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Apple Aims for 2028 Launch of EV with Limited Autonomy
The company had previously announced it was working on a fully autonomous vehicle.
Hyundai, Kia Introduce 'Active Air Skirt' to Boost EV Efficiency
Automakers are looking for ways to reduce the coefficient of drag to maximize mileage range between charges.
USPS Introduces Electric Delivery Vans, Charging Infrastructure
The new electric vans will first deploy in Georgia, then across the U.S. throughout 2024.
Ford Slashes F-150 Lightning Production Amid EV Demand Dip
Despite a surge in sales last year, the company informed suppliers it has halved its weekly production goal, from 3,200 trucks to 1,600.
Hunter’s Ultimate ADAS™ Now Approved by Nissan, Infiniti
The system uses gimbal-mounted lasers in place of traditional, less accurate methods to reduce setup time by as much as 70%.
NC City Gets Another Charge in EV Industry
Durham will use $4.8 million in federal funding to install fast-charging electric vehicle plugs in historically disadvantaged communities within a mile of major highways.
U.S. EV Sales Hit Record 1.2 Million in 2023, Tesla Dominates Market
EVs' share of the entire new-vehicle market increased from 5.9% to 7.6% year over year.
Frigid Temps Render Tesla Chargers Ineffective in Chicago
Temperatures in the region have reached negative double digits.
New York College Expands EV Fleet
Farmingdale State College’s goal is to all-electric by 2035.
Canoo Buys Equipment to Scale Production at Oklahoma EV Plant, Creates 100+ Jobs
The added production capacity and workforce will support customer deliveries of 18,000 committed orders.
Hertz Selling 20,000 EVs Due to High Collision Repair Costs
The costs and logistics of maintaining EVs in a rental fleet have proven more complex than anticipated.
Honda to Launch ‘0 Series’ EVs Globally in 2026
The new series' flagship model, the Saloon, is expected to be on sale in North America in 2026.
GM Halts Sales of New Chevy Blazer EV Amid Software Woes
The electric SUV's first owners have reported issues with in-vehicle screens and difficulties using DC fast charging.
Fisker Introduces New Dealer Partnership Model
The model offers customers no-haggle pricing on Fisker vehicles while also providing dealer partners with larger market territories.
Tesla Opening Sales and Service Center in Vermont
The first Tesla store in the state will offer service and direct sales.
Rivian Increases Production but Misses Expectations; Tesla Reaches Milestone Despite Slow Q3
Both are gearing up for 2024, recently dubbed as the "Year of More" for EVs, with a forecast for an increase in models, incentives, discounts and sales efforts.
GM Sidesteps Loss of EV Tax Credit by Offering Big Discounts
New federal rules took effect Jan. 1, leaving the Chevy Bolt the lone EV in GM's lineup currently eligible for the full tax credit.
Year in Review: Pennsylvania's EV Marathon
Where does Pennsylvania stand in terms of EV adoption rates, charging infrastructure, legislation and incentives?
VinFast Expands U.S. Presence with 5 New Dealers
The Vietnamese EV maker will add dealerships in North Carolina, New York, Texas and Kansas to its existing 13 retail stores in California.
List of Tax Credit-Eligible EVs Shrinks Under New Policy
Several popular EVs are no longer eligible for the full credit under rules that took effect Jan. 1.
Rivian R1T Owner Says Truck Has Been Out for Repairs for 8 Months
A low-speed collision damaged one of the truck's cameras, requiring an extensive repair no local shop was equipped or trained to complete.
First Real-World Tesla Cybertruck Crash Raises Safety Questions
The truck was hit by a Toyota Corolla that crossed the center line.
Nikola, FEF Forge 10-Year Hydrogen Fuel Partnership in California
The agreement gives Nikola's customers access to FEF's pioneering fueling services at its new multi-use heavy-duty truck station near the Oakland, CA, port.
Better Detection of Large Trucks, Motorcycles Would Improve Front Crash Prevention
Front crash prevention reduces rear-end crashes involving another passenger vehicle by 53%, but those involving a large truck or motorcycle by only 38% and 41%.
LG Chem Breaks Ground on Major Cathode Plant in Tennessee
The plant is expected to be the largest cathode material facility in the U.S., capable of producing materials for approximately 600,000 EVs annually.
Automakers Fulfill Autobrake Pledge for Light-Duty Vehicles
General Motors, Jaguar Land Rover, Maserati, Porsche and Kia all increased the proportion of their vehicles equipped with the technology to meet the target.
GM Buys Out Nearly Half of Buick Dealerships Nationwide
The dealerships opted to not invest in being able to sell and service EVs.
Ford, GM EV Owners to Get Access to Tesla Superchargers in February
The automakers were two of the first to adopt Tesla's charging port for their own EVs earlier this year.
Mullen Electric Cargo Van Now Certified for Sale in All States
The Mullen ONE has received certifications from both the U.S. EPA and California Air Resources Board.
Orders Open for New EV from REVO ZERO
The vehicle is the first to combine a hydrogen fuel cell and an electric battery into a sleek SUV design.
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