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Greater Bay Technology claims its Phoenix cell can heat from -4F to 77F in five minutes. News 

Chinese Firm Announces EV Battery Retains Range in Cold Temperatures

Sanjay Patil, ,

Greater Bay Technology, a Chinese startup, has developed a new EV battery that can charge at normal speeds even in cold temperatures. According to Huang Xiangdong, the co-founder and chairman, the Phoenix cell uses superconducting materials and thermal management to heat from -4F to 77F in just five minutes, enabling the battery to charge “within six minutes in all weather conditions.” Huang stated that the Phoenix battery not only addresses the long charging time for EVs but also other pain points. He added that the battery’s range would not be…

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The rear-wheel drive model was qualified for half that amount after the US changed its tax credit guidelines. News 

Tesla Model 3 Qualifies for Maximum $7,500 Tax Credit

Adarsh V.K, , , ,

Tesla has made changes to its website, allowing customers in the US to receive the full federal tax credit of $7,500 for purchasing a Model 3, regardless of the model they choose. This includes the rear-wheel drive, long range, and performance versions. The same tax credit is also available for those purchasing the all-wheel, long-range, or performance Model Y. In March, the U.S. government released revised guidelines for electric vehicles to qualify for a $7,500 federal electric vehicle tax credit to comply with the rules of the Inflation Reduction Act…

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The three-row Microbus revival has a larger battery and more power. News 

VW Unveils ID.Buzz Electric Van for North American Markets

Adriana Marais, ,

The version of the ID.Buzz electric van that will be available in North America has been revealed by Volkswagen, and it has more to offer than just a three-row design with two extra seats. This van is not simply a stretched version of the modern Microbus, as it features a larger 91kWh battery (compared to 82kWh for the two-row), a more powerful 282HP rear-wheel drive motor (compared to 201HP), and a higher top speed of 99MPH (compared to 90MPH). Although there is no information on its range yet, an optional…

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The embattled truck maker doesn't fare well against Ford or Rivian. News 

Lordstown EV Pickup has 174 miles of EPA range

Sanjay Patil, ,

Lordstown Motors’ woes now include the completion of its first electric car. The EPA has rated the Endurance pickup as only 174 miles. For context, the all-wheel-drive Ford F-150 Lightning gets 240 miles on a smaller battery, and the Rivian R1T manages 289 miles. It’s also well below Lordstown’s original claim of 250 miles on the truck, according to the EPA. We have reached out to Lordstown for comment. Autoblog points out that the EPA numbers are sometimes very conservative. The Porsche Taycan, for example, regularly exceeds government-specified range in…

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The pilot will help rideshare drivers switch to EVs. News 

Ford is offering flexible leasing deals for the Mustang Mach-E to Uber drivers in three cities

Sanjay Patil, ,

Uber drivers don’t have easy access to Tesla when they want to switch to electric cars. Ford and Uber are launching an expanded pilot program offering flexible Mustang Mach-E leases to drivers in Los Angeles, San Diego and San Francisco. Operators choose between one and four month leases and receive the Mach-E within two weeks. They then use the Ford Drive app to manage payments and maintenance. At the same time, Ford is buying electric crossovers from dealers and putting them into service. Lease costs $199 per week including 500…

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It’s one of five features the automaker says will now be standard in all its electric vehicles. News 

GM’s automatic emergency braking system is now standardized for its latest EV models

Adarsh V.K, ,

General Motors announced today that it will make five active safety features standard on all electric vehicles from 2023 and beyond. Additionally, the automaker says it is going beyond its commitment to add automatic emergency braking (AEB) to 95 percent of its vehicles; The feature will be included in 98 percent of GM’s 2023 models — including all of its electric cars. The information was revealed after the US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) announced today that all new cars and light trucks must include AEB within three years.…

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You'll literally feel the beat. News 

The next luxury addon to Range Rover: Car seat that vibrates to the beat of music

Adriana Marais, , ,

Many automakers surround you with speakers to create immersive sound, but Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) believes your seat can play a role, too. The new Range Rover Sport SV Edition One features Subpac-powered “Body and Soul Seat” technology (aptly BASS), with headrest-mounted diaphragms and transducers that provide tactile feedback in response to the low frequencies of your music. Whether you’re a driver or a passenger, you’ll feel the rhythm of dance or rap music. The system complements the Range Rover Sport’s 29-speaker Meridian sound setup, which already includes a subwoofer,…

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