Electric Cars
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Ford has invested in Michigan assembly for the best-selling model lineup in the U.S., as it readies for an electric version due in 2022.
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Electrify America reboots pricing, bills EV charging by the kwh where it’s allowed
Starting September 16, 2020, Electrify America is billing by the kwh for fast charging in 23 states plus D.C.
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Will GM’s Ultium Drive be the small-block V-8 for a generation of EVs?
GM is ramping up to make five drive units and three motors the core of a generation of EVs. Is GM's legacy manufacturing expertise a good thing here?
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Supplier confirms broad shift to 800V systems for luxury EVs by 2025
The supplier Delphi says that it will be supplying 800-volt inverter technology soon for a luxury automaker's electric cars.
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Kenworth electric trucks go on sale, with range up to 200 miles
The truckmaker Kenworth is starting a push in the commercial electric truck sector, starting with local and regional delivery trucks.
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Survey: EV drivers are sticking to home charging, while public networks expand
Electric vehicle drivers haven't needed DC fast charging infrastructure as much during the pandemic, although networks have continued to expand.
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The Illinois factory is building pre-production R1T electric trucks for final testing—and a video teases the production model's up-close details.
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Solar tonneau cover charges electric pickups, provides portable power
The Terravis solar tonneau will be aimed not just as a feature for upcoming electric trucks, but as an accessory for gas trucks.
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2020 Chevy Bolt EV lease deal: Less than $200 per month for Costco members
The Chevrolet Bolt EV is quite a bargain to lease right now—especially for those in some areas of California.
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Nissan has made more than 500,000 Leaf electric cars—in 10 years
Although it's taken Nissan a lot longer to hit this milestone than originally planned, the Leaf has made history by proving that EVs can be mass-produced.
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Hyundai and SK Innovation see leased EV battery packs part of more sustainable ecosystem
The battery supplier SK Innovation and Hyundai are aiming to devise a comprehensive plan for EV battery cells, cradle to grave.
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German publication pans VW ID.3 for build quality, infotainment
The first review of the Volkswagen ID.3 electric car from the German auto-media establishment makes some unexpected observations.
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With the introduction of the Lucid Air electric sedan, Lucid Motors released a set of pictures showing a concept design for its SUV due in 2023.
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2021 Lucid Air electric luxury sedan revealed: Quickest version costs $169,000
Lucid has revealed pricing and feature info for its Air electric luxury sedan, which will start at about $80,000.
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Report: India might mandate EV chargers at 69,000 state-owned gas stations
With urban air pollution at near crisis levels, India needs to act fast to foster a move to electric—and gas stations could be a good solution.
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Uber targets all-electric rides by 2030, zero-emission platform by 2040
Largely matching an initiative announced by Lyft earlier this year, Uber says that it will make nearly all its rides electric by 2030.
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GM says industry-first wireless battery management will help it scale Ultium EV tech
The battery packs powering a new generation of EVs from GM, Honda, and Nikola will have a wireless battery management system.
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GM will build Nikola Badger electric truck, supply hydrogen fuel-cell tech
A partnership gives GM a portion of Nikola in exchange for necessary fuel-cell tech to power commercial trucks and more.
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China's Aiways is preparing to deliver its affordable U5 electric crossover in Europe. Is it a rival to affordable EVs from VW?
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VW ID.4 electric crossover: "Feel-good lounge" interior maximizes space, simplifies interface
Volkswagen has released the first pictures of the ID.4 electric crossover's cabin, and it closely follows the look and interface of the somewhat smaller ID.3.
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Report: Elon Musk drove VW ID.3 hatchback, saw ID.4 before its reveal
Volkswagen's CEO, Herbert Diess, apparently let the Tesla CEO
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Volvo starts masking its exhaust tips, on the way to more EVs
Volvo heads into a cleaner future by hiding the last vestiges of gas-powered engines.
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Electric car chargers pop up from the sidewalk, to be tested in the UK
Another innovative Level 2 charging solution is flush to the sidewalk when it's not in use.
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VW-backed solid-state battery firm QuantumScape is going public
California-based QuantumScape has existed for about 10 years and is hoping to bring its lithium-metal battery technology to production.
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