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Trade group says EV tax incentive helps U.S. industry compete versus China

An EV trade group urges continuation of tax incentives for both the production and the sale of electric vehicles (EVs).

Never mind slowing sales, 57% of drivers will likely have an EV in 10 years

Even as sales slow, it’s likely that 57% of drivers will have an EV in 10 years.
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Hertz is selling used Teslas for under $20K, Chevrolet Bolt EVs under $14K

Hertz is selling used Teslas for under $20,000 and Chevrolet Bolt EVs for under $14,000.
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Trump administration prepares to end Biden’s EV tax incentive, report says

The incoming Trump administration plans to end the federal $7,500 tax incentive on EVs.
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Hyundai teases Ioniq 9 electric SUV’s interior ahead of expected launch

Hyundai teased the interior of the much-anticipated Ioniq 9 ahead of its launch next week.
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Rivian, VW venture kicks off next-gen platform for R1, Scout EVs

Rivian and VW's joint venture will be used to develop a common manufacturing and tech platform for Rivian R2 and VW Scout EVs.
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Waymo, Nexar present AI-based study to protect ‘vulnerable’ road users

Waymo and road safety AI firm Nexar now offer the largest dataset in the U.S. to inform automated vehicles
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Tesla posts exaggerate self-driving capacity, safety regulators say

Regulators are concerned that Tesla’s use of social media and of its website makes false promises about the automaker’s full-self driving (FSD) software.
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BYD’s cheap EVs might remain out of Canada too

BYD appears to be backtracking from plans to sell EVs in Canada.
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Range Rover’s first electric SUV has 48,000 pre-orders

There are already 48,000 pre-orders for the Range Rover Electric, the brand’s first fully electric vehicle to be launched before year end.
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Mazda confirms a hybrid CX-5 and electric SUV are on the way

Mazda is working on a hybrid CX-5 and an electric SUV.
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Hyundai 2025 Ioniq 5 is under $44,000, with more range and NACS port

Hyundai's 2025 Ioniq 5 is priced under $44,000, with extended driving range and a NACS port.
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Rivian R2 EV’s new LG battery boosts storage capacity sixfold

Rivian's R2 electric SUV will be powered by LG cylindrical batteries made in the U.S.
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Volvo’s much-anticipated EX30 EV to reach U.S. before year end

Volvo is accelerating deliveries of its much-anticipated EX30 subcompact electric SUV so that it reaches the U.S. before the end of 2024.
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AT&T, Voltpost bring internet connectivity to EV charging lampposts

Voltpost is partnering with AT&T to provide lamppost and curbside internet-connected chargers across Michigan.
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Ford offers 10-year warranty as EcoBoost engine-failure probe ends

A two-year probe ends as Ford agrees to provide a 10-year warranty on vehicles potentially affected by faulty EcoBoost engine.
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Rivian offers $3,000 off select EVs to gasoline, hybrid vehicle drivers

Rivian is offering gas-powered vehicle owners $3,000 off the purchase of select EVs.
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Yamaha offers sales of 60% on e-bikes as it pulls out of U.S. market

Yamaha announced it will pull out of the e-bike business in the U.S. by the end of the year.
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Ford ships new NACS adapters to EV customers

Amid slowing supply from Tesla, Ford is turning to Lectron, an EV-accessories supplier, to provide (NACS) adapters to its customers.
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Aptera’s 3-wheel solar EV hits milestone on way toward 2025 commercialization

Aptera just completed a successful test drive of PI-2, the first production-intent version of its futuristic-looking two-seater, three-wheel solar EV.
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The UK’s Wayve brings its AI automated driving software to U.S. shores

The UK’s Wayve brings its AI automated driving software to U.S. shores.
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Costco partners with Electric Era to bring back EV charging in the U.S.

Costco is again putting its brand name on an EV-charging station in the U.S.
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Stellantis’ 2027 Dodge Charger Daytona might feature solid-state battery tech

Stellantis will launch a demo fleet of Dodge Charger Daytona EVs featuring Factorial's solid-state battery tech.
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Robotaxi aside, a $25,000 EV would be pointless, Tesla CEO says

Elon Musk says that a regular $25,000 Tesla model would be “pointless.”
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The Nissan Rogue is joining the plug-in hybrid club in 2025

Nissan will add a plug-in-hybrid powertrain to the 2026 Rogue compact SUV, which should be available stateside in 2025.
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Rivian gets Knight Rider spooky for Halloween

The Rivian Mobile App offers Halloween Car Costumes, such as the iconic K.I.T.T. from Knight-Rider.
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Juiced Bikes sold at auction for $1.2 million, report says

Juiced Bikes, the San Diego-based maker of e-bikes, has been sold on an auction website for $1,225,000, according to a report.
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Nissan launches charging network, gives Ariya access to Tesla SuperChargers

Nissan's new charging network gives its EVs access to 90,000 charging stations. Ariya and 2025 EVs will also be able to access Tesla's SuperCharger network.
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Volkswagen plans 8 new affordable EVs by 2027, report says

Volkswagen plans to bring eight new affordable EVs to market by 2027.
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Juiced Bikes offers 20% off on all e-bikes amid signs of bankruptcy

Juiced Bikes is offering 20% off on all its products amid mounting signs that the e-bike maker is going bankrupt.
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GM launches PowerBank, a battery that could rival Tesla’s PowerWall

GM launched the PowerBank battery pack, which allows EV owners to store and transfer energy from the electric grid and integrate with solar power.
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Tesla reveals price range for Optimus Gen2, its ‘robot without wheels’

Tesla reveals that its Optimus Gen 2 robot should cost somewhere between $20,000 and $30,000.
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Waymo’s Hyundai robotaxi deal may steal the show from Tesla

Hyundai has unveiled a partnership with Waymo, which will add Hyundai’s Ioniq 5 to the fleet of the robotaxi operator.
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Nissan joins ChargeScape, a way for EV owners to sell watts back to the grid

Nissan is joining ChargeScape, a vehicle-to-grid (V2G) venture backed by BMW, Ford, and Honda. The launch comes ahead of Tesla's expected V2G adoption in 2025.