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Report: Tesla considering battery format change in ChinaReport: Tesla considering battery format change in China

Stephen Edelstein

Tesla has made major investments into cylindrical battery cells, using 18650-format cells in the Model S and Model X, and 2170-format cells in the Model 3 and upcoming Model Y. The company also manufactures these cells...

Colorado rule gives Tesla an advantage over Rivian, Lucid, other EV makersColorado rule gives Tesla an advantage over Rivian, Lucid, other EV makers

Stephen Edelstein

Several automakers are trying to emulate Tesla, not just by offering electric cars, but by eschewing traditional franchised dealerships. But in at least one crucial EV market, Tesla may have an easier time doing that than...

GM adds real-time charging-station smarts—via app—to Chevy Bolt EVGM adds real-time charging-station smarts—via app—to Chevy Bolt EV

Bengt Halvorson

GM plans the reveal of a Cadillac electric vehicle for April, the first full look at a GMC-branded Hummer EV in May, and more details about its electric-vehicle underpinnings in March. Ahead of that EV push,...

VW backs expansion of "plug and play" battery-buffered fast chargersVW backs expansion of "plug and play" battery-buffered fast chargers

Stephen Edelstein

The installation costs and large footprint of current DC fast-charging stations has slowed their deployment, but Volkswagen has a plan to speed things up. The German automaker has partnered with energy-infrastructure company E.ON to develop a...

Bill Gates owns a Taycan, calls EV progress “most hopeful” for climate concernBill Gates owns a Taycan, calls EV progress “most hopeful” for climate concern

Bengt Halvorson

About exactly this time last year, in an interview, Bill Gates called Tesla “an amazing product” but said that otherwise in the market “there’ll be a lot of really great electric cars to choose from.” In...

VW compact pickup sidelined for US, could come back all-electricVW compact pickup sidelined for US, could come back all-electric

Stephen Edelstein

Volkswagen does not plan to bring a pickup truck to the United States anytime soon, but If it did, that truck would probably be electric, according to one of the automaker’s top executives. VW currently sells...

Polestar EV brand shows its future interface beyond the Polestar 2Polestar EV brand shows its future interface beyond the Polestar 2

Bengt Halvorson

Polestar, the electric performance-car brand that’s a joint effort from Volvo and Geely, has revealed the future direction of its human machine interface (HMI)—which is essentially how the driver interacts with the car, and vice versa. ...

Teardown of Model 3 suggests it might maintain a tech lead for yearsTeardown of Model 3 suggests it might maintain a tech lead for years

Stephen Edelstein

The longevity of the Model S proves that Tesla was well ahead of other automakers when the electric luxury car launched almost eight years ago. A teardown indicates the Tesla Model 3 may maintain its tech...

Report: Kia high-performance "halo" electric car due in 2021Report: Kia high-performance "halo" electric car due in 2021

Stephen Edelstein

Kia’s next electric car could take a very different route from its previous EV models, according to a new report. Due to arrive in 2021, it will be distinct “halo” model positioned above the current Niro...

Tesla Model S and X Long Range Plus deliver more range: S gets 390 milesTesla Model S and X Long Range Plus deliver more range: S gets 390 miles

Bengt Halvorson

The Tesla Model S fastback and Model X crossover have received another significant range boost that applies to more than just vehicles soon to be delivered. On Friday, Tesla updated the range ratings for its longest-range...

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Report: Tesla considering battery format change in ChinaReport: Tesla considering battery format change in China

Colorado rule gives Tesla an advantage over Rivian, Lucid, other EV makersColorado rule gives Tesla an advantage over Rivian, Lucid, other EV makers

GM adds real-time charging-station smarts—via app—to Chevy Bolt EVGM adds real-time charging-station smarts—via app—to Chevy Bolt EV

VW backs expansion of "plug and play" battery-buffered fast chargersVW backs expansion of "plug and play" battery-buffered fast chargers

Bill Gates owns a Taycan, calls EV progress “most hopeful” for climate concernBill Gates owns a Taycan, calls EV progress “most hopeful” for climate concern

VW compact pickup sidelined for US, could come back all-electricVW compact pickup sidelined for US, could come back all-electric

Polestar EV brand shows its future interface beyond the Polestar 2Polestar EV brand shows its future interface beyond the Polestar 2

Teardown of Model 3 suggests it might maintain a tech lead for yearsTeardown of Model 3 suggests it might maintain a tech lead for years

Report: Kia high-performance "halo" electric car due in 2021Report: Kia high-performance "halo" electric car due in 2021

Tesla Model S and X Long Range Plus deliver more range: S gets 390 milesTesla Model S and X Long Range Plus deliver more range: S gets 390 miles

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