Electric Cars
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Porsche says its new electric SUV will take some Taycan lessons and scale them up for the brand's bestseller.
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Green Car Reports’ Best Car To Buy 2024: What didn’t make the cut
Why didn't these EVs and plug-in hybrids make the best of what's new? For some, it simply comes down to timing and access.
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Tesla Cybertruck dumps 12V for 48V, so might next-gen Ford EVs
With the Cybertruck adopting a long-discussed higher voltage for accessories, Tesla CEO Elon Musk is taking on the role of 48-volt evangelist.
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House votes to block emissions rules with misconception of EV mandate
The Republican-controlled House appears to believe these targets constitute an EV mandate—even though the EPA's proposal clearly lays it out as the opposite.
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EPA: Tesla Cybertruck qualifies for the $7,500 EV tax credit
The EPA lists the $99,990 Cyberbeast performance model as qualifying for the full credit in 2023—even though it starts way above the $80,000 cap for trucks, SUVs, and vans.
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Analysis: EV interest is strong, but there's a "missing mass market"
Examples of the "missing middle" might include the VW ID.4, originally pitched as a direct rival to the Honda CR-V, Subaru Forester, and Toyota RAV4.
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The electric truck's V2H capabilities will be put to the test with smart thermostats to maximize clean energy, ease strain on the grid, and save money on electricity bills.
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Fiat 500e gets 5-minute charging with battery swapping trial
A test with California’s Ample will enable 100 Fiat EVs to get fully charged in five minutes by swapping out the modular pack with a freshly charged one.
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Morgan electric 3-wheel sports car chases Aptera, open-air style
Within a few years there could be two very different interpretations of a lean, speedy, three-wheeled EV, each with very different ideas of design charm.
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Reminder: Most EVs don't deliver EPA range at 70 mph
According to a test of real-world range, many EVs underperform the EPA range number—although 70-mph highway driving isn't what the EPA number reflects.
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Will reengineered battery packs for Rivian R1S, R1T lower prices?
A top Rivian executive recently pointed to work on a simplified pack and module structure that "takes thousands of dollars of cost out."
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2024 Lucid Air: Revamped Grand Touring range leader coming soon
The Lucid Air Pure starts at $78,900, while a revamped Air Grand Touring model is arriving in early 2024
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This model could be one of six EVs Toyota plans to launch in Europe by 2026.
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First stations of Pilot-GM EV fast-charging network are open
The network is just one of several automaker-funded DC fast-charging networks in the works and emphasizes fast 350-kw connectors.
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Toyota electric sports car teased with advanced battery tech
Toyota hasn't said which battery tech though. Could a production version of the FT-Se take advantage of its upcoming solid-state batteries?
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2024 Fiat 500e: 149-mile electric minicar returns to US cities at $34,095
The Fiat 500e charges quickly at home and its minicar dimensions mean easy urban parking—but don't count on its 149-mile range for highway road trips.
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DOE rules on foreign content could cut tax credit on some EVs
New guidance suggests that EV battery components will be ineligible if from a "foreign entity of concern," such as China, or if a Chinese "parent entity" directly holds more than 50%.
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Could a glut of lithium supply spur an EV price war?
Prices of other battery materials are also falling, meaning overall battery prices are dropping again after a raw material price surge in 2022.
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Sales of EVs remain strong, but market data suggests there’s a serious affordability gap.
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Volvo and Polestar parent signs up for EV battery swapping with Nio
The agreement between companies calls for a "unified battery swap operation" with interoperability across EVs from the company's brands.
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Powershare in Tesla Cybertruck can power home, charge other EVs
Tesla says no additional equipment will be required when homes are already equipped with a Powerwall and the Wall Connector.
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Tesla Cybertruck can’t go 500 miles even with extra battery
The Cybertruck depends on a range extender in the bed to go more than its 340-mile max, but Tesla claims it will out-accelerate a Porsche 911 while towing a Porsche 911.
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US-made 2025 Volvo EX90 priced under $80,000 tax-credit cap
Base versions of the 2025 Volvo EX90 start at $77,990, before factoring in the $7,500 EV tax credit.
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Hyundai and Kia move EV motors closer to the wheels but not in them
The companies claim the Uni Wheel can free up additional interior space by moving components closer to the wheels.
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