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U.S. loosens battery rules, potentially making more cars eligible for EV tax credits

May 3, 2024 No Comments Auto , , , , , , , , ,

DETROIT — The U.S. government has loosened some rules governing electric vehicle tax credits a bit, potentially making more EVs eligible for credits of up to $7,500. The Treasury Department announced final regulations for the credits under the 2022 Inflation Reduction Act on Friday, giving automakers more time to comply with some provisions about where [...]read moreU.S. loosens battery rules, potentially making more cars eligible for EV tax credits

Kia EV6 facelift teased – updated powertrain, battery?

May 2, 2024 No Comments Auto , , , , , ,

The Kia EV6 facelift has been teased in a social media post, with images depicting the upcoming car in a pair of partial images, and there are exterior changes visible relative to the pre-facelift which emerged in March 2021. Notable in these images are the new lighting arrangements which feature in front and at the [...]read moreKia EV6 facelift teased – updated powertrain, battery?

Toyota Highlander plant gets $1.4B to build a new EV and battery packs

April 30, 2024 No Comments Auto , , , , , ,

A week after a CarBuzz report that Toyota planned to expand PHEV availability in the U.S. market and possibly offer an electric Toyota Highlander in the near future, Automotive News reports Toyota’s pledged $1.4 billion to the Princeton, Indiana plant that builds the current Highlander, Grand Highlander, Sienna minivan, and Lexus TX that’s the luxury [...]read moreToyota Highlander plant gets $1.4B to build a new EV and battery packs

Kanye West Battery Investigation Winding Down, No One Talking to Cops

April 29, 2024 No Comments Entertainment , , , , , , , , , ,

  Kanye West‘s alleged punching incident might be over and done with pretty soon — ’cause cops are winding down their investigation … as everyone’s gone radio silent. Law enforcement sources tell TMZ … nobody has spoken to police in the aftermath of LAPD taking their battery report last week — this after Ye allegedly [...]read moreKanye West Battery Investigation Winding Down, No One Talking to Cops

2025 Mercedes-Benz G-Class EV packs 116-kwh battery, quad-motor powertrain

April 25, 2024 No Comments Auto , , , , , ,

Mercedes-Benz late on Tuesday took the covers off the long-awaited electric G-Class. It rides on a modified version of the gas-powered G-Class’ body-on-frame platform, and packs four motors delivering a combined 579 hp. It’s official name is G 580 with EQ Technology, and it launches as a 2025 model in the U.S. Sales start in [...]read more2025 Mercedes-Benz G-Class EV packs 116-kwh battery, quad-motor powertrain

Worry less: PHEV battery replacements have been really rare outside of recalls

April 24, 2024 No Comments Auto , , , , ,

One of the first questions potential buyers ask about hybrids, plug-in hybrids (PHEVs) and EVs is, “How long will my battery last?” Naysayers always quote the steep battery replacement prices as a reason to steer clear of electrified vehicles, but a recent study from Recurrent and data compiled by the government shows that you might [...]read moreWorry less: PHEV battery replacements have been really rare outside of recalls

smart Concept #5 unveiled – four-seater EV SUV with 100+ kWh battery, 800-volt tech; over 550 km range

April 24, 2024 No Comments Auto , , , , , , , , ,

Heading to the Beijing Auto Show this week is the smart Concept #5, a mid-sized SUV concept that will be the brand’s largest model yet. This comes after the smart #3 that made its debut in Auto Shanghai 2023, and itself made a Malaysian appearance earlier this week. Where the #3 is of a coupé-SUV [...]read moresmart Concept #5 unveiled – four-seater EV SUV with 100+ kWh battery, 800-volt tech; over 550 km range

Michelin Malaysia says its tyres have always been EV-ready to cope with instant torque, battery weight

April 23, 2024 No Comments Auto , , , , , , , ,

Michelin Malaysia has affirmed its products have always been EV-ready and can cope with the demands of electric vehicles. The company revealed this at a recent Hari Raya Aidilfitri media event, where it also introduced its new range of motorcycle tyres. “Given the instantaneous torque of electric motors and the weight of the battery, tyres [...]read moreMichelin Malaysia says its tyres have always been EV-ready to cope with instant torque, battery weight

Kanye West Battery Incident, Rapper Hit the Wrong Famous Twin

April 20, 2024 No Comments Entertainment , , , , , , , ,

  The guy Kanye West allegedly punched in the face was one half of a set of twins who are big shots in the restaurant scene here in L.A. — and we’re told he hit the wrong one. Eyewitnesses who were on the scene Wednesday morning at the Chateau Marmont hotel tell TMZ that what [...]read moreKanye West Battery Incident, Rapper Hit the Wrong Famous Twin

Bangkok 2024: Changan Deepal L07 sedan, S07 SUV EVs – 258 PS, 66.8 kWh battery; up to 540 km of range

April 17, 2024 No Comments Auto , , , , , , , , , ,

Launched in Thailand at the beginning of this year, the Changan Deepal L07 sedan and S07 SUV electric vehicles have been displayed at the 2024 Bangkok International Motor Show (BIMS). The L07 sedan will also form the basis of the Chinese-market Mazda EV sedan that is tipped to be called the EZ-6, which will be [...]read moreBangkok 2024: Changan Deepal L07 sedan, S07 SUV EVs – 258 PS, 66.8 kWh battery; up to 540 km of range