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Ford offers enhanced E-Transit range on '24 model as cargo van marks 10th anniversary

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Ford E-Transit buyers will be able to get up to 159 miles of range with the 2024 model's extended range option as the Transit cargo van marks its 10th anniversary.

The limited distance a driver can travel on one charge is one of the largest obstacles to electric vehicle adoption alongside affordability. The additional range over the previous ...Read more

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GM collaborating to produce hydrogen fuel cell trucks for worksites

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General Motors Co.'s hydrogen fuel cell business is working on a $65 million pilot program for hydrogen-based worksite products centered around medium-duty, fuel-cell powered trucks, the company said Tuesday.

With $26 million from the Department of Energy’s SuperTruck 3 program and the Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Technologies Office, GM is leading...Read more

Lawsuit targets Stellantis over Wrangler plug-in hybrid fire risk

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Jeep sold plug-in hybrid Wranglers "prone to catching fire and exploding" and hasn't resolved the issue for owners, a federal lawsuit filed this week alleges, though Stellantis NV says that's not accurate as it's now able to start fixing the battery-related problem.

The suit filed Monday in U.S. District Court in Detroit names nine plaintiffs ...Read more

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Five things about the Dodge Charger Daytona EV

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DETROIT — The popular, rear-wheel-drive, V-8-powered Dodge Challenger coupe and Challenger sedan are no more. Victims of American governments’ carbon dioxide-emissions targets aimed at forcing the electrification of the U.S. auto industry.

In their place is the all-new Dodge Charger coupe and sedan.

As the industry grapples with the EV ...Read more

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Will Dodge muscle-car faithful buy an EV? New Charger is the first test

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DETROIT — Dodge CEO Tim Kuniskis said he's received a decent amount of hate mail ahead of Tuesday's unveiling of the all-electric Charger, set to start production midway through this year.

Strong opinions about what Dodge describes as the "world's first and only electric muscle car" are probably no surprise: think Dodge and it's surely ...Read more

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Motormouth: Getting another fob

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Q: My wife took delivery—after a long wait—of a new Toyota Sienna minivan from a dealer last June. The vehicle was delivered to us with only one key. We received an IOU for the second key. Now, eight months later, we still haven’t received the second key, and the dealer claims it is out of their hands, blaming a chip shortage. This seems ...Read more

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Biden faces political, auto industry pressure as EPA emissions decision nears

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WASHINGTON — Donald Trump wants to create an electric vehicle problem for Joe Biden in Michigan — but the sitting president already has one.

After almost a year of pressure from automakers and industry groups, the Biden administration is expected to soften proposed regulations meant to sharply curb vehicle emissions and promote EVs, two ...Read more

Ford sales gain in February, boosted by EVs and hybrids

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Ford Motor Co.'s U.S. sales grew almost 11% in February, boosted by increases in deliveries of hybrid and electric vehicles.

The Dearborn, Michigan, automaker on Monday reported selling 174,192 vehicles last month, up from 157,606 in February 2023. Despite concerns of EV sales not increasing at the rates they once had, their deliveries were up ...Read more

Waymo is cleared to launch robotaxi service in Los Angeles, sparking new protests

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California regulators have given the green light for Waymo to expand into Los Angeles County, clearing the way for the driverless taxi service to launch into a new massive market in the coming months.

But the move is sparking protests from local leaders, who have safety concerns after a rocky rollout in San Francisco.

Exactly when Waymo ...Read more

Motormouth: How often should I plug in my car?

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Q: We recently purchased a 2023 EV Hybrid Toyota Rav 4 Prime, and we absolutely love it but have different opinions on how best to charge it. My husband believes that we should plug it in every single time we drive, even if we have used only a few miles of the electric capabilities. I prefer to use up most of the electrical capacity, as we can ...Read more

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California approves Waymo's request to expand driverless robotaxis

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California state regulators on Friday approved Waymo’s request to allow driverless taxis to operate on the Peninsula.

The California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) stated in a disposition letter that Waymo’s driverless taxis can begin picking up fared passengers immediately.

Waymo’s updated passenger safety plan and the new features ...Read more

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Ford EV drivers now can reserve adapter to access Tesla Superchargers

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Drivers of all-electric Ford vehicles can now reserve a free adapter to have access to more than 15,000 Tesla Inc. Superchargers, the automaker said on Thursday.

Having the Tesla-developed adapter will give retail customers of Mustang Mach-E SUVs and F-150 Lightning pickups access to Tesla version-three Superchargers in the United States and ...Read more

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Auto review: 2024 Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV is a big buck with a small bang

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In October 2016, Nissan took majority ownership in Mitsubishi North America. With this, the rollout of a new flagship was appropriate and the Mitsubishi Outlander was created. In 2024, a new position exists for Mitsubishi and it’s the Outlander PHEV. With Nissan funding the efforts, the Outlander is not surprisingly a Nissan Rogue in disguise ...Read more

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Auto review: Lexus LC 500 leaves custom touches to you

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How do you improve on a luxury sports cruiser that is jaw-droppingly beautiful, supremely built, with a V-8 growl, athletic performance and exquisite two-tone interior with neck heaters?

Well, that’s your call. Be creative.

The 2024 Lexus LC 500 Convertible for the first time offers the Bespoke Build option, which allows buyers to customize ...Read more

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Automotive startup Ineos unveils a green-pleasing SUV

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Automotive startup Ineos Automotive has unveiled its third model, the Fusilier, a new SUV scheduled to reach showrooms in 2027. The Fusilier follows the release of the Ineos Grenadier SUV in 2022 and Ineos Quartermaster pickup in 2023. So far, only the full-size Grenadier SUV is currently sold in the United States.

Unveiled in London at The ...Read more

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Group's 'greenest' car is a Toyota hybrid while Hummer EV lands near the bottom

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The Toyota Prius Prime plug-in hybrid is the “greenest” car you can buy in the United States, beating out electric-only vehicles, while the GMC Hummer EV is among the least environmentally-friendly on the market, according to a new report from the American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy.

Of the top 12 greenest cars the research ...Read more

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UAW board removes secretary-treasurer from department roles over alleged violations

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The United Auto Workers' International Executive Board has removed Secretary-Treasurer Margaret Mock from overseeing some departments for allegedly abusing her authority and violating union policies, according to a UAW caucus that supported Mock.

The United All Workers for Democracy Steering Committee, which endorsed Mock in the 2022 IEB ...Read more

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Motormouth: How often should I plug in my car?

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Q: My husband believes that we should plug in our hybrid every single time we drive, even if we have used only a few miles of the electric capabilities. I prefer to use up most of the electrical capacity, as we can usually do a week's worth of errands before the battery consumption goes to zero and the hybrid system kicks in. With a full charge,...Read more

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Majority of workers at Mercedes plant in Alabama sign UAW authorization cards

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A majority of workers at Mercedes-Benz's largest plant in the United States have signed authorization cards for United Auto Workers representation, the union said on Tuesday.

The milestone comes less than seven weeks since the Detroit-based union hit the 30% milestone at the plant in Vance, Alabama, outside Tuscaloosa. Securing a majority of ...Read more

Study: Lower gas prices make ICEs more affordable to fuel up than EVs

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With gasoline prices dropping, a new study suggests gas-powered vehicles may be more economic to fuel up versus an equivalent electric vehicle.

Entry-level gas-powered cars like the Honda Civic and Subaru Impreza had an average fueling cost of $9.46 per 100 purposeful miles, which are defined as those going to a destination, not a gas or ...Read more