Electric Cars
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Modest Tesla gains weren't enough to offset the lack of affordable EVs or a sagging luxury market, as much of the U.S. EV market clings to luxury pricing.
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2025 Kia EV6 bows with bigger battery, styling updates
With the introduction of an 84-kwh long-range pack, the EV6 might stretch its range to the vicinity of 330 miles or more.
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Biden hikes tariffs to keep Chinese EVs out
Sweeping tariff hikes apply to Chinese EVs, batteries, steel, and more—and they'll change the auto market as a whole.
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Review: 2025 Mercedes-Benz G-Class works on its quads (motors, that is)
With four motors and 116 kwh of battery, the G 580 electric SUV muscles in on Rivian and Hummer territory.
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VW reveals more US ID.Buzz feature details—no pricing yet
VW revealed core 2025 VW ID.Buzz electric van specs nearly nearly a year ago; now it's outlined the feature set. Although months out, there's not yet a build tool or pricing.
Bengt Halvorson -
Vinfast updates troubled VF 8 EV—with Sony entertainment
Vinfast says it's the first in the world to offer the Sony app on the VF 8, which was the brand's first EV launched in the U.S. last year.
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CEO Elon Musk earlier this month fired nearly the entire Tesla Supercharger team, not long after calling them the key to Tesla's future.
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Report: Trump offered to nix EV incentives for $1B donation from Big Oil
It's not surprising the oil companies didn't immediately get on board with Trump's offer, as they've become diversified global "energy companies," with gasoline a legacy business.
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BP seeks stranded Tesla Supercharger sites in $1B EV charging buildout
BP reportedly plans to spend $1 billion by 2030, half of that amount within the next two or three years, to install over 3,000 chargers in the U.S.
Stephen Edelstein -
Test drive: 2024 Hyundai Ioniq 6 overshadows Model 3
The Ioniq 6 electric sedan stands out, and it goes the distance for a very affordable price.
Joel Feder -
Car flame retardants might make us sick—and be unnecessary in EVs
Car seats, especially in vehicles at lower price points, contained potentially harmful chemicals, a study found, pointing to known carcinogens.
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Here's how California seeks to cut the cost of home EV charging
California is considering a fixed charge on electricity bills from its largest utilities in exchange for a reduction in EV charging cost.
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Rivian's first and only plant so far will be rejiggered to allow up to an annual production of up to 215,000 vehicles in all.
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Report: EVs are slowing the pace of growth in gasoline demand
Although EVs may only make modest sales gains this year, the cumulative number of EVs on the road is now thought to be enough to impact gasoline demand—which doesn't in the long term mean lower gas prices.
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Tiny Eli Zero urban EV priced at $11,990, goes up to 90 miles—slowly
The very small neighborhood electric vehicle arrives later this year in the U.S. with a 25-mph limiter and a larger battery pack.
Stephen Edelstein -
Kia confirms EV3 for May 23 reveal, arrival in late 2024
U.S. availability is likely but still not officially confirmed for this compact EV that might rival the Volvo EX30 and Mini Countryman.
Bengt Halvorson -
Survey: Local governments see EV charging as costly, lower-priority
An urban/rural divide? Nearly a third of city officials in Michigan call EV charging planning "very relevant" while just 10% of township officials did.
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BMW begins EV battery buildout ahead of Neue Klasse EVs
A 20% boost in cell energy density and 30% boost in charging speed and range could help put these upcoming affordable BMW EVs ahead of Tesla.
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The vast majority of fast-charging issues with CCS are related to interoperability—including payment across networks—and changing the plug type doesn't change that, as a seasoned charging executive recently underscored.
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Report: 4 of 10 Americans live with unhealthy air, and EVs can help
Transportation-related spikes in deadly air pollution this past year were the most severe recorded in the 25-year history of the annual American Lung Association report.
Stephen Edelstein -
Electrify America EV charging network set to grow by 25% in 2024
The same week Tesla cut its Supercharger team, VW's Electrify America confirmed it's on an expansion streak.
Bengt Halvorson -
Tesla cancels cheapest Model Y, adds Long Range version
Base Model Y versions built and delivered in recent months may also have up to the same 320 miles, to be software-unlocked for $1,500 to $2,000 pending “regulatory approvals."
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Report: GM's Cadillac might not go all-EV by 2030 after all
The shift away from internal-combustion powertrains may reportedly be slower than expected, although EV plans haven't changed.
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Review: 2024 Acura ZDX Type S keeps first EV mostly on-brand
The ZDX is an opening act for Acura EVs, although it’s built by General Motors and rides on that company’s Ultium EV platform.
John Voelcker