Electric Cars
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The next new fully electric model from Nissan after the Ariya might be a smaller, Kicks-sized crossover.
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Hummer EV SUV will gain 100 miles in 12 minutes, factor in charging on off-road routes
Keeping charging time short will be one of the core competencies for this off-road supertruck, as much as its performance.
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Polestar aims to make the first climate-neutral car by 2030
The sustainability-focused EV brand is targeting more than just being CO2-neutral by 2030, and scoffing at carbon offsets.
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Here’s what the Hummer EV tells us about the Chevy Silverado EV
Looking at the GMC Hummer EV, and how it's built, gives us a good idea of how the electric Silverado will get to 400 miles of range.
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Report: Battery swapping might still boom, for taxis or ride-hailing
Battery swapping could still be a solution for fleets, although interoperability remains a concern that might keep it from ever catching on in a big way.
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Mass-market VW EVs will have bidirectional charging starting in 2022
Over the long term, the automaker might help vehicle owners share their energy, managed by VW in what might be considered an energy provider of its own in some countries.
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Although the plan might be a comprehensive plan for EV adoption, it's more than what it includes for infrastructure.
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Nissan Ariya electric crossover is being tuned for each global market
The Ariya is due for an arrival in the U.S. later in 2021, with a choice of two battery packs and all-wheel drive in some versions.
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2024 GMC Hummer EV SUV: 300-mile electric off-road truck will cost $110,595 in Edition 1 form
The off-road-capable truck will cost well over $100,000 in off-road-capable form and will offer 3.5-second 0-60 mph dashes in WTF mode.
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California considers electric-car V2G charging tech for grid stability
The state's utility authority is taking a serious look at the feasibility of using EVs to feed power back to the grid at peak times.
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Battery supplier SK Innovation might not be banned in the US after all
That assures a future for the Georgia plant due to supply battery cells for the Ford F-150 Electric and future U.S.-built versions of the Volkswagen ID.4.
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2022 Mercedes EQS: 12 things to know about the first real Model S alternative
The electric flagship will open the door for you, take your fingerprint, and offer a one-pedal driving mode, repeatable acceleration times, and likely, well over 400 miles of range.
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The redesigned Model S isn't ramping up as quickly as Tesla previously indicated, although it appears now that it might arrive by summer.
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Could free-piston range extenders broaden the electric-truck horizon?
A new kind of engine design doesn't produce any torque—and it might be the best fit for electric-truck range extenders.
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Ford Mustang Mach-E moving quickly off dealer lots, sales on pace with early estimates
The Mach-E electric SUV isn't yet selling at a rate close to the Tesla Model Y, but Ford is selling all it builds very quickly.
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Mercedes ups its range number for EQS—and it might top Model S
The German automaker could beat the base Model S in EPA-rated range; on Wednesday it revealed a higher WLTP range of 478 miles.
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Ford hits pause on Mustang Mach-E home-charger sales due to tech issue with branded wallbox
Mach-E charging can hit a snag with the Ford Connected Charge Station, but Ford says the issue isn't the Mach-E.
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When Lucid Air electric sedan production starts, quality will be a priority
Lucid won't have Tesla buyers' early adopter forgiveness, and it aims to deliver "the world's first true luxury vehicle."
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The concept shown by Hyundai for its South Korean fast-charging network looks quite different than what we've come to accept as the norm in the U.S.
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Electric car rebates, charging stations: What’s in $2 trillion Biden infrastructure plan?
The Biden administration's American Jobs Plan closely connects EVs, R&D, and American-made goods to infrastructure.
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BMW CEO says dedicated EVs "all look alike," won't have such a platform until 2025
The automaker isn't yet sold on the dedicated EV platform that other automakers see as part of their mass-market future.
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Canoo EV startup moves away from subscription plan, Hyundai partnership
Canoo is reportedly ending a partnership with Hyundai, and will instead focus on making and selling its own vehicles to commercial fleets
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Rivian battery warranty beats Tesla, other EVs
The battery warranty for the R1T electric pickup and R1S electric SUV is eight years or 175,000 miles, whichever comes first.
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Lexus LF-Z Electrified concept: Sleek crossover previews future EVs from Toyota luxury brand
By 2025, Lexus will introduce 20 new vehicles encompassing hybrids, plug-in hybrids, battery-electric vehicles, and "other electric vehicles" globally.
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