Electric Cars
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NTSB chief calls Tesla Full Self-Driving "misleading and irresponsible," amid city-driving beta testStephen Edelstein
The safety leader suggested that more regulation is needed to reel in Tesla's experiments with untrained beta testers.
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Chevy Bolt EV battery recall: Replacements could start in October, new diagnostic software soon
LG is building Chevy Bolt EV batteries once again, and GM recall replacements could bring new batteries and more range to 2017-2019 models as soon as October.
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Ford considers "purpose-built electric police vehicles," offers Mach-E electric car for testing
Ford is exploring fleet use of its electric vehicles, such as the Mustang Mach-E, in law enforcement.
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Crowdfunded Eli Zero micro-EV starts shipping to EU dealers; US plans for 2022
The Zero could fit a niche in urban centers, for deliveries, or within planned communities, using less energy than a passenger vehicle.
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Range life: The 8 EVs EPA-rated for 300 miles or more
The list of fully electric models that returns 300 miles on a charge has grown to include more than just Tesla. And many more are on the way.
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Tesla Model S steering yoke is a pain and possible safety concern, says Consumer Reports
The consumer publication warns that Tesla's yoke could be difficult—and potentially dangerous—even after getting used to it.
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Recalled Chevrolet Bolt EV electric cars are already advised not to charge inside overnight and not to let the state of charge get too high or low.
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Ford F-150 Lightning electric trucks already produced, first deliveries still due for spring 2022
Ford announced a $250 million expansion that will boost annual output of the electric truck to 80,000 per year, and pre-production trucks have already been built.
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Xpeng P5 electric sedan starts around $25,000, leads in driver-assistance tech, aims for Europe
China's Xpeng is putting lidar into its P5, which is priced well below the Tesla Model 3 and could go on sale in Europe eventually.
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Lucid Air electric car: 520-mile EPA range rating ousts Tesla from top spot
Lucid's 520-mile range rating—from a 113-kwh battery pack—will likely make it the longest-range EV on the market and one of the most efficient.
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Rivian is making R1T electric trucks for customers, hasn't detailed first deliveries yet
Rivian will be the first automaker to deliver a modern electric truck. Now which company will be next?
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Tesla co-founder's company focuses on "less sexy" key for US-made EVs: Battery materials
According to a recent report, Redwood Materials plans to build a $1 billion factory to manufacture U.S. cathodes for EV batteries.
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Volkswagen says the ID.4 AWD Pro is the lowest-priced EV with all-wheel drive, and it earns a range rating just 11 miles lower than the rear-wheel-drive version.
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Revamped EV tax credit: Tesla, Toyota, Honda pushing back vs. union-made bonus
EV buyers might be able to claim up to a $12,500 tax credit, but American-built EVs from non-union factories won't qualify for the full amount.
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Elio Motors pivots to 150-mile Elio-E EV, gasoline version still not canceled
The no-frills, high-mpg, three-wheeled car that's been anticipated for a decade still hasn't arrived, but now the company's decided an electric version comes first.
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2022 Volvo XC40 Recharge earns higher EPA range and efficiency vs. 2021
The 2022 XC40 Recharge gets about a 7 percent boost in range over the 2021 version, according to the federal government.
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BMW i Vision Circular concept rethinks the compact EV under a circular economy
The i Vision Circular electric car concept is made from nearly 100% recycled materials, and is itself 100% recyclable.
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Hyundai teases large electric SUV likely called Ioniq 7
An electric SUV called the Ioniq 7 is due to arrive after the Ioniq 5 crossover and Ioniq 6 sedan and might be made in the U.S.
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Going electric could save $2.9 billion by 2025, or $4.3 billion by 2030, according to a report involving several major consumer and environmental groups.
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First drive review: 2022 Polestar 2 single motor beats Tesla on build quality, remixes priorities
The 2022 Polestar 2 offers 265 miles of range but doesn’t doesn’t quite measure up to the Tesla Model 3 in interior space or fast-charging.
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First drive review: 2022 Polestar 2 dual-motor revisits the value equation
The dual-motor Polestar 2 still hustles from 0-60 mph in a brisk 4.45 seconds, but now it has up to 249 miles of EPA-rated range. And it costs less than last year’s model.
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Mercedes-Maybach EQS concept presents its future electric SUV in super-lux form
The Concept Mercedes-Maybach EQS SUV also hints at an upcoming SUV companion to the EQS sedan unveiled earlier this year.
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Three of the five US states with the most EVs didn't have a mandate for them
Several of the states that are tops in EV registrations haven't mandated them. Will forcing carmakers to make EVs a percentage of sales spur greater adoption?
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VW ID.Life concept previews $24,000 EV built on pared-down MEB platform
The more affordable compact electric car is built on an MEB Small platform, with a single motor in front.
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