Electric Cars
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Coloradans will be able to claim a $5,000 credit on new EVs, plus an additional $2,500 credit for vehicles with an MSRP under $35,000.
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VW Bus delay: Why did VW ID.Buzz take so long to come to the US?
What has VW been doing that the iconic Bus took 20 years to return, and why won't it arrive in the U.S. until 2024?
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Fisker Ocean EV hits 360-mile EPA range, US deliveries start June 19
The 360-mile rating applies to the Ocean Extreme model, which uses a 113-kwh battery pack, with the standard 20-inch wheels.
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2025 VW ID.Buzz electric van gets 3 rows, AWD in US version
The U.S. ID.Buzz will arrive later in 2024 and offer three rows of seating, 10 more inches, more power, and likely more miles of range.
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Flexible Ford EV leases for Uber drivers start at $199 weekly
Uber drivers can save money on fuel and earn an extra $1 for each electric trip, and with the Ford Drive app a Mustang Mach-E costs $199 a week.
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EV cost parity may not arrive until 2030, suggests Ford CEO
This counters analysts' prediction that EV cost parity with gasoline cars could be reached by 2025.
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Some I-Paces from the 2019-2024 model years have been recalled due to potential battery overheating and fire issues. A recall remedy is said to solve the issue with software.
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Toyota confirms 3-row electric SUV for US assembly in 2025
Batteries for the Kentucky-made EV will come from North Carolina, where two of six assembly lines will be dedicated to batteries for EVs, with the rest for hybrids.
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Volvo teases Tesla-like single-screen interface for EX30 EV
The upcoming Volvo EX30 will have a vastly simplified interface, the automaker says—helping allow more usable interior space.
Bengt Halvorson -
US and Canada collaborate on EV charging corridor
The corridor will effectively connect the respective traditional focal points of the U.S. and Canadian auto industry.
Stephen Edelstein -
Yes, wiper fluid is a source of harmful vehicle emissions
As people shift to EVs, wiper fluid will become a bigger portion of the greenhouse-gas emissions—and in-use carbon footprint—associated with cars.
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Dealerships plan to spend $5.5B in EV infrastructure
EV chargers and other upgrades required of U.S. vehicle dealers add up to billions of infrastructure spending at the local level, according to the trade group representing dealerships.
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The Italy-based firm recently announced that battery packs will be supplied by Austria-based Miba Battery Systems, with an emphasis on efficiency and a long life span.
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Startup plans first EV designed and engineered in Africa
Atlas aims to start producing vehicles in 2026, initially for Africa, Europe, and the Middle East, with a wider release in 2027.
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Rivian CEO explains why spectacular Tank Turn mode is a no-go
This mode that helps sell truck enthusiasts on the strength of electric propulsion could also be too easily abused when treading lightly is an off-road priority, Rivian CEO RJ Scaringe explained.
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Base 2023 Kia EV6 Light returns at $43,925 and 232 miles
Its pricing and range makes it a direct rival to the base versions of the Hyundai Ioniq 5 and Volkswagen ID.4—although it's only offered in western states.
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Hyundai-LG venture: US batteries for 300,000-vehicle Georgia Metaplant
The new battery plant will be adjacent to the Savannah-area Metaplant America—a location that’s due to make EVs for Hyundai, Genesis, and Kia.
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Study: Tesla leads other EVs in miles driven per year
Electric cars cost an average 47% more than internal-combustion cars but are driven 29% less, according to the analysis.
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Reduced lease rates on these models are due to a $7,500 incentive Hyundai is offering on leases for these models—likely federal money passed down as a subsidy.
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Ford adopts Tesla charge port for future EVs, Supercharger access soon
Say farewell to CCS in Ford EVs. Next-generation models will have the familiar Tesla port built in, with charging at Tesla Supercharger stations requiring no adapter.
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2024 BMW i5: Electric 5-Series starts at $67,795 and 295 miles
BMW estimates 295 miles of EPA range for the eDrive40 with standard 19-inch wheels, while the i5 M60 xDrive goes 256 miles.
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Volvo EX30 claims lowest-ever carbon footprint for brand
The upcoming Volvo EX30 will represent a 25% reduction in lifecycle carbon emissions versus the C40 Recharge and XC40 Recharge EVs
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Future Stellantis EVs: Better range vs. weight with lithium-sulfur cell tech?
An investment in California's Lyten could help get lithium-sulfur battery tech to market later in the decade.
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What is all the fuss over AM radio in EVs?
Reasons for pulling AM radio have included a supposed loss of interest in the band by owners, interference from EV powertrains, and the lack of the band in Europe.
Stephen Edelstein