Electric Cars
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Toyota is planning to show off its use of electrified technology in the 2020 Olympics—although that includes few if any EVs.
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Boxy Bollinger B1 and B2 electric truck prototypes due for September reveal
Bollinger has teased the progress it's made with the B1 electric SUV and B2 electric pickup, both due for a September bow.
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Lexus to reveal upcoming electric car at Tokyo auto show
The EV concept due for a reveal at Tokyo will be a small, city-focused model based on the 2015 LF-SA concept, according to a report.
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Volkswagen ID 4X spy shots reveal production direction for Crozz electric crossover
The production model based on the ID Crozz concept, potentially called ID 4X, is due to go on sale in the U.S. sometime in 2020.
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Report: Tesla picks LG Chem to supply batteries in China
Tesla will no longer have an exclusive battery-supply arrangement with Panasonic, as cells for its Chinese Gigafactory will come from LG Chem.
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The new normal: Electrify America expands its EV ad campaign
An ad campaign from Electrify America attempts to demonstrate progress in electric cars—and how normal EVs have become.
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GM has given the 2020 Chevy Bolt EV a significant range boost over last year's model, due to a change in battery chemistry.
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EVgo and Electrify America team up to make chargers more accessible
EVgo and Electrify America have formed a roaming partnership that will allow members of one service to charge at the other's stations.
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Porsche Taycan electric-car interior revealed: Five screens, but driver-focused
The interior of the 2020 Porsche Taycan sports a minimalist, clean look with up to five screens available in the all-electric car.
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Hyundai 45 EV concept for Frankfurt show to highlight new design language
A Hyundai electric-car concept is coming to the upcoming Frankfurt auto show; it will show a new design theme and be built on a dedicated EV platform.
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Best deals on plug-in, hybrid, and electric cars for August 2019
The Honda Clarity Electric, Kia Niro Plug-In Hybrid, and Ford Fusion Hybrid are among the top deals of the month.
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Survey: Range, cost, infrastructure sum up why shoppers avoid EVs
Driving range, vehicle cost, and charging infrastructure remain barriers that discourage would-be EV buyers.
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A report suggests there will be several different fully electric SUV models from Ford and Lincoln by 2023, including some to be made in Michigan.
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Porsche Taycan electric car covers 2,100 miles in 24 hours
Porsche demonstrated the performance and long-distance endurance of its upcoming electric car—and its 800-volt charging.
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Porsche shows Taycan interior in Apple Music announcement
Porsche has given a first glimpse of the production interior for its Taycan electric car, as part of an announcement that it will feature Apple Music streaming.
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Reality check: CHAdeMO fast-charging stations still outnumber CCS ones
The CCS standard for DC fast charging has prevailed, but in late 2019 it still isn't the prevalent one.
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Rivian R1S SUV to offer four roof options, but no sliding moonroof
Rivian is planning to offer a wide range of choice in its upcoming R1S electric SUV. That will include four different roof options.
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For VW, focus groups highlight EV-adoption challenges beyond price
Volkswagen knows that there are other hurdles ahead of the successful launch of its mass-market ID cars—like anxiety over charging.
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Volkswagen could present another production-intent ID concept at the LA auto show in November.
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Colorado adopts California electric vehicle mandate
Colorado's adoption of California's ZEV mandate and its requirement for plug-in vehicles creates a tougher logistical challenge for automakers.
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First drive review: VW ID Buggy heads for the hills with MEB sharable electric car platform
The Buggy gives us our first taste of the MEB platform coming to the U.S. soon.
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Charging stations now outnumber gas stations in Britain
In the UK, the number of charging-station locations now outnumbers the number of gas-station locations. That's not yet the case in the U.S.
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2019 Audi E-tron is first EV to earn Top Safety Pick+ award
The IIHS has named the Audi E-tron electric SUV a Top Safety Pick+; it's earned the top award before any Tesla.
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Rivian might build upcoming Ford electric SUV
Under a partnership formed in April, the startup automaker RIvian may build a fully electric SUV for Ford in Illinois.
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