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There is exciting news being made every day in sustainable driving. Watch for the latest news, annoucements, and innovations in electric cars, plug-in hybrids, hybrids, and other green vehicles here.
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Nov 17, 2023
Mercedes Benz Partners with Buc-Ee’s for Its First Charging Stations
Mercedes-Benz will be launching its own branded charging network globally, bringing 10,000 high-speed charging ports online in the next few years. The first U.S. locations will be at over Buc-ee's travel centres, with the first opening before the end of the year.
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Nov 2, 2023
Hyundai Slashes Prices for Ioniq 6 by $4,100
The Hyundai Ioniq 6 is one of our favourite EVs, thanks to its gorgeous styling, ultra-fast charging, and impressive range. A recent price drop makes this Tesla Model 3 competitor even more attractive for 2024.
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3
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Oct 30, 2023
A New Battery Plant in Canada Will Help Ford Build More EVs
Ford and its partners SK On and EcoProBM have announced plans to open a new $1.2-billion battery factory in Canada. Once production is underway in 2026, it will make enough batteries to support over 200,000 electric vehicles a year.
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Oct 24, 2023
More Affordable EVs From Kia On the Way
At its recent EV day, Kia committed to adding multiple EVs between $35,000 and $50,000 in North America, while unveiling the production EV5 compact SUV, the Concept EV3 SUV and the Concept EV4 sedan. Will these three new EVs be available in the U.S.?
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Oct 20, 2023
More Tesla Price Drops In October
Hot on the heels of introducing a new entry-level Model Y with rear-wheel drive, Tesla has dropped prices across the board for the Model 3 sedan and Model Y SUV. Eligible for the $7,500 federal tax rebate, they are even better value than before.
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Oct 17, 2023
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.
Announcements
3
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Oct 13, 2023
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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4
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Sep 26, 2023
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.
Announcements
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Aug 18, 2023
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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4
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Aug 14, 2023
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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4
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Aug 10, 2023
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.
Announcements
3
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Jul 30, 2023
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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Jul 28, 2023
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.
Announcements
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Jul 27, 2023
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.
Announcements
3
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Jul 13, 2023
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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