Stephen Edelstein, Contributing Writer
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Ford F-150 Lightning: 85-mpg gasoline vehicle footprint, will keep getting cleaner with the grid Stephen EdelsteinThe 2022 Ford F-150 Lightning may not be the most efficient EV, but it will have a much lower carbon footprint than the internal-combustion F-150. And a new Union of Concerned Scientists (UCS)...
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Aptera Sol: 1,000-mile, solar-supplemented EV teases tent, space for a surfboardThe "never charge" three-wheeled EV can cover more than 11,000 miles a year on solar power alone, the company claims—and help enjoy the outdoors.
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2022 Jaguar I-Pace gets faster charging, snappier interface after skipping 2021Although the range remains unchanged at 234 miles, a faster L2 charging and a quicker interface should improve the experience.
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Electrify America taps into connected home chargingA new wallbox brings the charging network's ecosystem to home charging, where EV owners typically charge 80% or more of the time
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Could urban charging deserts hinder ride-hailing EV adoption—and cleaner air?More urban fast-charging is needed in low-income urban areas to support Uber and Lyft as they go electric.
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Plug-in hybrids top 20% of Volvo's US salesVolvo's plug-in hybrids are steadily gaining market share. As part of its monthly sales recap, the automaker announced Monday that plug-in hybrids accounted for 20.8% of its United States sales in May. The number was even higher in California, where plug-in hybrids accounted for 47.7% of Volvo's...
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With all eyes on the upcoming EV6, the all-electric 2021 Kia Niro EV rolls into the new model year with only small changes, including a handful of new tech features. Pricing starts at $40,265 for...
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Biden will push for more US EV battery recycling, address supply shortagesRaw materials and supply chain concerns are at the core of a push for more of the materials within EV batteries to stay in the U.S.
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Report: Tesla will change battery chemistry for Model Y in ChinaTesla may turn to different NCMA cells from LG for its Model Y built in China, so that it can continue to expand production.
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ChargeUp mobile app brings fast-charging to you for $25 a monthSparkCharge's "charging as a service" solution brings the EV charger to drivers when and where they need it.
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Tesla Model 3 and Model Y recalled for potential brake issue
Loose bolts could allow the brake caliper to separate and contact the inner surface of the wheel rim, preventing the wheel from freely rotating.
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EV fast-chargers and Slurpee machines: Two things many US 7-Eleven stores will soon have7-Eleven plans to install 500 DC fast-charging stations at 250 United States and Canada locations by the end of 2022.
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EVgo is introducing a reservation program for its public fast-charging sites, allowing customers to reserve a charging station ahead of time, but only in certain West Coast locations.
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Report: Hyundai has stopped developing gasoline-vehicle powertrainsHyundai reportedly plans to reduce the number of ICE models in its lineup by 50%, and wants to soon finalize a long-term strategy.
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Hyundai hydrogen fuel-cell HD truck packs as much battery capacity as GMC Hummer EVHyundai is considering a solution that depends on both battery packs and hydrogen tanks—and it won't use that much more battery than the upcoming electric pickups.
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Study: Lack of home-charging awareness is holding back EV adoptionA study of mass-market consumers showed a "low level" of awareness of the different charging levels, including Level 1 and Level 2 AC and DC fast charging
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2022 Honda Insight hybrid starts $2,000 higher, still gets 52 mpgA slimmed-down Insight lineup for 2022 raises our suspicions that Honda plans more affordable hybrids—like an HR-V Hybrid and Civic Hybrid hatchback.
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Which electric vehicles include free road-trip fast-charging?Most new EVs offer U.S. buyers at least introductory access to fast-charging networks, but only a few offer free road-trip charging for years.
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Tesla Model 3 and Model Y: Safety-sensor transition is costing ratings, causing confusion Stephen EdelsteinTesla's decision to implement a new camera-only "Tesla Vision" sensor suite for the North American-market Model 3 and Model Y is drawing scrutiny from safety advocates and regulators—and it's...
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Tesla won't be able to directly sell the cars it builds in Texas to Texans
Despite a huge investment in an Austin factory, Texas hasn't made any significant effort to change its franchise laws preventing Tesla from its direct-sales model.
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36-mpg Toyota Sienna Hybrid is the basis for the highest-mileage wheelchair-accessible vanThose needing a wheelchair-accessible van need not settle for gas-guzzling vans; BraunAbility put 55,000 hours into the conversion of the 36-mpg Sienna.
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Report: 60% EV sales globally by 2030 needed for net-zero emissions by 2050An analysis from the IEA highlights the need for prompt action from the U.S. and other nations in encouraging more electric vehicles.
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Lucid Air electric sedan interface doesn't skip physical touch pointsLarge touchscreen interfaces are a big part of the user experience in the Air electric sedan, but it doesn't get rid of all the buttons.
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Ford is developing electric Explorer SUV, two dedicated EV platforms for debut by 2025Two new electric vehicle platforms might span everything from electric versions of the Ford Explorer and Expedition, and the Lincoln Navigator.
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