Electric Cars
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Due in 2026, an electric rebirth of the Stinger could translate the edgy flagship performance hatchback into a long-range EV.
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Stellantis adopts SAE J3400—yes, the Tesla charge port
A Stellantis announcement appears to downplay its adoption of the Tesla connector, as well as the Supercharger network it opens future EVs up to.
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2024 Chevy Equinox EV gets price cut, still starts at $34,995 and 319 miles
Upper trims of the Equinox EV—including the 2RS model that arrives first to dealerships—appear to have received a price cut prior to their release.
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Study: EVs and plug-in hybrids remain more trouble-prone than hybrids
The study that looks at owner-reported issues in the first three years of ownership points to tires as part of the problem.
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Kia exec: Plug-in hybrids misunderstood, Telluride hybrid a possibility
Kia's electrification strategy will continue to evolve depending how the next 12 months plays out.
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Safety experts: EVs are too heavy for US guardrails
Recent tests suggest that guardrails deemed adequate for internal-combustion cars might not be adequate for some heavier EVs.
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With backing from seven global automakers and aims for at least 30,000 chargers, Ionna is the first of its kind and may be the first true rival for the Tesla Supercharger network.
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Electrify America's flagship urban EV charging station is indoors
The indoor San Francisco location is the first based on a new strategy of larger stations aimed at serving urban areas. It includes two climate-controlled lounge areas, food and beverage vending, and free wifi.
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Cheaper Rivian R1S, R1T arrive: Up to 315 miles, no LFP yet
Standard and Standard+ pack versions of Rivian electric trucks are ready for delivery—with a smaller version of the tech in the Large pack. And what appears to be a $3,100 price drop. LFP battery cells and a new pack design remain on the way later this year.
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GM taps ex-Tesla battery chief to deliver cheaper EVs sooner
Former Tesla executive Kurt Kelty, who helped create the Gigafactory, will be in charge of helping scale up GM EVs while cutting costs.
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BMW i5 electric wagon is a beauty, but it's not US-bound
BMW says that it's the first EV of its kind, but Americans won't get a chance to see this efficient sport wagon.
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US Choice Hotels will soon add thousands of Tesla chargers
The hotel company claims its Cambria brand already offers EV charging at 41% of its locations, with all Cambria hotels expected to have at least one charger by the end of 2024.
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CEO Jim Farley says that Ford has developed a flexible platform for several types of smaller vehicles. Is it what Ford E was tasked with all along?
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Toyota ups investment in Kentucky plant set to make 3-row electric SUV
An additional $1.3 billion investment adds a battery pack assembly line to the plant that will build a U.S.-made Toyota electric SUV.
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2025 Porsche Taycan: More range, 18-minute charging, 2.3-second 0-60
A series of technology nips and tucks give the Taycan all the charging and range prowess that the sports car maker has alluded to all along.
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2023 Kia EV6, 2023-2024 Kia Niro EV recalled for driveshaft issue
In affected vehicles, one of the driveshafts may have been improperly heat-treated, potentially allowing it to break under load.
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Waffle House hosts federal EV fast chargers, bucks gas-station trend
This is one of few federally funded NEVI fast chargers at an around-the-clock diner, not a gas station or convenience store. Should there be more like it?
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Aptera claims enough crowdfunding to make solar EV
A yearlong program has raised enough to "fund the initial phases of production," Aptera claims.
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With class-leading range and efficiency, Mercedes is showing the way toward a big family of electric cargo and passenger vans, as well as RVs.
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NADA aims to turn car dealers into EV experts in 90 minutes
The program aims to school car dealerships on how to sell EVs—with prep on common questions, charging issues, and incentives.
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More than a third of US EVs are sold in California
EV sales from franchised dealerships were way up in 2023, signaling the arrival of a greater array of fully electric products from full-line automakers.
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Most Ford EV drivers will get Tesla charge-port adapters for free
Ford has revealed that NACS adapters for its CCS EVs will be complimentary, with one awarded per vehicle.
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Survey: Dealers think Biden is moving too fast on EVs
Nearly 83% of U.S. dealers surveyed said the federal government is pushing too hard on EVs, while automakers need more affordable hybrids and PHEVs.
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Daimler, Navistar, Volvo ally for heavy-duty truck charging
Most charging-infrastructure pushes so far have focused on light-duty passenger vehicles, but the coalition named PACT is aiming to change that.
Stephen Edelstein