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AnnouncementsThe latest innovation from global battery giant CATL, called a "condensed battery," has significantly higher energy density, promising better performance, longer range, lower weight, and increased efficiency. The big question is: how soon will we see them in our electric cars?
AnnouncementsHIF Global is set to take its next big step. The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality recently issued HIF Global a permit authorizing the construction and operation of a new e-fuels facility in the U.S. Located in Matagorda County, Texas. It will be the largest e-fuel facility in the world.
AnnouncementsStarting next year, Ford drivers will be able to easily access Tesla's Supercharger network – acknowledged as the best fast-charging network in the world, with over 12,000 Level 3 Chargers across the U.S. and Canada.
AnnouncementsThe hot-selling F-150 Lightning was just the start of Ford's electric truck revolution. Its next EV pickup, code-named Project T3, will offer even more capability and features, and is being designed from the ground up for electric power - and it will be made in a brand-new Tennessee EV factory.
AnnouncementsWith a new recycling program in partnership with Redwood Materials Inc., Volkswagen is helping to process material from old batteries in old electronic devices into components for new electric car batteries. This should help reduce costs as well as the need to mine and ship critical minerals.
AnnouncementsTesla is the dominant electric car brand in the U.S., but it's cutting prices again in order to maintain market share as competitors from legacy car brands are introduced. The latest round of cuts brings the starting MSRP of the Model 3 to just $41,990.
Announcements90 percent of Americans live within 10 miles of a Walmart store, placing the company in a unique position to deliver convenient public EV charging for the masses. The company plans top roll out thousands of EV chargers across the U.S. between now and 2030.
AnnouncementsThe Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has proposed new standards to significantly lower CO2 emissions between 2027 and 2032. If adopted, they could significantly reduced greenhouse gas emissions, reduce reliance on foreign oil, and increase the adoption of electric cars.
AnnouncementsCharging on a road trip is about to get more convenient. 7-Eleven is launching a new nationwide rapid charging network to serve drivers on the go. Already active in Florida, Texas, Colorado, and California, the 7Charge network will offer Level 3 fast charging.
AnnouncementsThe hot-selling Ford F-150 Lightning is getting another round of price hikes. Since its introduction in 2022, the Lightning has seen several jumps in starting MSRPs due to supply chain issues as well and robust demand. Some are now so expensive they aren't eligible for government incentives.
AnnouncementsThe Volkswagen Group is resurrecting the Scout nameplate, a famously rugged, iconoclastic brand of trucks and SUVs. This time, though, the trucks will be electric. And they'll be built in an all-new factory in South Carolina, which will create 4,000 new jobs.
AnnouncementsThe Tesla Supercharger network, one of the most extensive high-speed charging networks in the U.S., will soon be open to drivers of non-Tesla vehicles. This should make long-distance EV travel easier for many drivers. How will Tesla do it and how long will it take? Read on to find out.
AnnouncementsRVing has exploded in popularity in the last few years as Americans seek ways to have travel adventures. A new EV-friendly concept from Airstream and Studio F.A. Porsche has numerous innovations to improve efficiency and space utilization to bring RVing to more families.
AnnouncementsNot all electric cars are created equal. While they all have zero tailpipe emissions, some EVs consume more energy in their production and operation than others, according to the American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy. Its annual ranking of greenest and meanest is interesting reading.
AnnouncementsIf you own a Tesla equipped with the Full Self-Driving Beta Option, you will soon receive an over-the-air update to change how your vehicle behaves on city streets. the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration says that the current system poses a risk to safety.
AnnouncementsRamping up production of electric vehicles requires ramping up the production of batteries. Ford has announced a $3.5-billion investment in a new battery factory, which will be located in Michigan and will create 2,500 jobs. It will produce battery cells for hundreds of thousands of EVs.
AnnouncementsElectric cars all have one thing in common: batteries. And electric batteries all need one thing: lithium. With a major investment in the largest lithium operation in the U.S., General Motors is securing its supply chain - and should be able to churn out a million EV batteries per year.
AnnouncementsTaking a long trip in an electric car often comes with range anxiety. Soon, that anxiety might ease a little bit, thanks to a new partnership between TravelCenters of America and Electrify America. Together, the two companies are planning to install 1,000 fast chargers at highway rest stops.