Electric Cars
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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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Study: Public charging leaves much to be desired, although Tesla has the best experience
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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Tesla electric cars involved in 11 accidents with emergency vehicles; feds to probe Autopilot safety.
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Teardrop camper trailer fast-charges EVs with 75 kwh of extra batteries
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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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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Chevy Silverado electric pickup will offer four-wheel steering, like GMC Hummer EV
A fully electric Chevy Silverado will arrive as soon as 2023, offering more than 400 miles of range and four-wheel steering—perhaps enabling a version of the Crab mode from the Hummer EV.
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Rivian is targeting Texas for second electric truck factory
The U.S.-based EV maker is focusing on Fort Worth, Texas, for a future factory that could cost in the range of $5 billion.
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Report: Nissan is considering a compact electric pickup
A fully electric compact truck could give Nissan a new EV advantage; but as of yet, according to a report, it's only being considered.
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Audi Skysphere electric sports car concept shows a flexible future enabled by autonomous driving
The Skysphere is the first of three "sphere" concepts showing how autonomous driving and fully electric driving enjoyment can coexist in the future.
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Biden wants union-made, US-built electric cars: This is the only one available today
Tesla makes the most electric cars in the U.S., and exports many of them. But only GM makes an EV in the U.S. with union labor.
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An off-road-lifted Tesla Model 3 from Rich Rebuilts and a sand-churning Kia Soul EV are the latest rugged remixes of stock electric vehicles.
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Biden rule tracks toward Obama emissions targets but sees just 8% EVs by 2026 model year
Announced to much fanfare, Biden administration emissions rules build on conservative EV estimates and don't yet make up for the impact of Trump rules.
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Nissan targets 40% battery electric models for US by 2030—more than Biden pact
The automaker also said that "every all-new Nissan vehicle offering in key markets will be electrified" by the early 2030s.
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Towing with an EV: Are electric trailers the future?
A German travel trailer prototype provides its own electric propulsion and effectively doubles the batteries—meaning that there might be no drop in range from towing.
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US EV sales have been record-breaking so far in 2021, despite supply chain issues
EV sales in California and the rest of the nation are headed to a new high in 2021, thanks to new, widely available products.
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Could streetlight-based charging help apartment dwellers go electric?
A program in Kansas City is installing them throughout the city, where they offer Level 2 charging at $0.22 per kwh.
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