Electric Cars
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Hardware changes for future model years plus over-the-air updates could help the Mach-E boost its range to the Tesla Model Y territory.
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Report: Kia EV6 is only first of at least two other electric SUVs by 2025
The upcoming EV6 will land in the middle of a lineup of electric crossovers for the brand set to arrive by the middle of the decade.
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2022 Mazda MX-30 EV: 100-mile electric car will start at $34,645
Mazda has smartly decided to offer loaner cars with its MX-30 EV, which is priced above other short-range EVs but offers more flair.
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Dodge electric concept car coming in 2022, on the way to EV muscle car in 2024
The American brand, now part of Stellantis, is planning to shift its flagship muscle cars to all-electric.
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Electrify America connects Yosemite visitors with very fast EV charging
It will soon be a lot easier to visit one of the most popular national parks without creating tailpipe emissions.
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Exclusive: Genesis GV60 will be first EV to include wireless battery charging
No hands! Genesis verified that initial rollout will be a test in South Korea but it's good to see the luxury brand and parent company Hyundai allowing for wider use in the future.
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The recall effort could result in the replacement of battery modules in all 110,000 U.S.-market Bolt EV and EUV models.
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Tesla Bot will harness vehicle AI, could replace human labor, doesn't exist yet
CEO Elon Musk claims Tesla is already a robotics company, so it can develop and engineer the humanoid robot in a year.
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First VW ID.4 electric car made at Chattanooga; mass production starts in 2022
The ID.4 launched in the U.S. earlier this year, but vehicles sold so far have been sourced from Zwickau, Germany.
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Report: Hyundai Ioniq 6 electric sedan might be delayed a few months
A battery upgrade and a manufacturing pause might reportedly delay the rollout of the electric sedan sized like the Tesla Model 3.
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All-electric Genesis GV60 is a luxury counterpart to Hyundai Ioniq 5 and Kia EV6
Built on the same E-GMP dedicated EV platform, the GV60 will likely offer some very strong performance, fast charging, and leading-edge tech.
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2023 Cadillac Lyriq up close: The on-ramp to GM luxury brand’s all-EV future shines brightly
The 2023 Cadillac Lyriq offers impressive design details, interior space, and range/charging specifications as the leading member of Cadillac's EV charge to transform its lineup.
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The firm J.D. Power found that charger downtime was four times more likely to be the source of dissatisfaction than other complaints when it comes to public charging.
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2017-2019 Chevy Bolt EV fire recall: GM will replace all battery modules
GM will recall certain Chevy Bolt EVs that had already been recalled for an increased fire risk while charging.
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Three-motor Audi E-Tron S models start at $85,895, range up to 212 miles
The three-motor layout is accompanied by wider bodywork and a Dynamic mode that permits controlled drifts.
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Fires are less frequent in Teslas and other EVs vs. gas vehicles
Electric vehicle fires are less frequent—although a number of factors can lead to a different (false) impression.
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Rivian battery supplier Samsung SDI is considering Illinois for US plant
The primary supplier for Rivian electric trucks could be setting up shop close to the EV maker, in Illinois.
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US safety regulator NHTSA opens Tesla Autopilot probe
Tesla electric cars involved in 11 accidents with emergency vehicles; feds to probe Autopilot safety.
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A camper trailer can charge the tow vehicle at rest breaks, allowing close to the original driving range or perhaps more.
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Mini Strip electric concept shows simplicity is important to sustainability
Embracing a stripped-down and minimalist approach could help Mini make a more sustainable EV that delivers more with less.
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Senate votes to place a $40,000 price cap on EV tax credit
A price cap would address one of the chief complaints of the current EV tax credit; but with the average vehicle price above $40,000, is this too low?
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2022 Polestar 2: Starting price $47,200, range up to 265 miles
A wider model range includes a base front-wheel drive version, a more affordable Dual Motor model, and a driving-range-extending heat pump.
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The West Coast Electric Highway is nearly 10 years old, and it's getting new charging hardware
Stations will be upgraded for CCS compatibility and Tesla adapters will be stocked, with funding from the Oregon Department of Transportation.
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These three electric car models are the fastest-selling used vehicles in the US
Supply issues this spring have also meant that they're selling shockingly close—if not more—than the price of a new car, too.
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