Electric Cars
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With sales of the I-Pace electric crossover remaining slow, Jaguar is offering new incentives, including one intended to lure Tesla owners.
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Quiet launch: Daimler builds first electric heavy-duty semis for fleet test
With a fleet test of the Freightliner eCascadia by real customers, Daimler Trucks will fine-tune its upcoming heavy-duty electric semi ahead of its official 2021 production start.
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The fastest Porsche SUV ever is a plug-in hybrid
The 2020 Porsche Cayenne Turbo S E-Hybrid is the brand's quickest and fastest SUV ever—and a plug-in hybrid permitting all-electric driving for shorter distances.
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Silicon wafer batteries promise lower cost, better stability
Building battery cells on silicon wafers could support current lithium chemistries with less degradation and tendencies toward fire.
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Automotive supplier tests immersion-cooled batteries for EVs
The supplier Ricardo is hoping that a new cooling technology, employing a dialectric gel, will help allow better performance and faster charging.
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French company makes EV conversions easy for old clunkers
Transition One is aiming to convert older gasoline cars to electric cars in Europe—for just a fraction of the cost of a new EV.
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The Chinese automaker Nio is parting with some of its businesses in order to stay solvent, amid sluggish sales.
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Tesla faces lawsuit over software that cut range from some cars
A California case alleges that a recent software update reduced range and available battery capacity in lieu of a battery fix.
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Report: Next-generation Minis to go all electric
According to a report, the next-generation Mini lineup will include just three vehicles and all will feature electric propulsion.
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Can heat pumps solve cold-weather range loss for EVs?
Heat pumps and integrated thermal systems could help make up for some (but not all) of the winter range loss in electric vehicles.
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Tesla hiking prices for Full Self-Driving by $1,000 for some owners
Tesla is raising the price of its Full Self-Driving Capability driver-assistance system by $1,000 for owners with Enhanced Autopilot who want to upgrade.
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Nissan, EVgo plan more 100-kw fast chargers
The charging network aims to be the largest public network of fast-chargers.
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Federal regulators said that the claims have "intention to mislead the public," Tesla says they're sound.
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Are EV conversions relevant today? Twitter poll results
Most readers say that converting old cars to new-energy powertrains is a good idea.
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Report: EV sales will surpass gas-powered models in 2037
Battery production and lower cost will drive up EV adoption in vehicle fleets across the world within the next two decades, according to the report.
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Battery supply shortages may be linked to rising demand for nickel
Experts say that demand for nickel in the future could dry up supplies and raise prices.
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Would automatic robotic chargers be helpful? Take our Twitter poll
We want to know if our readers could be helped by robotic electric-car chargers.
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Tesla brings back free Supercharging to juice high-end sales of Model S and Model X
Owners of new Model S and Model X vehicles will receive free lifetime Supercharging for their cars.
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Canada's national EV incentive could be boosting electric-vehicle sales. Plug-in sales are up 30 percent since it took effect in March.
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BMW reveals steering wheel for self-driving iNext electric SUV
For a vehicle that will sometimes transition from self-driving mode to driver control, BMW has revealed a steering wheel that can help quickly orient the driver.
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Shorter range Audi E-tron planned for Europe
A new version of the Audi E-tron saves about $12,000 for a smaller battery pack, slower fast-charging, and slower acceleration.
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Report: New lithium mines may bring battery prices down
Automakers are saying that lithium may be in short supply for electric-car battery packs; but the mining industry worries about abundance.
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Project examines how to automate charging for self-driving fleets
Stable Auto and Electrify America are partnering on a pilot project in San Francisco that will study how to automate DC fast charging.
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Study: Americans have little confidence in EVs, less in self-driving cars
A new J.D. Power report suggests that Americans don't have a lot of confidence in electric cars and broadly misunderstand self-driving cars.
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