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Hyundai electric car utilizing a Tesla chargerAnnouncements

Hyundai Will Adopt Tesla NACS Standard From Q4 2024

Hyundai is the latest automaker to announce its North American models will adopt the Tesla NACS charging port. Starting in late 2024, drivers of Hyundai EVs will have access to over 12,000 Tesla superchargers. The company will also offer adapters for its existing owners.

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Tesla Model Y parked on a city roadAnnouncements

Tesla’s New RWD Model Y With $43,990 Starting MSRP

Tesla has announced a new entry-level version of the world's best-selling car, the Model Y SUV. The new Model Y RWD has an EPA-estimated range of 260 miles and a very attractive value proposition.

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BMW Hydrogen ix5 driving on the road front exterior viewAnnouncements

BMW Torture-Tests Its Hydrogen iX5

BMW is one of a handful of automakers that believes hydrogen will be an important part of the zero-emissions mix. It recently completed hot-weather testing of the iX5 Hydrogen SUV in the United Arab Emirates.

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New electromagnetic decoupling device from industry supplier Magna Announcements

This Widget Could Increase EV Range By Almost 10 Percent

A clever new electromagnetic decoupling device from industry supplier Magna could help future EVs extend their range. By decoupling the electric motor from the driveshafts when not needed, the device reduces friction and improves efficiency.

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Chevrolet Blazer EV Patrol Car exterior Announcements

Chevrolet Blazer EV Patrol Car Protects and Serves Electrically

That police car you see in your rear-view mirror might soon be electric. Chevrolet has announced a new pursuit vehicle based on its high-performance Blazer EV SS model, with all-wheel drive and over 550 horsepower.

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Fisker Ocean Force E 3/4 exterior view in white Announcements

Future Fiskers Include A Supercar and Pickup

California-based startup Fisker has announced details about four new products: an off-road package for the Fisker Ocean SUV, the Ronin supercar, Pear city car, and the Alaska pickup. All models are electric, and combine futuristic styling with unique features. Read on to learn more.

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Current exterior of the Chevrolet Bolt EVAnnouncements

The Chevy Bolt is Coming Back Soon

The Chevrolet Bolt is one of the best-value electric cars on the market. When Chevy announced that that it was ceasing production, we were worried, but the company has announced a new Bolt is under development and will be on sale soon.

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Rivian R1S SUV side profile in blue by a fieldAnnouncements

Rivian Adds Dual-Motor Options, Lowering Prices

Rivian, the innovative U.S. electric-truck startup, has topped customer-satisfaction rankings with its clever EV pickups. Now, less-expensive dual-motor models lower the price of entry, and are eligible for federal tax credits.

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Front exterior of the Audi EP4 concept carAnnouncements

Audi Apprentices Build A Retro EV Sports Coupe

Apprentices at Audi have created a compact, lightweight EV sports coupe based on the historic NSU Prinz powered by an e-tron motor and the battery from a Q7 plug-in hybrid. While it's not for sale, it has us excited about the potential for electric sports cars of the future.

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Red Ford F-150 Lightning parked along the beach in the sand with a hazy beach backgroundAnnouncements

Ford Slashes F-150 Lightning Prices by up to 16 Percent

After some significant price hikes in late 2022 and early 2023, Ford is cutting the starting MSRPs of its popular F-150 Lightning EV pickup. In addition to being up to almost $10,000 less, more trim levels are eligible for federal EV tax credits.

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an Aston Martin mostly shrouded in shadowsAnnouncements

Future Aston Martins Will Be Powered by Lucid’s EV Tech

Aston Martin, the car brand that became famous for its ties to fictional spy James Bond, is going electric. And it's selected California-based Lucid as its technology partner for drive systems and batteries.

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Ultium Home Energy System in useAnnouncements

General Motors Launches Home Energy Products to Pair With Its EVs

General Motors is in the energy business now. Through its new GM Energy division, you can now purchase products including EV chargers, power walls, and solar panels - taking advantage of vehicle-to-load capability on electric cars and also securing your home from power outages.

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Front of the red MG Electric Sports Car model debuting in London Announcements

Will New MG Electric Sports Car Come to the U.S.?

Remember MG? The maker of traditional sports cars is back, with an all-electric two-seat roadster. The new MG Cyberster should go on sale in summer 2024.

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Fisker Ocean driving through a flat desert landscape with mountains in the backgroundAnnouncements

First Fisker Ocean Electric SUVs Delivered in USA

The California-designed, Austrian-made Fisker Ocean has finally arrived on our shores. Designed by a legendary car designer, and with numerous unique features, the Ocean has an attractive starting price and is available in multiple versions.

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Nyobolt EV parked next to and plugged into an EV charging stationAnnouncements

New Nyobolt EV and Fast Charging Battery Technology

If you could refuel an EV as fast as a gasoline car, that EV wouldn't need as large a battery, which would make it lighter and more efficient. British company Nyovolt has just unveiled a new sports car concept that can charge in just 6 minutes.

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Car charging by Tesla public charging stationAnnouncements

GM Follows Ford in Adopting Tesla Charging Standard

Starting in 2024, drivers of Chevrolet, Buick, GMC, and Cadillac electric cars will be able to access Tesla's excellent network of high-speed Superchargers. The brands will also adopt Tesla's charging port in 2025.

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Chevy Bolt EV parked on a sandy beach during sunsetAnnouncements

Chevrolet Bolt to Cease Production

The Chevrolet Bolt, one of our favourite EVs and one of the least-expensive electric cars in the U.S., will end production in late 2023. A new report says the final orders for the Bolt will be taken in August.

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Electric Rimac Nevera driving at high speeds during record breaking testsAnnouncements

Electric Rimac Supercar Sets 23 Speed Records in One Day

Want proof electric cars can be exciting as well as economical? The Rimac Nevera supercar recently broke 23 speed records in a single day of testing. With 1,914 hp, it can speed from 0-250 mph in less than 22 seconds.

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