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Tesla's polarizing Cybertruck has become more affordable with the introduction of a new entry-level trim. By dropping a few (arguably) big features, such as air suspension, power tonneau cover, ventilated front seats, plus moving from dual-motor all-wheel-drive to single motor rear-wheel-drive, the new Cybertruck Long...
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California has declared that it now has the country's most extensive EV charging network at 178,549 publicly accessible ports as of 2024. That's twice the number since 2022, which now bypasses the roughly 120,000 gasoline pumps statewide. Moreover, the divide widens even further when taking single-family home chargers...
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The current understanding (or debate, depending on who you ask) that refueling a car with gas is quicker than charging an EV might be coming to a close. China's BYD Auto has revealed a new 1000 volt, 1000 ampere EV architecture called "Super E-Platform" that promises not just gobs more power and capacity potential...
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Lamborghini's first EV could make quite a statement at your local country club. Not only will it look like a stormer (itself possibly based on the bonkers Lanzador concept), but imagine jetting from stop light to stop light with 2,000 horses on tap. Since the car is pegged for a 2030 launch, it'll benefit from the...
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Jaguar has revealed the next phase of its all-EV plans that includes a 986 bhp (brake horsepower) flagship grand tourer. Called the I-type, the car is currently deep in the prototype phase and will look a lot like the polarizing Type 00 concept car shown off at the brand's big full-EV relaunch. If you thought Jaguar...
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2024 was apparently good to Ferrari. It made strong profits and momentum nearly across the board, which has given the famed car brand the confidence to not just launch several new vehicles this year, but reveal its first ever EV. Some of the new models are expected to be an SF90 Stradale successor and a track-focused...
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Porsche took the Taycan GTS to the frigid climes of Finland to attempt another Guinness World Record. This time, the car, in the hands of Porsche instructor Jens Richter, successfully drifted the electric sports sedan around the company's Artic Center circuit for a total of 132 laps for 46 minutes, covering 17.5...
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Kia is recalling over 80,000 electric, hybrid, and plug-in hybrid vehicles over a quirky wiring assembly design defect that, left unaddressed, could affect the deployment of airbags and prevent the seatbelt pretensioner from working properly. There are multiple ways this could manifest, from airbags failing to deploy...
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Jeep plans on bringing an electrified off-road capable model to the masses in the form of the 2026 Jeep Recon. Inspired by the Wrangler (although supposedly designed in tribute to the XJ Cherokee), the mid-size five-door SUV will have standard four wheel drive via dual electric motors dishing out between 450 to 600...
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After what has been a very long gestational period, Aptera's promise of a production version Aptera Solar EV could be coming to fruition by year's end. If you don't mind driving around in a two-seater that looks like a cross between a duckbill and a cow tongue, the Aptera EV promises up to 1,000 miles of range and...
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As promised, Jaguar has followed up on its controversial relaunch effort with the unveiling of the Type 00 concept grand tourer. Representing the first of a new wave of EV concepts from the rebranded company, the Type 00 design language is a major departure from traditional Jags and definitely takes some getting used...
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With its latest rebranding video, Jaguar has leaped into the mouths of netizens (plus the general public) in a big way, but probably not in the way the car company had envisioned. After the haloed brand exited stage left from selling internal combustion cars and taking a one year hiatus, many have been holding their...
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Kia is back at the Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) show in Las Vegas with a couple of EV concepts—one is a modular campervan for go-green adventurers, while the other is an toughened version of the EV9 SUV. If the North Korean automaker has anything to say about it, at least one of these cars may make...
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Awkward name aside, the Ford Mustang Mach-E has been the Blue Oval's shining star in the increasingly competitive EV arena. To make things sweeter for 2025, Ford has decided to give the second-best selling electric vehicle in the U.S. a permanent price drop, up to $7,400 depending on trim. No corners have been cut in...
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Ford is easing the pain of buying a new electric vehicle by offering up a free home charger with select models. The company says it’s simple, just buy or lease a retail Ford Mustang Mach-E, F-150 Lightning, or an E-Transit and take a complimentary home charger with you, or have it delivered.
While the government...
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Lotus has revealed a concept study called the Lotus Theory 1. This futuristic EV platform showcases a combination of speculative performance numbers (e.g. 986 horsepower, 0-62 mph in under 2.5 seconds), the company's new design study that could influence coming Lotus vehicles, and also technological ideas that seem...
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Volvo is altering course on its ambitious plan to have a solely electric lineup by 2030. As market sentiment and consumer excitement cool over EVs, auto manufacturers are finding ways to cater to customers who prefer internal combustion engines while pushing for cleaner powertrain options alongside. In the same...
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Owners of 2020-2024 Mini Cooper SE EVs should already be getting a recall letter from BMW of North America over a potential battery issue. The problem stems from batteries that were possibly manufactured out of specs, which could lead to overheating and thus, a potential fire risk. Curiously, BMW (which owns the Mini...
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The armored vehicles division of the US Armor Group—a company specializing in risk and threat mitigation—just announced the most "indestructible" EV ever using the top-flight Lucid Air Sapphire variant as the foundation. For a nice healthy sum of $425k to start, your 1,234-horsepower Air Sapphire can be equipped to...
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Ford Motor Company has revealed plans to severely cut back on its retail EV (electric vehicle) strategy, save to focus on electrified commercial, long-range SUVs, plus mid-size and large pickups. Citing rising costs of batteries, the Dearborn-based automaker plans instead to focus on gas-electric hybrid development...
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The official YouTube channel for the US Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) unveiled a new phase of testing of its 12-ton autonomous RACER Heavy Platform (RHP) diesel hybrid. The new testing included an autonomous route, which was tested for mobility and demonstration, including sensor point cloud...
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BMW is giving its midsize electric i4 and 4-series Gran Coupe sedans a well-deserved refresh inside and out. The 430i Gran Coupe gets a new mild-hybrid paired with its turbocharged four-cylinder engine for more power and torque, while all models get updated engines, laser lighting, revised infotainment, and little...
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