Stephen EdelsteinToyota on Tuesday outlined a battery-development push aimed at slashing costs and increasing battery lifespan.
The automaker plans to spend $13.5 billion on battery development through 2030, with the...
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Shell and Ubitricity target 50,000 on-street EV chargers in the UK by 2025The lamppost-based chargers would provide a viable option for those want to drive an EV but live in an apartment or condo.
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Nikola looks to Bosch, not GM, for hydrogen fuel-cell componentsThe upstart hydrogen fuel-cell truck company will use hydrogen fuel-cell stacks and more from the German supplier Bosch.
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BMW targets drastic CO2 reductions per vehicle, teases i Vision Circular conceptBMW wants to bring recycled content in its cars to 50%, and plans to cut lifecycle carbon-dioxide (CO2) emissions 40% by 2030
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California helps fund largest deployment of electric semis yet—and charging for themElectric heavy-duty trucks are getting a serious boost with a California program, although long-haul electric semis aren't part of it quite yet.
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Why did the world use leaded gas—and why did it take so long to phase out?The U.S. started phasing out leaded gas in 1975—not for direct health reasons, but because it fouled catalytic converters that were part of emissions equipment.
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Hyundai Ioniq 5 electric robotaxi revealed with Motional autonomous-driving venture Stephen EdelsteinThe Hyundai Ioniq 5 will be used as an autonomous "robotaxi" beginning in 2023 as part of an ongoing autonomous-driving venture, the automaker announced Tuesday in a press release.
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The end for combustion engines is in sight: Could synthetic fuels ever reverse that?Gas stations, tailpipes, and internal combustion engines will soon be ushered out. Could synthetic fuels ever possibly turn the tide?
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Karma goes after fleet market with plans to electrify commercial trucksIn addition to luxury sedans and crossovers, the California company now plans to upfit fleets of commercial trucks with electric and plug-in hybrid propulsion.
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Might Tesla sell electricity in Texas before it can sell cars there?In a bizarre twist courtesy of franchise laws, Tesla could be prevented from selling its cars directly to customers even after it might be able to sell electricity to them.
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Audi plots its future around mobility, not just EVsSoftware and other mobility innovations will get a push, as Audi works toward launching only EVs from 2026 on and ending ICE sales in 2033.
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Hyundai to show next-generation fuel-cell systems, hydrogen society ideasAmong global automakers, Hyundai has one of the most ambitious plans for a hydrogen society and fuel-cell uses far and wide.
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As it undertakes a massive recall of Chevrolet Bolt EV electric cars due to alleged defects in battery cells, General Motors is talking up the benefits of multiple battery suppliers for future EV...
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Electrify America makes it a lot easier to find EV chargers while you driveWith Apple CarPlay and Android Auto compatibility, drivers no longer have to jump through hoops to find an EA charger on the go.
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Waymo's self-driving Jaguar I-Pace electric cars are ready for passengersSan Francisco riders will have a self-driving electric car do the driving—although an "autonomous specialist" will be onboard.
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Rare GM EV1 electric car survivor converted to a hybrid, parked outsideFans will drive to museums and car shows to see the few remaining GM EV1 electric cars, and yet a neglected one sits, fitted with a gasoline engine, on a Washington, D.C. side street.
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Ford F-150 Lightning production target reportedly doubles, as electric-truck anticipation buildsFrom the Tesla Cybertruck to the Ford F-150 Lightning, potential buyers are lining up to make reservations, well beyond what automakers expected.
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2022 Ford Mach-E will get a range boost, confirms chief engineerHardware changes for future model years plus over-the-air updates could help the Mach-E boost its range to the Tesla Model Y territory.
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The 2022 Kia EV6 is only the first of multiple electric crossovers the automaker plans to launch by 2025, according to a recent Auto Express report.
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First hydrogen fuel-cell vessel: San Francisco ferry ready to goThe ferry boat will be powered by electricity from a hydrogen fuel-cell stack, with enough hydrogen storage to go 300 nautical miles.
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Electrify America connects Yosemite visitors with very fast EV chargingIt will soon be a lot easier to visit one of the most popular national parks without creating tailpipe emissions.
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Nissan spices up e-Power hybrid system for sporty Note Aura Nismo hatchbackA sportier tune for Nissan's e-Power hybrid tech is likely the way it would bring the system to the U.S., although this hatch is definitely not U.S.-bound.
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First VW ID.4 electric car made at Chattanooga; mass production starts in 2022The ID.4 launched in the U.S. earlier this year, but vehicles sold so far have been sourced from Zwickau, Germany.
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Report: Hyundai Ioniq 6 electric sedan might be delayed a few monthsA battery upgrade and a manufacturing pause might reportedly delay the rollout of the electric sedan sized like the Tesla Model 3.
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