Electric Cars
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The Lightyear 2 will have a real-world range near 500 miles, according to the company—and, likely, the same level of emphasis on reducing dependence on charging infrastructure.
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Ram confirms range-extended EV, considers fuel-cell HD trucks
Forget about a plug-in hybrid; Ram will add class-leading real-world range with a gasoline range extender. And it's considering hydrogen fuel-cell heavy-duty trucks for the near future.
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Vinfast details smaller VF 6 and VF 7, confirms US VF 8 deliveries
Vinfast now says the first U.S. customer cars were delivered in December, shortly after their arrival from Vietnam.
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Mercedes plans own EV fast-charging network, starting with America
At CES, the automaker announced an initiative to place EV fast-charging sites along highways, while also near amenities and Mercedes dealerships.
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BMW i Vision Dee concept: Back to basics for future electric sedan?
In design, the BMW i Vision Dee bucks the trend of more screens—and it harks back to the heritage of small, sporty BMW 3-Series models.
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Sony-Honda EV takes form with new prototype, Afeela brand
Afeela's sleek sedan prototype previews a production model due for North American deliveries in spring 2026.
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A plug-in hybrid Ram pickup would allow daily plug-in electric driving plus long-range towing on the weekends.
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Ram 1500 BEV Concept electric pickup bows with three-row seating
Third-row jump seats, a curvaceous exterior, and a nearly buttonless interior are among the concept details Ram is teasing in its shift to an electric pickup truck.
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Study: EV adoption faces critical cost barriers
An annual study from Deloitte suggests that concern over EV cost appears to be growing—not surprising for a year when EV sticker prices and battery costs soared.
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Stellantis will build 100-mile electric aircraft for Archer
At CES in Las Vegas, Stellantis announced that it will build the Archer Midnight electric aircraft and invest $150 million in Archer Aviation through 2024.
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Ford F-150 Lightning: Green Car Reports Best Car To Buy 2023
The Ford F-150 Lightning looks much like the gasoline F-150, but it drives better in almost every respect.
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GM hikes 2023 Chevy Bolt EV price as $7,500 tax credit returns
Buyers of the Chevrolet Bolt EV and EUV are once again eligible for the full $7,500 EV tax credit amount starting this month—but prices just rose $900.
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Tesla's lack of communication behind cold-weather range loss appear to be the basis of a fine from a South Korea regulator.
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VW ID.7 prototype previews long-range electric sedan due in 2024
Based on the ID.Aero concept car that VW had already confirmed was U.S.-bound, the ID.7 is a large, streamlined sedan that might top 350 miles of range.
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Rivian EDV: All about electric vans for Amazon and beyond
The Rivian EDV is an electric delivery van designed by Amazon with the goal of changing the delivery game.
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Each EV with V2G charger might earn $15,000 over 10 years
Storing power during off-peak hours and selling it at peak hours could profit EV owners, but the advantages will vary widely.
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Report: Used Tesla prices are dropping fast
Tesla vehicles are also sitting on the used-car lot far longer than models from other vehicle brands—an indication that prices may drop more.
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VW platform for affordable EVs will get mid-decade boost
The updated version, dubbed MEB+, will incorporate charging and battery updates, plus an electrical architecture designed to support more advanced driver-assist tech.
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We spent a week with the 2022 Lucid Air Grand Touring to check in with its updated interface, and it makes the whole car more appealing.
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Nio EC7 flagship EV: The most aerodynamic SUV in the world?
A coupe-like shape and adjustable rear wing help give the upcoming EC7 a drag coefficient Nio claims is the lowest ever for a production SUV—quite the asset for efficiency and range.
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Rivian previews modular hardware for dual-motor electric trucks
Rivian is readying its own dual-motor components for the R1S and R1T and aiming to make them the popular choice over far more expensive-to-build quad-motor trucks.
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EV tax credit loophole may cut lease payments for EVs made overseas
The Treasury Department has also clarified that as of Jan. 1, 2023, new rules for MSRP, income, and final assembly will all apply to purchased vehicles; materials sourcing rules won't yet apply.
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What cold weather means to most EV drivers: More charging
With long-range electric car batteries far exceeding daily-driving needs, the change most drivers may note in cold winter weather is that EVs simply need more time plugged in.
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BMW aims to build solid-state EV batteries under license
BMW will build pilot production lines for Solid Power cells at its facilities in Germany, amid plans for a solid-state-powered production model by 2030.
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