Electric Cars
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California Clean Car Standards for emissions and the ZEV mandate for electric vehicles might be adopted by Nevada in 2024.
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Apple CarPlay will help BMW i4 electric car find chargers along the way
Apple announced a series of iPhone iOS updates Monday, some of which will bring new features to BMW vehicles soon.
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Nikola claims to be BEV and fuel cell leader, hasn't delivered a vehicle yet
The truck-oriented company is betting that hydrogen fuel cells—including the infrastructure pieces—will cost less than batteries.
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Hyundai-Kia and LG Chem hope to woo battery-tech startups
With a program to recruit startups, the automakers and battery giant hope to gain expertise in the whole electric-car battery ecosystem.
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Mullen banks on Chinese electric sports car and SUVs for going public
The Qiantu K50 electric coupe and MX-05 electric SUV are part of a plan for a publicly traded Mullen, although many questions remain.
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Utilities aim to make I-5 a West Coast electric highway for commercial trucks
A group of utilities wants to build a network of ultra-high-power DC chargers for medium-duty trucks and eventually big rigs.
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According to an IEA report, 2019 was a year of strong growth for EV charging infrastructure, even if growth in actual vehicle sales slowed.
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Lightyear tests solar roof tech on a Tesla Model 3
The Lightyear One solar-supplemented electric car is in development, so the Dutch automaker is testing its solar roof on the Model 3.
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Tesla Cybertruck is at LA’s Petersen Automotive Museum
After the Cybertruck's reveal in November, an LA museum is the first place it's on display for public perusal.
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Report: Tesla homing in on Austin for Cybertruck Terafactory
Austin and Tulsa are finalists for a Terafactory that would build the Cybertruck and Model Y crossover.
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The Ford Mustang Mach-E electric SUV will keep getting smarter about driving range
Ford's Intelligent Range system in the Mustang Mach-E electric vehicle includes crowdsourced data and the weather in its range calculations.
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Interior sketches of Lordstown Endurance electric pickup shown ahead of June 25 debut
The fully electric pickup that will be built in a former GM plant in Ohio will be revealed June 25.
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Panasonic is no longer the exclusive battery supplier to Tesla, but a new deal shows that it will remain very important for many years.
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Volkswagen boosts investment in solid-state EV battery firm QuantumScape
An additional investment in a solid-state battery affiliate could indicate VW is homing in on the tech for upcoming EVs.
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Lyft aims to be all-electric by 2030, says it won't be easy
The ride-hailing company Lyft has made a pledge to go all-electric by 2030—with some help from states and environmental groups.
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Want to help build a VW electric car?
At Volkswagen's "glass house" in Dresden originally built to make the Phaeton, it will let visitors help build an e-Golf.
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Rimac C_Two electric supercar delivery delayed to 2021
The Croatian supercar maker delayed its 258-mph C_Two electric car to next year to accommodate validation and crash-testing.
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Lucid Air electric sedan: Debut September 9, deliveries early 2021
Lucid has resumed prototype testing and will reveal the final-spec version of the Air in September.
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Up to nine people can fit in this French electric passenger van—although its range is limited to just 143 miles on the European cycle.
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Canadian study: Each EV brings better health, $7,500 in "social benefits"
Looking beyond just hospital bills, each electric vehicle brings thousands of dollars of benefits that keep people healthier and happier.
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Tesla Model S Long Range Plus: 400-mile range an electric-car first
The first electric car to claim a 400-mile EPA range rating is the 2020 Tesla Model S Long Range Plus.
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Ford Mustang Mach-E electric SUV will include several free fast charges
Ford will allow buyers to finance a home wallbox with the Mach-E, and it will include 250 kwh of free fast charging for road trips.
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Cadillac EVs won't mirror gasoline models in design
According to the design chief for GM's luxury brand, Cadillac electric vehicles will make a design departure.
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Rivian electric trucks' battery packs are ready for harsh environments—and a second life
With such a wide use case and an intended second life, battery management was a top development priority for Rivian's electric trucks.
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