Electric Cars
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The Level 2 Universal Wall Connector chargers will be able to top off many EVs during an overnight stay.
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Ford adds Apple Maps EV routing to F-150 Lightning
Maps offers an alternative to embedded navigation, managing the Lightning's state of charge to recommend charging stops along the way.
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Honda sets timeline for adopting Tesla NACS charging
Future North American products from Honda will get the Tesla NACS port, but not until 2025. The Honda Prologue and Acura ZDX arriving in 2024 will have the CCS port, leaving dealerships with two standards of equipment to acquire and juggle.
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US EV adoption is becoming more polarized by state
States that have promoted EV adoption with incentives and infrastructure projects are starting to see it show in sales, while other states aren't—and EV adoption is even in a decline in some of them.
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2025 Audi Q6 E-Tron shows off a new interior for brand's EVs
Among the features set for upmarket Audi EVs are a passenger-side screen that can show videos, with a "digital blind" to keep the driver from being distracted.
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Mercedes EV concept touts efficiency focus, 800V drive system
The Mercedes-Benz Concept CLA-Class shows off the engineering of the Mercedes-Benz Modular Architecture (MMA) that will serve as the basis for four compact EVs in multiple body styles
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The Polestar 2 finds its sweet spot with a shift to rear-wheel drive, but it’s still not for everyone.
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2024 VW ID.4 EV gets more power, likely boost to range
A new power unit at the rear wheels in both single- and dual-motor models with the larger battery pack will boost performance and bring a range improvement, VW suggests.
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VW ID.GTI Concept EV re-ups the fun compact car for the electric era
The ID.GTI Concept pays homage to all the gasoline versions of the GTI, while applying the formula to a cost-conscious EV.
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2025 BMW EV will get this minimalist look, more range, faster charging
A 2025 production EV, yet unnamed, may take the form of this concept—a traditional three-box sedan expected to be about the same size as the 3-Series, Tesla Model 3 and Hyundai Ioniq 6.
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2025 Mini Cooper, Countryman EVs lead brand's electric remake
But both the Cooper and Countryman will still be offered in gasoline form, as the brand starts to shift to electric.
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Fisker Pear urban EV to offer AWD, range up to 320 miles
Fisker claims the Pear will be offered with two battery options allowing 180 miles or 320 miles of range, with available all-wheel drive.
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The 410-mile range applies to trucks with 21-inch wheels; range drops to 380 miles with 22-inch wheels and 355 miles with 20-inch wheels and all-terrain tires.
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Updated Tesla Model 3 bows for Europe with aero look, updated cabin
An updated aero look and various cabin updates herald the first significant refresh for the Model 3 since its 2017 U.S. arrival and 2019 arrival in Europe.
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Ford aside, automakers are fighting EV-focused EPA emissions targets
GM is among several full-line automakers appearing to rally most egregiously for more permitted tailpipe pollution, while preaching of EVs as the future.
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Why are Teslas, EVs stolen less often than gasoline vehicles?
Adjusted for the vehicle population, the Tesla Model 3 and Model Y have the lowest frequency of claims of any vehicles—and the IIHS suggests a simple explanation.
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Mercedes’ first US electric vans are now available starting at $74,181
The Mercedes-Benz eSprinter will be made in South Carolina and equipped with CATL LFP cells, permitting a range likely to top all other electric vans currently available.
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Rivian R1S, R1T: Quad-Motor vs. Dual-Motor EVs compared
With its Enduro drive unit, Rivian looks to put its growing pains in the rearview mirror of its Dual-Motor electric vehicles.
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Results show no significant acceleration of range degradation for those who fast-charge 90% of the time versus those fast-charging less than 10% of the time, according to Recurrent.
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Report: EVs now top 5% of new vehicle sales in 23 countries
At 5%, sales might accelerate, assuming the same adoption curve for EVs as for other technologies—although charging hurdles and cost barriers are among the factors potentially getting in the way.
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Mercedes renews plans for its own EV fast-charging hubs
Mercedes' High Power Charging Network will be differentiated in North America from the EV charging network being established with six other automakers, the automaker clarified with renewed info on its global charging plans.
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2024 Audi Q8 E-Tron joins the 300-mile club—in Sportback form
The boxier Q8 E-Tron SUV body style does nearly as well at 285 miles.
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Tesla Powerwall owners will boost Texas power grid, make money
A "virtual power plant" pilot program will pay Tesla Powerwall owners to provide an extra boost to stabilize the electrical grid at peak times.
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EV have more quality issues than ICE models, study finds
The propulsion tech isn't directly to blame; the trouble remains the additional tech features EVs are more likely to have.
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