Stephen Edelstein, Contributing Writer
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Tesla has agreed to pay $1.5 million to settle claims that it used software to cut usable battery capacity on 1,743 Model S sedans, Reuters reported Thursday.
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Report: Fully electric "baby Jeep," hydrogen fuel cells possible in off-road brand's futureSuch a vehicle might be built on one of four dedicated EV platforms introduced last month by Jeep parent Stellantis.
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Home solar and electric cars are converging, and it's about timeAn alliance between SunPower and Wallbox is one of several deals suggesting there's a big future for EVs and home solar functioning together.
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First CATL sodium-ion batteries revealed, can charge to 80% in 15 minutesCATL also claims that its sodium-ion cells can be used alongside lithium-ion cells within the same battery pack.
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Beyond batteries and propulsion, here's how big EVs can offer a long highway rangeBig vehicles aren't always harder to push through the wind—as comparing the coefficient of drag and frontal area of some vehicles highlights.
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Eccentric electric: Citroën DS EV conversion translates a French iconA UK firm has converted a classic Citroën DS—an icon for its design and comfort features—to fully electric.
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Minnesota adopts California EV mandate, makes it tougher for plug-in "compliance cars" Stephen EdelsteinMinnesota has officially become the first Midwestern state to adopt California's stricter emissions standards, as well as a zero-emission vehicle (ZEV) mandate requiring the highest-volume automakers...
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Report: Biden rules will support 40% EVs by 2030, outdo Obama targets for mpgThe U.S. EPA is reportedly on the verge of revealing a plan for tougher annual efficiency increases that would eventually exceed Obama-era targets.
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Rivian confirms plan for second factory, before delivering first electric trucksNews of the factory plans, reportedly codenamed "Project Tera," came as part of a $2.5 billion funding round again including Ford and Amazon.
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Hyundai will test 500-mile hydrogen fuel-cell semis in CaliforniaHyundai claims this will be the largest deployment of hydrogen Class 8 trucks in the U.S. thus far.
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Wireless EV charging via highway pavement to be tested in IndianaIt won't be the first in-road wireless charging experiment, but the state of Indiana hopes it's one that leads to a zero-emission future.
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A new Iron Age? Startup promises low-cost, high-energy iron-air batteries for home gridsA cleaner grid's the goal with a potential new use for iron in mass-storage batteries.
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GMC electric pickup, Mercedes EV plans, Volvo C40 Recharge pricing: The Week in Reverse Stephen EdelsteinWhich automaker is launching a new electric pickup truck?
Which EVs have the fast-charging connector that is compatible with the most U.S. charging stations?
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Aston Martin to debut electric sports car in 2025, CEO saysCEO Tobias Moers plans an electric sports car for 2025 followed by an electric crossover, but Aston Martin has scuttled previous EV plans.
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Mercedes-Benz announces dedicated EV platforms, aims to go all-electric in some markets by 2030From AMG to Maybach, Mercedes writes the last chapter in its century-plus gas odyssey.
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Study busts myth about EV greenhouse gas emissions and dirty gridsAnother study confirms that electric vehicles are cleaner over their lifecycles than cars powered by internal combustion engines.
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Report: 1 in 10 drivers burn nearly a third of US gasolineSo-called "superusers" should be a target for the shift to electric vehicles, argues the EV advocacy group Coltura.
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Tesla Full Self-Driving is now a $199 subscriptionA pay-as-you-go option may encourage more owners to try the EV maker's suite of driver-assistance and convenience features.
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Dutch startup Lightyear has selected Finnish contract manufacturer Valmet Automotive to build the Lightyear One solar-supplemented electric car.
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2022 Volvo C40 Recharge: Swoopy electric crossover will start at $59,845The racier-looking companion to the XC40 Recharge electric SUV will get a significantly higher price—although its smooth shape could return a few more miles of range.
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Lucid Air: EV-focused Pirelli tires help enable range, performance, refinementPirelli has revealed more about special performance tires co-developed with Lucid for the Air electric luxury sedan.
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Can today's grid handle electric delivery fleets? Mostly, find NREL researchersCharging large fleets of commercial trucks in the same area could present some issues; but researchers found that most substations are already up to the task.
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Bosch claims a CVT will help EVs optimize performance and rangeEV startups, do you need a transmission for your electric car? Bosch is ready to sell you one.
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EVs could be charged when towed: Ford patent suggests some creative usesCharging electric vehicles while towing them is the basis for a patent filing that sounds like brainstorming from an EV-club pub night.
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