Electric Cars
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In a proposed and patented charging connector, Ford would use a magnetic system to help align physical charge pins precisely.
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US shift toward wind and solar will cut coal, make EVs cleaner
The EIA forecasts that wind and solar will together account for 16% of total electricity generation in 2023, up from 14% in 2022 and 8% in 2018.
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Lightyear 0 solar EV nixed, as company pivots to Lightyear 2
Valmet currently produces the niche Lightyear 0 in Finland, but the company has halted production and Lightyear now says its focus is on the Lightyear 2.
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Tesla heat pump detailed, gives a boost to winter EV range
All Tesla models now have heat pumps—a complete turnaround versus a few years ago when it considered the tech unnecessary.
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Luxury EV leases are already tapping into $7,500 EV tax credit
Leasing may become a more popular option for those seeking high-end luxury EVs as an unintended side effect of the Inflation Reduction Act.
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Aptera solar EV Launch Edition: 400-mile range, no Supercharging yet
The initial version of Aptera's three-wheel, super-efficiency solar EV may go 400 miles from just 42 kwh.
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Through a partnership called Hertz Electrifies, it will help bring EVs to more rental and rideshare customers by making sure charging is in place.
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Report: GM considering $30,000 small electric pickup
Chevy or not, if GM moves fast, it might have the only inexpensive electric pickup available in the U.S.
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Racing tech may bring efficient in-wheel motors into more EVs
The companies claim the pairing will provide best-in-class long-range EV efficiency, with much faster torque response than other motor systems.
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Shell buys Volta network and its free EV charging
The oil giant said it sees growth in what it describes as Volta's "dual charging and media network," which pretty much sums up the charging company's appeal.
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EVs will kill off SUVs, says Citroën CEO: Tell that to Jeep?
Citroën's CEO says that SUVs' added weight and cost won't make them a viable solution in the long term, and that public perception of them as wasteful could hasten their demise.
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2024 Volvo C40, XC40 Recharge: Range boost, possible RWD version
Volvo will soon offer rear-wheel-drive models for the first time in 25 years—in the fully electric XC40 Recharge and C40 Recharge.
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These electrified coupes are meant to demonstrate how older vehicles—particularly ones cherished by enthusiasts—can be kept on the road even with stricter emissions standards.
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Mazda MX-30 R-EV is a plug-in puzzle Americans might not get
Mazda is bringing its rotary internal-combustion heritage into an EV as a range-extender, but range-extender efficiency and actual range remain missing puzzle pieces.
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Tesla cuts prices across the board up to 20%
After years of price increases, Tesla is cutting prices by up to 20%.
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Study: Pace of US EV adoption requires 8X charger growth by 2030
The U.S. public charging network will also need to quadruple in size between 2022 and 2025 to keep up with EV adoption, projects S&P Global Mobility.
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Mercedes reportedly plans to drop EQ badging for EVs
Mercedes has made EQ the center stage for its transformation. But has it already accomplished its mission?
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Ram Charger inductive charging robot: How it will work for Ram EV
The charging robot, developed by EFI Automotive, intelligently detects the vehicle’s charging needs, moves into place for the charge, and will choose off-peak times to do so when possible.
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China's Neta Auto claims that all battery components are housed in the vehicle's structure, with no need for a separate battery pack—improving everything from range to safety.
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Virtual power plants of GM, Ford EVs could cut "peaker" pollution
Vast pools of EVs could help smooth the grid during peak times, reducing the need to ramp up dirtier generation sources.
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2023 Mazda MX-30 EV carries over, as range-extended rotary idles
Mazda confirmed that a rotary-engine range-extended version of the MX-30, called the MX-30 R-EV, is Europe-bound. But it appears that a U.S. debut has been delayed or canceled.
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DOE: In 2022 money, EV battery costs have kept falling
On a constant-dollar basis, battery costs fell slightly in 2022 based on usable energy, according to the U.S. Department of Energy.
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Hyundai Ioniq 5 with e-corner tech turns on a dime
With e-corner, the Ioniq 5 can crab sideways like a GMC Hummer EV, or turn in place much like the "tank turn" maneuver exhibited by Rivian and Mercedes-Benz EQG prototypes.
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Stellantis CEO: Ram range-extended electric pickup to outrun regulations
Keeping ahead of regulators is part of the motivation behind a range-extended Ram electric truck that's in the works.
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