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Biden Administration Eases Tailpipe Emission Rules After Hearing Carmaker Objections
Biden Administration Eases Tailpipe Emission Rules After Hearing Carmaker Objections

21 Mar 2024, 10:45 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / The EPA delayed plans to phase out combustion vehicles after carmakers expressed concern about the planned 67% EV production by 2032

 
EPA Data Shows That Hyundai Is the Most Fuel-Efficient Legacy Automaker in the US
EPA Data Shows That Hyundai Is the Most Fuel-Efficient Legacy Automaker in the US

9 Jan 2024, 01:23 UTC · By: Mircea Panait / Tesla is number one overall due to its EV-only lineup, whereas Hyundai settles for second place, which is first place among legacy automakers

 
The Real Reason Why Tesla EVs Lost Their EPA Range Estimates
The Real Reason Why Tesla EVs Lost Their EPA Range Estimates

8 Jan 2024, 15:14 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / Tesla lowered EPA range estimates for most of its models with the exception of the Model 3 (all models) and the Model S LR, and here's the real reason

 
Tesla MY2024 Updates: Less Range, New Colors, Different Steering Wheels, and No Creep Mode
Tesla MY2024 Updates: Less Range, New Colors, Different Steering Wheels, and No Creep Mode

5 Jan 2024, 13:10 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / For the 2024 model year, Tesla operated updates to its lineup, mainly due to changes in the EPA range calculations, which also mean less range for its EVs

 
Rolls-Royce Spectre's Official EPA Rating Confirms the Black Badge Is on Its Way
Rolls-Royce Spectre's Official EPA Rating Confirms the Black Badge Is on Its Way

23 Dec 2023, 15:30 UTC · By: Florin Amariei / The iconic BMW-owned British luxury automotive marque is finally embracing the battery-electric lifestyle. But is it any good? Let's see

 
Tesla Denies Battery Pack Replacement to 2021 Model 3 Owner Left Stranded Twice
Tesla Denies Battery Pack Replacement to 2021 Model 3 Owner Left Stranded Twice

5 Dec 2023, 09:49 UTC · By: Gustavo Henrique Ruffo / Ryan Thomas' BEV failed on the road twice with no warnings whatsoever, even with some charge left. Tesla said it ran out of juice.

 
2024 Hyundai Kona Electric Is a Bit More Electron-Hungry Than Its Predecessor
2024 Hyundai Kona Electric Is a Bit More Electron-Hungry Than Its Predecessor

30 Nov 2023, 21:25 UTC · By: Florin Amariei / The South Korean automaker renewed the quirky crossover for the upcoming year. But it didn't just give it a pretty face. It improved many other things about it

 
EPA Publishes 2024 Ford Ranger Fuel Economy Ratings, Raptor Offers 17 MPG
EPA Publishes 2024 Ford Ranger Fuel Economy Ratings, Raptor Offers 17 MPG

28 Nov 2023, 17:03 UTC · By: Mircea Panait / The 2024 Ford Ranger with the 2.3-liter EcoBoost features the same EPA fuel economy ratings as its predecessor. Estimates for the 2.7 aren't available yet

 
2024 Corvette Stingray Fuel Economy Improves 1 MPG Highway Over 2023 Model
2024 Corvette Stingray Fuel Economy Improves 1 MPG Highway Over 2023 Model

17 Oct 2023, 17:07 UTC · By: Mircea Panait / The Stingray is more frugal this year, but only just. The EPA lists highway gas mileage at 25 mpg compared to 24 mpg for the 2023 model

 
2024 Jeep Wagoneer Loses 5.7L HEMI V8 Engine, Grand Wagoneer Keeps 6.4L HEMI
2024 Jeep Wagoneer Loses 5.7L HEMI V8 Engine, Grand Wagoneer Keeps 6.4L HEMI

26 Sep 2023, 23:13 UTC · By: Mircea Panait / The 5.7-liter HEMI is dead for the 2024 model year as far as the Wagoneer is concerned, but curiously enough, the Grand Wagoneer still boasts the big ol' 392

 
Three-Row Rivian R1S SUV Gets 400 Miles of EPA-Estimated Range With the Max Pack
Three-Row Rivian R1S SUV Gets 400 Miles of EPA-Estimated Range With the Max Pack

7 Sep 2023, 20:50 UTC · By: Florin Amariei / The Irvine-based automaker published the EPA's findings ahead of time. Getting the largest battery translates into a very comfortable range figure

 
2024 Audi e-tron GT EPA Ratings Reveal Improved Range Over 2023 Model
2024 Audi e-tron GT EPA Ratings Reveal Improved Range Over 2023 Model

31 Aug 2023, 14:03 UTC · By: Mircea Panait / Audi's take on the Porsche Taycan has gained a few miles of range for the 2024 model year, namely 11 miles for the e-tron GT and 17 miles for the RS e-tron GT

 
2024 Polestar 2 EPA Estimates Reveal Up to 320 Miles of Driving Range
2024 Polestar 2 EPA Estimates Reveal Up to 320 Miles of Driving Range

29 Aug 2023, 22:05 UTC · By: Mircea Panait / Much improved over the 2023 model, the 2024 Polestar 2 still doesn't hold a candle to the ever-popular Tesla Model 3 or Hyundai Ioniq 6 in terms of range

 
2024 Volvo C40 Recharge and XC40 Recharge Now More Efficient, Range Also Improved
2024 Volvo C40 Recharge and XC40 Recharge Now More Efficient, Range Also Improved

23 Aug 2023, 16:01 UTC · By: Florin Amariei / The Chinese-owned Swedish automaker worked some magic to make the crossover SUVs better. That is good news, especially for those with range anxiety

 
2023 Fisker Ocean Extreme Goes Farther Than the 2023 Model Y Long Range, EPA Confirms
2023 Fisker Ocean Extreme Goes Farther Than the 2023 Model Y Long Range, EPA Confirms

22 Aug 2023, 01:06 UTC · By: Florin Amariei / The official numbers are in! The EPA says the Fisker Ocean is the king of American crossover SUVs when it comes to the total range on a full charge

 
Rivian's Dual-Motor and Large Pack R1T and R1S Get Official EPA Numbers: Check Them Here
Rivian's Dual-Motor and Large Pack R1T and R1S Get Official EPA Numbers: Check Them Here

16 Aug 2023, 11:40 UTC · By: Florin Amariei / The Environmental Protection Agency has officially graded the R1T and R1S with two motors and the large battery pack. Here are the figures

 
2024 Toyota Land Cruiser's Combined MPG May Be Equal to That of Many Subcompact CUVs!
2024 Toyota Land Cruiser's Combined MPG May Be Equal to That of Many Subcompact CUVs!

14 Aug 2023, 11:56 UTC · By: Aurel Niculescu / Sure, that's just a 2024 projected EPA-estimated mpg rating estimate, as determined by the manufacturer, because the official figures are not out yet

 
Elon Musk Made Unreal Allegations About Range – Is It OK if It Is for the Mission?
Elon Musk Made Unreal Allegations About Range – Is It OK if It Is for the Mission?

31 Jul 2023, 10:55 UTC · By: Gustavo Henrique Ruffo / This is only the most recent example of claims that were not true coming from Tesla and its CEO. Until when will that be acceptable?

 
Tesla Rigged Range Estimates, Had an Entire Team to Suppress Service Requests & Complaints
Tesla Rigged Range Estimates, Had an Entire Team to Suppress Service Requests & Complaints

27 Jul 2023, 14:03 UTC · By: Gustavo Henrique Ruffo / Reuters made a special investigation on range complaints related to Tesla vehicles and confirmed the BEV maker promises more than it can deliver.

 
ONE Gemini Hybrid Battery Pack Intends to Fix BEVs, But Will It Succeed?
ONE Gemini Hybrid Battery Pack Intends to Fix BEVs, But Will It Succeed?

14 Jun 2023, 11:22 UTC · By: Gustavo Henrique Ruffo / Preserving batteries that would otherwise not be fitting for automotive use gives cars more range, but there are other issues that have to be addressed.