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Lightyear shows importance of aero: 250-mile range at 80+ mph, with just 60 kwh?Lightyear shows importance of aero: 250-mile range at 80+ mph, with just 60 kwh?

Stephen Edelstein

The Lightyear One solar-assisted electric car will achieve impressive range without a massive battery pack, its maker claims. In a recent video showing high-speed testing of the One’s bespoke Bridgestone tires, Lightyear said the car achieved...

Electrify America tops other EV charging networks in study of user experienceElectrify America tops other EV charging networks in study of user experience

Stephen Edelstein

Electrify America topped all EV charging networks in user experience in a recent study by the Accenture-owned engineering services firm Umlaut. The study, released in conjunction with Charged EVs, looked at the entire user experience for the...

Lotus teases electric sports car due in 2026, new “battery cell package”Lotus teases electric sports car due in 2026, new “battery cell package”

Bengt Halvorson

Lotus Cars and the battery supplier Britishvolt on Friday announced they’re planning to co-develop “a new battery cell package” that will power future electric Lotus sports cars. The new battery package—unclear from the explanation whether it...

Rivian can't directly sell electric trucks it plans to make in Georgia without franchise-law overhaulRivian can't directly sell electric trucks it plans to make in Georgia without franchise-law overhaul

Stephen Edelstein

Rivian plans to build electric trucks in Georgia, but it won’t be able to sell them there unless the state’s franchise laws are changed. Current laws prohibit automakers from selling cars directly to customers, but senators...

First drive review: 2022 Kia EV6 electric car is a hoot, and it hits reset for the brandFirst drive review: 2022 Kia EV6 electric car is a hoot, and it hits reset for the brand

Bengt Halvorson

In the broad shift toward electric vehicles, full-line automakers like Kia face a dilemma: Do they look to heritage and nostalgia? Do they install the new tech under the hood and move on? Or are EVs...

California lowering MSRP and income caps for claiming $2,000 for EVs, $1,500 for PHEVsCalifornia lowering MSRP and income caps for claiming $2,000 for EVs, $1,500 for PHEVs

Stephen Edelstein

California is lowering the MSRP and income caps for its Clean Vehicle Rebate Project (CVRP), which provides rebates of up to $2,000 for EVs and $1,500 for plug-in hybrids. Starting February 24, new rules will lower...

Porsche Taycan goes coast-to-coast with just 2.5 hours of chargingPorsche Taycan goes coast-to-coast with just 2.5 hours of charging

Bengt Halvorson

Porsche has announced that it’s driven a Taycan from Los Angeles to New York City with less than two and a half hours of cumulative charging. The trip covered 2,834.5 miles and included 2 hours, 26...

First-time EV owners are charmed by electric, but brands have a lot to lose, study suggestsFirst-time EV owners are charmed by electric, but brands have a lot to lose, study suggests

Bengt Halvorson

Most first-time EV owners are very satisfied with the experience—especially with respect to service, driving enjoyment, and styling. And satisfaction with range is a key purchase reason for certain EV models. Those are among the findings...

Mini Recharged is converting classic Minis to EVs with "bespoke upcycling" programMini Recharged is converting classic Minis to EVs with "bespoke upcycling" program

Stephen Edelstein

Mini is launching an EV conversion program for classic cars. The Mini Recharged program will convert classic Minis to electric drive, with all changes reversible to protect the originality of donor cars, Mini said in a...

Musk says Tesla isn’t working on $25,000 EV, suggests robotaxis make it less importantMusk says Tesla isn’t working on $25,000 EV, suggests robotaxis make it less important

Bengt Halvorson

Tesla CEO Elon Musk confirmed Wednesday that the electric-car maker is not currently working on its $25,000 EV and suggested that the availability of such a car doesn’t matter as much as when the car becomes...

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Lightyear shows importance of aero: 250-mile range at 80+ mph, with just 60 kwh?Lightyear shows importance of aero: 250-mile range at 80+ mph, with just 60 kwh?

Electrify America tops other EV charging networks in study of user experienceElectrify America tops other EV charging networks in study of user experience

Lotus teases electric sports car due in 2026, new “battery cell package”Lotus teases electric sports car due in 2026, new “battery cell package”

Rivian can't directly sell electric trucks it plans to make in Georgia without franchise-law overhaulRivian can't directly sell electric trucks it plans to make in Georgia without franchise-law overhaul

First drive review: 2022 Kia EV6 electric car is a hoot, and it hits reset for the brandFirst drive review: 2022 Kia EV6 electric car is a hoot, and it hits reset for the brand

California lowering MSRP and income caps for claiming $2,000 for EVs, $1,500 for PHEVsCalifornia lowering MSRP and income caps for claiming $2,000 for EVs, $1,500 for PHEVs

Porsche Taycan goes coast-to-coast with just 2.5 hours of chargingPorsche Taycan goes coast-to-coast with just 2.5 hours of charging

First-time EV owners are charmed by electric, but brands have a lot to lose, study suggestsFirst-time EV owners are charmed by electric, but brands have a lot to lose, study suggests

Mini Recharged is converting classic Minis to EVs with "bespoke upcycling" programMini Recharged is converting classic Minis to EVs with "bespoke upcycling" program

Musk says Tesla isn’t working on $25,000 EV, suggests robotaxis make it less importantMusk says Tesla isn’t working on $25,000 EV, suggests robotaxis make it less important

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