Electric Cars
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German automakers have been making major commitments to EVs, and with generous incentives, the public is buying in.
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Porsche Taycan Turbo EPA ratings: Lowest among electric cars in efficiency
The 2020 Taycan Turbo electric sedan achieves just 201 miles in the official EPA range test, which puts it below the Audi E-Tron electric SUV.
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First drive review: 2020 Porsche Taycan 4S range experiences, from California canyons to the Arctic
The Taycan electric car aims for consistency in range and characteristic Porsche performance, and the 4S will prove this in the real world.
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Fastest charging for Porsche Taycan will be exclusive to CCS standard
The Taycan will only charge at its highest 800V rate on CCS hardware, according to Porsche, which for now limits the electric car in Japan or China.
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2012-2017 Mitsubishi i-MiEV recalled for brake issue
An issue with the vacuum pump for the power brakes has prompted the recall of all U.S. Mitsubishi i-MiEV electric cars.
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Software update for Jaguar I-Pace electric SUV adds real-world miles
A long-awaited update at dealerships will enable over-the-air updates for core powertrain functions, including range and efficiency.
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A revamp of the state's electric-vehicle incentive program is due to provide more support to low-income households—and incentives for used electric vehicles.
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2021 Ford Mustang Mach-E electric SUV: How project went from milquetoast to Mustang
The electric Ford SUV due by late 2020 wasn't originally called the Mach-E, the Mustang, or even intended to be rear-wheel drive.
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Electric-car battery prices dropped 13% in 2019, will reach $100/kwh in 2023
Battery prices have been falling faster than anticipated, and that could help the economics of electric cars work a lot sooner for automakers.
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Porsche Taycan, Tesla Model X earn five-star safety rating in Europe
Two more fully electric cars—the Tesla Model X and Porsche Taycan—have received top-tier crash-test and safety ratings.
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Sono Motors looks for startup shortcuts to bring solar car to market
Cash-strapped startup Sono Motors is hoping to produce its solar car at the former Saab plant in Sweden starting in 2021.
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Nissan Ariya electric crossover to be aimed upscale, might have been an Infiniti
According to a report from earlier this week, Nissan's upcoming electric crossover might have been sold under the Infiniti luxury brand.
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General Motors and LG Chem partner to build huge electric vehicle battery plant near Lordstown, Ohio.
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Tesla Cybertruck aerodynamics could be better than other trucks, suggests Musk
CEO Elon Musk boasted that the aerodynamics of the Tesla Cybertruck electric pickup could be "insane for a truck."
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Toyota vs. electric cars: Smart strategy, or Innovator’s Dilemma?
Over the years, Toyota's caution to focus on hybrids and fuel cells over electric cars has been replaced by recalcitrance.
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Chicago among cities requiring spaces for apartment, condo dwellers to charge EVs
Although Chicago's electric-vehicle adoption lags coastal cities, it's mandating that large residential developments be ready for EV charging.
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Lightyear One solar electric car aims to “leapfrog the grid”
A former Tesla executive has joined Lightyear to help create a commercial strategy for the super-efficiency car.
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EVs we're missing: Electric-car highlights from the Guangzhou Auto Show
The Guangzhou Auto Show represented the current interests of the Chinese auto market—meaning far more EV-focused than shows in the U.S.
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Despite the outcome of federal rules for emissions and fuel economy, California could accomplish serious gains on a regional basis.
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2020 Audi E-Tron electric SUV: Range boost likely for US, confirmed for Europe
Audi has already rolled out a revised version of the E-Tron SUV and Sportback with more range, allowed through various minor updates.
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Polestar 2 electric car production ramping up in China, US deliveries in June
Polestar says trial production of the Polestar 2 electric hatchback has started, although deliveries of production vehicles aren't due until mid-2020.
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VW e-Golf electric car: With 100,000 delivered, a stage-setter for ID
More than 100,000 Volkswagen e-Golf models have been delivered; it will soon be replaced by the ID 3 in Europe and ID 4 in the U.S.
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Nissan including $250 credit for EVgo fast-charging with Leaf
Those who buy or lease a Nissan Leaf will get access to EVgo fast charging.
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VW Project e-Bus electric Microbus builds Buzz with e-Golf transplant
A conversion between Volkswagen and EV West borrows the heart of a 2017 VW e-Golf and fits it to a classic Type 2 Bus.
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