Stephen Edelstein, Contributing Writer
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Ford Mustang Mach-E vs. Chevy Bolt EV: One of these is much cheaper with incentives Stephen EdelsteinThe 2021 Ford Mustang Mach-E electric crossover is hitting the ground running with up to $11,000 in incentives, per CarsDirect. But how does that compare to the mass-market electric car from Ford's...
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Tesla Model Y reliability "much worse than average," Consumer Reports saysTo be fair, many of the Model Y issues CR suggests sound like fit and finish issues rather than failures that will leave owners stranded.
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Bigger batteries vs. weight reduction: Neither way of boosting EV range is cheap, report showsAutomakers face a dilemma in which they need to make a bet on the continued advances in battery cost, advanced materials, or both.
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California $1,500 point-of-sale rebate on EVs starts this weekThe new $1,500 rebate is supported by utilities and the state's emissions credits, and it's in addition to the existing clean vehicle rebate.
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UK steps up plan for EV transition, new gasoline cars banned from 2035Under a newly detailed plan, anything with an engine under the hood would be primarily a plug-in hybrid by 2030, on the way to all EVs by 2035.
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Tesla, Lucid, Rivian, utility and charging interests unite toward 100% EVs by 2030EV makers, charging interests, and utilities have formed ZETA, aiming to shape policy toward more electric vehicles in the U.S.
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Rivian R1T configurator reveals $10,000 premium for 400+ mile range in electric trucks Stephen EdelsteinThe Rivian R1T configurator, newly launched for those who have placed a deposit but available to the public starting November 23, has revealed that buyers who want maximum range in the electric...
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Tesla is discontinuing the $35,000 Model 3—yes, againThe second iteration of the $35,000 Tesla Model 3 Standard Range, which is actually a downgraded Standard Range Plus, will go away after 2020.
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Lordstown Motors claims 50,000 orders for electric pickup, arriving fall 2021The Ohio company has provided an update on its Endurance electric truck that suggests it will be popular with companies and utilities—and perhaps government fleets.
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Here's how tire and wheel choice affects electric vehicle rangeIn addition to the usual advice about tire rolling resistance and width, calculations show the impact wheel diameter itself can have on EV range.
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Wind-powered transatlantic car carrier could cut carbon emissions by 90%By harnessing the wind, a new car-carrier design will have a smaller carbon footprint than combustion or battery-electric ships.
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Survey suggests post-pandemic driving could soar, thwarting efforts to curb CO2Americans anticipate they'll drive more after the pandemic than they did before it—adding urgency to the need for more EVs and clean vehicles.
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Porsche made a fresh-looking electric van concept in 2018 but hasn't shown it until now Stephen EdelsteinPorsche on Thursday revealed a handful of previously-secret concept cars, including a fresh-looking electric van.
Set to be featured alongside other concepts in the upcoming book "Porsche Unseen,"...
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Electrify America passes 500 charging-station locations, as it keeps building networkEA's network, much of it strategically located for electric-car road trips, has more than 2,200 fast-charging stations.
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2022 BMW iX revealed: 300-mile electric SUV is a family-size tech flagshipBig electric SUV essentially reboots BMW's 'i' sub-brand that started with the i3 electric car. It doesn't appear to be much less quirky.
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Report: California clean cars crusader Mary Nichols on shortlist to be next EPA chiefThe Environmental Protection Agency might be led by one by a champion of electric cars, potentially replacing a former coal lobbyist.
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Texas Instruments tech claimed to boost electric car range, downsize onboard chargersTech from TI is helping supply makers of electric and electrified vehicles with downsized, more efficient components.
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Ford says E-Transit vans will meet growing demand for electric delivery servicesThe lineup of Ford E-Transit electric vans on the way will help address an increased awareness of the carbon footprint of delivery services.
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Artificial intelligence (AI) could help speed up the development of electric-car batteries, according to a recent report from The Wall Street Journal.
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Nio offers 100-kwh battery pack, more range in subscription-based upgradeA larger battery is being offered as an upgrade by subscription, and with battery-swapping already offered it adds up to a lot of flexibility—all in China, so far.
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Kit can help convert any classic Mini to all-electric—but it's not cheapThe conversion kit and battery alone—not counting labor—could cost more than a brand-new Mini Cooper SE electric car.
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Bentley plans to go all-plug-in by 2026, all-electric by 2030After some false starts, Bentley plans to embrace electrification in multiple forms starting over the next several years.
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EV makers need to rethink data policies with passage of "right to repair" lawAn Election Day measure in Massachusetts could upend some of the assumptions automakers make about their electric vehicle data.
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VW project to transition Greek "model island" to electric vehicles, renewable powerVolkswagen plans to turn the island of Astypalea into a hub for green mobility and climate-neutral infrastructure.
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