Electric Cars
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The flagship model for Cadillac's electric remake will be built right at GM's historical center of innovation—with details and timing all yet to be announced.
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Tesla prices rise by thousands, again: Model Y now starts at $67,190
The popular Tesla Model Y base price has been boosted by another $3,000, while price hikes of up to $6,000 apply to other models.
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Toyota Compact Cruiser EV shows electric off-roaders don't have to be so huge
The Compact Cruiser EV evokes the FJ40-series Toyota Land Cruiser that inspired the FJ Cruiser—and it could be quite the counterpoint to the GMC Hummer EV and Rivian R1S.
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Nio ES7 kicks off new generation of electric SUVs for Chinese automaker
The ES7 is somewhat larger than the Tesla Model Y. It will offer bidirectional charging and an available 150-kw Ultralong Range pack that tops 500 miles in the Chinese cycle.
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Dynamic debut set for very quick EV6 GT: Kia’s most powerful car
Kia is looking to turn the heads of a certain kind of racing and motorsport fan with its debut of the quickest EV6 electric vehicle.
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Will future EVs simplify and save weight by dropping the onboard charger?
Hillcrest's solution would instead put the vehicle's inverter to use, potentially reducing cost, complexity, and weight.
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The Polestar 5 is due to go on sale in 2024 and is heavily based on the Precept concept. Rivals might include the Tesla Model S, Lucid Air, Mercedes EQS, and Porsche Taycan.
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Ford Mustang Mach-E deliveries halted for battery-contactor issue, over-the-air fix due in July
An issue with the high-voltage system in the Mach-E might lead to a loss in power, but an over-the-air remedy due next month prevent it.
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Forecast: Tesla will be the world’s top EV maker for at least another 18 months
After that, VW may take the lead. Globally, Bloomberg anticipates a 15% battery-electric market share for 2025, versus about 6% in 2021.
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Stellantis is testing a Fiat 500 EV that charges wirelessly as it travels
Stellantis is testing wireless power transfer tech that might—if you happen to be on a special test track—render charging stops obsolete.
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EV tax credit expansion: Automakers ask Congress to revive effort
CEOs of GM, Toyota, Ford, and Stellantis asked for tax credits to be extended to anyone buying a qualifying vehicle—until a sunset date.
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Hyundai teases Ioniq 6 electric sedan, calls it Electrified Streamliner
In a new teaser, Hyundai previews its Ioniq 6 and suggests that aero—and perhaps range—will be a priority.
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Grid, transportation, and decision-making components help reconcile where the most effective location might be. Will it help site charging stations more effectively?
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Report: Sony-Honda electric cars might be a moneymaking content platform for entertainment
PlayStation Plus gives Sony a continuing stream of revenue after it's sold each console, and it seems the company might like to do the same with cars.
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Nearly a third of 2022 US EV buyers are getting a Tesla Model Y
Together, the Model 3 and Model Y account for 62.8% of new EV registrations from Q1, while Tesla’s four models together captured 71.7% of the U.S. EV market.
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Federal EV charging network: Four 150-kw connectors, every 50 miles
This is part of a federal plan to install 500,000 chargers by 2030, with initial funding toward that from the recent infrastructure law.
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Lightyear 0 solar car revealed: Owners might not need to charge for months
In sunnier climates and summer months, those with a 22-mile daily commute could go seven months between charges, Lightyear claims of this 388-mile solar EV.
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Tesla Autopilot a step closer to safety recall with escalation of federal probe
The Engineering Analysis now spans 830,000 Tesla Autopilot-equipped vehicles, including 2014-2022 Tesla Model Y, Model 3, Model S, and Model X vehicles.
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Nearly two out of five respondents to an automaker survey reported that their EV or hybrid made them feel less stress than the gas or diesel model before it.
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Good news: Cadillac hasn’t turned beautiful Celestiq electric flagship into a crossover
The Celestiq is a large and long electric luxury flagship for GM's luxury brand—and while it hasn't been revealed yet we can say it's not a utility vehicle.
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Fisker Pear: Urban EV will have solar roof, range up to 310 miles, “Houdini trunk"
Still set for a starting price of under $29,900, the Pear will have single- and dual-motor versions, plus some innovative interior packaging.
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High cost of coal and natural gas could make EVs, US grid cleaner this summer
EVs get cleaner along with the grid, and the EIA expects the grid mix to lean more toward renewable sources like wind and solar over the next few months.
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California study of fast-chargers finds poor reliability, many "nonfunctioning"
Of 181 DC fast-charging sites surveyed, 72.5% were found to be functional, which is much lower than the 95% to 98% uptime reported by charging networks.
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Even misrepresented, Michigan Senator makes case for electric car amid record gas prices
The first electric car Michigan Senator Debbie Stabenow bought is a Chevrolet Bolt EUV, a model that starts at $28,195 for 2023. The average vehicle transaction price is now above $45,000.
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