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Electric Vehicles

Lucid Air Gets Big Discounts For May, But Not Everyone Will Qualify

Lucid Air Gets Big Discounts For May, But Not Everyone Will Qualify

Lucid is offering over $20,000 in discounts this month for certain Air EVs. The offers are valid if a new car is picked up from a Lucid store this month. Lucid Motors is ramping up its efforts to sell as many Air sedans as possible this month. By stacking several offers together, the California company […]

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Georgia’s EV Boom Is ‘At Risk,’ Senators Warn

Georgia’s EV Boom Is ‘At Risk,’ Senators Warn

Georgia is dotted with dozens of clean energy projects, often located in far-flung rural areas. Combined, they’re worth $28 billion, promising 42,000 well-paying manufacturing jobs. They are scattered across solar, hydrogen and grid transmission projects, but electric vehicles are at the center of it all, designed to provide greater independence from China’s supply chains. Under

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This Tesla Model S Is 11 Years Old. Here’s How Much Range Is Left

This Tesla Model S Is 11 Years Old. Here’s How Much Range Is Left

How much range does an 11-year-old Tesla Model S still have? With the original battery still alive and kicking, this EV has driven over 100,000 miles. The real-world range today is quite surprising Going down the used route when considering buying your first electric vehicle can usually land you a great deal. Depreciation tends to

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Solar-Powered Hoverboard Go-Kart Looks Like Sketchy Fun

Solar-Powered Hoverboard Go-Kart Looks Like Sketchy Fun

A broken hoverboard was turned into a solar-powered go-kart. A single solar panel was enough to get the hoverboard moving. Unfortunately, no sun means no power. Here’s a fun little video I came across on YouTube earlier today. Someone got a broken hoverboard for free on Facebook Marketplace and decided to turn it into something

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17 States Sue Over EV Charger Funding Freeze

17 States Sue Over EV Charger Funding Freeze

When the Trump administration kneecapped a key federal program that funds electric-vehicle charging infrastructure in February, it seemed inevitable that lawsuits would follow. Three months later, a group of 16 states, including California, New York, Colorado and Washington, have sued the federal government in an effort to keep money for EV chargers flowing.  “President Trump

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Tesla’s  ‘Robotaxi’ and ‘Cybercab’ trademarks hit roadblocks ahead of June launch

Tesla’s  ‘Robotaxi’ and ‘Cybercab’ trademarks hit roadblocks ahead of June launch

Tesla’s attempt to trademark the term “Robotaxi” in reference to its vehicles has been refused by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office for being too generic, according to a new filing. Another application by Tesla to trademark the term “Robotaxi” for its upcoming ride-hailing service is still under examination by the office. In addition, applications

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The Xiaomi SU7 Lost 600 HP In A Software Update. Then Owners Revolted

The Xiaomi SU7 Lost 600 HP In A Software Update. Then Owners Revolted

The Xiaomi SU7 Ultra is a 1,548-horsepower EV that does zero-to-60 MPH faster than some hypercars. In an update, Xiaomi reduced its power output by 648 horsepower for normal driving. Drivers could only unlock the full output after taking a “qualifying mode lap time assessment” at an approved racetrack. The automaker eventually reversed its changes

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Not Every Chinese EV Brand Will Survive. These Died In The Past Year

Not Every Chinese EV Brand Will Survive. These Died In The Past Year

China has more than 100 estimated EV brands on its market. These are three companies that had full displays at the 2024 Beijing Auto Show. More EV brand consolidation is inevitable in China’s market.  I’ve been fortunate to visit China more than once. Yet I’d be remiss if I were merely stunned at the country’s

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