Electric Cars
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Rivian outsourced its motors to help accelerate the launch timeline for its R1T and R1S trucks. But it's planning to phase in its own motor design.
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Audi A6 Avant E-Tron Concept: Sharp electric sport wagon packs speedy-charging 800V tech
The racy-looking Avant E-Tron previews a production model unlikely to reach the U.S., but its platform will underpin upcoming Audi EVs for global markets
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First drive review: 2023 Subaru Solterra sheds Toyota’s skin off-road
Subaru's first electric vehicle breaks from the related Toyota BZ4X once it leaves the pavement.
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BMW expects US range of up to 305 miles for flagship i7 sedan, due for April debut
The EPA range rating for the i7 electric luxury sedan will top 300 miles, BMW indicated—but not by much.
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CEO: Porsche plans to build charging network, 718 sports car going electric
Porsche's charging network will be for owners and customers of the brand, although it plans to keep supporting existing infrastructure.
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Washington State aims to end gasoline car sales by 2030—really, this time
Legislation that recently passed would require all new vehicles weighing 10,000 pounds or less to be electric.
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The first of a series of fully electric models that will remake the luxury brand is arriving very soon.
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Used Jaguar I-Pace batteries are supporting Formula E racing
Second-use I-Pace batteries powered diagnostic equipment for the race cars, and provided auxiliary power for the team garage, according to Jaguar.
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Volvo plans an EV charging network with a Starbucks at every stop
Volvo plans to add up to 60 ChargePoint DC fast-chargers at up to 15 stores along a 1,350-mile route.
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Tesla prices rise again: At $48,190, base Model 3 now costs a third more vs. a year ago
Today's base Model 3 Rear-Wheel Drive has more range than the Standard Range Plus, but that discontinued model accelerated quicker and was better in the cold.
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Mercedes will make electric EQS SUV in Alabama with locally sourced batteries
Battery cells for U.S.-made EVs will come from Nissan's favored supplier for the Leaf, AESC, as part of a plan for local cell supply around the world.
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GM developed the GMC Hummer EV in record time: Here’s the backstory
A GM commissioned documentary looks at how GM managed to develop the Hummer EV so quickly.
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The Munich-based fledgling solar-car maker is working toward a finalized design, with complete and test vehicles, and it still plans to make the Sion in 2023.
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Ford confirms second VW-based EV for Europe, electric version of sporty Puma crossover
Ford also teased a photo of the first crossover based on VW underpinnings, due to be made in Cologne, Germany, starting in 2023.
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Mustang Mach-E electric SUV demand so strong Ford might not take your order
Ford isn’t currently accepting orders for two of the most popular versions of the Mach-E, due to strong demand. It plans to triple production in 2023.
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Aston Martin and Britishvolt ally to create batteries for performance EV due in 2025
The goal is to create batteries for a planned "ultra-luxury performance EV," part of plans to electrify 20% of its fleet by 2024.
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Energy, power, cells, modules, cooling: Watch Lucid's CEO give the best EV battery primer yet
Lucid's CEO and CTO Peter Rawlinson teaches the basics on EV batteries while showing off some of the brand's tech.
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Ford and PG&E study how F-150 Lightning might support the grid, not just the home
PG&E will explore how the F-150 Lightning and its hardware could interconnect with the grid, and how bidirectional charging might support resiliency during grid outages.
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Rivian will follow Tesla in making its base battery pack based on LFP cells. It also released more information on its Dual Motor models and upcoming 800V upgrades.
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Affordable electric Chevy Blazer due in 2023—sporty SS version too
A Chevrolet Blazer SS performance version will be offered for the electric Blazer due in 2023, as the brand continues to electrify its heritage models.
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Ethanol producers, states join opposition to stricter Biden emissions and mpg standards
Producers argue that the new rules exceed the EPA's authority because they effectively force automakers to produce electric cars
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Analysts: Raw material price surge will put EV battery affordability gains on hold until 2024
Battery prices have declined for many years; but rising prices of nickel, lithium, and other materials could halt or even reverse that trend
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VW ID.Buzz electric Microbus revealed: US version won’t be shown until 2023, sold until 2024
Americans will see the ID.Buzz in 2024, after a 2023 debut. Does it live up to the electric Microbus hype?
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More EVs likely means less pollution from utilities, not more: Here's why
Relatively simple strategies like smart charging and time-of-use rates will help smooth utilities' loads and get the most from renewables.
Stephen Edelstein