Electric Cars
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Ubitricity claims to be the largest public charging network in the UK, although it's best known for building streetside charging into lampposts.
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American-made and all-electric: Biden plots out the future for the federal vehicle fleet
A Biden executive order issued Monday requires the government to buy more domestic goods, and accelerates the adoption of all-electric vehicles for the fleet.
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Tesla Model S and Kia Niro EV top electric vehicle ownership study
Owners of the Model S are the most satisfied among EV owners, despite continued build-quality issues.
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Will BMW i4 outdo Model 3 in handling performance?
BMW is prioritizing handling and sportiness in its upcoming i4, which is about the same size and form of the Tesla Model 3.
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Tesla Model S convertible conversion could be best alternative to overdue Roadster
Although this Model S ragtop is a one-off build, the Italian firm Ares design is showing its potential to custom-create a body style that Tesla hasn't prioritized.
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Electric DeLorean "time machine" revival now a possibility with replica rule
A revival of the DeLorean DMC-12 might now become all-electric, now that it has a regulatory path for production via a new replica rule from NHTSA.
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A campaign aims to show the variety of EVs available in California in 2021, on the way to an all-electric market in 2035.
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VW CEO teases Trinity project to rival Tesla, revamp Wolfsburg plant for EVs
Volkswagen is considering a revamp of its hometown plant as part of a new electric-car platform that aims to outdo Tesla.
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EV cost vs. CO2 benefit: Updated tool helps navigate the numbers for 2021
Need help in understanding how much good you can do for CO2 emissions in choosing an electric car or hybrid? The latest version of a tool from MIT scientists allows you to tweak variables for your own use.
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The vanlife electric: Nissan e-NV200 Winter Camper concept
Nissan shows more forbidden fruit—in the form of an all-electric camper-van that might be a great weekend-getaway machine.
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Mercedes EQA small electric crossover: Range rating beats EQC, but not by much
The Mercedes-Benz EQA is the fully electric alternative to the GLA, with front-wheel drive at first and a dual-motor all-wheel-drive model on the way. A U.S. arrival is unlikely.
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How the Biden presidency will accelerate change to electric cars: 10 talking points
President-elect Joe Biden could do a lot of good in greening the grid and the nation's vehicle fleet.
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An Israeli battery company has made sample cells to showcase its claimed 5-minute full charge—for use in various applications including cars.
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2021 Porsche Taycan: Base $81,250 RWD version arrives soon
The base version of the Porsche Taycan electric car will arrive in spring 2021, effectively about $3,000 above the Tesla Model S. Driving range is TBA.
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Rivian shuns SPACs, closes another $2.65B investment ahead of electric trucks’ arrival
Ahead of the delivery of its R1T electric pickup and R1S electric SUV, the U.S.-based company gets another major round of investment.
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Kia teases designs for 7 EVs due by 2027
Starting this year, Kia will get both a new design focus and begin delivering the first of seven dedicated electric vehicles to arrive by 2027 and 11 EVs in all by 2025.
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2021 Mustang Mach-E: How fast does the Ford EV charge up on road trips?
With up to 300 miles of range, the Ford Mustang Mach-E is claimed to gain most of a charge back in less than an hour. We did a first test of our own.
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Electric VW Microbus revival will arrive in US in 2023
The production vehicle based on the ID Buzz concept will be produced in Hanover, Germany starting in 2022, for a 2023 U.S. arrival.
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In the U.S., the Volkswagen ID.4 won't have a heat pump, although VW has a feature set to keep the daily drive toasty.
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Electric Mustang, Hummer, and…Corvette: Which icons shouldn’t go all-electric?
GM is reportedly considering turning Corvette into a brand including EVs. Which nameplates should be retired with internal combustion?
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GM plans to build EV600 electric van in Canada
The plant that once built the high-mpg Geo Metro will build GM's upcoming electric delivery vans.
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Could battery health reports rescue an ailing used EV market?
Recurrent just announced a partnership with AAA and aims to provide more reassurance to buyers and sellers alike.
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Chevy offers 0% financing on used Bolt EV and Volt
Those interested in a used EV could get a strong warranty and unheard-of financing on the Bolt EV—and the Volt plug-in hybrid.
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Renault 5 Prototype: All-electric return of a hot-hatch legend
The R5 is returning as an all-electric car, with plenty of heritage design cues that would position it as a strong alternative to the Fiat 500e and Honda E.
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