Stephen Edelstein, Contributing Writer
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A Tesla owner is suing the automaker over fees at Supercharger DC fast-charging stations, Bloomberg reported Thursday.
Kevin Shenkman sued Tesla in California state court, claiming the automaker...
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EV battery supplier Panasonic sells Tesla stake, in pivot to boost its own braintrustPanasonic might be branching out, but it's not parting ways with the California automaker anytime soon.
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Sono Sion solar-supplemented EV gets range, charging boost with battery upgradeA 54-kwh LFP pack replaces a 35-kwh lithium-ion pack in the Sion, allowing a boost in range to about 189 miles.
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Fully electric Volvo XC90 Recharge teased with lidar and "AI-driven super computer"The system will be a big step up from its current Pilot Assist system, and a possible rival to GM Super Cruise or Tesla Navigate on Autopilot
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Renewable energy plan incentivizes GM EV owners: Free home charging after midnightA program with Shell-owned MP2 Energy LLC allows Chevy Bolt EV drivers fixed-rate renewable energy—plus free late-night charging.
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Report: Jaguar looking for new platform for EV lineup, after canceling XJ flagshipJaguar wants to base a whole set of electric cars around a new, flexible platform that it hasn't developed yet.
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California has more electric cars than any other state, but now the high cooling demands due to a heat wave could impact drivers' ability to charge their EVs.
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Audi maps out shift to electric: Only EVs launched from 2026, no gasoline models by 2033The German automaker defined its global plans to go all-electric and phase out internal combustion—but it plans to keep refining its engines until then.
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Volvo-Northvolt battery factory will make cells for electric XC60 SUVWith a 50-GWh output per year, the new factory could make enough batteries for 500,000 EVs annually.
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Porsche plans to make its own electric car battery cells—for racingThe joint venture will develop a battery chemistry that can better withstand high temperatures, making it better suited to potential motorsports applications
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Despite partisan divide, Americans see EVs as better for the environment and want more solar powerAmericans now see electric cars as better for the environment, and more than 8 out of 10 want more solar, but Republican support has dropped.
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Fisker teases more power, unique clutch for Ocean EV as production agreement signedThe Ocean EV remains on schedule for late 2022 and will, based on comments from CEO Henrik Fisker, perform even better than originally suggested.
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Hyundai believes its first electric air taxis could lift off by 2025—years earlier than expected—even as regulation for the completely new aviation format lags.
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Charging ecosystem for Mercedes EQS: Plug & Charge support, offsets for renewable energyMercedes-Benz is making sure green energy is built into the charging experience, as part of an app and ecosystem first detailed Thursday.
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Mazda plans dedicated EV platform in 2025, other EVs and plug-in hybrids before thenMazda plans multiple electrified variants of its vehicles, such as the MX-30 that's to be offered with a rotary range extender—with a dedicated EV arriving in 2025.
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BMW readies its hydrogen fuel-cell X5 due in 2022To be made in very limited numbers, the i Hydrogen Next SUV is a version of the BMW X5 SUV and represents a fuel-cell partnership with Toyota.
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GM accelerates battery-plant plans, hydrogen fuel-cell projectsThe automaker upped its investment in green technology through 2025 to $35 billion, with additional U.S. battery factories and new hydrogen fuel-cell projects.
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Audi E-Tron GT connects to Electrify America for home chargers, 3 years of fast-chargingAudi looks to corporate cousin for charging support, and switches to a premium home-charging installation partner.
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Official EPA fuel-economy and electric-range ratings for the 2022 Hyundai Santa Fe Plug-In Hybrid are in, with solid numbers for this mid-size crossover SUV, which is due in United States showrooms...
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Battery swapping could soon power more electric taxis, ride-sharing, last-mile deliveryA partnership between two tech companies might allow fleets of EVs to run more smoothly, through modular pack swaps.
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Report: California needs 1.2 million EV chargers by 2030 to support vehicle targets
More than 73,000 charging stations have been installed to date in the state, with 123,000 more planned by 2025. That falls short of a 250,000-installation goal.
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Maserati teases its first all-electric car, a potential Tesla Roadster rivalThe Italian sports-car maker and luxury brand is planning on a fully electric coupe, most likely arriving in 2023.
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VW Project Trinity EV due mid-decade being developed "from the inside out"Volkswagen is developing its upcoming EV platform with interior and interface as the top priorities—with features over the air providing a new potential line of revenue.
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CHAdeMO fast-charging standard shunned by France: Are emerging markets its future?The CHAdeMO standard has suggested it might seek to be a legacy standard for emerging markets—perhaps attractive for its bi-directional charging potential.
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