Electric Cars
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High-power Level 2 chargers appear to fit in with GM's charging strategy to support its vehicles at the dealership.
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CATL rolls out one-minute EV battery swapping solution, entire business around it
Battery swapping is a remedy for rising cell costs and could be deployed for nearly all EVs within three years, CATL suggests.
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Lithium is essential for modern EVs: How did the US let its production falter?
The U.S. was the leader of global lithium production until the 1990s—a decade before China ramped up production out of necessity to support personal electronics and, later, the mass-production of EVs.
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Battery electric car sales finally overtook the diesel institution in Europe
While electrified models passed diesels in 2020 in Europe, battery electric models alone just overtook diesels.
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EPA finds median range of EVs dropped in 2021
The median range of electric vehicles is on the rise over the long term, but a drop in 2021 can likely be attributed to a wider range of new models.
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Subaru performance EVs bow: Electric STI race car concept, Solterra STI prototype
Subaru aims to keep making go-fast performance cars as it shifts focus to electric—and it teases how with two new show cars.
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With EV charging potentially making the same margins in the future, is part of the focus keeping customers coming to profit centers like convenience stores?
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Bollinger bails on B1, B2: Deposits to be refunded amid shift to commercial electric trucks
Electric off-road trucks are indefinitely postponed, as Michigan niche EV company shifts to commercial.
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EVs are the least reliable vehicle type: Consumer Reports points to some problem areas
From assembly related issues on Tesla models to electronics and drive-system issues in other vehicles, EVs are more trouble-prone, according to the consumer advocacy organization.
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Rivian sponsors destination chargers overseen by nonprofit at Yosemite, Golden Gate
Rivian's Waypoint network will give weekend warriors more places to add some charge while they're out hiking or mountain-biking.
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Report suggests Tesla Cybertruck first deliveries delayed to 2023
Is the Cybertruck now officially delayed to 2023? A report citing inside sources now suggests that timing.
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Nissan Ariya and Leaf will coexist—two EVs well under $40,000, thanks to EV tax credit
The Nissan Leaf will continue well after the Ariya arrives, Nissan say, giving the brand two fully electric models at different price points.
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Used Tesla prices rose with a rising tide of sticker prices on new Teslas through 2021, according to an report from Recurrent.
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VW doubled global EV deliveries in 2021, but remains well behind Tesla
The most EV-ambitious of the largest global automakers continues to trail America's Tesla in global electric vehicle sales—but it's starting to pick up the pace.
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In the shift to electric, the three-box sedan is obsolete: Here’s why
The era of the boxy sedan doesn’t make sense in the era of the electric car—but curvaceous kammbacks do.
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Research could help extend EV battery life by 30%, slow degradation
Researchers found that "islands" of lithium could be moved back toward the electrodes, reestablishing an electrical connection and allowing further use.
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Dealers thrived in 2021: Are state franchise laws hindering EV adoption?
Dealers raked in a record amount per transaction in strong demand and short supply; is that affecting EV sales?
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Study: Two-thirds of Americans don't want an EV yet, and half won't pay extra for electrified
A global study of automotive shoppers found some very high standards for U.S. EV adoption—including 500 miles of range and no significant price hike.
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A second model year for the iD.4 will bring VW's electric SUV more range, as well as Plug and Charge convenience.
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Electric vans from Stellantis, GM, Ford: Cleaner, quieter last-mile delivery takes connectedness
The last-mile van delivery offerings are quickly going electric, with many advantages and a few disadvantages for fleet companies.
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Tesla Model S Plaid gets Nürburgring-tuned Track Mode for better cooling
Tesla has put the focus on cooling in a new Track Mode for the Model S Plaid, also boosting torque vectoring and adding a more aggressive suspension calibration.
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Multi-unit dwellings could avoid EV-charging sticker shock with peak-demand systems
Managing peak demand is key for avoiding demand charges, which would add thousands of dollars per month to a building's electrical bills due to EV charging.
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Chrysler Airflow EV concept marks a leading edge for Stellantis’ EV push
Chrysler is being reborn as an electric car company and the Airflow concept gives us our first glance at the brand's future.
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Vietnam's VinFast reveals EVs, plans factories in US and Germany
VinFast is moving fast—and planning EV sales in the U.S. this year, with factories in the U.S. and Germany planned for the future.
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