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Fuel-cell Honda CR-V review, Genesis GV60 test, Fisker Ocean price cut: The Week in Reverse
Which automaker outlined an all-of-the-above electrified approach for the near future, including hybrids, PHEVs, and a 3-row electric SUV? Which luxury brand teased radiant cabin […]
Fisker prices slashed by up to $24,000, Tesla freezes them as trades
Fisker has slashed prices on its Ocean electric SUV as it looks to relieve a glut of unsold vehicles. In a move that it calls […]
Will the remains of EV startup Arrival help keep Canoo alive?
The U.S. EV startup Canoo earlier this week announced that it had acquired “a substantial portion of the advanced manufacturing assets” formerly owned by the […]
FCEV plugs a benchwarmer into the grid
The charge port on the front fender of the 2025 Honda CR-V e:FCEV is, ironically, what may help keep drivers of this fuel-cell vehicle away […]
Fuel-cell Honda CR-V drive, Polestar 4 pricing, Ferrari and SK: Today’s Car News
The U.S. Polestar 4 has a price. Ferrari’s teaming up with the battery supplier SK On. And we review the fuel-cell version of the Honda […]
2024 Genesis GV60 delivers rolling design statement
Few automakers are as on-point with their design game at the moment as Genesis, and the automaker’s first electric car is no exception. In an […]
Genesis GV60 review, plug-in hybrid pass, China WTO complaint: Today’s Car News
Plug-in hybrids are getting a pass from the EPA for a few years, despite evidence they’re polluting more than billed. China complains to the WTO. […]
Why nighttime EV charging is incentivized while daytime is cleaner
When it comes to overall carbon emissions, EVs are cleaner than internal-combustion cars, but how much cleaner can depend on when they’re charged, according to […]
Nissan EV and hybrid plans, Genesis SUV concept, LFP for $25,000 Tesla: Today’s Car News
Nissan announces a three-row electric SUV due in 2028. Genesis rolls out a large electric SUV concept and a performance GV60. CATL might be making […]
Big Genesis electric SUV warms up, Magma performance sub-brand erupts
Genesis on Monday night pulled the wraps off two very different new concept vehicles—one of them pointing to a flagship electric SUV for the brand, […]
Jaguar recalls early I-Pace EVs over fire risk
Jaguar is recalling a small number of earlier-build I-Pace electric SUVs due to “multiple technical issues” that elevate the risk of battery fires. Just 258 […]
Jeep sidesteps EVs with ICE off-road concepts, points to PHEVs
At its annual Easter Jeep Safari in Moab, Utah, Stellantis’ Jeep brand has presented four new concept off-roaders. And this year, unlike other recent years, […]
2025 Mercedes GLC 350e PHEV brings fast charging, long electric range
A new plug-in hybrid version of the Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class crossover SUV is coming to the U.S. for the 2025 model year, the company confirmed this […]
Will Toyota Prius Prime gain EV route planning smarts?
Among the new features of the Toyota C-HR plug-in hybrid recently launched in Europe is an efficiency-boosting trip planner that could be useful to Toyota’s […]
VW ID.4 review, Audi Q6 E-Tron preview, Lexus RX PHEV, Trump EV tariff: The Week in Reverse
Which automaker recalled nearly 150,000 U.S. EVs? Which generation buys the most EVs? This is our look back at the Week In Reverse—right here at […]
BMW previews future electric SUV with faster charging, more range
BMW continues to preview its next-generation EVs with a new concept car, while also providing a bit more detail on some of the engineering for […]
Hyundai, Kia, Genesis recall 147,000 US EVs over 12V battery issue
Hyundai, Kia, and Genesis are recalling nearly 150,000 EVs in the U.S. over an electronics issue that may cause 12-volt batteries to lose charge while […]
Shell is shedding some gas stations in favor of EV charging
Shell plans to eliminate some of its current gas stations while putting further emphasis on EV charging. “We are upgrading our retail network, with expanded […]
GM considers odd EV battery cell shapes for better cooling
As it seeks to address production issues with its current Ultium battery cells, General Motors may be considering something even more complex. First spotted by […]
2024 Lexus RX 450h+ half-steps into future
One of the most important vehicles in the Lexus lineup, the RX, finally plugs in. The 2024 Lexus RX 450h+ plug-in hybrid arrives on the […]
Lexus RX 450h+ review, Toyota PHEV route smarts, Biden eases rules: Today’s Car News
The Biden administration eases the path ahead for automakers to go electric. Toyota hints of more advanced route planners for plug-in hybrids in the future. […]
Rivian adapters arrive in April, enable Tesla Supercharger waypoints
Rivian will begin shipping free North American Charging Standard (NACS) adapters to customers in April, giving them access to over 15,000 Tesla Supercharger fast-charging stations […]
Audi Q6 E-Tron review, Fisker pause, Rivian Tesla adapter: Today’s Car News
Rivian sets its drivers up for using Tesla Superchargers. Fisker sends out a mix of optimism and warning signs. And Audi’s next electric SUV shows […]
2025 Audi Q6 E-Tron casts a potent EV shadow
I step on the brake with my left foot, press the accelerator to the mat with my right—then, slip off on the left. Motors whirl […]
VW ID.4 review, Trump tariffs, generational EV gap, Mercedes solar: Today’s Car News
Trump threatens some very high tariffs against Chinese cars made in Mexico. Mercedes-Benz considers a solar roof on EVs. We drive the revamped VW ID.4. […]
Brake-dust particles’ electric charge might help curb emissions
Up to 80% of brake-dust particles have an electric charge, which could serve as a means of controlling brake dust and improving air quality, according […]
Gen X, Millennials buy the most EVs, as Boomers dominate policy
Gen X and Millennials tend to buy more EVs than Baby Boomers, but the older generation is still in control of EV policy, a pair […]
Honda and Nissan point to partnership for EVs, hybrids, software
Nissan and Honda on Friday disclosed that they’re considering a “strategic partnership in the fields of vehicle electrification and intelligence.” As of yet, the companies […]
XC90 Recharge review, Polestar 3, Rivian R3, EV tax credit update: The Week in Reverse
Which automakers are considering a partnership that could span EVs, hybrids, and software? Which automaker said it’s aiming for its future EV batteries to last […]
Volvo EX30 impact, Nio and CATL, Honda and Nissan, brake dust: Today’s Car News
Magnets could help clean up brake dust. Honda and Nissan ally for EVs. Nio and CATL go in on battery swapping together. And which is […]
Honda and Nissan points to partnership for EVs, hybrids, software
Nissan and Honda on Friday disclosed that they’re considering a “strategic partnership in the fields of vehicle electrification and intelligence.” As of yet, the companies […]
LFP version not offered to US is greener pick
In a life cycle assessment of the Volvo EX30 electric vehicle released Thursday, the automaker underscored that its upcoming compact EV has the lowest carbon […]
Apps claiming to boost EV efficiency can hike insurance rates
App-based features pitched as a way to become a safer and more efficient driver may end up reporting you as a higher-risk driver to insurers, […]
Biden agencies draw roadmap for EV charging along freight corridors
The Biden Administration on Monday sketched out plans for EV charging and hydrogen dispensing along major U.S. freight corridors. The National Zero-Emission Freight Corridor Strategy […]
Volvo seeks 30% quicker EV charging without battery upgrades
Volvo is looking to quicken EV charging times by relying on software rather than upgrades to batteries and other hardware. The automaker on Monday announced […]
Some retailers aren’t doing much to support EV charging
Big-box stores and fast-foot chains offer large parking lots perfect for EV charging, but most lag in offering charging to customers, according to a new […]
More than a third of Prius owners get another one, finds CarMax
When it’s time to replace their cars, many Toyota Prius owners choose another of the hybrids, according used-car retailer CarMax. More than 38% of CarMax […]
Volvo XC90 plug-in hybrid review, Chinese EV tariffs, retailers shun EV charging: Today’s Car News
Big-box retailers could be doing more to support EV charging. Senators push the idea of new tariffs to keep out Chinese EVs. We revisit the […]
2024 Volvo XC90 Recharge adds polish to Swedish plug-in hybrid
Just before Volvo continues its all-electric shift with the XC90-sized EX90 EV, it’s smoothed out its popular plug-in hybrid powertrain in the XC90. With more […]
$45,000, over 300 miles, the future of the SUV?
The Rivian R2 is two years away, but with the debut of an R2 in prototype form on Thursday, it’s clear this electric SUV will […]
Blazer EV price cut, Dodge electric muscle, Rivian R2 and R3: The Week in Reverse
Which major battery supplier has 9-minute-charging solid-state cells and a 20-year EV battery in its sights? Which affordable EV regained its EV tax credit eligibility […]
Honda Prologue, Acura ZDX qualify for full $7,500 EV tax credit
The 2024 Honda Prologue and 2024 Acura ZDX will both qualify for the full $7,500 federal EV tax credit, Honda and its Acura luxury brand […]
Could Rivian R3 EV revive a stagnant small-car market?
Rivian on Thursday delivered what was expected—the R2 electric SUV. And then it stole the R2’s stage with products that fans, investors, and EV shoppers […]
GM cuts 2024 Chevy Blazer EV price by thousands, resumes sales
GM announced Friday that it’s dropping prices by up to $6,520 on its 2024 Chevrolet Blazer EV, while resuming sales and deliveries of the model […]
2024 Audi Q4 E-Tron charges faster, goes farther, accelerates quicker
The 2024 Audi Q4 E-Tron gets a number of changes, including faster charging, more range, quicker acceleration, and retuned ride and handling. These changes, which […]
Rivian R3 and R3X hatchbacks aim for masses for less than $45,000
The Rivian R2 electric SUV won’t be the least expensive model in the startup automaker’s lineup. On Thursday, CEO RJ Scaringe surprised everyone at the […]
2024 Nissan Leaf gets $3,750 EV tax credit back
The 2024 Nissan Leaf is once again eligible for a $3,750 federal EV tax credit, Nissan confirmed Wednesday in a press release. This credit—half the […]
Gravity’s very fast charging, EV price drop predicted, Aptera funding: Today’s Car News
Some very fast EV chargers land in the middle of Manhattan. Aptera once again says it needs more money. And raw materials and innovation could […]
40% drop in 2023-2025 EV battery prices will boost sales
A number of factors may be converging to lower EV battery prices, which in turn could boost EV demand, according to new analysis from Goldman […]
Nissan Ariya price cut, E-Transit range boost, Dodge Charger Daytona EV: Today’s Car News
Nissan cuts the price of the Ariya. Ford gives its E-Transit vans more range. And Dodge reveals its electric muscle car. This and more, here […]
2024 Nissan Ariya costs up to $6,000 less, Tesla adapter coming
The 2024 Nissan Ariya electric SUV gets a price cut for its second model year and, in the coming months, Tesla charging adapters for owners. […]
Audi EV discounts, public EV charging use, Nissan and Fisker: Today’s Car News
Nissan might help get a Fisker electric pickup built. Public charging is essential even for those who charge at home. And Costco is offering thousands […]
Audi EV prices lowered by up to $3,000 through Costco
Costco members can once again gets discount of thousands of dollars on new Audi EVs starting this week. Between March 1 and April 30, Costco […]
Fisker confirms potential EV partnership with “large automaker”
Fisker is in talks with an unnamed “large automaker” for a potential investment, development of one or more EV platforms, and North American manufacturing. The […]
Safest EVs, VW ID.4 update, Honda fuel-cell PHEV, Fiat’s EV future: The Week in Reverse
Which major automaker might be partnering with Fisker for an electric pickup? Should EV charging stations be allowed where gas stations aren’t? This is our […]
GMC Hummer EV joins gas-guzzlers in list of meanest for the environment
The 2024 American Council for an Energy Efficient Economy (ACEEE) list of “meanest” vehicles for the environment includes the expected array of gas-guzzling trucks—but also […]
Rivian Supercharger plan, Hummer EV among the “meanest,” Fisker future: Today’s Car News
Fisker struggles, as it seeks to ally with a large automaker. The Hummer EV shows that not all electric vehicles are the greenest. And Rivian […]
Nissan may build Fisker Alaska electric pickup, its own derivative
Nissan may build the Fisker Alaska electric pickup truck, as well as a derivative sold under its own brand name, Reuters reported Friday. The report, […]
Rivian trip planning adds Tesla chargers in March, adapters coming soon
Rivian said Thursday that it will add Tesla Supercharger sites to its in-vehicle trip planner in March, with adapter shipments to owners starting soon after […]
Ford EVs at Tesla Superchargers, EV Top Safety Picks, Aston EV delay: Today’s Car News
Ford has detailed how its EVs can charge on the Tesla network. Several EVs are among the safest new vehicles on the market. And Aston […]
Aston Martin delays first EV for lack of demand
Aston Martin is delaying the launch of its first volume EV by a year, citing lack of demand. The automaker originally planned to launch an […]
Tesla Roadster arriving in 2025 with SpaceX ties
Tesla CEO Elon Musk gave some conflicting signals about the upcoming Roadster on Tuesday night. “Tonight, we radically increased the design goals for the new […]
Here’s why the tiny Fiat 500e is a big litmus test for the US EV market
The 2024 Fiat 500e returns to the U.S. in March to relaunch the brand, and this time Fiat is all about EVs—and keeping the 500 […]
Honda CR-V fuel-cell, affordable Renault 5 EV, Fiat concepts: Today’s Car News
Renault brings back its hot hatch in affordable EV form. Fiat reveals five new EV concepts. And Honda details another impressive-looking hydrogen fuel-cell vehicle, as […]
29 miles on a charge, few places to fuel up
Honda on Tuesday revealed a new electrified version of its 2025 Honda CR-V that can go 29 miles, powered only by a battery pack. Then, […]
Ineos off-road EV, liquid-hydrogen tech, gas stations vs. EV chargers: Today’s Car News
Some lawmakers want to ban public EV charging stations wherever gas stations aren’t permitted. Ineos revealed a fully electric off-roader while talking up its range-extended […]
Dodge electric muscle car will vibrate like it has a V-8, patent suggests
Dodge has long hinted that its electric muscle car—which is due to be revealed in production form March 5—will be screaming loud. But a patent […]
GM nixed electric vans, is rushing plug-in hybrid pickups
General Motors has cancelled plans for more electric vans and a Ford Maverick-sized electric pickup trucks as it undertakes a “crash program” to launch plug-in […]
Is it fair that EV chargers are allowed where gas stations aren’t?
As EV charging infrastructure expands, lawmakers in the Kentucky legislature have introduced a bill to “protect” gas stations, local television station WKYT reports. House Bill […]
Here’s why in a few years EVs may cost less than gas models
Lithium supply may soon exceed demand for use in EV batteries, potentially bringing price parity with internal-combustion vehicles later this decade, according to a new […]
Honda Prologue review, GM plug-in hybrids, Mach-E price cut: The Week in Reverse
Which automaker pushed an important EV target back by five years? Which brand is at least considering adding artificial engine vibration to its EVs? This […]
When EVs get cheaper, Mercedes EV targets, Volvo and Polestar: Today’s Car News
Mercedes reels back its global targets for EV sales, although it’s still pushing ahead with current EV plans. Volvo details how it’s backing away from […]
Mercedes delays EV targets, ICE models staying “well into the 2030s”
Mercedes-Benz is delaying an EV sales target that would have seen the automaker go all-electric in at least some markets by 2030, Reuters reports. The […]
Honda Prologue review, GM PHEV pickups, vibrating EV muscle car: Today’s Car News
GM may soon have Chevy and GMC plug-in hybrid pickups. Dodge considers EVs that have much more than a V-8 soundtrack. And the Honda Prologue […]
Hyundai’s Genesis is backpedaling on all-EV plan, to hybrids
Hyundai’s Genesis luxury brand is diluting a plan to go all-electric, according to a recent report from the Korean Economic Daily. In its 2021 “blueprints […]
Ford Mach-E EV price cut, Genesis hybrids, tailpipe emissions rules: Today’s Car News
Ford knocked thousands off the price of its Mach-E electric crossover. Genesis may be going hybrid—and against its own EV current. And will the Biden […]
Biden may allow weaker emissions rules, slower EV rollout, sources say
The Biden administration may throttle back strict emissions rules in order to give automakers more time to ramp up EV sales, the New York Times […]
Ford cuts Mach-E EV prices by thousands as sales plunge
Ford cut Mustang Mach-E prices by up to $8,100 after sales of the electric SUV reportedly fell by more than 50% in January. The automaker […]
Kia dealers are already gouging away on EV9 electric SUV prices
Price gouging has already hit one of the most anticipated new EVs of the year—the 2024 Kia EV9. CarsDirect reports that national dealer inventory data […]
2025 Porsche Panamera plug-in hybrids mix in more EV miles
Porsche hasn’t forgotten about plug-in hybrids. Although the sports-car brand just earlier this month revealed a revamped 2025 Taycan EV that offers more range, better […]
Sono Motors revives with solar bus kit, not Sion solar EV
Germany’s Sono Motors has emerged from bankruptcy, but isn’t discussing the fate of its Sion solar-assisted EV. A press release announcing a plan to bring […]
2023 EV sales blew past 2022 levels every month of the year
EV sales not only increased in 2023 overall, but they were higher than 2022 levels for every month of the year, according to the U.S. […]
Survey suggests lack of experience with EVs is slowing adoption
Car shoppers’ lack of experience with EVs is still holding back adoption, a new Consumer Reports survey suggests. The nationally representative survey of 9,030 American […]
Equinox EV details, Lucid Air price cut, Kia hybrid minivan, EV9 markups: The Week in Reverse
Which automaker revealed a far-out concept EV but skipped the auto show? And when did Republicans turn against EVs? This is our look back at […]
VW’s Scout EV brand bows, around $2B US plant and truck nostalgia
Scout Motors on Thursday announced it has broken ground on a $2 billion plant in South Carolina that could eventually produce up to 200,000 EVs […]
Kia EV9 markups, Scout builds out, lack of EV experience: Today’s Car News
Scout starts building its EV manufacturing home. Many Americans still have no experience with EVs. And how much more than MSRP would you pay for […]
Will it be EV maker’s Model 3 moment?
The Rivian R2 lineup is due to debut March 7. The California-based electric truck maker has revealed very little about the R2 as of yet, […]
Lucid Air price cut, Lancia Ypsilon EV, Civic-sized Sony-Honda EV: Today’s Car News
Sony and Honda may be working together on a Civic-sized EV. Lancia rolls out the start of an EV revival. Rivian shines some light on […]
Revival of Lancia starts in Europe with Ypsilon urban EV
Stellantis on Wednesday unveiled the redesigned Lancia Ypsilon hatchback—the historic Italian brand’s first EV. This marks the beginning of a revival of Lancia, which has […]
Republicans and EVs, Honda fuel-cell CR-V, charging-station perks: Today’s Car News
Republican officials may not be representing their constituencies on EVs. The fuel-cell-powered Honda CR-V has a charge port and makes the most of it. And […]
Electric Kia Stinger successor called EV8 in production plan
An electric successor to the sporty Kia Stinger may launch in 2026 under the name EV8, according to source material revealed via Korean Car Blog. […]
Chrysler Halcyon EV concept, Kia EV8, Stellantis and NACS: Today’s Car News
Stellantis says yes to the Tesla charge port, in code. Kia is reportedly planning on an electric Stinger. And Chrysler rolls out a new EV […]
Chrysler Halcyon Concept evokes future EV days
Chrysler on Tuesday debuted the gorgeous Halcyon Concept EV in an attempt to redefine the brand as it pivots to electric vehicles. Unlike the Chrysler […]
Equinox EV price, EV dependability, plug-in hybrids a harder sell, EVs and guardrails: Today’s Car News
The 319-mile Equinox EV might cost just $27,495 for some families. EVs are too heavy for some U.S. guardrails. EVs and plug-in hybrids are more […]
BMW electric wagon, Kia Carnival Hybrid minivan, Tesla chargers at hotels: Today’s Car News
Thousands of hotels will be getting Tesla destination charging. BMW sport wagon fans looking to go electric will have to wait longer. And Kia is […]
EVs are too heavy for US guardrails
EVs tend to weigh more than comparable internal-combustion models, which may require a rethink of highway guardrail designs, according to a new University of Nebraska-Lincoln (UNL) […]
Electrify America’s flagship urban EV charging station is indoors
Electrify America on Wednesday unveiled its first indoor charging station, which the charging network says will serve as a template for future sites in urban […]
Refreshed Porsche Taycan, Kia hybrid minivan, cheaper Ford and GM EVs: The Week in Reverse
Which EV brand rolled out lower-priced versions of its electric pickup and SUV? Which hotels are soon getting Tesla wallbox chargers? This is our look […]
Lower-priced Rivian EVs, GM taps Tesla Giga alum, urban charging template: Today’s Car News
GM put someone with a Tesla Gigafactory resume in charge of ramping up batteries for affordable EVs. Electrify America takes it indoors for urban charging. […]
Ionna EV charging network rivals Tesla, first US stations in 2024
EV road trips might soon be getting a little bit easier, thanks to thousands of highway fast-chargers starting this year from a network called Ionna. […]
GM taps ex-Tesla battery chief to deliver cheaper EVs sooner
General Motors has hired former Tesla battery-development boss Kurt Kelty as its new vice president of batteries. In this newly-created position, Kelty will be tasked […]
Rivian Standard pack R1S, R1T arrive: Up to 315 miles, no LFP yet
Rivian on Thursday revealed long-awaited Standard and Standard+ versions of its R1T pickup and R1S SUV—essentially ready to be delivered now, and likely qualifying for […]
Hybrids will play “increasingly important role” alongside EVs
In the same quarterly investor call where Ford emphasized a pivot toward more affordable EVs, Ford on Tuesday also suggested that hybrids will remain an important and […]
Ford low-cost EV platform, hybrids; Toyota US EV plant; 2025 Porsche Taycan: Today’s Car News
The Porsche Taycan boasts better numbers all around. Toyota adds to its Kentucky EV plans. And before its Gen 2 EVs have launched, Ford starts […]
Ford seeks smaller, lower-cost EVs to rival $25,000 Tesla, China
Is Ford shifting its electric vehicle efforts away from large EVs like the F-150 Lightning, and focusing on translating the ethos of the Model T […]
More range, 18-minute charging, 2.3-second 0-60
Porsche appears to be keeping all that’s great about its leading-edge Taycan electric sports car, while teasing out more of the numbers that matter: range, […]
Aptera claims enough crowdfunding to make solar EV
Aptera claims to have raised enough money in a recent crowdfunding campaign to start production of its solar-assisted three-wheeled EV, but the company is still […]
Mercedes eSprinter review, Aptera funding, Tesla California sales, EV crash course: Today’s Car News
Aptera says it has enough money to push ahead with production. Mercedes’ eSprinter previews passenger vans and more. Tesla tops the sales charts in California […]
Volvo ends Polestar funding, as EV startup struggles
Volvo will stop funding Polestar and is considering a move that could give parent Geely greater control of the EV brand, Reuters reported Thursday. The […]
More than a third of US EVs are sold in California
EV sales are still booming in California—and they continued to capture an even larger piece of the market in 2023. Although there was a slight […]
Dealers think Biden is moving too fast on EVs
Dealers think the Biden administration’s EV policies are forcing the auto industry to move ahead of market demand, according to a new Automotive News survey. […]
GM plug-in hybrids, Ford Supercharger adapter, Canoo USPS vans: The Week in Reverse
Which automaker CEO sees EV acceleration as a safety feature? Which very exclusive luxury EV was recalled this week? This and more, here at Green […]
Most Ford EV drivers will get Tesla charge-port adapters for free
Ford provided an update on Wednesday on its plans to adopt the Tesla charge port for future EVs and to allow current and recent EV […]
Dealer EV pushback, Ford Supercharger adapters, Volvo and Polestar, EV sales surge: Today’s Car News
Volvo pulls away from Polestar. Dealers think the Biden administration is moving to fast on EVs—says a survey looking at a very small slice of […]
Daimler, Navistar, Volvo ally for heavy-duty truck charging
Three of the largest commercial truck manufacturers have joined forces on charging infrastructure. Daimler Trucks North America, Navistar, and Volvo Group North America on Wednesday […]
US plug-in hybrid sales hit a record high in 2023
Plug-in hybrids reached record sales in 2023, with more than 250,000 vehicles sold, or about 20% of total plug-in vehicle sales, according to the Department […]
BMW adds all-wheel-drive i5 EV, plug-in hybrid to 5-Series lineup
The BMW 5-Series lineup adds two more plug-in variants for the 2025 model year. The automaker confirmed Tuesday that the 2025 BMW 550e xDrive plug-in […]
EV sales near 8% of US new vehicle market
EV sales will reach 8.0% of the total U.S. new vehicle market this month, S&P Global Mobility has predicted. The market share of EVs won’t […]
GM not quite all-in on EVs, will add plug-in hybrids in US
Five years after the discontinuation of the Chevrolet Volt, it appears General Motors is ready to bring plug-in hybrids back to its North American lineup. […]
GM plug-in hybrids, Rolls-Royce EV recall, Mach-E discounts: Today’s Car News
Rolls-Royce is recalling its first EV. Ford is offering some sweet Mustang Mach-E deals to fleets. And yes, GM is planning to bring plug-in hybrids […]
EV charge times and cost may be holding shoppers back
The reasons why EVs might not click for all car shoppers are evolving—and it’s no longer simply a matter of whether an EV will go […]
Canoo vans in USPS fleet, EV charge time concerns, EV acceleration as safety: Today’s Car News
Canoo electric vans head out soon for postal delivery. Is an EV’s 2.0-second 0-60 mph acceleration a safety feature? And are worries about charge time […]
Lucid teases potential Model Y rival, as it expands for Gravity SUV
Lucid Group on Wednesday announced the opening of its second manufacturing stage at its assembly plant in Casa Grande, Arizona—setting the stage for ramping up […]
Stellantis CEO claims quicker EV acceleration is a safety feature
Stellantis last week detailed its STLA Large platform, which the automaker claims can house powertrains capable of hurling an EV from 0-60 mph in 2.0 […]
2024 Subaru Solterra EV charges faster, goes hands-free
The 2024 Subaru Solterra gets handful of changes for its second model year, the highlights being battery improvements and a new driver-assistance system. The Solterra […]
VW ID.4 EV tax credit; Subaru Solterra update; Macan, Prologue, and ZDX pricing: The Week in Reverse
Which CEO of a global automaker suggested that EVs may never top 30% of the global vehicle market? Which EV from a U.S. automaker became […]
2024 Hyundai Santa Fe Hybrid costs just $500 more than non-hybrid
The redesigned 2024 Hyundai Santa Fe Hybrid has a base price just $500 more than the equivalent non-hybrid model. Pricing starts at $38,345 for the […]
Subaru Solterra EV, Honda Prologue, Hyundai Santa Fe Hybrid: Today’s Car News
It’s all pricing and economics news this morning, and it’s mostly good news for those interested in driving greener. Subaru boosts Solterra fast-charging, Honda prices […]
VW ID.4 tax credit, Porsche SUV price, Model Y tops sales charts, Lucid rival: Today’s Car News
Tesla has the top-selling vehicle on the planet, it claims. Lucid teases a Model Y rival. Porsche puts a price on its electric SUV. And […]
2024 Honda Prologue starts at $48,795, rated at 296 miles
Honda’s first electric SUV, the Prologue, arrives at dealerships starting in March, the automaker confirmed Thursday, along with first official pricing for the model. As […]
$25,000 Tesla EV set for 2025 production
Tesla’s $25,000 electric car is back on, and it may be due for production as soon as next year, according to a report citing several […]
$25,000 Tesla, Apple Car, Hyundai active aero: Today’s Car News
Tesla could be making its $25,000 EV next year, according to a report. The Apple Car project has backed away from the driverless-car designs. And […]
Toyota exec says EVs won’t top 30%, wants new engines
The chairman of Toyota is most definitely not all-in on EVs—or the idea that they might even be a third of the market, perhaps ever. […]
Toyota’s 30% EV ceiling, Electrify America’s charging plan, streetside charging: Today’s Car News
Toyota might see an EV-sales ceiling that’s below its own EV targets. Electrify America sets aside more money for reliability, but is it enough? And […]
2024 Acura ZDX EV costs more than Cadillac Lyriq
Pricing has been announced for the 2024 Acura ZDX, which is set to arrive at dealerships starting in early spring 2024. Assuming the same $1,350 […]
Acura ZDX EV pricing, 500-mile EVs from Stellantis, rural charging credit: Today’s Car News
The platform for EVs from Dodge, Jeep, and more is good for models with up to 500 miles of range, the automaker claims. The Biden […]
First fully electric Jeep arrives fall 2024
The 2025 Jeep Wagoneer S will arrive this fall in the U.S., with other markets to follow, Jeep parent Stellantis announced Thursday. The timing essentially […]
2024 Ford Mustang Mach-E GT will get performance upgrade, bronze look
The 2024 Ford Mustang Mach-E GT gets an available Bronze Appearance Package, as well as some performance upgrades, for the new model year. The appearance […]
EV platform for Dodge muscle cars, Jeep SUVs, more
Stellantis has reaffirmed a claim of 500 miles of range for its STLA dedicated EV platform, set to underpin several future cars, crossovers, and SUVs […]
Hyundai Ioniq 6 deal, affordable Honda and Toyota EVs, Civic and Elantra hybrids: The Week in Reverse
How can you claim up to $7,500 off some new Tesla models at the time of purchase? Which automaker announced plans to embrace the Tesla […]
12 things to know about next-gen Honda EVs arriving in 2026
Last week at CES in Las Vegas, Honda provided a first look at future EV models planned for 2026 with the Saloon and Space-Hub concepts. […]
Honda EV tech preview, 2024 Ford Mustang Mach-E GT, 2025 Jeep Wagoneer S: Today’s Car News
The Ford Mustang Mach-E GT gets faster and goes green (and bronze). Jeep previews the production Wagoneer S EV. And what can you expect from […]
2025 Honda Civic Hybrid could catch 40% of Civic sales
Honda has confirmed that the 2025 Civic Hybrid will be much more than a niche model. It plans to make the hybrid version 40% of […]
Hyundai Elantra Hybrid price and mpg, Honda Civic Hybrid, Mazda charging up on rotary: Today’s Car News
The Hyundai Elantra Hybrid gets a higher price, ahead of the arrival of a main rival, the 2025 Honda Civic Hybrid. And Mazda sees a […]
Ram ProMaster EV delivers a pink slip to diesel last-mile vans
Stellantis’ Ram brand may be best known for flaunting all the attitude with its Rebel and TRX pickups. But on Tuesday it revealed a lineup […]
Tesla $7,500 credit up front, Toyota affordable EVs, Ram electric vans: Today’s Car News
Toyota pushes back about the viability of affordable EVs. Ram introduces a lineup of electric vans. And Tesla buyers can now get the $7,500 EV […]
Half the carbon footprint of its R1S by 2030
In addition to being less expensive than the current R1T pickup truck and R1S SUV, Rivian believes its upcoming R2 EV will have a smaller […]
Ioniq 6 undercuts Model 3, Honda affordable EV, Rivian CO2 footprint: Today’s Car News
Honda waits on affordable small EVs until very late in the decade. The Ioniq 6 is cheaper than the Model 3. Rivian aims to halve […]
Kia electric vans, Bosch automated charging, Hyundai hydrogen ecosystem: Today’s Car News
Electric vans are one of the keys to Kia’s future. Bosch looks at automatically charging EVs while they’re parked. And Hyundai is setting the bar […]
Solid-state batteries may enable affordable small EV by 2030
Honda built its original reputation around affordable small cars like its Civic. Yet decades on, segueing into an era of EVs, it has no battery-electric […]
Hertz is selling EVs, including Teslas, to buy gasoline models
Hertz on Thursday announced that it’s selling about 20,000 EVs, including some Teslas, from its U.S. rental fleet to buy gasoline cars. The company said […]
EVs will drive long-term electricity cost down, studies suggest
EVs could help drive down electricity rates by better-utilizing grid infrastructure, according to three recent studies summarized by the American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy […]
REE electric truck gets US nod for by-wire steering, braking, driving
Israeli startup REE Automotive on Thursday announced that its P7-C electric chassis-cab truck is the first vehicle with entirely by-wire controls to be certified for […]
Honda EV concepts, Kia electric vans, Vinfast pickup concept, Hertz dumps EVs: The Week in Reverse
How soon is the revamped Tesla Model 3 Highland arriving in the U.S.? Which company spent more of its CES presentation talking about gaming, TV, […]
Pickup concept, $20,000 VF 3 mini-SUV, e-bike all bow at CES
Before the second effort from Vinfast, the larger three-row VF 9, has even gone on sale, the Vietnam-based automaker is already focusing on an onslaught […]
Vinfast electric truck, Hertz selling EVs for gasoline, by-wire firsts: Today’s Car News
Hertz is selling its EVs for more gas vehicles. Vinfast previews three EVs. And the first EV that goes completely by-wire has been U.S.-certified. This […]
EPA touts $1B more for electric school buses: See where they are
The EPA on Monday announced another round of funding for all-electric and low-emission school buses under its Clean School Bus Program. Nearly $1 billion will […]
EVs will keep gaining US market share in 2024
U.S. EV sales grew significantly in 2023 and will likely continue to do so in the coming year, Bloomberg analysts say in a new report. […]
2024 Tesla Model 3 Highland update arrives in the US
The refreshed 2024 Tesla Model 3—codenamed “Highland” by the automaker—is now available in the U.S. Deliveries are expected to start as soon as later this […]
2026 Afeela EV gets updated styling, AI-informed driver-assistance
Sony provided an update on the 2026 Afeela electric sedan being co-developed with Honda at CES 2024, but only briefly, and only after 30 minutes […]
Fresh look for future Honda EVs bows with Saloon, Space-Hub concepts
Against the backdrop of CES in Las Vegas, Honda provided a first look at its 0 Series (Zero Series) electric vehicles set to launch in […]
Hyundai, Kia, and Samsung ally to connect car and home
Hyundai, Kia, and Samsung announced a partnership Thursday to expand connectivity between vehicles and in-home devices—with potential benefits for EV owners. The aim is to […]
Fisker pivots to franchised dealerships for EV sales, support
Fisker on Thursday said it would add franchised dealerships alongside company-owned showrooms, pivoting away from the pure direct-sales model previously discussed. “We are evolving our […]
GM struggled to accelerate EV production in 2023
General Motors ended 2023 with disappointing EV delivery figures. The automaker reported Wednesday that it delivered 75,883 EVs in 2023, but 62,045 of those were […]
2024 Ford F-150 Lightning prices rise again
Prices of certain versions of the 2024 Ford F-150 Lightning electric pickup truck are going up, while others go down, Ford revealed Tuesday, in a […]
Tesla led in 2023 global EV sales, but BYD outsold it in Q4
Tesla and Chinese automaker BYD were the two global contenders for most EV sales in 2023. Tesla ultimately sold more EVs over the entire year, […]
Choosing leather lowers EV carbon footprint, suppliers suggest
Sustainability concerns are leading some automakers to switch from leather upholstery to synthetic alternatives. So a group of leather suppliers are making their case. The […]
Cummins faces $1.7B fine for diesel Ram pickup emissions cheating
Engine manufacturer Cummins will pay a $1.67 billion fine for emissions cheating with diesel engines in Ram pickup trucks. The fine settles a case brought […]
Which 2024 EVs qualify for the $7,500 EV tax credit?
The list of electric vehicles qualified for the EV tax credit in calendar year 2024 has been released. And as expected, it’s very short. Noteworthy […]
Vinfast EV sales pivot to dealer model, starting in North Carolina
Vinfast will use franchised dealerships to sell cars in the U.S.—starting in the state where the company also plans to build a factory. While Vinfast […]
Gas prices due to drop in 2024, as EVs plug into cleaner energy
The cost of gasoline and the carbon footprint of EVs could both fall in the new year. The U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) expects combined […]
2024 Mercedes EQS and EQE get heat pump, retuned braking, more range
Mercedes-Benz is making a number of changes to its EQE and EQS electric SUV and respective sedan/hatchback models for the 2024 model year, including updates […]
These were the top EV stories of 2023
Electric vehicles remain the future of transportation at the end of 2023, as they were at the start of the year. But it was a […]
Blazer EV pause, Mercedes EV updates, affordable EVs, clean hydrogen rules: The Week in Reverse
What do you need to ask the dealership if buying an EV after the new year? Why might the top-selling EV in Japan make a […]
What’s coming in 2024 and 2025
Is demand for affordable EVs low? Look at the surge of interest over future models like the Chevy Equinox EV and its more than 200,000 […]
More range for Mercedes EVs, Vinfast dealerships, 2024 affordable EV shortlist: Today’s Car News
Vinfast shifts to dealership sales. Mercedes-Benz tweaks its EV lineups for more range—real-world especially. And want an exciting EV under $40,000? This and more, here […]
Green Car Reports Best Car To Buy: Past winners
From the Nissan Leaf to the Lucid Air and F-150 Lightning, with the Toyota Prius, Chevy Volt, and Tesla Model 3 among the many formative […]
Nio ET9, hybrids and EVs offsetting trucks, past Best Car winners: Today’s Car News
A flagship EV in China appears to rival some of the fastest-charging EVs in the world. The EPA shows that hybrids and EVs are helping […]
Nissan Sakura EV highlights what America is missing
Look anywhere around the world, and the biggest cities have some of the same issues, no matter what the country: space is tight, and access […]
Nissan Sakura EV review, EV tax credit goes point-of-sale, battery recycling: Today’s Car News
EV battery recycling is already booming in China. EV shoppers will soon need to ask the dealership some tough questions about the tax credit. And […]
Green Car Reports Best Car To Buy 2024 finalist
Odds are when you first saw the latest 2024 Toyota Prius hybrid that started arriving earlier in the year, you not only saw a great-looking […]
Blazer EV issues, clean hydrogen rules, Prius Prime, Porsche-Audi charge cord: Today’s Car News
Chevy Blazer EV sales have been halted. Porsche and Audi are issuing recall letters for most of their plug-in vehicles, but it’s not for the […]
2025 Lexus UX 300h hybrid gets more power, higher mpg
The Lexus UX hybrid crossover gets a boost in power and fuel economy for the 2025 model year, along with a change in badging from […]
Audi and Porsche have a safer mobile charging cable for EV, PHEV models
Audi and Porsche are conducting a recall of 240-volt Level 2 AC charging cables for EVs and plug-in hybrids. The recall covers 93,196 Audi vehicles […]
These EVs from GM, Ford, and Tesla might lose tax credit in 2024
For a time early in 2024, the Chevy Bolt EV may be the only EV from GM qualifying for the full EV tax credit. Yes, […]
2024 Lexus RZ 300e arrives with 266-mile range, lower price
Lexus is adding a less-expensive, longer-range version of its RZ electric crossover for the 2024 model year. Called the RZ 300e, the new variant gets […]
GM pauses Chevy Blazer EV sales over software woes
GM has paused sales of the 2024 Chevrolet Blazer EV over “software quality issues,” the company announced late Friday. “We are aware that a limited […]
BMW i5 review, GM EV home backup, VW chooses NACS, free fast charging: The Week in Reverse
Which EV models are losing their tax-credit eligibility in 2024? Which new Toyota plug-in hybrid is claimed to go 55 electric miles in its home-market […]
US considers hiking China EV tariff above 25%
The Biden administration is considering raising tariffs on Chinese EVs above 25%, The Wall Street Journal reported Thursday. The administration has left in place Trump-era […]
Lexus RZ range boost, tariff on China EVs, Ford and GM lose EV tax credit: Today’s Car News
EV tax credit qualification gets murky in the new year. An even higher tariff on Chinese EVs is being considered. And the Lexus RZ EV […]
2024 Chevy Blazer EV doesn’t offer home power backup yet, but it’s ready
GM plans to offer bidirectional charging capability for every one of its Ultium EVs, the company underscored earlier this year. That will soon include a […]
Lexus UX mpg boost, Toyota Crown PHEV, Chevy Blazer EV V2H: Today’s Car News
The Blazer EV is ready for home backup, but the software and home hardware aren’t here yet. Lexus gives its UX hybrid crossover a boost. […]
2024 BMW i5 electric sport sedan trounces gasoline sibling
Battery-electric 2024 BMW i5 models will make up roughly half the full range of the eighth-generation mid-size BMW 5-Series sport sedan that first debuted in […]
BMW i5 review, Nio ET7 range, VW goes Tesla, Biden backs NACS: Today’s Car News
The Biden administration backs NACS, and VW finally caves to the Tesla standard. Nio goes 650 miles on a charge to show off its semi-solid-state […]
EVs from these brands will soon use the Tesla NACS charge port
With the commitment of Volkswagen, Audi, Porsche, and Scout to shift to the Tesla-based North American Charging Standard (NACS)—and the Biden administration’s backing of the […]
All sales plug-in or fuel-cell by 2035
On Tuesday, Canada unveiled the framework for an EV mandate for 2035. The mandate, known as the Electric Vehicle Availability Standard, will gradually step up […]
BYD’s rival to Model 3 and Ioniq 6 just arrived in North America
China’s BYD has introduced one of its most technologically advanced vehicles yet—and a direct threat to the Tesla Model 3 and Hyundai Ioniq 6 in Mexico. The […]
Free fast charging, gasoline fleet growing, France EV incentives, BYD Seal: Today’s Car News
The number of gasoline vehicles in the U.S. fleet is growing. Free fast charging causes more public charging congestion—probably. France rolls out revamped EV incentives. […]
Kia purpose-built EV will make global debut at CES
Kia will unveil its EV for mobility services at CES 2024 in January. The vehicle is known as the PBV, but the meaning of that […]
