Stephen Edelstein, Contributing Writer
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Stellantis may be looking to adapt planetary gear hybrid systems—like the one currently used in the Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid plug-in hybrid minivan—to more rugged vehicles, a patent...
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Southern US states are set for the most EV range, data suggestsMany of the states with more EV incentives have an unfavorable climate for electric miles—when looking objectively at temperature, weather, and corresponding road conditions, that is.
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Sulfur-crystal battery could triple EV range without cobalt or nickelThe chemistry promises huge gains in EV range at a third the cost and carbon footprint. But it's all at early stages on the way toward mass production.
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California has nearly 50% more public EV chargers than gas nozzles2024 marked a year of unprecedented charger expansion in California, with public charge connectors pulling well ahead of gasoline pumps.
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Study: Tesla, Rivian charging networks have far fewer problemsDoes direct feedback through vehicle route planners explain the vast difference in experience between Tesla and Rivian and other third-party networks?
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EV battery recycling breakthrough recovers 99.99% of lithiumSuch claims don't always scale up, but it brings hope for an even higher rate of recovered lithium for new EV batteries—and less harm to the environment.
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Karma Automotive on Thursday unveiled the Amaris, a plug-in hybrid coupe the company says is due to start production in the fourth quarter of next year, and confirmed that it's moving closer to a...
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Rivian gear shop adds rooftop tent good for R1T or R1SRivian's put its official stamp on a new vehicle-mounted tent from iKamper.
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Audi Q6 E-Tron and A6 E-Tron get one year free fast-charging at Electrify AmericaBuying the latest electric Audis nets you free (fast) fuel for a year with seemingly no restrictions.
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Tesla Cybertruck recalled eighth time, exterior body panels can fall offThe Tesla Cybertruck's encountered yet another recall, and this one results in the loss of body panels.
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Honda and Acura EVs gaining Tesla Supercharger access in JuneTesla hasn't added Honda or Acura to the "coming soon" list for Supercharger access, but Honda said it's happening in June.
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Tokyo project aims to scale up battery swapping for electric trucksAn urban swapping plan for electric delivery trucks means less time worrying about charging, as well as less strain on the grid.
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Chinese battery firm CATL and automaker Nio are preparing to launch what the two companies claim will be the world's largest electric vehicle battery swapping network.
CATL and Nio announced a...
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Nissan taps SK On for US-made EV batteriesNissan's Mississippi-made EVs are set to get U.S.-sourced batteries when they arrive in 2028.
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Mazda is taking on electrified future on its ownThe platform will accommodate "diverse types of batteries," according to Mazda.
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California EV carpool lane access ending in 2025The state's popular electric-car incentive could wind down, given the latest turn in national EV policy.
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Hyundai offering Ioniq 5 and Ioniq 6 buyers a free home chargerA perk previously offered on the 5 N performance variant is now offered on the Ioniq 5 and Ioniq 6.
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BYD targets 5-minute EV charge at thousands of sites in ChinaLongtime global Tesla rival BYD plans to roll out megawatt charging and passenger vehicles that can handle it, on a broad scale.
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Researchers in Norway are looking at ways to make electric vehicle battery cells more resilient.
As part of an EU-funded project involving a series of battery suppliers and researchers, the Norwegian...
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Report: Honda to buy batteries from Toyota to avoid Trump's tariffsToyota's N.C. battery plant gets a new customer—and Honda hopes it has a workaround to the unpredictable U.S. market.
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Renault 5 Turbo 3E brings in-wheel motors to electric hot hatchMotor tech brings the Renault up to speed with 533 hp.
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Electric BMW 3-Series arrives in 2026; undergoing cold-weather testingWill it be dubbed i3?
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Study: Trump killing EV tax credits would decimate US industriesEven if other incentives stay, red states will be hit hardest by merely eliminating the $7,500 EV tax credit, an environmental policy group finds.
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VW ID.4, Audi Q4 E-Tron recall: 12V issue may strand driversSmall problem with smaller battery leads to a big issue in VW's compact EVs.
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