Electric Cars
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The E-GMP propulsion kit that the Ioniq 6 is built on will look familiar to anyone who’s pored over specs for the Ioniq 5 or Kia EV6.
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Tire-pressure issue prompts over-the-air fix for some Ford F-150 Lightning electric pickups
Ford cautions that a low inflation pressure may lead to “poor handling and a possible loss of vehicle control.” Efficiency and driving range could be affected, too.
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GM EVs get Plug and Charge convenience—yes, even Chevy Bolt EV
After a one-time activation, drivers can plug in and start charging with no additional steps needed—and be automatically billed for each charge.
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Review: 2023 Cadillac Lyriq augurs in a new wave of electric luxury
We test drive Cadillac’s flagship SUV EV to see if the Blackwing brand can pivot to battery power without a misstep.
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VW reveals ID.Aero concept, previews premium electric flagship sedan
The ID.Aero suggests that VW won't entirely be abandoning the Passat sedan's form factor—but it's switching off to fully electric.
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Aptera chooses EVE Energy 2170 cells for 1,000-mile solar-supplemented EV
With energy from the sun, owners might not need to charge the battery of the three-wheeled, super-efficient EV in for weeks or months.
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The more electricity EVs consume from a dirty grid, the bigger their carbon footprint; EV efficiency is important.
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Drop-in electric conversion kit for Land Rover Defender: Make your own electric SUV
Some EV conversions can create electric work trucks, too, suggests a UK firm making a kit ready for installation by a mechanic.
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Mercedes-Benz Vision EQXX concept breaks record with 746-mile trip on a single charge
The electric concept with the solar roof broke its own record in a single-charge trip from Stuttgart to Silverstone.
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With in-wheel motors, Lightyear claims most efficient production powertrain in the world
Solar panels and in-wheel motors could enable the electric vehicle to go two months without plugging in, according to its maker.
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Toyota BZ4X and Subaru Solterra recalled for loose wheels
A wheel bolt could loosen, possibly allowing a wheel to break free on the Toyota BZ4X and Subaru Solterra EV SUVs.
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Polestar 5 confirmed with 884 hp, 800-volt architecture
The flagship EV expected for 2024 takes aim at the Tesla Model S, Lucid Air, and Mercedes-Benz EQS.
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The end of a proposed stipulation to extend the federal EV tax credit to union-made electric vehicles might help legislators pass a stalled bill to encourage EV adoption.
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Volkswagen teases US-bound ID.Aero electric sedan, due in concept form June 27
The long electric sedan teaser suggests larger electric vehicle may be coming on VW's MEB electric platform.
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Tesla Model Y, Model 3 are the most American-made vehicles, annual study finds
The annual study considers the labor contributed in final assembly in addition to what you would find on the window sticker.
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2023 Nissan Leaf starts at $28,895 in base S form: Refreshed look, 149-mile range
Starting at $36,895, the Leaf SV Plus gets 212 miles of range, and a more powerful motor producing 214 hp and 250 lb-ft of torque.
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Hyundai and Michelin partner to make EV tires more environmentally friendly
The partnership follows a joint effort to develop an exclusive tire for the Hyundai Ioniq 5 and doesn't yet include technology details.
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Bring on the electric truck stops: Megawatt standard for charging electric semis is formalized
MCS will use a single conductive plug ready for 1.25 megawatts. It will also be ready for bidirectional charging, with the potential to automate in the future.
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About 30% of respondents mistakenly believed an EV battery pack lacked the capacity to cover their daily-driving habits.
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From rickshaws to renewables: Automakers are focused on EV batteries' second life
Repurposing EV batteries could help expand renewable energy as well as help solve waste challenges—and it's already led to some creative uses.
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Why wireless charging matters for electric cars
Wireless charging might seem like an expensive upsell for EVs at first, but once you have it there’s no going back.
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2023 GMC Hummer EV gets $6,250 price hike—starting June 18
The price hike starts with the 2023 model year and applies to all subsequent GMC Hummer EV (SUT) and Hummer EV SUV models, the automaker said.
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Ahead of cheaper 2023 Chevy Bolt EV, GM incentive gives 2022 models nearly the same discount
A range of price cuts and discounts are making space for both the new Chevy Blazer EV, starting around $40,000, and the Equinox EV due to start around $30,000.
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BMW iX prototype to go 600 miles with mixed-chemistry battery pack
One chemistry will be devoted to power delivery, the other to energy storage—boosting range while minimizing use of nickel and cobalt, ONE claims.
Stephen Edelstein