Electric Cars
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So-called "gasoline-burdened families" are paying a huge portion of their income toward gas vehicles and could greatly benefit from a switch to EVs.
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Lucid Gravity electric SUV is being road-tested, official debut soon
A full debut is due soon, and Lucid has said the Gravity will be offered in two- or three-row configurations, with seating for five, six, or seven.
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GM to discontinue Chevy Bolt EV, Bolt EUV at end of 2023
The electric hatchback and small crossover end as GM ramps up its Ultium propulsion system in its growing electric car portfolio.
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Reminder: EPA range for EVs isn't a highway number
EV range is adjusted from the combined figure, weighted 55% in favor of the city figure, generally the stronger category for EVs.
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California hits 1.5 million plug-in vehicles
Cumulatively, 1.051 million battery electric models have been sold in the state, and they add up to about 16% of the new-vehicle market.
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Utah EV charging costs rise in July, to subsidize lower gas prices
Lower gas prices are in effect being subsided by increased taxes and fees on drivers of plug-in cars.
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A bill proposes requiring that new vehicles by 2027 be ready for the technology, which could help EVs provide backup power to homes and the grid.
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In the shift to EVs, are tailpipes a sign of the past?
The most obvious visual cues of an internal combustion engine might even be going out of style—even in gasoline cars. Do you want them on your EV?
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GMC Hummer EV Pickup climbs to 355-mile estimate, SUV at 314 miles
GMC says the 2024 Hummer EV Pickup can go 355 miles primarily with different wheels and tires, while the SUV hits 314 miles.
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MG Cyberster revealed: Another electric convertible not US-bound
The Cyberster is slated to go on sale in China and Europe in 2024, but with the MG marque under the control of state-owned SAIC it's unlikely to come to the U.S.
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CATL announces very energy-dense battery for passenger aircraft
The "condensed battery" has a claimed energy density of 500 watt-hours per kilogram and is due to enter mass production soon.
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Volvo EX90 Excellence is an all-electric limo, for China first
Sporting two-tone paint and 22-inch wheels, the four-seat EX90 Excellence is a version of the electric SUV aimed at wealthy Chinese buyers with personal chauffeurs.
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The first new Jaguar EV since the I-Pace will have more power than any previous Jag production car and a targeted 430 miles of range (WLTP).
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All 2023 VW ID.4 models qualify for top $7,500 EV tax credit
Local assembly of U.S.-market ID.4 crossover SUVs, as well as local battery sourcing, help allow the ID.4 to qualify for the full credit amount.
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Tesla prices drop again, base Model 3 now at $41,380
The lower price effectively brings the cost of an entry-level rear-wheel-drive Model 3 to well under $40,000 when considering its $3,750 EV tax credit amount.
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Nissan Arizon is an electric SUV concept conceived for China
The Arizon is built on the same platform as the Ariya and most of its distinguishing features are tech-related, not mechanical.
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Ineos confirms electric SUV to be built by Magna in 2026
The Ineos electric SUV will be smaller than the Grenadier and built by contract manufacturer Magna in Austria.
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Polestar 4 will rival Model Y with $60,000 start, 300-mile range
The Polestar 4 more directly rivals the Tesla Model Y, Kia EV6 GT, Ford Mustang Mach-E GT, and a growing group of go-fast electric crossovers.
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Tesla's days of record margins per vehicle may be limited, as legacy automakers use higher-profit gasoline models to position for more profitable EVs.
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Which American-made EVs qualify for full $7,500 tax credit?
Ahead of the new rules going into effect tomorrow, April 18, here’s the complete list of vehicles currently qualifying for the $7,500 tax credit amount on purchases.
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EV models outnumber PHEV choices for the first time since 2014
By sales, at the end of 2022, EVs stood at about 6% of the U.S. market while PHEVs were at just over 1%.
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Zeekr X tackles Model Y with sub-$30,000 price, tech twists
The Zeekr X isn't quite as large as the Model Y, but its emphasis on tech puts the Tesla benchmark in its crosshairs.
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Battery firm: Faster-charging cells could cut EV cost and weight
Quicker charging might enable smaller battery packs, improving efficiency by reducing weight, and decreasing costs, making EVs more affordable.
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Ram CEO: Global reach of brand may allow smaller electric pickup
What about a Ram Dakota? Ram CEO Mike Koval suggested a small electric truck could be viable as a global model—perhaps with combustion versions for other markets like South America.
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