Stephen Edelstein, Contributing Writer
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The 2025 Polestar 4 electric SUV coupe will be available to order in April with a starting price of $56,300. U.S. deliveries are scheduled to start in the fourth quarter.
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Ferrari partners with battery supplier SK On for advanced cells
SK On has already been the only battery supplier for Ferrari plug-in hybrids, but this potentially broadens the relationship toward future battery tech, and possibly EVs.
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China takes grievances over Biden EV policy to the WTO
A complaint against U.S. EV incentive policy reportedly calls rules for the federal EV tax credit "discriminatory."
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PHEVs pollute more than billed, but EPA just gave them a pass
The EPA had proposed adjusting for the low ratio of electric miles covered by plug-in hybrids.
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Why nighttime EV charging is incentivized while daytime is cleaner
Simply put, as the grid becomes more reliant on renewable solar energy, it better aligns supply and demand.
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Will the $25,000 Tesla use faster-charging CATL LFP cells?
Remarks from CATL's CEO suggest the companies are considering U.S. LFP production.
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Jaguar is recalling a small number of earlier-build I-Pace electric SUVs due to "multiple technical issues" that elevate the risk of battery fires.
Just 258 U.S. vehicles made between March 1, 2018...
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2025 Mercedes GLC 350e PHEV brings fast charging, long electric range
A DC fast-charger can fully charge this plug-in hybrid in 30 minutes, while the more generous European driving cycle points to 81 miles of electric range.
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BMW previews future electric SUV with faster charging, more range
An 800-volt architecture and cylindrical cells are part of BMW's Gen 6 electric architecture set for a production start in 2025—due in a new Model Y–sized EV by 2027.
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Hyundai, Kia, Genesis recall 147,000 US EVs over 12V battery issue
A faulty component can stop charging the 12-volt battery, resulting in a loss of drive power.
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GM considers odd EV battery cell shapes for better cooling
Gaps between the cells would help improve cooling and extend battery life, the automaker claims in a patent application.
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Shell is shedding some gas stations in favor of EV charging
Shell plans to expand the number of EV chargers it operates from 54,000 today to 200,000 by 2030.
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The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) unveiled a revised rule that would effectively give automakers more flexibility with pending EPA rules for model years 2027 to 2032—and more time to ramp up...
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Rivian adapters arrive in April, enable Tesla Supercharger waypoints
The adapters will enable Tesla NACS fast-charging with Rivian electric trucks' native CCS port and will nearly double the number of station options along the way.
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Fisker pauses production, with glut of undelivered EVs
Meanwhile, Fisker continues to negotiate for a "strategic partnership" with a major automaker and push toward a dealer-based model.
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Mercedes EV range run shows gains from heat pump, solar roof
Efficiency was the focus for a single-charge EV trip in the EQXX engineering concept, covering more than 600 miles on the Arabian Peninsula.
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Gen X, Millennials buy the most EVs, as Boomers dominate policy
A comparison of Gen X, Millennials, and Baby Boomers, all in the same ballpark when it comes to overall vehicle purchase numbers, highlights the generational differences in EV purchases.
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Brake-dust particles' electric charge might help curb emissions
Particles might be collected by exposing them to an electric field and then sweeping them away.
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Chinese automaker Nio is partnering with battery supplier CATL for research into longer-life EV batteries, including for use with Nio's battery-swapping service.
The two companies "will jointly carry...
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Report: Apps claiming to boost EV efficiency can hike insurance rates
GM is among the companies reselling data recorded as part of an app touted to improve efficiency and safety, among other benefits, according to a report.
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BMW aggregates more EV chargers, adding Shell ahead of Tesla
Through Shell Recharge Solutions, it will provide access to more than 100,000 public chargers through the My BMW app.
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Volvo seeks 30% quicker EV charging without battery upgrades
A partnership with U.K.-based Breathe Battery Technologies aims to use "algorithm-enabled charging software" to optimize charging rates.
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Biden agencies draw roadmap for EV charging along freight corridors
The push will coordinate a national roadmap and an overarching plan for what has been a piecemeal effort.
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More than a third of Prius owners get another one, finds CarMax
The used-car retail giant CarMax found that the Toyota Prius has the highest rate of loyalty of any nameplate.
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