Electric Cars
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Audi is hoping to make all of its assembly plants CO2-neutral, but past that there's much progress to be made in looking upstream in the supply chain.
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2022 Nissan Ariya prototype: First impressions, and 5 things to look forward to
Nissan's long-awaited electric SUV follows up on some of the technology in the Nissan Leaf but refocuses the brand's EV efforts for a new decade.
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Tesla recalls Model X, Model Y for separate issues, both assembly-related
Assembly woes like those reported in quality and reliability surveys appear to be to blame for two new Tesla recalls.
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Thanksgiving gas prices are lowest in years—but that hasn’t made electric cars the turkeys
Low holiday-weekend gas prices help underscore what an exceptional year 2020 is, and what a turning point it's been for EVs.
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2021 VW ID.4 electric SUV rated at 250 miles of range
The first of a generation of mass-market electric vehicles from Volkswagen doesn't quite measure up to the range and efficiency precedent set by Tesla.
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Musk: 435-mile range coming soon, compact Tesla hatchback considered for Europe
A compact hatchback model could help Tesla gain sales in Europe and beyond, while CEO Musk hinted that another range boost is near.
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The 2021 Volvo XC40 Recharge is Volvo's first electric car, and it lays out a straightforward driving experience for the brand's EV products.
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Report: Dealers not sold on GM's all-electric vision for Cadillac can sell out
The Cadillac luxury brand could shed some stores that don't buy into an all-electric plan for the brand, which requires costly upgrades for chargers and more.
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2021 Ford Mustang Mach-E: First non-Tesla EV to reach 300 miles of EPA-rated range
Ford Mustang Mach-E range has been certified by the EPA, Ford says, and with the Extended Range Battery it's better than anything not from Tesla.
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Report: Nissan and Detroit startup Hercules could pair up for electric truck
Nissan has plenty of electric-vehicle expertise, but could it benefit from the pace of a startup for making a niche electric truck?
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Ford Mustang Mach-E vs. Chevy Bolt EV: One of these is much cheaper with incentives
The pricing landscape for affordable electric vehicles has changed around the Chevy Bolt EV, and the Mach-E is one competitive example.
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GMC Hummer EV’s warp-speed development may be a template for many more GM EVs
GM streamlined the development process to just 26 months for the Hummer EV models, it's claiming—and if all goes well it could be a new norm.
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To 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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Cadillac Lyriq electric SUV pulled forward for early 2022 US arrival
As Cadillac prepares to fully electrify its fleet, the 2022 Lyriq electric SUV gets bumped ahead in production to arrive nine months earlier than planned.
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GM’s $27B plan: 450-mile range, affordable models among 30 EVs by 2025
GM is upping its investment in electric and autonomous vehicles to $27 billion as it plans longer ranges and vehicles at lower prices.
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Bigger batteries vs. weight reduction: Neither way of boosting EV range is cheap, report shows
Automakers 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 week
The 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 2035
Under 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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EV 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
Want to step up to the maximum range in the Rivitan R1T electric pickup or R1S electric SUV? Expect to pay about $10,000 extra.
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Canoo sees its subscription-based electric van as a canvas for wraps
Canoo won't sell its electric vehicles, but it will lean on a wrap program to help owners make a statement on the streets.
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Tesla is discontinuing the $35,000 Model 3—yes, again
The 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 2021
The 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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Ford considers making its own batteries for EVs, as it builds up “digital ecosystem”
Batteries could give Ford greater supply integration—on top of what one executive terms "the bigger revolution" in software and connectivity.
Bengt Halvorson