Electric Cars
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The EV maker will issue an over-the-air software update to disable Boombox mode while vehicles are in drive, neutral, or reverse.
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Global EV sales more than doubled in 2021 vs. 2020, tripled vs. 2019
Including plug-in hybrids, electric vehicles now add up to nearly 10% of the global new-car market.
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Volvo plans Tesla-style "mega casting" for its biggest plant, as it shifts to EVs
Large single aluminum castings for major components like vehicle floor structures will lead to cost savings and a lower environmental footprint, the automaker says.
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Faraday Future FF 81 EV slated for "high volume production" in 2024—at GM's former South Korea plant
A former GM plant in South Korea could build Faraday Future's smaller electric crossover aimed at a much larger luxury market.
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Tesla recalls some 2020-2022 vehicles over heat-pump issue, “decreased defrosting performance”
Software controls for a valve caused the issue, which Tesla has already fixed with an over-the-air update, it reports.
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Right to repair bill could allow more independent shops to work on EVs and hybrids
A new bill tackles longtime right-to-repair issues and aims to stop franchised dealerships from monopolizing repairs and maintenance.
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Nissan may be cutting out the development of future internal combustion engines as it pivots to EVs.
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Report: Biden's "blue" states carried 76% of 2021 US EV sales
Considering vehicle registration data, the U.S. states won by President Biden contributed disproportionately to EV sales.
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CEO: Ford plans to "reengineer" Mustang Mach-E incrementally, won't save improvements for mid-cycle refresh
Ford CEO Jim Farley suggested Ford will shift to applying engineering changes that boost performance and profitability ASAP, rather than at mid-cycle refreshes. That could mean more range sooner for the Mach-E—and keeping up better with Tesla.
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Volvo-Northvolt joint venture battery plant due in 2025, could supply for 500,000 EVs annually
Scheduled to open in 2025, the joint-venture plant will have a "potential" annual battery cell production capacity of up to 50 gigawatt-hours, which would be enough for 500,000 EVs annually
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Airstream eStream: Electric travel trailer could boost range or mpg, upgrade the whole experience
The eStream is a proof of concept for how the classic travel-trailer experience can be updated for the EV age.
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First ride: 2022 Ford F-150 Lightning adds finesse to America’s bestselling truck
A brief ride along in Ford’s forthcoming electric pickup truck suggests it could be the best F-150 yet.
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An automated connector that extends from a charging pad would provide some of the same benefits of wireless charging.
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White House, EPA ask USPS to reconsider sidelining EVs for next-generation mail truck contract
When the contract was announced, the USPS said 9 out of 10 new mail trucks would have tailpipes, but claimed more vehicles could be converted to electric power at a later date.
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Quick spin: 2022 Ford E-Transit van makes all-electric fit for the upfit
The next generation of Ford’s commercial vans runs on electricity and telematics.
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Jaguar will get its own "absolutely bespoke" EV platform called Panthera, CEO reveals
Upcoming EVs for Jaguar will get a separate platform after all, the company's CEO reportedly confirmed earlier this week.
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GM aims for 400,000 EVs through 2023, confirms Silverado EV at more than 110,000 reservations
GM now plans for a combined North American manufacturing capacity of 1 million EVs annually by 2025.
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Rivian shows off R1T on- and off-road ability set with drive-mode differences
Rivian outlines all the specialized modes allowed by the R1T electric truck, its air suspension, and four-motor system.
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Tesla is disabling a feature it had been offering as part of its Full Self Driving Beta functionality on the basis that it violates traffic laws.
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Ford F-150 Lightning will team with home solar, bypass brownouts: Here’s how
With hardware offered through Ford and installed by SunRun, the F-150 Lightning will be able to power the home when the grid goes down.
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Lightyear shows importance of aero: 250-mile range at 80+ mph, with just 60 kwh?
Lightyear has prioritized efficiency in multiple ways; but aerodynamic efficiency stands out with this test at very rapid freeway speeds.
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Electrify America tops other EV charging networks in study of user experience
The study was an evaluation of the user experience, but not the EV ownership experience or the feasibility of road-trips on each particular network.
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Lotus teases electric sports car due in 2026, new “battery cell package”
Lotus is teaming with the UK supplier Britishvolt for an electric sports-car platform, multiple sports cars, and some level of battery innovation.
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California lowering MSRP and income caps for claiming $2,000 for EVs, $1,500 for PHEVs
New rules will change EV buyers' eligibility for Clean Vehicle Rebate Project (CVRP) rebates starting February 24—so higher-income shoppers may want to act now.
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