Electric Cars
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A joint-development venture with Toyota will result in a Forester-size EV, to be potentially shown in prototype form in 2021.
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Geely's Zero EV project is already a prototype: 435-mile range, deliveries in 2021
Volvo and Polestar vehicles are expected with some of the same underpinnings, expected to include a long-life 800-volt battery.
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Toyota EV with solid-state batteries: 10-minute full charge, prototype reportedly due in 2021
With prototypes powered by solid-state batteries already due for 2021, Toyota could ramp up production of the tech before 2025.
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Freewire and BP unit ally for more UK fast chargers without grid upgrades
DC fast chargers that aren't tied to particular places in the grid are part of a buildout aiming to install 700+ additional stations by 2025.
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Bollinger B1 and B2 electric trucks look rather different in "production intent" form
The Michigan-based electric-truck startup has made a series of minor design changes that altogether give the trucks a different look.
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Lordstown thrashes the skateboard for its Endurance electric truck, in-wheel motors and all
Ohio's Lordstown Motors teased some durability testing for the platform underneath its upcoming electric trucks.
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Mercedes has confirmed that the new version of the electric van currently under development will be sold in the U.S.
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Rivian charging network will be partly proprietary, partly patchwork
Like Tesla, Rivian aims to create some of its own charging infrastructure—though some of it will support the trucks' recreational push.
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Daimler sale of EV-savvy Smart plant enables diesel SUV production
Ineos plans to make the Grenadier 4x4 SUV there starting in 2021, for early 2022 deliveries.
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Portland’s sequel to Electric Avenue asks: How will we charge big electric trucks?
Near Daimler Trucks North America headquarters in Portland, a site called Electric Island will help fine-tune charging solutions for electric semis and delivery trucks.
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QuantumScape battery tech: A fast-charging electric-car game-changer?
The California-based battery company QuantumScape suggests that its solid-state battery technology has the lifespan needed for widespread use.
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Toyota confirms battery electric SUV for Europe, EV for US in "short term"
Toyota confirmed EV plans, including one due to the U.S. in the "short term" as well as an electric SUV for Europe. These might be the same vehicle.
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The team behind the Aptera three-wheeler claims that solar will be sufficient for most daily-driving needs.
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Canoo electric delivery vehicle reveal date set for December 17, small pickup again teased
Canoo which is due to start offering electric vehicles by subscription in 2021, will reveal a delivery van this month.
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Volvo CEO: Ban on gasoline cars makes more sense than EV credits and subsidies
While most automakers favor a credit-based system, Volvo CEO Håkan Samuelsson argued for a clear agenda, possibly including a timeline for banning ICE vehicles.
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Rimac shows how EVs are tested for electromagnetic emissions—with C_Two supercar
Electromagnetic emissions for electric cars are regulated, but for very different reasons than tailpipe emissions.
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Environmental groups call out carmakers opposing cleaner California standards, EV mandate
Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA), Hyundai, Kia, Mazda, Mitsubishi, Nissan, Subaru, and Toyota are still involved in challenging California's standards.
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Hyundai exec: Fuel-cell tech might be smarter than big batteries in electric pickups and SUVs
Hydrogen fuel-cell tech might be the answer to the energy-storage needs of big trucks and SUVs, as it faces weight and aero challenges, a top executive suggested.
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Even before deliveries of the Lucid Air have started, the California electric-vehicle company will start expanding in Arizona for its second model.
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Electric car platform for Hyundai, Kia, Genesis: Bi-directional charging, robotaxi ready
Hyundai's platform for a generation of EVs offers a modular layout, rear- or all-wheel drive, more than 300 miles of range, and some very flexible charging.
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Ford Mustang Mach-E GT Performance Edition might outperform Model Y Performance
The Tesla Model Y Performance may have met its match—at least in some respects—with the Mach-E Performance Edition.
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Report: VW-based Ford electric vehicle will be built in Germany
Ford is planning to assemble a mass-market EV for Europe, based on VW's platform, at its Cologne plant, according to a report.
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GM nixes Nikola Badger electric pickup and investment, will supply fuel-cell tech
Nikola and General Motors have reached an agreement under which GM will supply fuel-cell hardware for a fee, but GM's investment in Nikola and pickup plans are off.
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Tesla Model S and Model X suspension failures prompt US safety investigation
A suspension issue on the Model X and Model S has prompted a safety investigation from NHTSA. It could potentially lead to a U.S. recall.
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