Electric Cars
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Combining the e-motor with a solid beam axle in back, while preserving the frame, helps keep towing and hauling numbers intact.
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Sony Vision-S electric SUV concept is a step closer to production
Put down your PlayStation and drive. Sony is shifting its Vision-S into SUV territory—and development, although it still doesn't say production is a go.
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2024 Chevy Equinox EV: $30,000 electric SUV confirmed for 2023 arrival
GM shifts focus to more affordable EVs with a mainstream Equinox crossover shown for the first time—with range and specs yet to be revealed.
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2024 Chevy Silverado EV: Electric Avalanche heir claims 400 miles, eventual $39,900 base price
The Chevrolet electric pickup will also be able to recover 100 miles of road-trip range in just 10 minutes, and will offer up to 10 power outlets.
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Does Mercedes EQXX concept signal a shift to air-cooling for EV batteries?
Passive cooling hasn't worked especially well for the Nissan Leaf, but Mercedes is giving it some serious thought for future production EVs.
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American households might use EVs as backup power with this bidirectional charger
The Quasar 2 allows V2X-enabled electric vehicles to function as large power banks, capable of powering the home during blackouts.
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The BMW iX M60 will bring M performance to the electric SUV lineup, rivaling the Audi E-Tron S and Tesla Model X Plaid.
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400-mile Chrysler Airflow Concept leads brand's EV strategy
Chrysler will launch its first electric vehicle by 2025, and the Airflow concept hints at what it might be like.
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Mercedes Vision EQXX: 621-mile EV concept charts the brand’s future
With the MMA architecture previewed by the EQXX, Mercedes plans to go big on EVs, with air-cooled battery packs, solar roofs, and a rebirth grounded in efficiency.
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475,000 US Tesla vehicles will need a service visit for safety recall issues
Two safety recall issues for the California-made EVs require an in-person inspection rather than an over-the-air patch.
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Tesla nears million-vehicle mark in 2021, despite supply-chain challenges
Issues with parts and materials didn't slow Tesla's rapid growth in 2021—and 2022 will bring two new assembly plants.
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Ford F-150 Lightning EV production boosted to 150,000 annually, orders start this week
Later this week Ford will reveal full features and options for the F-150 Lightning and a lucky few will get to spec their trucks.
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Supplier says it can unlock more miles per charge with its own software; will it debut on the Ocean or the I-Pace?
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Lightyear Two: More affordable solar-supplemented EV coming in 2025 with subscription options
The Lightyear One solar-supplemented electric car hasn't started production, but its Dutch maker is already planning a second, more-affordable model. In a keynote presentation earlier this month, Lightyear confirmed plans to launch a second EV, appropriately dubbed Lightyear Two, in late 2024 or...
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VW ID.4 will get Plug and Charge convenience soon with OTA update, bidirectional capability later
Owning an ID.4 gets easier soon with connected payments.
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Report: Hyundai stops developing internal combustion engines
Hyundai may be sunsetting the gasoline engine, according to reports from South Korean newspapers.
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Here's why EV charging stations might not be as convenient as gas stations anytime soon
Consumers face hurdles with EV charging—not the least of which are visible prices and 'round-the-clock availability.
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Citroën turns Ami electric microcar into safari-chic vacation plaything
A rugged electric buggy? Sacré bleu!
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Battery buffers and a modular format could help Audi establish major-metro fast-charging stations that look like airport lounges or clubhouses.
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Nio ET5: China's sporty-looking Model 3 rival offers battery swapping, claims range beyond 600 miles
A dual-motor all-wheel drive powertrain generates 482 horsepower, which will get the ET5 from 0-60 mph in 4.3 seconds, according to Nio.
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2017-2019 Hyundai Ioniq Electric recalled for rare unintended-acceleration issue
A bad electrical ground is being blamed for a rare issue potentially creating continued acceleration after the driver lifts off the pedal.
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Goodyear targets road noise with replacement tire for Tesla, other EVs
EVs need a different kind of tire, and now there are a few more choices in replacement tires for Tesla vehicles and EVs in general.
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BMW iX and i4 get official EPA ratings: Both EVs top 300 miles of range in at least some versions
The BMW iX SUV earns more than the 300-mile range the automaker had been hinting, but the top performance version of the i4 has an underwhelming range rating.
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Hyundai Ioniq 5: Green Car Reports Best Car To Buy 2022 finalist
The Ioniq 5 sets a new standard for design, efficiency, and charging tech among mass-market EVs, but its lack of mass-market availability is a letdown.
Bengt Halvorson