Electric Cars
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Later this month Genesis will start delivering the first model from the Hyundai luxury brand to be made outside South Korea—and it’s an EV.
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Europe gets an all-electric Ford Explorer, with VW's assist
Related to the Volkswagen ID.4, the electric Explorer revealed on Tuesday isn’t due to ever be sold in the U.S.
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Report: EV battery repair hurdles may inflate insurance premiums
An investigation of what happens when EVs are in accidents found that it's more common to replace rather than repair—leading to some very high collision price tags, and a higher rate of totaled EVs.
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Kia EV5 electric SUV concept taps solar panels, swivel seats
Although initially planned for China, the Kia EV5 might bring some innovative packaging and sustainable materials to the compact electric SUV set.
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Review: 2023 Nissan Ariya dances with e-4orce AWD, delivers on comfort
The Ariya e-4orce electric SUV uses all four of its drive wheels to show that faster can also feel level-headed.
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Funding crunch puts Oregon EV rebates on hold
Under the state rebate program, lower-income buyers of EVs have been able to claim up to $7,500, in addition to federal tax credits and other incentives.
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Smarter EV charger placement plus more workplace charging can help reduce the load on the grid at times when it matters, according to an MIT study.
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Combustion-vehicle sales peaked in 2017, peak oil due in 2027
Globally, combustion vehicle sales show no return to levels reached in 2017—and because of the turnover of the fleet, peak oil demand will follow in 2027, according to a recent report.
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BMW Neue Klasse EVs will debut with panoramic head-up display
Due in 2025, the future family of BMWs aiming for range and affordability will incorporate many or all of their displays in the windshield, as part of a "driver-centric" approach.
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7-Eleven wants its EV charging network to be among the largest
The company says it plans to build "one of the largest and most compatible electric vehicle charging networks of any retailer in North America."
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Electricity price hikes are souring home EV charging satisfaction
EV owners are also less satisfied with their charging speed, Power observes, in a trend that could be closely related to the rising size of EV battery packs.
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Tesla owners sue over parts-and-service monopoly
Does Tesla violate antitrust laws by forcing owners to use its own service centers and parts supply?
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The ID.2all is the first MEB-based vehicle with front-wheel drive, and it's about two feet shorter than the ID.4.
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Biden administration opens $2.5B community EV charging program
The program will provide its $2.5 billion over five years to get community charging to schools, parks, public buildings, and travel corridors.
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Fires aren't an EV safety concern but weight is, warns IIHS
Battery fires aren't an issue in crashes, tests have shown, but the extra weight from EV battery packs is a hazard to others on the road.
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VW picks Canada for first American PowerCo EV battery plant
The PowerCo facilities are due to make a new cell format headed into EVs built on VW Group's next-generation EV platform, termed SSP.
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Porsche confirms electric Cayenne plus flagship EV above it
The announcement confirms that Porsche will effectively add two new electric luxury SUVs above the compact Macan SUV—which is also going electric in 2024.
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Hertz will triple EV fleet at America's Big Oil nerve center
Houston, an epicenter for the American oil and gas industry, is increasingly embracing renewable energy—and a series of moves by Hertz will help accelerate that.
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The automaker plans to shift to electrified models by 2035, although many of them may still have tailpipes.
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Review: 2023 Lexus RZ 450e tests the electric waters
Much about Lexus’ first EV for the U.S. feels like a hedge, although it already outperforms much of the luxury brand’s lineup.
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These 7 US states lead the nation in EV registrations
Outside of California and Hawaii, which are the other five topping more than 10 EVs per thousand people?
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Ford recalls 18 F-150 Lightnings for battery fire concern
Ford's issuing a recall for 18 2023 F-150 Lighting electric trucks to replace their high-voltage battery packs due to a fire concern.
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Frozen: Sorting F-150 Lightning cold-weather fact from fiction
Are EVs useless in the extreme cold? I took on subzero Minnesota weather in a Ford F-150 Lightning to separate fact from fiction.
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Study finds EV owners are less satisfied with dealership service
Compared to owners of gasoline vehicles, EV owners aren't nearly as satisfied with dealership service. That's mostly due to the high rate of recalls for EVs in recent months.
Stephen Edelstein