Key Points Tesla Standard trims remove leather seats and panoramic glass roofs. The trims launch after the $7,500 federal EV tax credit expired. Model 3 and Y lose about 20 miles of driving range compared to higher trims. Autosteer and rear-seat entertainment are no longer included. Competitors like BYD Seagull … Continue reading “Tesla Launches “Standard” Model Y and 3 With Minimal Price Cut”
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An innovative thermal management device promises to slash charging times, boost range and minimize battery degradation in EVs. It’s called the Dectravalve and it can be fitted to any battery, no matter the chemistry. The device can independently cool or heat up to four independent battery zones with no cross-flow and a single inlet. Keeping … Continue reading “Breakthrough Device Promises To Cut Charging Times And Boost EV Range”
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In-wheel motor maker Elaphe doesn’t see issues with durability or unsprung mass “Vehicle-level” integration of tech could bring 20% cheaper vehicles, 20% efficiency boost Elaphe is targeting 95% efficiency on a battery-to-wheel basis by 2030 If you took a quick look at the display stand for Slovenia’s Elaphe Propulsion Technologies at CES 2025 last month, … Continue reading “Here's how in-wheel motors could cut EV cost, boost range 20%”
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Jeep’s first electric SUV in the US just got more affordable. On Thursday, Jeep launched a new Limited trim at the Chicago Auto Show. The new 2025 Jeep Wagoneer S Limited trim is $5,000 cheaper than the Launch Edition. And it also qualifies for the $7,500 federal EV tax credit. Here’s what the new model … Continue reading “Jeep Wagoneer S EV just got a $5,000 price cut with a new Limited trim”
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The 2025 Lexus RZ electric crossover is now $11,200 less expensive than last year thanks to a new entry-level grade. In this nameless trim level, the single-motor front-wheel-drive RZ 300e costs $43,975 with the mandatory $1,175 destination fee. That’s down from $55,175 for the 2024 RZ 300e Premium grade, which was the entry-level version for … Continue reading “2025 Lexus RZ price cut by $11,200 with new entry-level grade”
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Testing on food products has shown that the technology can work. Now, researchers need to learn more about how the laser energy affects different materials to ensure the product quality is not compromised during the drying process. “For paper, it’s important to make sure the tensile strength is not degrading,” Yagoobi said. “For food products, … Continue reading “Lasers could help cut CO2 emissions from Maine’s paper and pulp mills”
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General Motors on Tuesday filled in some details on plans to use cost-cutting lithium iron phosphate (LFP) battery cells in future EVs. Now it has a number for the level of cost-cutting that’s potentially gone into the next Bolt EV. As reported by InsideEVs, GM executives said at an investor conference that LFP cells would … Continue reading “GM adopting LFP batteries, could cut $6,000 from EVs”