Electric Cars
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Along with new, higher range ratings for models with Dual Motor models, Rivian revealed that the smaller, mass-market R2 lineup will be simplified and easier to build.
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Rivian R1T, Mini Cooper SE, Kia EV6 top EV ownership study
Infotainment remains a sore spot for electric cars, but electric trucks even get the nod for towing—a notorious weak spot.
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Vinfast drops VF 8 lease price, confirms US deliveries start March 1
Vinfast also plans a U.S. factory in North Carolina, due to build VF 8 and VF 9 EVs starting in 2024
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Nissan accelerates EV plan for Europe and Japan, but not US
Nissan now sees more EVs and electrified sales for Europe, but it's sticking to previous U.S. projections.
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Study: Heated surfaces could help boost range in some EVs
Engineers found that heating surfaces rather than air reduced energy consumption by 13% in delivery vans, equating to a 5% increase in range based on real-world charging patterns.
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Nissan will use electric semis to deliver Ariya EV in California
The Class 8 battery electric semis will haul traditional car carriers and be charged using newly installed hardware at the port of Los Angeles.
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The MX-30 is an affordable electric vehicle, presented in a way that second-guesses its own priorities.
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Sono Sion solar car project goes dark, though firm seeks to sell it
The company is shifting to a "capital light" model and aiming to pitch its fleet-oriented solar retrofits instead.
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Study: Gas-vehicle resale worries could drive subscriptions
Subscriptions may not just be for people uncertain about EVs. Worries over ICE-vehicle resale value are also driving subscription interest.
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Here are the EVs and plug-in hybrids with top IIHS safety ratings
Despite strengthened requirements, the IIHS named seven plug-in models to its Top Safety Pick honor roll.
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Lordstown Endurance electric truck production paused ahead of recall
Lordstown also appears to explain that it’s not just that particular recall but multiple issues behind the production stop.
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Rivian considers cool air fanned under truck for faster charging
Directing chilled area to the battery packs of electric trucks as they're charged may help speed up charging, a patent suggests.
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Volkswagen may be turning less to suppliers for the design of key EV propulsion components and more to in-house development.
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Report: Toyota might start EV production in Kentucky in 2025
The Kentucky factory originally built for the Camry now makes Camry Hybrid and RAV4 Hybrid models and the Lexus ES.
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2023 Hyundai Ioniq 6 priced: 361-mile version starts at $46,615
Not counting the EV tax credit or dealer markups, the Hyundai Ioniq 6 has a price that's very competitive with the Tesla Model 3—while beating it for range in Long Range versions.
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Sakuu claims first 3D-printed battery cell potentially for EVs
The company says that it’s on track to make printed batteries at scale for mobility, aerospace, EVs, and energy storage, among other uses.
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Rivian looked to nature for the sounds in its R1T and R1S
The EV maker has sound engineers record birds in Yellowstone National Park; it then isolated one part, sped it up, and increased the pitch.
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Lexus won't offer steer-by-wire, yoke at RZ450e EV launch in US
A standard steering wheel and conventional electric power steering will come with the first Lexus EV, but—OMG—the yoke's on the way.
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Although the sticker price of the Genesis Electrified GV70 is significantly higher, a $3,750 tax credit and lower ownership costs are likely to make up the difference.
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One-pedal driving in EVs isn't efficient, says Porsche
Porsche argues that one-pedal driving involves energy losses both when decelerating and accelerating, so it's better to coast.
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Review: 2023 Kia Niro EV is a shakier value than it should be
The Niro EV has the right building blocks, but Kia miscalculates on value for money, the importance of AWD, and fitting into the lineup below the EV6.
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Ford dual-charge-port solution could connect multiple EVs in series
The charging solution would allow vehicles to take in power through one charge port and send it to another vehicle through a second port.
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Tesla recall: Full Self-Driving Beta poses “an unreasonable risk to motor vehicle safety”
The recall affects 362,758 vehicles with Tesla’s Full Self-Driving (FSD Beta) upgrade, currently a $15,000 option.
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California EV mandate: New Jersey adopts it, Virginia keeps it
With the two states now solidly in for California standards mandating EVs by 2035, an East Coast EV bloc has taken form.
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