
Vineeth Joel Patel
Joel Patel has been covering all aspects of the automotive industry for four years as an editor and freelance writer for various websites. When it comes to cars, he enjoys covering the merger between technology and cars. In his spare time, Joel likes to watch baseball, work on his car, and try new foods
Articles
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PHEV 2021 Jeep Wrangler 4xe Priced at $49,490
Dec 26, 2020 8:00 AM WSTGetting more power, the ability to travel 25 miles on electricity, and Jeep’s first plug-in hybrid offering comes at a steep price.
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Latest Consumer Reports Survey Finds Strong Interest in EVs
Dec 21, 2020 6:00 AM WSTIn the company’s latest survey of drivers in America, 71 percent of respondents stated that they were interested in getting an EV at some point, with millennials beings the most interested of any generation.
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Report: U.S. Auto Industry Is Looking to the Government for More EV Support
Dec 20, 2020 8:30 AM WSTA leading lobbying group for the U.S. auto industry has reached out to policymakers to ask for more infrastructure, incentives, and other regulatory measures to support the adoption of EVs in the country.
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Electric Cars Could Be Similarly Priced to Gas Cars in 2 Years
Dec 19, 2020 9:00 AM WSTBloombergNEF’s annual report on battery prices claims that prices for EV battery packs will fall below $100 per kWh in 2023, which is when they’ll become similarly priced to gas-powered cars.
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Toyota Confirms a New Battery-Powered EV Coming for Europe
Dec 14, 2020 6:40 AM WSTThis very well could be the electric vehicle that Toyota will build in partnership with Subaru.
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Amazon-backed Rivian Announces Plans to Build its Own EV Charging Network
Dec 13, 2020 7:45 AM WSTUnlike other automakers and major electric charging companies, Rivian is looking to introduce new charging stations in adventurous locations for owners looking to take their EVs off-road.
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GM's Super Cruise Hands-Free Driving Feature Coming to the 2022 GMC Sierra 1500 Denali
Dec 12, 2020 7:45 AM WSTWith Ford announcing that the F-150 is going to get similar hands-off technology, it looks like General Motors doesn’t want to fall behind in the pickup truck wars.
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Waymo to Open New Autonomous Testing Facility in Ohio
Dec 07, 2020 7:15 AM WSTThe facility is being built in partnership with the Transportation Research Center and will help the company test its vehicles in more diverse weather conditions and complex urban situations.
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Ford Wants Other Automakers to Back California's Emission Regulations
Dec 06, 2020 7:30 AM WSTAfter General Motors made an unexpected U-turn last month, Ford is now telling other automakers to back a possible California emissions deal before President-elect Joe Biden takes office.
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Honda to Stop Selling Gasoline-Only-Powered Cars in Europe by 2022
Dec 05, 2020 7:55 AM WSTHonda is aiming to have its entire lineup of vehicles in Europe to offer some type of electrification by the end of 2022. The automaker hasn’t stated whether it will take the same steps in the U.S.