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Biden wants union-made, US-built electric cars: This is the only one available today

Green Car Reports

That question became something of a distraction on Thursday, when President Biden announced tighter emissions rules and more electric vehicles in the near future, framed in the context of more manufacturing jobs and the made-in-America laser focus that’s been a hallmark of his. Why was Tesla left out last week?

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Tesla batteries, EPA comments, Hyundai and Kia plug-in availability: Today's Car News

Green Car Reports

Acting EPA Administrator Andrew Wheeler said electric cars are "not grounds for concern" at the EPA—yet highway safety and car prices are. Hyundai and Kia aim to avoid the dreaded "compliance car" label with their EV sales—barely. Tesla buys a company that builds ultracapacitors. We investigate the hesitation.

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Final prototype Triumph TE-1 project testing results revealed

Electric Cars Report

Triumph has announced the completion of its TE-1 electric motorcycle development project, with the release of the final prototype test results that exceed the project objectives and demonstrate the incredible success of this unique collaboration.

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Electric Car Buyer’s Guide: 7 Steps to Find The Best EV for Your Life

EV Life

There’s never been more interest in electric cars. Electric vehicles (EVs) are safer, greener, and cheaper to drive than gas vehicles. According to a recent study , the average American driver saves $1,117 per year on fuel and maintenance costs when they switch from a gas car to an electric one. Level 1 Chargers.

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Advantages And Disadvantages Of Electric Cars

DIY Electric Car

Yes, we''re talking about the electric car. However, it is only recently that cost effective electric cars have started getting manufactured. Unlike our fuel powered cars, these cars work on electric motors which basically rely on electrically charged batteries to function. Lo and Behold!

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Lucid’s longest-range Air Grand Touring gets faster charging, 516 miles range at a lower price

Baua Electric

New details on the longest-range electric car in the US, the Lucid Air Grand Touring, have been revealed. Lucid expects to build 9,000 electric cars this year, with 2,391 made in the first three months of the year. And you get all that for a 12% discount compared to last year’s model.

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Tesla Model S Plaid is the quickest charging EV tested by Car and Driver to date

Teslarati

But I will say it is absolutely the fastest charging EV available today. Independent tests of the Lucid Air have also indicated that the all-electric luxury sedan can charge 40% of its battery (about 200 miles) in just 11 minutes. Read Car and Driver ‘s full piece on the Tesla Model S Plaid here. .

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