Electric Cars
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The third major battery supplier for BMW is based within the EU, rather than in South Korea or China.
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Commentary: Nissan ends war over electric-car charging standards, as Tesla stands apart
With the Nissan Ariya moving to CCS, Nissan has ended a standards battle that's arguably set EVs back this past decade. Now will Tesla go CCS in the U.S., too?
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VW built a proving ground for fast-charging in the Arizona heat
The facility will help VW with charging and battery-cooling development and engineering, while it will help Electrify America test hardware.
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Nissan’s move to CCS fast-charging makes CHAdeMO a legacy standard
The Nissan Ariya electric crossover will have CCS-format DC fast charging instead of the CHAdeMO-format charging offered in the Leaf.
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BMW iX3 electric crossover detailed: US misses out on first new-generation EV
The X3-based iX3 is going on sale in Europe and China with a range of 285 miles on the European WLTP cycle.
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Biden plan would broaden EV tax credit, include Cash for Clunkers reboot
Biden would also propose new fuel economy standards that go beyond what was in place during the Obama administration.
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The mandate covers large pickup trucks, vans, delivery and box trucks, and even school and transit buses.
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2022 Nissan Ariya: 10 geeky details in 300-mile, $40,000 electric crossover
Ths Nissan Ariya starts with Leaf learnings but makes a series of choices to show it's aiming for Model Y territory and beyond.
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2015-2016 Kia Soul EV recalled for rollaway risk
An issue with the parking mechanism in the Kia Soul EV can cause the vehicle to roll when parked. Kia's solution automatically deploys the electronic parking brake.
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As Tesla stock soars, Fisker intends to go public
An IPO would enable Fisker to push ahead on development and production plans for its Ocean electric crossover, as well as the EMotion flagship sedan.
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Honda and CATL enter long-term partnership, including joint development of batteries
China's CATL and Honda are partnering, first on EVs for China but toward a long-term global relationship.
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Tesla Model Y price drops $3,000, Model S and Model X get faster supercharging
Tesla Model Y prices for both currently available versions have been lowered, and Tesla adjusted charging-power specs for the Model X and Model S.
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Special low-rolling-resistance tires that weigh less and help extend driving range will be included with the VW ID.3 electric car.
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Ramping up to electric trucks, Rivian has raised $5.3B since early 2019
Rivian now has the funding to look beyond the delivery of its R1T and R1S, to the development of future EV models.
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Study: EVs put to use in ride-hailing deliver more carbon benefits than in personal use
Electric vehicles can make more difference in ride-hailing because of how much more they're driven—and from the "deadhead miles."
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Fisker gets new funding and talent for development of Ocean EV
Fisker announced $50 million in new funding, as it moves along with planning and development for its Ocean electric vehicle.
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London black cab spawns range-extended electric delivery van
The modern take on the iconic London black cab could be making urban deliveries and cargo runs in the UK and throughout Europe.
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Former Smart plant was headed all-electric, now might make diesel SUVs
The Grenadier, a gasoline- or diesel-powered SUV, might keep the assembly line moving at a Daimler factory once focused on urban and electric.
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The first project being developed by Audi's Artemis electric vehicle team is a top-of-the-line vehicle, not an urban EV.
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EV maker Lucid will have nationwide service network, 20 stores open by late 2021
Lucid aims to start deliveries of the Air electric car in early 2021, and by then it will already have eight or more of its retail Studios open.
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Audi Q4 Sportback E-Tron concept steers sensible electric SUV toward “dynamic elegance”
The Q4 Sportback E-Tron will be the brand’s seventh electric model, joining the Q4 E-Tron SUV in 2021, when both are due to arrive.
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Jay Leno drives Canoo's subscription-only electric van
The California startup Canoo features former Faraday Future talent and aims to provide stylish all-electric people-movers for a subscription fee.
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Study: Over 15 years Americans save big with an EV, but costs vary widely
How much you save depends on the electric car you choose, how you charge, and where you are, among many other factors.
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Tires and wheels can have a huge effect on electric car range
Wheels and tires together could potentially influence your EV's range by 20%, according to recent tests.
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