Stephen Edelstein, Contributing Writer
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At its annual meeting on Wednesday, Mercedes-Benz released a new, higher range figure of 770 kilometers (478 miles) for its upcoming EQS flagship sedan, which is scheduled to start production later...
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When Lucid Air electric sedan production starts, quality will be a priorityLucid won't have Tesla buyers' early adopter forgiveness, and it aims to deliver "the world's first true luxury vehicle."
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Hyundai's E-Pit fast-charging template looks like a gas stationThe concept shown by Hyundai for its South Korean fast-charging network looks quite different than what we've come to accept as the norm in the U.S.
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BMW CEO says dedicated EVs "all look alike," won't have such a platform until 2025The automaker isn't yet sold on the dedicated EV platform that other automakers see as part of their mass-market future.
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Canoo EV startup moves away from subscription plan, Hyundai partnershipCanoo is reportedly ending a partnership with Hyundai, and will instead focus on making and selling its own vehicles to commercial fleets
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Rivian battery warranty beats Tesla, other EVsThe battery warranty for the R1T electric pickup and R1S electric SUV is eight years or 175,000 miles, whichever comes first.
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Lexus LF-Z Electrified concept: Sleek crossover previews future EVs from Toyota luxury brand Stephen EdelsteinLexus has long shunned electric cars in favor of hybrids, but the Toyota luxury brand finally appears ready to take all-electric vehicles seriously. The Lexus LF-Z Electrified concept unveiled...
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Short-loop electric bus serves as a proving ground for dynamic wireless chargingA bus that uses both static and dynamic wireless charging could be the template for reducing battery size and charging demands for smaller routes.
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Electrify America is helping Jeep set up a charging network at off-road trailheadsThe first of these off-road-focused Level 2 charging stations will open in California and Utah this year, to support the rollout of the Wrangler 4xe plug-in hybrid.
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Swappable battery system set by companies representing half of global motorcycle marketHonda, Kawasaki, Suzuki, and Yamaha have agreed on a standard that might be a boon to electric motorcycle adoption and usability.
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Making EV batteries the body: Researchers claim a tech breakthroughBatteries made of carbon-fiber could be "massless" by acting as the vehicle structure, even if they don't offer the energy density of other EV batteries.
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Tesla saves more range at 0% than other EVs, test findsTesters at Edmunds found that Teslas keep going for longer below an indicated zero miles, although even considering that they didn't see as many total miles of range as expected.
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Tesla is pushing a United States appeals court to reinstate a 2016 rule enacting steeper fines for automakers that fail to meet fuel economy targets, Reuters reports.
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Mercedes starts making 108-kwh battery pack for EQS flagship electric sedanThe German automaker is assembling its own battery packs, but it's sourcing the cells from CATL and others.
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EVs won't completely solve LA air pollution issues, researchers suggestWith vehicle tailpipe emissions declining, plants are emerging as the major source of PM2.5, note scientists.
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Jaguar launches I-Pace in India—at twice the price of Tesla Model 3The Indian-market I-Pace will start at about $147,000—roughly ten times the cost of its Tata Nexon EV mass-market cousin.
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In pivot to electric trucks, will Detroit automakers have a manufacturing advantage?As startups struggle with manufacturing, GM, Ford, and Stellantis have a surplus of plants and expertise.
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Lightning eMotors taps Proterra batteries for commercial electric vansProterra batteries will be powering a series of vans that aim for higher capability than Ford's own E-Transit that's arriving soon.
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BMW plans for half of global sales to be EVs by 2030, but no expiration date for ICE Stephen EdelsteinBMW expects electric cars to account for half of its global sales by 2030, but doesn't plan to stop developing internal-combustion engines, the automaker announced during its annual conference last...
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2021 Jeep Wrangler 4xe plug-in hybrid rated for 22 electric milesThe official EPA range rating comes in 3 miles less than originally anticipated, although Jeep has said that maximizing electric propulsion for off-road ability is the priority.
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Rivian electric trucks head out for Amazon deliveries in San FranciscoRivian has delivered the first of its trucks for all-electric Amazon deliveries in the San Francisco Bay Area.
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Report: Tesla lobbied for higher taxes on gas and diesel vehicles in the UKTesla asked for fossil-fueled cars to account for their greater environmental damage in order to help subsidize EVs.
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BMW i4: First photos, specs for 300-mile electric sport sedan due in 2022Sized closely with the Tesla Model 3, the BMW i4 will likely provide very engaging handling and a preliminary EPA range up to 300 miles.
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iPhone maker Foxconn mulling EV factory in WisconsinA factory in Wisconsin or Mexico could help get the company a foothold toward its target of 10% of the EV market. But for what brand will it build?
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