Stephen Edelstein, Contributing Writer
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US shift to EVs won't solve climate goals: Think outside the electric car, experts urge Stephen EdelsteinPresident Biden aims to accelerate the shift to electric vehicles as part of an ambitious climate plan, but that alone won't meet emissions-reduction goals, according to a new Bloomberg report. In...
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Teslas cover more daily miles than other EVs: Are they better ICE replacements?Electric vehicles are driven less than gasoline vehicles—although Teslas cover more ground and use more electricity because of it.
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Detroit Diesel is going electric, in pivot to keep powering FreightlinerFreightliner will be turning to the Motor City for what goes under the hood of its upcoming commercial electric trucks.
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Rivian electric truck deliveries start this summer, but showrooms don't exist yetThe electric truck maker Rivian has confirmed that one of its first showroom spaces will be in Chicago—in the same state as its factory.
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Tesla existed before Elon Musk: Founders on how they pitched the ideaTesla was founded by Martin Eberhard and Marc Tarpenning, but Elon Musk brought the investment to the table that brought the Roadster project to fruition.
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EV road-trip fast charging is expensive, and Massachusetts aims to tackle whyThe state is reportedly accepting rate proposals to lessen "demand charges" that drive up the cost of DC fast charging.
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As Hyundai prepares to launch an EV-focused brand using the Ioniq name, the 2021 Hyundai Ioniq enters the new model year with few changes and a slight price hike.
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Because of EV adoption, Norway nearly leads the world in per-capita electricity useNorway has to produce and distribute much more energy per capita due to electric vehicles and electric heat.
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Ford ups investment in EVs, says they'll be "fundamental" to the Lincoln brandWith anticipation building for the F-150 Electric, Ford is boosting its focus on electric vehicles, including Lincoln luxury EVs.
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Study suggests EV drivers are more satisfied with wall chargers vs. mobile cordsReliability and wifi connections were trouble spots, though, and the cost of the electricity played a role in EV drivers' satisfaction.
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Apple Car EV project reportedly converging on Kia and its Georgia plantKia and its Georgia plant are, according to reports, in the running to build a car for Apple on Hyundai's modular E-GMP platform.
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Toyota and Fiat Chrysler drop opposition to California emissions rulesAs automakers voiced support for a higher mpg standard, they suggested targets lower than those set during the Obama administration.
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Tesla recalls 135,000 vehicles for display failures, after pressure from regulators Stephen EdelsteinAfter pressure from regulators, Tesla is recalling nearly 135,000 electric cars, including the 2012-2018 Tesla Model S and 2016-2018 Tesla Model X, for an issue with their main touchscreen displays...
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Revamped 360-mile Tesla Model X: Will a yoke really replace a steering wheel?Federal regulators haven't yet determined whether the aircraft-style yoke shown in the 2021 Tesla Model X and Model S is legal, according to several reports and responses.
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Washington State bill would make new cars and trucks all-electric by 2030The state has some of the highest gas prices and lowest electricity rates in the nation, which makes it well-positioned for an EV transition.
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Jaguar Land Rover aims to boost EV range with more carbon fiber, compositesShedding more weight from the body shell will help allow more space and weight for the battery pack, not to downsize it, Jaguar Land Rover says.
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Electric coupe inspired by classic Porsche 356 showcases niche-EV skateboard platformLow-volume EV makers can adapt the new skateboard platform for a wide range of uses, but it will debut in a Porsche-inspired package.
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VW MEB-based solar-electric catamaran is for millionaires, not millionsThe components from VW's mass-market electric cars are ending up in some very exclusive places.
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Elon Musk seems eager to capitalize on his control of both Tesla and SpaceX. He confirmed Thursday that the second-generation Roadster has been delayed until 2022—while still encouraging...
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Lordstown confirms electric van for 2022 production, LG Chem batteries for Endurance pickupThe Ohio-based electric truckmaker has made its choice of LG Chem cells official, and it's started development on an electric van.
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Electric-car pioneer Nissan sets conservative targets, CO2-neutral goal for 2050All-electric models could remain a small portion of Nissan's sales, with the remainder made up by E-Power hybrids.
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Just before arrival of electric trucks, diesel sales are surgingFive of the top 10 non-gasoline models with the steepest sales gains in 2019 and 2020 were diesels, according to an industry group.
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Xpeng P7 upgrade cribs Navigate on Autopilot functions, adds lidarThe suite called Navigation Guided Pilot, released by the Chinese EV maker Xpeng, sounds very close to Tesla's Navigate on Autopilot functionality—but with the addition of lidar.
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Study: 2 in 5 pickup shoppers considering all-electric, and price is more important than HPThe priorities for electric truck shoppers might be more pragmatic than marketing plans for the first EV trucks suggest, a new study suggests.
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