Electric Cars
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Tesla, which has contributed to lowering motorists' carbon footprint, has invested in the most carbon-intensive currency on the planet.
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2022 Toyota electric sedan and crossover: What we know about upcoming EVs, platform
The Toyota electric crossover and electric sedan due to arrive in 2021 break Toyota's resistance to EVs. Why now?
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Battery supply ruling complicates future for F-150 Electric, VW ID.4
A battery supplier with an upcoming Georgia plant with the capability to supply up to 300,000 EVs annually has been banned from the U.S. by an ITC ruling.
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US shift to EVs won't solve climate goals: Think outside the electric car, experts urge
An RMI analysis frames it clearly: In order to make meaningful cuts in CO2, people need to drive less.
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Toyota confirms US arrival for two electric vehicle models in 2021
The carmaker confirmed plans for the arrival of two different EV models, plus a new Prime plug-in hybrid.
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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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Freightliner will be turning to the Motor City for what goes under the hood of its upcoming commercial electric trucks.
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Electric Jeep Wrangler concept due for March debut, serious off-road ability
Jeep has teased a fully electric Wrangler, in concept form, for a March debut.
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Rivian electric truck deliveries start this summer, but showrooms don't exist yet
The 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 idea
Tesla 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 why
The state is reportedly accepting rate proposals to lessen "demand charges" that drive up the cost of DC fast charging.
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Because of EV adoption, Norway nearly leads the world in per-capita electricity use
Norway has to produce and distribute much more energy per capita due to electric vehicles and electric heat.
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Audi is the top-selling brand in Norway, with its E-Tron outselling the Tesla Model 3. And from there on it's all in good Arctic cheer.
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Ford ups investment in EVs, says they'll be "fundamental" to the Lincoln brand
With anticipation building for the F-150 Electric, Ford is boosting its focus on electric vehicles, including Lincoln luxury EVs.
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Porsche Taycan “alternative” Super Bowl ad: Do you get the feels for electric cars?
An unofficial ad produced "on spec" doesn't show high-performance driving and relies on a new kind of narrative to spark EV interest.
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2021 Tesla Model S and Model X drop the lead-acid accessory battery
Tesla at last starts modernizing the accessory battery in its Model X and Model S—although it remains at 12 volts for now.
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Study suggests EV drivers are more satisfied with wall chargers vs. mobile cords
Reliability 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 plant
Kia 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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GM is planning to "crush" Norway's high per-capita rate of EV adoption with the comedy of Will Ferrall, a tease of the Cadillac Lyriq and GMC Hummer EV.
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Tesla recalls 135,000 vehicles for display failures, after pressure from regulators
Failure-prone screens on 2012 Tesla Model S and 2016-2018 Tesla Model X are being recalled because they're safety-critical.
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Atlis electric truck startup has big plans, bootstrap budget
Atlis is claiming that it can create something greater than Tesla or Rivian with crowdfunding and a humble start.
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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 2030
The 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, composites
Shedding 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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