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Here’s where the Fisker Ocean EV can be serviced and fixed

2023 Fisker Ocean OneFisker EV owners have a list of confirmed service points Bankruptcy continues, production or brand restart looking unlikely Owners won't have to pay for recall repairs Fisker owners in North America can rest a little easier this week knowing that they’ll have access to a network of approved service centers for their Ocean EVs. The news comes...
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Trump plans to gut EV policy: What it might mean for jobs, auto industry, made in America

President Donald Trump (Photo courtesy Gage Skidmore/Wikimedia Commons)First-term flashback: Coal lobbyist in charge of EPA, hobbled EV tax credit, mpg fines frozen Trump promises stiff tariffs vs. China and Mexico, may nix federal funding behind U.S. EV plants Tens of thousands more U.S. auto jobs now vs. 2019, pre-COVID Anti-EV talk may be bluster, but the poison pill is whether it becomes part of MAGA platform...
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Are quicker EVs more accident-prone? Insurance data suggests so

2025 Hyundai Ioniq 5 NEVs with 300 lb-ft of torque or more are associated with higher insurance loss Higher EV curb weights and torque-to-weight ratio add to the correlation This signals insurers need smarter rates that navigate EVs’ different risks Electric vehicles are so often lauded for their loads of “instant torque” and strong, quick...
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Review: 2024 Tesla Model 3 Highland renews formative EV for greatness

2024 Tesla Model 3Model 3 Highland offers a refined ride, more hushed interior, better fit/finish Base LFP version maintains nimble, athletic driving impressions Saw more than 4 mi/kwh in real-world driving, 23-min. charging 15-80% Other automakers may have reason to breathe a sigh of relief that CEO Elon Musk has continued to stifle Tesla sales growth, as some...
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Review: 2025 Volvo EX90 EV reboots the brand but doesn’t flaunt it

2025 Volvo EX90Keep to quick first impressions of the 2025 Volvo EX90 and you might get the wrong idea. In one of the many inherently Swedish aspects of this next-generation electric SUV, it doesn’t flaunt the future on the outside, but it certainly wears it well inside. The exterior of the Volvo EX90 is what it needs to be—an evolution from the...
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Canada adds 100% tariff for “extraordinary threat” of Chinese EVs

BYD Dolphin EV -  Euro spec100% tariff on Chinese-made EVs follows U.S. EV incentives only apply to free-trade partners, Canada underscored Mexico remains a potential U.S. entry point for Chinese automakers Canada’s national government Monday announced a 100% tariff on the import of Chinese-made electric vehicles. The 100% tariff, set to go into effect October 1...
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US EV “loophole” subsidizes imports, has fueled leasing boom

2024 BMW i7 M70Inflation Reduction Act's 45W, intended for commercial fleets, subsidizes EV leasing Up to $7,500 of federal money applies to EV leases regardless of their price or where they're built That's stoked a leasing boom that undercuts some of the original intent of the IRA If you seek a new luxury EV, or an EV made overseas, the payment math may point...
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EV wireless charging could catch on faster with this tech

EV wireless charging positioning standard (DIPS)EV wireless charging has a standard to get positioned for an efficient charge Called DIPS, it enables cross-compatibility between hardware from different suppliers It also helps set the stage for wireless bidirectional charging Charge ports, connectors, and cables may soon no longer be the only typical way to keep EVs and some types of hybrids...
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These apps provide the route-planning smarts some EVs lack

Subaru Solterra EV at Electrify AmericaGood EV route planning shortens trips by connecting the fastest compatible chargers at the right time Not all automaker apps and interfaces provide the tools for the quickest EV road trips Even if your EV has charger-savvy route planning, independent apps can suggest better options It doesn’t take electric vehicle owners long to understand...
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Test drive: 2024 Subaru Solterra feels fit for the blue highways

2024 Subaru SolterraSolterra efficiency is in the same ballpark as Hyundai Ioniq 5 and VW ID.4 Even with improvements, it's one of the slower-charging electric crossovers X-Mode off-road mode gives the Solterra impressive AWD traction and finesse Subaru’s vehicles have never completely fallen in line with the mainstream. As I spent more time with the...