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MAY 21, 2024

Buc-ee’s, beacon of the most American of all driving traditions, is going electric – sort of. Other travel stops and gas station chains are working toward similar goals. Get the latest& news, features, TTAC takes, and everything else that gets to the truth about cars first by & subscribing to our& newsletter.

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FEBRUARY 26, 2024

Ford has stopped shipments of the 2024 F-150 Lightning, but not because there isn’t demand for the electric truck. The automaker said it stopped deliveries on February 9 to conduct quality inspections, but production is still rolling at the automaker’s Rouge Electric Vehicle Center. Image: Ford] Become a TTAC insider.

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JANUARY 19, 2024

After facing significant challenges ramping up production and meeting customer demand for the F-150 Lightning, Ford recently announced layoffs that will drastically cut volume at its electric vehicle factory in Michigan. Even with tax credits for some models, many EVs are significantly more expensive than their gas-powered counterparts.

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MARCH 1, 2024

Big shocker here: Inefficiency is inefficiency, and it doesn’t matter if it comes from a gas or electric powertrain. The ACEEE looks at emissions required to produce a vehicle, as well as the fuel or electricity required to power it. Image: GMC] Become a& TTAC& insider.

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APRIL 18, 2024

Electric-only automakers are going through it right now. A company rep told Automotive News , “We continue to work to right-size the business and ensure alignment to our priorities. Almost all automakers have struggled with EV profitability, as even Ford has reported severe losses from its electric vehicle business.

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MARCH 27, 2024

While it’s true that electric vehicles don’t require the same level of routine maintenance that gas vehicles do, EVs have some downsides. A main point of complaint for owners has been tires, as a new J.D. Outside of EV tires, J.D. Image: Kalimedia via Shutterstock] Become a& TTAC& insider.

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MAY 3, 2024

Back in 2019, former Cadillac CEO Steve Carlisle said the brand would be all-electric by 2030, but the luxury automaker’s global vice president recently clarified those remarks to say that it is always listening to its customers and would follow their lead. The sentiment aligns with recent statements from Stellantis.

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MARCH 7, 2024

Dodge is in the news this week with its new Charger, which will be offered with gas and electric powertrains. While the automaker’s parent company is moving toward electrification, it remains dedicated to internal combustion, announcing that it would invest billions in a new engine that runs on ethanol.

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OCTOBER 17, 2023

As part of the VW family, Audi is going electric sooner rather than later, but it’s not entirely ready to give up on combustion. The automaker recently confirmed that the company’s RS performance vehicles would be split across gas and electrification and that the two would ride on different architectures.

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APRIL 25, 2024

Ford hasn’t had the best luck with profitability on its electric vehicle business, but the automaker is not shying away from aiming at the cheaper end of the EV spectrum. At the same time, it’s unclear how Ford plans to reach profitability with cheaper vehicles, as it’s slowed investments in new factories and other related areas.

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APRIL 4, 2024

The automaker now states a range of 440 miles for the luxurious electric pickup, increasing the originally advertised 400-mile range. Ford and Ram took a more traditional route with their electric trucks, opting to build vehicles that look and function similarly to their gas counterparts.

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DECEMBER 13, 2023

The Range Rover Electric is coming soon, and the automaker recently opened the wait list for its gas-free flagship SUV. Details are sparse at this point, but Land Rover has noted an 800-volt electrical architecture and the quietest, most refined Range Rover yet. Image: Land Rover] Become a& TTAC insider.

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MAY 1, 2024

The SUV retains its rowdy twin-turbo V8 and pairs it with a 24-kWh battery pack and electric motors to make a combined 789 horsepower. seconds, cutting a tenth off the gas-only model’s time. It also offers more than 37 miles of all-electric range. Its 0-62 mph (100 km/h) time is down to just 3.4

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JANUARY 31, 2024

The images it shared show a cabin similar to the existing gas Wagoneers, with a widescreen infotainment system and a passenger-side display highlighting the dash. Unlike the huge, boxy gas Wagoneer, the electric S features a sleek shape and more aerodynamic proportions. The sharply styled EV is set to debut this fall.

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MARCH 31, 2021

Tesla took two of three podium spots in February’s Global Electric Vehicle Sales rankings, with the Model 3 taking the top position. The EV Sales Blog says the Model 3 was registered 28,014 times in February, beating the Wuling HongGuang Mini EV by just under 8,000 units. Credit: EV Sales Blog.

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MARCH 15, 2024

Automotive News reported on numbers from S&P Global Mobility that show new EV sales climbed 15 percent in January, down a great deal from the 52 percent growth seen in 2023. percent of new vehicle registrations in January, up from 7.1 EVs accounted for 7.8 percent in January 2023.

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MAY 9, 2024

The venerable Lexus ES could soon get a significant electric overhaul. This doesn’t mean that Lexus is giving up on gas, so we’ll likely still see the internal combustion-powered ES250 and ES350 alongside the hybrid ES300h and ES 350h. The ES350e and ES500e are new names, suggesting two new electric models to join the Lexus RZ.

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APRIL 3, 2024

As more electric vehicles hit the roads, states are grappling with the change in tax revenues they’re seeing as a result. EV buyers don’t pay gas taxes, slashing millions out of state highway budgets and making it hard to afford planned improvements. & [Image: Natalia Bratslavsky via Shutterstock] Become a& TTAC& insider.

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MAY 17, 2024

Dodge’s lineup is remarkably slim following the Challenger and Charger’s discontinuation , but the brand plans to release an electric muscle car soon. Ram has an electric truck and another with a range-extending gas engine in the near future. Image: Stellantis] Become a& TTAC insider.

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FEBRUARY 9, 2024

Strict climate-related regulations on the Old Continent mean that gas vehicles – even those that we consider relatively efficient here – are extremely expensive and difficult to find. Electric vehicles have become an unnecessarily politicized product in the U.S., Image: Toyota] Become a& TTAC& insider.

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APRIL 2, 2024

In response to flagging demand, the automaker cut prices on the electric SUV and has seen an uptick in sales as a result, showing that cost remains a significant hurdle for many prospective buyers. Now that we’re past the wave of enthusiastic early adopters, price is a growing concern for buyers.

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MAY 3, 2024

The Gladiator's plug-in hybrid propulsion makes it Jeep’s third with such technology, though its lineup will offer an all-electric Wagoneer S starting later this year. Jeep’s product roadmap also includes electrified versions of the larger Wagoneer and Grand Wagoneer, and we’ll likely see an electric Grand Cherokee in the next few years.

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MAY 2, 2024

Company CFO Natalie Knight told WardsAuto that while the automaker’s upcoming EVs, like the Jeep Wagoneer S, could land first as electric-only, they could be revised later to include a hybrid or gas-only option if there’s enough demand. Image: Jeep/Stellantis] Become a TTAC insider.

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MAY 17, 2024

General Motors president Mark Reuss threw some shade at the all-electric Ford “Mustang” Mach-E by suggesting an electrified Chevrolet Camaro would not go the crossover route if he had his druthers. The Camaro news is more speculative, resulting from an interview Mark Reuss had with MotorTrend about the future of the model.

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FEBRUARY 20, 2024

Volvo ran into that issue with its electric and plug-in hybrid models, leading the automaker to change their names to more clearly designate their places in its catalog. Volvo renamed the electric XC40 Recharge and C40 Recharge to EX40 and EC40, respectively. Image: Volvo] Become a& TTAC& insider.

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NOVEMBER 9, 2023

Their arguments against AM radio included debunked claims of interference with EV technology, but automakers have also been removing AM from gas-powered cars. AM radio listeners tend to skew toward right-wing media, which hasn’t been so welcoming of electric vehicles. Image: Tuckraider via Shutterstock] Become a& TTAC insider.

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DECEMBER 12, 2023

Now, it appears the Blue Oval is pumping the brakes on that expansion, as Automotive News reported a recent memo to suppliers previews a somewhat slower year ahead. At the same time, the company said gas pickup volume is expected to remain steady. It is also cutting Mustang Mach-E production and delaying other planned EV investments.

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SEPTEMBER 28, 2023

Though EV fires receive a tremendous amount of attention in the news, they are far less common proportionally than gas vehicle fires. Hyundai and Kia are the latest manufacturers to issue a fire-related recall, this time for millions of gas vehicles with faulty hydraulic electronic control units (HECU) and antilock brake modules.&

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MARCH 13, 2024

It was easy to make fun of Dodge and the “fake” exhaust it chose to employ on the new Charger EV, but it’s no longer the only one trying to capture the thrill of a performance gas engine with a silent electric powertrain underneath. That said, GM hasn’t had the smoothest rollout with its other electric models.

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FEBRUARY 14, 2024

Tesla made news on several occasions last year for cutting prices on the Model 3 sedan, but the automaker appears to have reversed course with the introduction of the car’s 2024 refresh. There are very few electric models anyone could consider affordable, and some are remarkably more expensive than comparable gas models.

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NOVEMBER 8, 2021

This bodes well for the ramp of the all-electric Class 8 truck, which has already seen several delays since its unveiling in late 2017. “Actually, transportation is about 10% of our overall gas emissions, so it’s important, and we’re working on different solutions. Don’t hesitate to contact us with news tips.

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FEBRUARY 23, 2024

Company chairman Sir Jim Ratcliffe said the vehicle offers Ineos’ robust off-road capabilities, noting that the range extender makes a fully electric vehicle more practical for many buyers. The Ineos Fusilier is on its way, bringing two electrified powertrains, a skateboard chassis, and the brand’s signature old-school styling.

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JANUARY 14, 2022

Dan Kanninen, an electric vehicle driver and former White House liaison at the Environmental Protection Agency, recently shared his personal experience during the I-95 traffic catastrophe, which resulted in about 48 miles of the interstate being closed due to ice and snow.

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MAY 11, 2023

Even the most prestigious sports car brands are going electric, though McLaren recently announced an extension of its gas and hybrid engine partnership with Ricardo. Maserati, whose Ferrari-derived gas V8s sing one of the most intoxicating songs, just did the opposite. Image: Maserati] Become a& TTAC& insider.

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NOVEMBER 29, 2023

BMW’s electric lineup can be found under the “i” branding in its overall catalog, but it will need to make changes to prevent a complete mess with its SUV naming convention. To avoid that problem, the automaker is reportedly looking at a more straightforward naming system for electric models.

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JULY 29, 2023

Ford is all-in on EVs, but The Blue Oval is finding that there are still plenty of buyers wanting fuel-efficient gas vehicles. That’s why CEO Jim Farley announced that his company would come up with a range of new hybrid models over the next few years as it continues its march toward electrification.

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NOVEMBER 17, 2023

Thanks to GM’s investments in electrification, Cadillac is accelerating its EV development and has confirmed another new gas-free model coming in 2025. The Optiq will enter the automaker’s lineup as a compact electric SUV, slotting in beneath the Lyriq and flagship Escalade IQ. Image: Cadillac] Become a& TTAC insider.

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