Electric Cars
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Separately, the DOE has also designated $60 million in funding for so-called "second-life" uses of batteries after they've been retired from EV use.
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Lexus engineering boss: 800-volt system done, electric is the future
More innovation, faster charging, and longer range are coming, but Lexus hints of a long-game approach, and different U.S. priorities, in rolling out EV tech.
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Ford F-150 Lightning home power backup system has a price tag, though installation cost will vary
The $3,895 system includes inverter, disconnect switch, and a battery pack (yet unspecified) to allow the functionality, but owners will need an extra-cost installation plus the Ford Charge Station Pro.
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Stellantis is investing in Canada for EV manufacturing—and battery braintrust
The new investment is part of an initiative announced last summer to spend about $35 billion over five years, with four platforms to provide electrified architectures it can scale across its 14 brands and anything from minicars to big trucks and vans.
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Chevy Bolt EV battery recall: Nearly half of defect-prone 2017-2019 models have been fixed
A federal document filed last week clarifies that as of April 22 about 45% of 2017-2019 Bolt EVs have seen some level of recall remedy—with some getting a full pack replacement.
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Tesla stopped including a mobile charger with its vehicles; it's not the only one
Tesla and Kia have decided to make the AC mobile charger cable optional on their vehicles at extra cost. Does this make sense?
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The 2023 Lexus RZ 450e will compete with the likes of the Tesla Model Y, Genesis GV60, Kia EV6, and Hyundai Ioniq 5.
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US plug-in vehicle sales hit a record high in Q1, led by Tesla and California
Tesla took a noteworthy 10.6% of the California light-vehicle market; or to put it another way, Tesla sold 78% of the battery electric vehicles bought in California in Q1.
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First-generation Kia Niro EV continues as zero-emission taxi special for home Korean market
To arrive at the Niro Plus, Kia says that it stretched the length of the Niro EV by 10 mm (0.4 in) and its height by 80 mm (3.1 in), with a slimming-down elsewhere to expand passenger space.
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VW-BP project will add thousands of space-saving "Flexpole" urban fast-chargers in Europe
The 150-kw DC fast-charging stations can be installed at low-voltage grid points, thanks to an included battery storage system.
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States and environmental groups sue USPS over gasoline mail delivery trucks
Environmental interests ad 16 states together allege that the USPS signed a contract dismissing an emphasis on electric mail trucks before analyses or cost projections were made.
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California considers refocusing EV incentives toward low-income "gasoline superusers"
The amount of fuel used by an applicant's vehicle would be calculated based on EPA mpg ratings for the model plus odometer readings.
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The deal includes an initial commitment of 50,000 vehicles, with an option to purchase 50,000 more, including the Lucid Air and "other future models."
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Will solid-state batteries be the key to make electric SUVs and pickups viable?
Nissan thinks more energy-dense, lighter, faster-charging solid-state cells will be a game-changer for EVs. And they might be best used in trucks.
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Volta commercial electric trucks made no design allowance for internal combustion
The driver now sits at roughly the same height as pedestrians and drivers of passenger cars, for better visibility and easier access.
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Ford starts F-150 Lightning production, confirms second electric pickup model for 2024
Ford also clarified that the Tennessee-built electric electric truck due to be made starting in 2024 won't be a successor to the Lightning; it will be in addition to it
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Chrysler boss: We are rethinking the minivan for the electric era
An electric minivan has a place in Chrysler's product future—one with Stow 'N Go seating and a 400-mile range.
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GM confirms future electric Corvette; hybrid Corvette due as soon as 2023
The long-rumored fully electric Corvette is being developed, GM president Mark Reuss confirmed on Monday.
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The Solterra is available in all 50 states and if buyers can claim the full $7,500 federal EV tax credit the base price is effectively lowered to $38,720.
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Preview drive: 2023 Vinfast VF 8 has a long way to go, and a short time to get there
Vinfast has set an ultra-aggressive timeline for its 2023 VF 8 electric SUV, and a quick drive in a prototype underscores there’s a lot of work that needs to be done in a short period of time.
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Heat pumps included in GM EVs could give them a real-world range advantage
The key component can heat the cabin, power low-level electrical components, or even preconditioning of the battery—potentially extending range by as much as 10%.
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CATL launches first battery-swapping in China, aimed at those without home charging
Allowing drivers to swap batteries and quickly recover range, the product and service is a potential alternative for those that don't have a dedicated parking space for charging.
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Did big EV ad spending from GM, BMW, Kia, Nissan result in a "Super Bowl Effect" for Tesla?
U.S. gross orders for Tesla vehicles the day after the Super Bowl—February 13—were higher than at any point in 2022 to date, according to Tesla.
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DOE partnership aims to spur US bidirectional charging integration for EVs and infrastructure
A California-centered DOE partnership seeks to bring stakeholders together for V2X (Vehicle-to-Everything) tech that could provide backup power and support more renewable energy.
Stephen Edelstein