Green Car Reports Best Car To Buy 2025 finalist
In U.S. form, ID.Buzz is larger, more powerful, with price over $60,000 Up to 234 miles of EPA range, from 10-80% in as little as 26 min. No bidirectional charging or campervan as of yet The Volkswagen ID.Buzz is one…
Honda 0 Series EV prototypes debuting at CES Jan. 7
Honda will unveil prototypes of its 0 Series electric vehicles at CES in Las Vegas on Jan. 7, 2025. The pair of prototypes follow initial concept versions unveiled at CES 2024 this past January, and preview production models due in…
Green Car Reports Best Car To Buy 2025 finalist
Rivian reworked battery and propulsion hardware, boosting range and efficiency R1S and R1T get retuned ride and handling, quieter cabins A simplified electrical architecture, revamped interface, new modes Yes, the 2025 Rivian R1S electric SUV looks almost exactly the same…
Green Car Reports Best Car To Buy 2025 finalist
Macan Electric builds on Taycan’s 800V tech Leads a new generation of very quick-charging EVs Up to 315 miles of range, 21 minutes from 10-80% The Porsche Macan Electric is brimming with technology and engineering innovation that will help transform…
2025 Audi Q6 E-Tron charges ahead of the rest
Q6 E-Tron EV is Audi’s first on PPE platform shared with Porsche Arrives before the end of the year in Q6 and SQ6 forms California drive suggested around 300 miles from 100 kwh isn’t a stretch Roomy, comfortable interior and…
Audi Q8 E-Tron production ends in February
Production of the Audi Q8 E-Tron ends Feb. 28 It’s unclear if 2025 Q8 E-Trons will arrive in the U.S. Audi’s EV lineup will continue with the Q4 E-Tron, Q6 E-Tron, A6 E-Tron, and E-Tron GT Audi will stop Q8…
Green Car Reports Best Car To Buy 2025 finalist
Base price of $34,270 secures a 200-mile EPA range from less than 50 kwh Fast-charging times lag Hyundai’s E-GMP (Ioniq) EVs, but V2L adds usefulness Smart interior design, latest infotainment system amount to a modern look and feel The Hyundai…
Mercedes-Benz electric van concept coming in spring 2025
Mercedes-Benz will preview its Van.EA electric van architecture with a concept vehicle this spring. The automaker confirmed plans for the van concept Friday, releasing a teaser image indicating that, despite its dedicated EV platform, the concept and the next-generation electric…
RollAway aims to be Cruise America for EV era
While many Americans aspire to own an RV, renting from companies like Cruise America is also a popular option. Now a Silicon Valley startup aims to offer an electric alternative. RollAway broke cover in 2023, announcing plans to rent out…
Range-boosting solid-state EV cells get right-sized for production
Massachusetts-based Factorial has introduced a process for manufacturing solid-state battery cells, in the size range that electric vehicles can use, that is also close to what can be used for mass production. The company has been providing test cells to…
Audi Q5 and A7 PHEV recalled due to fire concerns
Audi is recalling 4,616 plug-in hybrids because of a battery issue that could lead to fires. The recall includes certain 2022 and 2023 Audi Q5 plug-in hybrid crossovers, as well as 2022 Audi A7 plug-in hybrid hatchbacks. These vehicles may…
2026 Mercedes-Benz CLA EV rethinks regen braking
The 2026 Mercedes CLA EV gets true one-pedal driving Mercedes put a focus on efficiency and energy recuperation with the CLA EV Mercedes hasn’t said how much the 2026 CLA EV will cost; it debuts in 2025 Up until now,…
Only 1% of EV buyers would go back to gas-powered cars
Once someone buys an electric vehicle, they tend to stick with it, according to a new survey from the Global EV Alliance, which represents EV driver associations in 38 countries. The survey found that 92% of current owners plan to…
Electric BMW M3 teased, likely has 4-motor powertrain
BMW M on Wednesday released images of a prototype of what is probably its upcoming electric M3 sports sedan. Posted to the performance division’s official Instagram page, the photos show a camouflaged sedan with the same exaggerated wheel arches as…
Green Car Reports Best Car To Buy 2025 finalist
The Chevrolet Equinox EV is one of our Best Car To Buy 2025 finalists, and it shows how families on a budget can trade in their gasoline vehicle for a fully electric one that probably offers many of the same…
What didn’t make the cut
Earlier this week we named five Green Car Reports Best Car To Buy 2025 finalists. The Chevrolet Equinox EV, Hyundai Kona Electric, Porsche Macan Electric, Rivian R1S, and Volkswagen ID.Buzz all made it to the final round. One of these…
Costco partners with Electrify America for fast-charging stations
Electrify American on Tuesday announced that it would install DC fast-charging stations at five Costco locations as part of the retailer’s return to electric vehicle charging. The rollout includes Costco stores in Clermont, Florida, and Denver, Colorado, which will each…
2025 Lucid Gravity reshapes SUV universe
Lucid Gravity follows efficiency approach of Air sedan 450 miles of EPA range, 3.4-sec. 0-60 mph, available third row Grand Touring arriving soon, Touring coming later in 2025 Something felt amiss as I hustled this prototype 2025 Lucid Gravity around…
2025 Toyota 4Runner goes hybrid for $53,440
The Toyota 4Runner—one of the longest-running SUV nameplates—adds a hybrid powertrain option as part of its 2025-model-year redesign. But it’s only available on higher trim levels. Non-hybrid 4Runner models with the standard 2.4-liter turbo-4 cost $42,220 with the mandatory $1,450…
2025 Mercedes-Benz AMG E 53 Hybrid blends luxury into sporty PHEV
The 2025 Mercedes E 53 Hybrid can be DC fast-charged E 53 Hybrid has multiple regenerative braking modes but no one-pedal driving The E 53 Hybrid’s price may be too high for a mixed bag of attributes The latest AMG-badged…
Green Car Reports names 5 finalists
Once a year, Green Car Reports takes a closer look at the market’s best and brightest green vehicles—models that help assure a cleaner future for us. One of these will be named Green Car Reports Best Car To Buy 2025…
Stellantis aims to halve EV battery cost by 2030 with lithium-sulfur
Stellantis on Thursday announced an agreement with Texas-based Zeta Energy to develop lithium-sulfur batteries that could significantly reduce cost and pack weight, while boosting charging speed. The automaker and Zeta Energy claim lithium-sulfur chemistry can deliver comparable volumetric energy density…
Kit promises “nimble” 150-mile electric MX-5 Miata
Offers better power-to-weight ratio, only 220 pounds more than original Miata Required creative use of space to accommodate 42 kwh—and 150-mile range Electrogenic claims conversion is fully reversible Electrogenic has launched an electric conversion kit for the Mazda MX-5 Miata,…
Lucid Gravity starts rolling off assembly line in production form
The first customer examples of the Lucid Gravity electric SUV began rolling out of the automaker’s Casa Grande, Arizona, assembly plant Thursday. The Gravity was first revealed in production form at the 2023 Los Angeles auto show, and it arrives…
Why the electric Porsche 718 Boxster won’t have one-pedal driving
Porsche has opted not to use one-pedal driving in its current EVs, and that won’t change with electric sports cars due to replace the current gasoline 718 Boxster and Cayman. It’s all about giving the driver more control and confidence,…
Trump tariffs would make vehicles more expensive, EV or not
Tariffs on imports from Canada and Mexico could add $2,100 for U.S.-assembled vehicles Mexico-made pickup trucks might cost $8,000-$10,000 more Proposed tariffs could also drive up the cost for EVs like $35k Chevy Equinox EV The incoming Trump administration’s proposed 25%…
Rivian software update to enable launch mode, easier wheel swaps
Rivian owners won’t need a service-center visit to switch tires and wheels Gen 1 Rivians will gain launch control Framework for third-party apps is completed Rivian offers regular over-the-air updates, and it’s listening to customer feedback to lay out what…
Hybrids as reliable as non-hybrids, Consumer Reports finds
Hybrids continue to excel in reliability, while plug-in hybrids and electric vehicles are improving, according to a new Consumer Reports survey. The publication’s 2025 Automotive Report Card showed the same rate of problems for hybrids as non-hybrids, based on reliability…
Next-gen Lexus EV reportedly delayed
Lexus is delaying production of its next-generation electric flagship, reports Japanese media outlet NHK. Previewed by the Lexus LF-ZL concept first seen at the 2023 Tokyo auto show, this model was originally slated to launch in 2026 but will now…
Mercedes-Benz gives Pope Francis the first electric Popemobile
The Mercedes G 580 with EQ Technology is the first electric Popemobile Fisker was supposed to supply an Ocean as the first electric Popemobile While the electric G-Class is the first electric Popemobile, it’s not the first EV in the…
Rivians getting native text messaging in 2025, but not via CarPlay
Rivian’s chief software officer confirmed the company’s EVs will get text messaging capabilities in 2025 The text messaging solution will utilize native text-to-speech via a new voice tech stack Google Cast and native YouTube application will come in the next…
2026 BMW iX bridges the Neue Klasse EV current
Refreshed iX electric crossover gets 10% more efficient 2026 iX will have three new model designations BMW refined the suspension tuning If you’ve been following EVs, then BMW’s Neue Klasse (noo-ay class-ay) should sound familiar. Even though the “new class”…
Porsche Macan Electric recalled because its headlights are too bright
Porsche is recalling 2,941 electric Macans because their headlights are too bright, which can reduce visibility for oncoming drivers and increase the risk of a crash. The recall includes 2024 and 2025 Porsche Macan Electric models manufactured between Mar. 15,…
Biden admin loans Stellantis and Samsung $7B for Indiana battery factory
$7.5B loan would help scale up battery production in Indiana Aiming for 67 gigawatt-hours of annual capacity there DOE loan comes from same program that supported Tesla The Department of Energy on Monday said it is prepared to loan up…
Kia pickup for US might be gas or EV, won’t be Tasman
Kia says Tasman pickup revealed in Oct. isn’t for U.S. market Brand hasn’t decided on a U.S.-bound Kia electric pickup Push toward more hybrids and PHEVs may show the direction in a truck Kia is still considering a pickup for…
VW has no plans for 2-speed transmissions in EVs
VW sees no need for multi-speed transmissions in EVs It tested a manual transmission for performance EVs More efficient EVs might be more expensive, VW says It seems Volkswagen won’t be following Porsche or Mercedes-Benz into the arena of multi-speed…
Replacing an EV battery may cost less than fixing a gas engine by 2030
The potential high cost of EV battery replacements is a major worry for new-car shoppers, but that likely won’t be the case for long, according to battery-analysis firm Recurrent. Recurrent, which produces battery health reports for used EVs, predicts that…
Porsche might develop gas and hybrid versions of its EVs
Porsche will continue developing internal-combustion engines longer than planned, including potentially adding hybrid variants to some planned all-electric models, CFO Lutz Meschke said during a Q&A session with Automotive News and other media on the automaker’s third-quarter financial results. Porsche…
Kia EV6 recalled for loss of drive power
Kia is recalling 62,872 EV6 electric vehicles because onboard charging control units could become damaged and trigger a reduced-power driving mode. The recall covers 2022-2024 models, which have integrated charging control units that may become damaged by certain electrical loads,…
2025 Audi E-Tron GT gets an $18,800 price hike
The revamped 2025 Audi E-Tron GT range receives performance improvements, bigger battery packs, and a simplified lineup, along with a $126,795 starting price that makes the entry point for this model $18,800 higher than it was with the outgoing 2024…
Fisker Ocean recalled for roll away issue
With Fisker Group still in bankruptcy, the Fisker Ocean electric SUV is the subject of yet another recall, this time for a fault that could cause vehicles to roll away. The recall encompasses 7,745 vehicles, representing all 2023 and 2024…
2025 Lexus RZ price cut by $11,200 with new entry-level grade
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…
Jaguar buying back nearly 3,000 I-Pace EVs over fire risk
JLR will buy back 2,760 2019 Jaguar I-Pace electric SUVs due to a fire risk that the automaker and safety regulators have determined has not been adequately addressed in previous recalls. These vehicles—from the first model year of Jaguar’s sole…
Kia EV3 and EV4 EVs might both be US-bound, PV5 van a maybe
Kia hasn’t yet confirmed EV3 or EV4 for the U.S.—but we might get both Unclear if EV3 arrives, whether Niro EV would continue Kia PV5 WKNDR electric camper van is a test for U.S. interest The future of compact EVs…
Rivian awarded $6.6B conditional loan for Georgia EV plant for 2028
Rivian postpones, but confirms Georgia plant thanks to fresh loan money Planned for assembly of new R2 and R3 product lines Will supplement Rivian’s existing Illinois facility How will new Trump era impact plans? Rivian on Monday announced a…
More Kia PHEVs coming, 60 miles on electric in “a couple years”
Kia is serious about boosting PHEV electric miles—and sales It’s still working on hybrid, ICE development Range-extended EVs could be the future of hybrids While Kia works to expand sales of American-made EVs, it’s also aiming to broaden sales of…
Tesla Superchargers are getting longer cables for non-Tesla EVs
Superchargers are getting longer cables in preparation for V4 Tesla can detect when a non-Tesla EV is plugged in That means more accurate real-time stall availability Ahead of the overdue rollout of its V4 Supercharger hardware, Tesla is installing longer…
California may block $7,500 Tesla EV rebates if Trump kills tax credit
California will provide its residents with $7,500 rebates for electric vehicles if the incoming Trump administration eliminates the federal EV tax credit, Governor Gavin Newsom declared Monday. And it may seek to exclude Tesla from the subsidy. Trump’s transition team…
2025.5 Volvo XC90 PHEV spans the gas-electric divide
XC90 plug-in wears fresh face, revamped interior It inherits EX90 EV’s interface and OTA update capability EPA-rated EV range should be 33 electric miles Core, Plus, Ultra trim packages; six- or seven-passenger versions XC90 Core costs $59,745; Ultra, $81,495 Søren…
Northvolt battery maker files for bankruptcy
Swedish battery firm Northvolt filed for U.S. Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection Thursday, with CEO Peter Carlsson stepping down the following day. Northvolt needs to raise between $1 billion and $1.2 billion to restore itself to full operations, Carlsson told Reuters…
Mercedes developing solar paint for EVs
Mercedes-Benz is developing a solar coating for EVs In ideal conditions it could provide many miles of additional EV range per day Mercedes wouldn’t say how the solar paint would be applied to a car Mercedes-Benz is trying to come…
Mercedes tech may enable EV batteries with mixed cell types
Mercedes-Benz has its eyes on solid-state batteries with its partnership with Factorial for battery cells, but the automaker’s already thinking one step beyond that. In the future, Mercedes envisions mixed battery packs with different types of cells all wired in…
Mercedes In-Drive moves braking system inside EV’s electric motor
Mercedes In-Drive system mounts the brakes to the electric motor In-Drive is a friction-based braking system Mercedes has In-Drive in active testing, hasn’t given a timeline for production Mercedes-Benz is rethinking how the braking system works, and where it’s located,…
Electric Chrysler Pacifica minivan plays with flexible interior
The Chrysler Pacifica lineup will gain an electric variant Electric Chrysler Pacifica interior will feature flexible interior packaging Pacifica will be refreshed in 2026 with the electric variant to follow Chrysler’s inching closer to an electric minivan, and now we…
2026 Kia EV9 GT goes fast with 501 hp, charges fast with NACS port
The performance model of the EV9 three-row electric SUV debuted at the Los Angeles Auto Show Expect a 0-60 mph time of 4.3 seconds for the 2026 Kia EV9 GT The 2026 Kia EV9 comes with a NACS port to…
2026 Kia Sportage hybrid, plug-in hybrid debut at LA auto show
The refreshed compact crossover introduces a more user-friendly infotainment interface Hybrid and plug-in hybrid models get a modest boost of horsepower The 2026 Sportage goes on sale in the spring of 2025 Three years after its launch, Kia is giving…
2026 Hyundai Ioniq 9 smooths the electric SUV form
Ioniq 9 will seat up to seven, has fully reclining first and second Aims for 335 miles of range, 24-minute 10-80% fast-charging Capable of downloadable Features on Demand, energy sharing Hyundai’s upcoming three-row EV, the 2026 Ioniq 9, may get…
2026 Genesis Electrified GV70 gets more range, NACS port
Electrified GV70 upgrades to an 84-kwh battery pack Likely 250+ miles of range, with 10-80% SOC in about 20 minutes Revamped cabin interface and ambience, dynamic improvements Genesis on Tuesday night revealed a substantially updated version of its Electrified GV70…
2025 GMC Sierra EV Denali multitasks to the max
Sierra EV Denali stands out with a GM-estimated 460 miles Midgate setup allows flexibility for items nearing 11-feet long Versatility from air suspension, rear-wheel steering, Super Cruise “I’ve been on that route, and it’s not one for a full-size pickup—let…
Stellantis details 690-mile range for STLA Frame platform
STLA Frame platform can handle electric, range-extended electric, hybrid, and ICE powertrains Towing capacity maxes out at 14,000 pounds, which exceeds rivals by 4,000 pounds Stellantis again confirmed Ram 1500 REV electric truck will have up to 500 miles of…
Mercedes-Benz CLA EV prototype covers 2,309 miles in 24 hours
A Mercedes-Benz CLA EV prototype toppled a record set by Porsche Taycan Mercedes drove prototype 2,309 miles in 24 hours around Nardo test track Production Mercedes CLA EV could become most efficient U.S.-market EV Records are meant to be broken,…
Green Car Reports expanding email newsletter
Green Car Reports’ email newsletter is shifting to a new afternoon delivery schedule, while we add new coverage in the mornings to your inbox. In order to provide more timely news at more convenient times, Green Car Reports’ daily email newsletter…
2026 Mercedes CLA will get CCS and NACS charge ports, hybrid option
The 2026 Mercedes-Benz CLA will be available as an EV and hybrid The electric CLA will be able to add 186 miles of range in 10 minutes It may be the first EV to feature both CCS and NACS charge…
Which electric cars have the most range?
For 2025, dozens of EV variants top 300 miles of range The top-ten list contains pickups, SUVs, crossovers, sedans, and a hatchback Standouts like Lucid Air and Hyundai Ioniq 6 manage market-leading range without huge battery packs Less than a…
Next-gen Jaguar EV prototype teased
Jaguar has finally provided a glimpse of the first of what the automaker claims will be a full lineup of electric vehicles. The automaker on Thursday showed a heavily camouflaged of a four-door grand tourer, sporting an exaggerated hood and…
Pro-Trump EV disinformation worked in Michigan, polling suggests
EV policy was one of the top issues for Michigan voters in the 2024 Presidential election. And in a state where the Biden administration’s policies have created some of the most jobs, negative messaging may have helped deliver the key…
EVs are in different kinds of fender-benders, claims data reveals
Insurance claims suggest EVs are in different types of lower-speed crashes EVs are more likely to be rear-ended, less likely to have front-end damage Combustion vehicles and EVs are full-loss totaled at about the same rate EVs are more often…
Future Stellantis EVs might flex 800V at 400V Superchargers
Patent enables higher charge rates from lower-voltage DC fast chargers Solution adds a series of relay switches and a capacitor It’s a smart workaround for Tesla V3 Superchargers, which can’t charge at 800 volts Stellantis is working on hardware to…
2025 Polestar 3 gets less expensive, longer range RWD model
The 2025 Polestar 3 just got cheaper with the addition of a single-motor, rear-wheel-drive model to the lineup. Now live on Polestar’s configurator, the rear-wheel-drive powertrain drops the 3’s base price to $68,900 with a $1,400 destination charge. That’s down…
57% EV in 10 years requires “strategic reset” from automakers
Rate of acceleration for global EV adoption has slowed, firm suggests focus beyond early adopters Study relates EV adoption to Strategist, Individualist, Carer, Conservative, and Frugal psychographic profiles Prior to “reset,” 43% of non-EV drivers are already considering an EV…
Volkswagen’s stake in Rivian grows to $5.8B, joint venture now formed
VW’s taking a larger stake in Rivian, now up to $5.8 billion Rivian and VW’s joint venture has formally been created The Rivian R2 in 2026 and a Volkswagen in 2027 will be the first vehicles to feature the new…
China’s CATL open to building US battery plant if Trump allows
Chines battery supplier CATL could build a plant in the U.S. The decision would hinge on whether Trump’s administration allows the Chinese to enter the market CATL wanted to invest in the U.S. but to date the government’s said no…
Lucid Air cop car tested by California Highway Patrol
Lucid Motors is pitching its Air electric sedan as a potential police cruiser. On Sunday the automaker posted photos of an Air decked out in police equipment on X (formerly Twitter). Lucid said the car had recently participated in California…
2025 Mazda CX-50 Hybrid may not be moving enough
Mazda CX-50 Hybrid gets its 38-mpg powertrain from Toyota Styling and packaging is mostly unchanged, price is $2,550 to $3,400 more than non-hybrid Lacks much of the engaging, responsive driving experience that’s distinguished Mazda Among mainstream, gasoline-fueled vehicles, with only…
2025 Kia Niro EV still costs $40,975 despite added standard equipment
The 2025 Kia Niro EV receives a few more standard features, but costs the same as the 2024 model. That means pricing still starts at $40,975—including a $1,375 destination fee—for the Niro EV Wind base model. For 2025, the Wind…
Toyota says California-led EV mandates “impossible” to meet
Toyota on Friday gave the first indication of a renewed pushback against California’s ability to set stricter emissions standards and wind down sales of gasoline cars. “At this point, it looks impossible,” Toyota North America COO Jack Hollis said in…
Honda previews first electric performance motorcycle
Honda on Tuesday unveiled a performance electric motorcycle concept as part of what the company says will be an ongoing emphasis on two-wheeled electrification. Previewing a production model scheduled to go on sale in 2025, the Honda EV Fun concept…
Asics sneakers reuse vehicle airbag fabric, win design award
Leftover fabric from car airbags is now being used in sneakers, helping to lower the environmental impact of cars and footwear alike. The Asics Gel-Sonoma 15-50 uses airbag nylon fabric remnants from Toyoda Gosei, one of Toyota’s captive suppliers, in…
Karma Invictus positioned as Revero performance variant
The Invictus is a limited-edition performance version of the Karma Revero PHEV Only 30 units of the Invictus will be built at a later, unannounced, date Karma hasn’t said how much the Invictus costs Karma Automotive this week unveiled yet…
GM exec believes ditching Apple CarPlay in EVs is the path forward
GM is phasing out Apple CarPlay in its lineup New Chevy, Cadillac, GMC, and Buick EVs won’t have Apple CarPlay GM’s software boss believes the automaker’s making the right call General Motors is still committed to phasing out Apple CarPlay…
Tesla Model S Plaid reports for police duty
The next Tesla to become a cop car is the Model S Plaid UP.FIT, a division of Unplugged Performance created the police package for the Model S UP.FIT has also made a police-spec Cybertruck Unplugged Performance is displaying a new…
Electric Mazda SUV arriving in 2027, CX-5 hybrid under development
Mazda on Thursday provided an update on its powertrain development efforts, which will emphasize bringing more development work on all-electric and hybrid powertrains in-house going forward. After launching the low-range MX-30 crossover, which has already been discontinued in the U.S.,…
Rivian R2 will get Arizona-made batteries from LG
Batteries bound for U.S. Rivian R2 models will come from Arizona LG will supply Rivian with 67 gigawatt-hours over five years 4695 format is set to be shared with R3, R3X Next-generation cylindrical battery cells for the Rivian R2 SUV…
Bentley now going all electric by 2035, first EV’s an SUV
Bentley’s pushed its timeline to go all electric back five years to 2035 The automaker’s first EV will arrive in 2027 and be an SUV Bentley will keep PHEVs in its lineup until 2035, and BEVs will remain separate products…
California sees motorcycle sales skyrocketing under electric mandate
California is considering an electric-motorcycle mandate that could lead to a much stronger motorcycle market in the state. The proposed rules, which the California Air Resources Board (CARB), the powerful regulator that sets the state’s emissions standards, is set to…
2026 Mercedes-Benz CLA EV teased with focus on efficiency
A new generation of the Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class compact sedan arrives next year, with an all-electric variant as part of the lineup. Mercedes first showed a camouflaged prototype of the CLA-Class EV in October, and on Wednesday it released a further…
Chevrolet Bolt EV recalled again to prevent possible battery fire
The latest recall addresses the failed software fix for the previous Bolt EV fire recall The software fails to detect modules that need replacement The recall is limited to 107 Bolt EV and Bolt EUV models General Motors is once…
Politics may be weighing less on EV interest, despite election
As the 2024 U.S. presidential election reaches its conclusion, politics may be playing less of a role in EV interest, data from research firm AutoPacific shows. AutoPacific’s EV Consumer Insights Study from June 2024—when election rhetoric was already charged—surveyed 12,000…
2025 Mercedes-Benz EQE electric SUV costs $79,050
Base prices for EQE SUV lineup carry forward unchanged EQE SUV continues with CCS charge port, amid shift to Tesla NACS Base model is priced for the EV tax credit (purchase), but it appears not to qualify Mercedes-Benz continues to…
Second EV phase begins around 2027, third around 2035
As the automaker prepares to launch its first all-electric models, Bentley CEO Frank-Steffen Walliser believes electric vehicles are about to undergo rapid change. The auto industry is now coming to the end of the first phase of EV development, Walliser…
Honda Prologue and Acura ZDX fall short in crash tests
The 2024 Acura ZDX and 2024 Honda Prologue electric SUVs have failed to earn safety awards from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS). The two electric vehicles performed well in multiple tests, but came up short in the small…
Chevrolet Silverado EV gets Sidewinder feature, GMC’s CrabWalk for Chevy
The Chevrolet Silverado EV is getting its own version of the CrabWalk mode already available on its GMC Sierra EV sibling, Chevy confirmed Friday. Chevy’s version is called Sidewinder, not CrabWalk, but it provides essentially the same functionality. It utilizes…
Walmart’s deploying Chevy BrightDrop electric vans for home delivery
Walmart is adding Chevrolet BrightDrop 400 electric vans to its U.S. home delivery fleet. The vans will be deployed in Austin, Dallas, Denver, Detroit, northwest Arkansas, Orlando, and the San Francisco Bay Area before the end of the year, General…
Polestar delivers brand’s first EVs not made in China
Polestar on Friday confirmed its first customer deliveries of U.S.-built electric vehicles. Every Polestar model to date has been manufactured in China, but the 2025 Polestar 3 is assembled at a South Carolina plant shared with Volvo. Production started there…
Ford adds NACS adapter supplier due to slow Tesla supply chain
Ford is now shipping a new North American Charging Standard (NACS) adapter to customers to help provide access to Tesla Supercharger stations more quickly. First reported by InsideEVs, the new NACS adapter comes from Lectron, and will be distributed alongside…
Ford pausing F-150 Lighting electric truck production for six weeks
Ford will pause production of its F-150 Lightning electric pickup truck from Nov. 18 to Jan. 6, reports Reuters. “We continue to adjust production for an optimal mix of sales growth and profitability,” the automaker said in a statement to…
Hyundai Intium concept previews Nexo fuel-cell SUV successor
Hyundai on Thursday provided a first look at a concept previewing a production-bound hydrogen fuel-cell vehicle due in the first half of 2025. Called the Intium SUV, the concept is slated to make its formal debut at the 2024 Los…
Aptera finally built a production-intent working 3-wheel EV
Aptera on Wednesday announced that it had completed a working production-intent version of its high-efficiency, three-wheel solar EV. This vehicle, the first in a series, is the first to combine a production-spec powertrain and carbon-fiber body with Aptera’s in-house designed software and…
Electric hydrofoil ferry uses 80% less energy, and it can fly
Sweden is the home of Volvo and Polestar, but the Scandinavian country is electrifying more than cars. On Tuesday, an electric hydrofoil ferry service began operating in Stockholm, shuttling commuters between the 14 islands that make up the Swedish capital….
Scout previews pet and camp modes in electric truck concepts
Scout will follow the lead of Tesla and Rivian in offering software-based modes and features for its Traveler electric SUV and Terra electric pickup truck. A TikTok video by Jordan Sanford briefly showed a pet mode on a Scout EV’s…
Tesla Roadster battery replacement cuts 400 pounds, half the space
As the second-generation Tesla Roadster remains on the drawing board, a Texas-based company has sketched out a new life for original Roadsters, while improving their handling. Re/Cell, which specializes in remanufacturing EV battery packs, recently unveiled a replacement Roadster battery…
2025 Lucid Gravity costs $94,900, targets 440 miles of range
The Lucid Gravity electric SUV is still on track to start production before the end of the year, targeting more than 440 miles of range and more than 800 hp, Lucid confirmed Tuesday. Order books are scheduled to open Nov….
Hyundai RN24 previews automaker’s EV performance future
The Hyundai RN24 is a stripped-down EV concept Hyundai said the RN24 tests tech for future performance EVs Hyundai gave the RN24 features that mimic gas-powered cars such as sound Hyundai is using a stripped-down test vehicle to develop its…
LG shifting Ford Mustang Mach-E battery production to Michigan
Ford Mustang Mach-E battery production will move from Poland to Michigan The move will translate into federal EV tax credit eligibility The Ford Mustang Mach-E is assembled in Mexico LG Energy Solution will shift production of batteries for the Ford…
GMC Sierra EV recalled because turn signals may be too dim
The 2024 GMC Sierra EV full-size electric pickup truck is already being recalled because other road users might not be able to see its turn signals. General Motors is recalling 1,962 of the trucks because the front signal lights and…
Over half of US EV and PHEV sales in 2023 were SUVs
SUVs were 53% of EV and 83% of PHEV sales in 2023 They’re heavier and less aerodynamic—thus less efficient—than cars Broadly, SUVs emit 20% more CO2 than cars regardless of powertrain Reflecting overall industry trends, most electric vehicles and plug-in…
2025 Lexus LC 500h keeps gorgeous hybrid GT dream alive
The 2025 Lexus LC 500h costs $103,575, which is $1,425 more than the 2024 model Lexus increased the LC 500h’s rigidity with additional bracing The 2025 LC 500h is expected to check with an EPA-rated 29 mpg combined The 2025…
Audi A2 E-Tron restomod EV remixes forward-thinking city car
Audi commemorated the 25th anniversary of its cult-classic A2 hatchback by converting one into an EV. The Audi A2 E-Tron is a one-off project undertaken by apprentices. It’s not the first such project; Audi apprentices previously converted an NSU Prinz…
Scout Traveler vs. Rivian R1S: Comparing electric SUVs
The first true challenger to Rivian’s R1S off-road electric family hauler has come out of the shadows. VW’s Scout will be developing its off-road electric SUV aiming squarely at Rivian R1S. Years away, the electric Scout Traveler SUV will be…
Scout reveals electric Traveler SUV and Terra pickup, due in 2027
The Scout Traveler SUV and Terra pickup arrive in 2027 Scout said the EVs will have up to 350 miles of range; 500 miles with the range extender Pricing is said to start at under $60,000 Scout Motors on Thursday…
Scout Terra vs. Rivian R1T: Comparing electric trucks
The Scout Terra electric truck has the Rivian R1T in its sights, along with a bevy of other electric pickups. Said to enter production in 2027, the Scout Terra will be an off-road, adventure-ready electric truck that cribs from Rivian’s…
Elon Musk calls $25,000 EV “pointless,” says future is autonomous
A $25,000 EV is pointless and silly, according to Tesla CEO Elon Musk The future is autonomous in Musk’s view But Musk reiterated that we need to make EVs affordable for everyone In the automaker’s third-quarter earnings call, Tesla CEO…
Stellantis to test solid-state batteries in Dodge Charger Daytona EVs
Stellantis will test solid-state battery cells from Massachusetts-based Factorial in a fleet of Dodge Charger Daytona electric vehicles starting in 2026, the two companies announced Wednesday. The test fleet “will enable the validation of Factorial’s technology and assessment of its performance…
Feds investigating Tesla Full Self-Driving after four crashes, one fatality
The NHTSA is looking at the safety of Tesla’s Full Self-Driving system Four crashes have been documented while Tesla’s Full Self-Driving system was engaged, one was fatal Tesla CEO Elon Musk doubled down on self-driving cars with the Cybercab The…
US consumers aren’t buying PHEVs despite automakers embracing them
The hype surrounding plug-in hybrids isn’t translating to sales PHEVs only accounted for 1.9% of 2024 sales so far EVs have accounted for 9.4% of 2024 new vehicle sales As automakers emphasize plug-in hybrids as a hedge against EV uncertainties,…
GM CEO says company still committed to ditching tailpipes by 2035
GM still plans to only sell EVs for its light-duty passenger vehicles by 2035 The automaker’s backed off its current EV sales targets GM expects to be the first U.S. automaker outside of Tesla to turn a profit on EVs…
Ford tells some EV owners to stop using Tesla Supercharger NACS adapter
Ford is telling some electric vehicle customers to stop using the North American Charging Standard (NACS) adapters it provided for charging at Tesla Supercharger stations. Ford led the industry last year in announcing a shift to the Tesla charge port,…
2025 Volkswagen ID.Buzz tags nostalgia, re-ups minivans
U.S. spec is 3-row, 10 in. longer than Euro version out two years ago Larger 91-kwh battery pack, higher-power rear motor EPA range up to 234 miles, 10-80% in 26 min. Starts at $61,545, spans to $71,545 for top 1st…
California police call EVs “nearly unusable”
California police forces see the Tesla Model 3 and Model Y as too tight for police duty There’s no official Tesla police package, and few other EV options Police-duty F-150 Lightning pickups have been better received—and other patrol EVs are…
GM’s new military truck is an electric Silverado HD with diesel fumes
Diesel engine appears to charge only, with electric motors providing propulsion The formula balances military fuel infrastructure with stealthier electric propulsion GM previously abandoned truck hybrids but this year confirmed PHEVs are coming General Motors has turned a Chevrolet Silverado…
2026 Nissan Rogue plug-in hybrid will borrow Mitsubishi tech
Nissan’s Rogue crossover will go plug-in hybrid soon The system may be related to that in the Mitsu Outlander PHEV A separate Rogue Hybrid will emerge soon, too The Nissan Rogue will soon add a plug-in hybrid variant using tech…
Subaru Forester and Crosstrek hybrids aim for mpg, power boost
The next-generation hybrid system to be used in the Subaru Forester and Crosstrek will likely offer a step up in horsepower when it reaches the U.S. in these models. Subaru confirmed the Forester Hybrid at the 2023 Los Angeles auto…
Stellantis recalls 44,500 PHEV SUVs because brake pedal can collapse
Stellantis is recalling nearly 45,000 plug-in hybrid crossover SUVs globally because they may have been built with frail brake pedals. The recall encompasses 2024-2025 Alfa Romeo Tonale and 2024 Dodge Hornet plug-in hybrids. Of the total number of recalled vehicles,…
2025 GMC Sierra EV goes up to 460 miles, adds lower-price version
2025 GMC Sierra EV Denali steps up to an EPA-equivalent range of 460 miles Sierra EV Denali compares to Chevy Silverado EV RST Elevation and AT4 versions of Sierra EV are on the way With the GMC Sierra EV pickup…
Apple worked with China’s BYD to develop EV batteries
Prior to ending its much-discussed electric-vehicle project, Apple worked with Chinese automaker BYD on batteries, Bloomberg reported on Wednesday. A partnership between the two companies started around 2017, according to the report, with the goal of developing lithium-iron phosphate (LFP) battery cells…
Honda recalls hybrids due to possible fuel leaks
Honda is recalling approximately 720,000 vehicles in the U.S.—including several hybrid models—due to fuel pumps that may crack and leak. The automaker announced that recall Tuesday, noting that 2023-2024 Accord and Accord Hybrid sedans, 2025 Civic and Civic Hybrid sedans,…
BMW CEO says Europe needs to cancel the 2035 gas-engine ban
Europe needs to rethink its looming ban on vehicles with a gas engine, according to BMW’s CEO BMW CEO Oliver Zipse said the ban will force automakers to rely on China There’s concern about battery supply and competing with Chinese…
These US states come up short on public chargers per EV
The total number of U.S. EV charging stations has increased by 32% since 2023, but that growth has been unevenly distributed among the states, Here Technologies found in a new study. Here, which provides map data to automakers for use…
Honda Prelude will skip stick, unlike brand’s original hybrid coupe
The Honda Prelude coupe looks set to return as a hybrid—in some markets, at least. But a manual transmission—something Honda offered on its very first Insight hybrid coupe—may not be included. Motor Trend reports that, despite speculation, the Prelude revival…
THK EV prototype teases in-wheel motors, electric brakes, four-wheel steering
Japan’s THK unveiled the LSR-05 EV prototype at the 2024 Paris auto show Prototype features in-wheel motors and wireless charging system The designer was former Nissan design chief Shiro Nakamura A Japanese company specializing in components that utilize linear motion…
Toyota recalls 42,199 Corolla Cross Hybrids over loss of power brake assist
Toyota is recalling certain Corolla Cross Hybrid crossovers from the first two model years of production to address a software issue that could cause power-brake assist to cut out while going around corners. The recall includes 42,199 vehicles from model…
Will JuiceBox EV chargers be stranded assets as owner shirks support?
Enel X abruptly left the U.S. market with no initial plan for JuiceBox support, functionality JuiceBox line is among the most prevalent U.S. home smart EV chargers Prompted a letter to the FTC, alarm about connected devices relying on company…
VW reportedly plans 8 cheaper electric models by 2027
Volkswagen plans to launch eight affordable electric vehicles by 2027, CEO Thomas Schåfer said in a recent interview with German publication Auto Motor und Sport (via Reuters). “We have to produce our vehicles profitably and put them on the road…
Kia marks 80th anniversary with EV restomod
Kia is celebrating its 80th anniversary The automaker commissioned an electric conversion of its Pride hatchback A pair of 10-kwh batteries provide up to 120 miles of range in the restomod Kia turns 80 this year, and to celebrate the…
2025 Lexus LX flagship gains hybrid powertrain option
Lexus expands the LX lineup for 2025 with a hybrid The hybrid system is unlikely to make a meaningful impact on fuel economy The Lexus LX 700h hybrid arrives at the beginning of 2025 Lexus has offered hybrid powertrains in…
BMW i7 and i5 recalled for steering issue
Two BMW electric sedans are being recalled over steering components that could break, requiring more effort to turn the wheel. The recall includes 202 BMW i5 sedans from model years 2024 and 2025 and just 21 BMW i7 sedans, all…
What is a self-driving car?
A self-driving car is a vehicle that can transport passengers safely from point A to point B without any human intervention. These vehicles can range from privately owned vehicles to commercial fleet vehicles dubbed robotaxis to something in between, such…
Toyota exec says shift to EVs will lead to job losses
Eliminating internal-combustion engines would also eliminate many jobs related to engine-related technology, Toyota chairman Akio Toyoda told Reuters and other media Thursday. “If electric vehicles simply become the only choice, including for our suppliers, those people’s jobs would be lost,”…
$30,000 Tesla Cybercab due “before 2027,” Robovan concept seats 20
Two-passenger Cybercab, also called Robotaxi, is due by 2027 and will use wireless charging Cybercab will cost less than $30,000, have no steering wheel or pedals Robovan bowed with seating for 20 and greatly reduced operating costs Tesla CEO Elon…
GM PowerBank home energy storage arrives, could outflex Tesla
General Motors is now rolling out its PowerBank energy-storage battery packs, providing the first real competition to the Tesla Powerwall home energy-storage system directly from an automaker. While other automakers have discussed energy-storage products, and the Ford F-150 Lightning can…
Uber adds EV-only preference for riders, AI chat for drivers
Uber is looking to increase utilization of EVs for its ride-sharing service, in part by updating its app to help get riders matched with EV drivers more easily. That starts with making the Uber Green option all-electric—in some cities, at…
GM adopting LFP batteries, could cut $6,000 from EVs
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….
Honda wonders if you’d like gas-engine sounds inside your EV
Honda might add the sounds of vintage performance models to future EVs The sounds might be offered for download for a small cost Honda’s next-gen user interface could enable in-vehicle purchase capability The upcoming Honda 0 Series EVs are shaping up to…
GM is pulling the plug on Ultium name
General Motors will drop the Ultium name from the modular EV batteries and related components used in all of the automaker’s current and planned U.S.-market EVs, CNBC reports. The hardware will remain the same, but GM will erase the Ultium…
Toyota and Subaru reportedly developing another electric SUV together
Toyota and Subaru will launch a second jointly-developed electric SUV in 2026, reports Nikkei. A follow-up to the Subaru Solterra and Toyota bZ4X twins, this second model will be sold in the U.S., Europe, and Japan, according to the report….
Toyota debating when to end pure gas-car sales in US
Toyota knows the end is coming for pure gas-powered cars Electrified models, mostly hybrids, accounted for 48% of Toyota’s U.S. sales in September Toyota has a three-row electric SUV on the way in 2026 Toyota believes it’s nearing the point…
Toyota reportedly delays US EV production to 2026
Toyota’s U.S.-built EVs might be coming a year later than planned. On Tuesday, Nikkei reported the start of production a new three-row electric SUV at a plant in Kentucky won’t take place until 2026. In 2023 Toyota announced production of…
EV drivers more likely to be at fault in crashes
A study found EV drivers cause more accidents than those of gas and diesel cars EVs cost more to insure and repair than gas and diesel vehicles Data shows EVs are still driven less on average than gas or diesel…
Mercedes-Benz Van.EA prototypes out testing
Mercedes-Benz is testing prototypes of its next-generation electric vans ahead of their scheduled debut in 2026. Unlike the current eSprinter and other smaller electric models sold in Europe that are based on existing combustion models, the new vans will debut…
2025 Toyota Sequoia remains the only hybrid full-size SUV you can buy
The 2025 Toyota Sequoia full-size SUV receives small changes while continuing to offer a standard hybrid powertrain. For 2025, the Sequoia adds optional massaging front seats, a new Mudbath color option for the TRD Pro off-road grade, an optional wireless…
Yamaha to help develop Caterham Project V electric sports car
Caterham is turning to Yamaha to help develop its Project V electric sports car, the company announced Wednesday. A production version will use a Yamaha-developed powertrain, as well as technology from the Japanese company for “vehicle motion control,” according to…
Nissan Leaf batteries get second life at automaker’s headquarters
Nissan Leaf batteries are getting a second life Nissan expects to use the battery packs from about 50-60 Leafs The project is projected to reduce yearly carbon dioxide emissions by up to 3.7 tons Used Nissan Leaf batteries will help…
2025 Toyota Land Cruiser aims off-road for $57,900
The 2025 Toyota Land Cruiser hybrid SUV arrives at U.S. dealerships in late October with a base price of $57,900. That price includes a mandatory $1,450 destination charge and applies to the Land Cruiser 1958 grade—one of two available. An…
First Ionna station flips gas station into EV “Rechargery”
Ionna on Thursday broke ground on its first EV fast-charging site which, symbolically, will be on land once occupied by a gas station. The inaugural location in Apex, North Carolina, includes one of the town’s first gas stations, which will…
Electric Mercedes supercar reportedly set as SLS EV replacement
Mercedes-Benz is reportedly working on an electric AMG supercar The electric supercar would be the SLS AMG Electric Drive’s successor The 2023 Vision One-Eleven concept might have previewed the new supercar Mercedes-Benz’s AMG performance division is planning an electric supercar…
2024 Kia EV9 recalled for remote parking system issue
After quickly winning critical acclaim in its initial model year, the 2024 Kia EV9 has been recalled due to a software issue with the remote smart parking system in some of these EVs. The recall affects 12,400 EV9 GT-Line and…
Bridgestone’s latest tires have 55% recycled and renewable materials
Bridgestone is now producing a tire with 55% recycled and renewable materials, to be used on the Audi E-Tron GT, the automaker’s current flagship performance EV. The tire in question is a variant of the Bridgestone Potenza Sport summer performance…
Jeep recalling 194,000 plug-in hybrid SUVs for battery fires
Stellantis is recalling 194,000 Jeep 4xe plug-in hybrid SUVs globally after 13 reports of battery fires, and is telling owners to park outside and away from structures, as well as avoid charging, until a fix is implemented. Stellantis confirmed that…
First 24/7 Manhattan EV fast-charging site vies for Uber drivers
Revel on Thursday opened what the company claims is New York City’s first electric vehicle fast-charging site open 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Located at Pier 36 in the Lower East Side section of New York’s Manhattan…
Ford giving EV buyers free home charger and installation
Ford’s aiming to make life easier and less confusing for EV buyers. On Monday, Ford CEO Jim Farley posted on LinkedIn that the automaker will be providing a free home charger, along with installation, to its buyers that buy or…
2025 Audi Q6 E-Tron costs $65,095, has up to 321 miles of range
The 2025 Audi Q6 E-Tron arrives at dealers in the U.S. later this year Q6 E-Trons have up to 321 miles of range The Q6 E-Tron costs between $65,095 and $80,595. Audi this week confirmed pricing and EPA electric range…
2024 Ford F-150 Hybrid smooths out
The Ford F-150 Hybrid powertrain has been updated for 2024 Hybrid F-Series models no longer shudder and judder The F-150 Hybrid costs $59,345, delivers good value for money Ford fixed the F-150 Hybrid. Based on how well the Hybrid now…
Hyundai and Kia seek to cut LFP battery cost, reliance on China
Process could cut costs and reduce emissions in making LFP cells for EVs It lays the foundation for greater LFP manufacturing in South Korea, outside China Chinese suppliers also continue to innovate on a battery type they championed Hyundai and…
Here’s how you can help Consumer Reports rate public charging
Data from Chargeway users will be used for Consumer Reports EV charging ratings The Chargeway app provides advanced route planning and more What Chargeway provides to CR will be anonymous by user Consumer Reports hasn’t yet evaluated electric vehicle charging…
Jeep considering hybrids without a charge port for US
After seeing success with its 4xe plug-in hybrids, Jeep may add some conventional hybrids to its U.S. lineup as well, reports Automotive News. Standard hybrids are “definitely one of a range of things we are looking at for sure,” Jeep…
Rivian CEO saddened EVs became political
GM and Rivian’s CEO have something in common, based on comments made in recent days: Neither thought EVs would become a political lightning rod. On Thursday while speaking at the New York Times’ Climate Forward event Rivian founder and CEO…
2025 Toyota Prius Plug-In Hybrid adopts new naming convention
The Toyota Prius Prime changes its name to the Prius Plug-In Hybrid for the 2025 model year, but it’s still the same fuel-efficient hatchback. Toyota is nixing the Prime badge from both the Prius and RAV4 plug-in hybrids in a…
Here’s why Toyota is nixing Prime badge for PHEVs
Toyota says the switch away from Prime is a matter of easier recognition Otherwise, RAV4 and Prius plug-in hybrids carry over with few changes Toyota’s sold the most Prime PHEVs in California emissions states Prime time has ended for Toyota…
5,000 chargers at NYC parking sites could boost EV ownership
New York City is due to get 5,000 new EV chargers through an alliance between a parking operator and charging-infrastructure company. The Hudson Valley Parking Trust, which recently acquired Icon Parking, New York City’s largest purveyor of parking spots, is…
Minivans shift to hybrid, except Honda Odyssey
The redesigned Kia Carnival has a hybrid option with 33 mpg combined Standard as a hybrid, the Toyota Sienna gets 36 mpg or 35 mpg with all-wheel drive The Chrysler Pacifica is the only plug-in hybrid minivan, with a 32-mile…
Kia EVs gain Tesla Supercharger access Jan. 15, adapters in early 2025
Those who purchased a Kia EV after Sept. 4 will get free NACS adapters in 2025 Kia hasn’t said how much the adapters will cost for everyone else Kia EVs will be able to charge at Tesla Superchargers starting Jan….
Here’s where the Fisker Ocean EV can be serviced and fixed
Fisker EV owners have a list of confirmed service points Bankruptcy continues, production or brand restart looking unlikely Owners won’t have to pay for recall repairs Fisker owners in North America can rest a little easier this week knowing that…
Lightyear gets $11M to pivot from solar EV to supplier
Lightyear secured approximately $11 million (10M Euros) of funding The funding will help the restructured business sell solar hardware Lightyear’s moved on from attempting to build its own EVs Lightyear has secured 10 million euros (approximately $11 million at current…
GM CEO surprised EVs became political
GM CEO is “surprised” EVs are political Barra said GM is on track to be EV-only by 2035 if customers are ready GM’s Corvette boss didn’t commit to an electric Corvette, but one’s already been confirmed GM’s top executive is…
VW recalling certain 2003-2024 ID.4s due to air bag inflator
Volkswagen is recalling a small number of ID.4 electric vehicles that may have improperly installed airbag inflators. The recall includes just 837 vehicles from model years 2023 and 2024. In these vehicles, nuts securing the primary inflator of the passenger…
Drivers misusing and abusing Tesla Autopilot system
A study found Tesla drivers are distracted while using Autopilot Tesla’s Autopilot is a hands-on driver-assist system, not a hands-off system The study notes more robust safeguards are needed to prevent misuse Driver-assist systems like Tesla Autopilot are meant to…
Lab-grown hides, shrooms, bamboo promise lower CO2 vs leather
Leather alternatives could play a large role on lowering CO2 Plant-based materials are being investigated The leather industry is pushing back Leather alternatives could have a lower environmental impact than traditional leather made from animal hides, but may still require…
Never mind degradation, batteries will outlast EVs in most cases
A study found the average EV battery degrades 1.8% per year That means EV batteries could last over 20 years, or longer than the EV itself New methods are being found to reduce degradation even further Battery degradation can be…
Volvo’s 10 new and updated models include long-range plug-in hybrids
Volvo has 10 new and updated models set to arrive in the next two years Some of them will be longer-range plug-in hybrids Volvo’s backtracked on its commitment of an all-electric lineup by 2030 Longer-range plug-in hybrids will be among…
EV charging stations give bump to nearby businesses, research confirms
Public charging stations don’t just drive EV adoption; they also increase consumer spending at nearby businesses, a new MIT study found. The study is based on data from over 4,000 charging stations in California and 140,000 businesses, using anonymized credit…
Waymo reportedly talking with Hyundai about Ioniq 5 self-driving taxis
The Hyundai Ioniq 5 could become Waymo’s next self-driving taxi, deploying a new generation of the Google spinoff’s Waymo Driver autonomous-driving system, Reuters reports. Officials from Wayne and Hyundai have met more than three times to discuss use of the Ioniq…
What it might mean for jobs, auto industry, made in America
Trump promises stiff tariffs vs. China and Mexico, may nix federal funding behind U.S. EV plants Tens of thousands more U.S. auto jobs now vs. 2019, pre-COVID Anti-EV talk may be bluster, but the poison pill is whether it becomes…
New plug-in hybrids for 2025
Are plug-in hybrids an on-ramp to fully electric vehicles, or undue cost and complexity? Are they something consumers asked for, or something created by bureaucrats and regulators? At least in some respects the answer includes all of the above. It’s…
Over 50% of Honda Accord sales are now hybrids
Hybrids now account for over 50% of U.S. Honda Accord sales, the automaker said Monday while detailing pricing for the 2025 Accord. The Accord introduced Honda’s two-motor hybrid system for the 2014 model year, and was offered as a hybrid…
CATL electric bus batteries set for 1M miles, megawatt charging
New-gen LFP bus batteries last 15 years, CATL claims—20% longer CATL claims a 22% boost in energy density by volume, and 175 Wh/kg by weight Superfast Charging Edition goes up to 70% in 15 minutes Chinese battery supplier CATL has…
2025 Toyota Highlander Hybrid gains standard all-wheel drive
The 2025 Toyota Highlander Hybrid three-row crossover receives standard all-wheel drive and a new special edition as its only significant updates. Based on the Highlander Hybrid Limited grade, the 25th Edition marks two and a half decades since the launch…
Fisker Ocean customers have to pay for recall repairs
Owners of recalled Fisker Ocean electric vehicles will have to pay for repairs, according to a notice on the bankrupt automaker’s website. First spotted by Autoevolution, Fisker’s website states that, for any recalls that require physical inspections and potential repairs,…
2025 Honda Accord hybrid gets 44 mpg for $34,750
The 2025 Honda Accord hybrid sees minimal changes and a $760 price increase over the 2024 model. The hybrid version of Honda’s mid-size sedan costs $34,750 with the mandatory $1,095 destination charge. In keeping with Honda’s strategy of positioning hybrids…
2025 Cadillac Escalade IQ to have 460 miles of range for $129,095
Cadillac’s Escalade gained an electric sibling that shares nothing but a name The Escalade IQ will have 460 miles of range thanks to a 200-plus-kwh battery pack The Escalade IQ will cost $129,095 Cadillac’s icon has gained an electric variant….
2024 Chevrolet Blazer EV balances efficiency and style
The 2024 Chevrolet Blazer EV should make shopping lists We dig the Blazer EV’s design, efficiency, and build quality Blazer EV rear seat comfort varies by person, and the iOS app needs a redo Unlike soap-bar-styled EVs eking out that…
GM and EVgo crib gas-station look for 400 EV fast-charging stops
General Motors and EVgo will add 400 EV fast chargers at gas-station-like “flagship” sites in major U.S. metropolitan areas beginning in 2025. These sites will feature 350-kw DC fast chargers in a pull-through configuration under canopies—much like gas pumps—and they’ll…
Software-based smart tires under development at Pirelli and Bosch
As the only part of a car that actually touches the road, tires can have a major impact on both performance and efficiency. Tire manufacturer Pirelli and automotive supplier Bosch both believe that making tires an extension of vehicle sensing…
Italy says Europe’s 2035 gas-engine ban is “absurd”
Italian officials want the European Union to review a plan to end sales of new internal-combustion cars by 2035 earlier than scheduled. “The ban must be changed,” Italian energy minister Gilberto Pichetto Fratin told Automotive News Europe last week on…
Solar-powered curbside EV charging concept taps streetlights
A California-based company aims to add curbside EV charging and solar and wind power to streetlights. Beam Global’s BeamSpot incorporates solar panels and small wind turbines to generate some of its own energy, with built-in battery storage to maximize use…
GM and Hyundai might partner for EV batteries, fuel cells
General Motors and Hyundai signed a memorandum of understanding that could lead to the two automakers collaborating on green tech such as fuel-cell vehicles and EV battery manufacturing. The non-binding memorandum announced Thursday is the first step toward a partnership…
GM and Hyundai exploring partnership
General Motors and Hyundai signed a memorandum of understanding that could lead to the two automakers collaborating on green tech. The non-binding memorandum is the first step toward a partnership between GM and Hyundai. The potential partnership would focus on…
Lucid Gravity getting Tesla NACS charge port in 2025
Lucid said the Gravity SUV will get a NACS charge port in 2025 Initial deliveries of the electric Gravity SUV will have a CCS charge port Lucid hasn’t said when the Air sedan will get a NACS charge port Lucid…
Lucid CEO doesn’t want automaker thinking about an electric truck
Lucid’s paint shop could fit an electric truck, but the CEO said it’s not happening Lucid’s CEO said there’s no business case for an electric truck with today’s technology The issue with electric trucks is efficiency and usability, according to…
Lucid midsize SUV to cost less than $50,000
Lucid has given the first sneak peek at its upcoming midsize SUV. On Tuesday at the automaker’s technology and manufacturing day, Lucid revealed on Twitter (now known as X) a teaser image of a midsize SUV. Lucid said production is…
VW recalling 98,800 ID.4 EVs because doors could open unexpectedly
Volkswagen is recalling 98,806 of its ID.4 electric vehicles due to defective door handles that could cause doors to open unexpectedly. The recall includes 2021-2024 models assembled in both Zwickau, Germany, and Chattanooga, Tennessee. The recalled vehicles may have door…