Electric Cars
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The electric model will be the flagship, as BMW plans to electrify its largest sedan in the lineup.
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Samsung solid-state battery tech under development doubles energy density
A major battery supplier claims to be at the development-prototype stage with a new chemistry that's 50% smaller by volume versus current EV batteries.
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The $35k Tesla Model 3 still exists—off-menu
The review publication Edmunds bought a Model 3 partly to show that the base $35,000 version still exists.
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Test of 20 EVs in cold Norway: No big surprises, but some lost more range than others
A cold-weather range test of 20 electric vehicles resulted in some confirmation of range loss—and reassurance that range meters kept consistent.
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Energy from renewables will soon be cheaper than from coal—in many world regions
A report suggests that it makes no financial sense to continue to support coal as it's not more expensive than wind and solar. That's good news for electric cars.
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Report: Volkswagen ID.1 urban electric minicar due for Europe in 2023
A new electric car due to replace the e-Up electric minicar will reportedly also be built on VW's MEB foundation for affordable electric vehicles.
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Volkswagen says that its new electric cars won't suffer as large of a depreciation hit than previous EVs.
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Tesla Model Y specs released at last: No towing, and some other surprises
A first look at official specs for the Tesla Model Y raises plenty of questions in the weight-and-hauling area—and answers a puzzle about efficiency.
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Tesla Model Y seats and cargo shown, range nudged to 316 miles
Just as the Model Y is being delivered we get a first look at some of the electric crossover's key differences versus Model 3.
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Will cheaper gas slow Tesla's surge?
Wall Street—and, perhaps, Tesla investors—seem to think that this time of recession and cheap oil will be different.
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Fast-charging method claims to help electric-car batteries last longer
University of California Riverside researchers say that a cell-resistance-based algorithm for fast charging will help EV batteries last longer.
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Mustang Mach-E electric SUV is wooing more from other brands than the typical Ford
It's a higher "conquest" rate than for other Ford vehicles; and a quarter of those reserving the Mach-E have owned a Mustang before.
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The electric mini doesn't qualify as a car in Europe, but it's being offered under several scenarios that might make it a tempting replacement for a used car.
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Bollinger Motors teases commercial potential of its electric truck chassis
Bollinger wants to build more than just its B1 electric SUV and B2 electric pickup; it's offering the basis under those vehicles as a basis for commercial trucks.
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Tesla is looking for a US location to build Cybertruck—and more Model Y
Tesla doesn't yet have a place to build its Cybertruck, but the company is reportedly considering Nashvilla among potential locations in the central U.S.
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This Tesla Model 3 sounds like a gasoline car
An Active Sound Control system from Milltek Sport creates engine sounds for the electric car of your choice—like a Tesla Model 3.
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BMW confirms iX3 electric SUV isn’t coming to the US
Instead, the first long-range BMW electric vehicle for America will be the X5-sized iNext SUV, followed by the i4 by the end of 2021.
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UK company claims most power-dense electric motor for EVs
The new unit arrives at a very competitive time for electric motors, with a range of suppliers claiming efficiency and packaging advantages.
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Electric sports cars might be off the table at Porsche for the time being, but the brand is working on a hybrid version of the 911.
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Electrify America hits 100 charging stations in California
Funded through the Volkswagen diesel settlement, Electrify America now has 100 charging locations spanning the Golden State.
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The Honda Clarity Electric has run out of range, won’t return for 2020
Honda's only electric car for the U.S. market has quietly bowed out and won't be back.
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2022 Chevy Bolt EUV will have more space and better seats, but no all-wheel drive
GM has confirmed that a somewhat larger Bolt EUV will be joining the Bolt EV, but don't wait around for all-wheel drive.
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EVolution: 11 keys to GM's electrified future
GM has been rethinking all the details surrounding EVs, so it can scale up and apply some of the same component designs, from cars to trucks and sports cars.
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Electric Ford Transit will be a quiet, clean package-delivery machine
Ford has confirmed that it will bring an electric version of the Transit van to the U.S.
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