Stephen Edelstein, Contributing Writer
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BMW still aims for about 50% global EV sales by the end of the decade, in line with a plan the automaker rolled out in 2021, but still isn't ready to declare an end date for internal combustion.
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Ford recalls hybrids over software issue putting them in limp mode
The issue relates to hybrid-system software, but it requires a trip back to the dealership.
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2025 Kia EV6 bows with bigger battery, styling updates
With the introduction of an 84-kwh long-range pack, the EV6 might stretch its range to the vicinity of 330 miles or more.
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China's BYD launches Shark plug-in hybrid pickup in Mexico
Just after the Biden tariff hikes announced Tuesday, BYD revealed a truck that might rival the Toyota Tacoma and Ford Ranger.
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Report: Subaru to add Crosstrek Hybrid, lean on Toyota for EVs
Three of the four EVs that Subaru has confirmed as on the way by the end of 2028 might come from Toyota or via collaborations with Toyota.
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2025 Kia Sorento Hybrid gets refreshed look, up to 36 mpg, same price
For 2025, the Sorento Hybrid receives the same facelift non-hybrid Sorento models got for the 2024 model year, highlighted by a more prominent grille.
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Sony is in the process of launching its own Afeela EV brand in partnership with Honda, but in the meantime the company's new in-car entertainment app is debuting in the Vinfast VF 8 electric SUV.
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Musk: Tesla Supercharger network plans $500M expansion despite layoffs
CEO Elon Musk earlier this month fired nearly the entire Tesla Supercharger team, not long after calling them the key to Tesla's future.
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Report: Trump offered to nix EV incentives for $1B donation from Big Oil
It's not surprising the oil companies didn't immediately get on board with Trump's offer, as they've become diversified global "energy companies," with gasoline a legacy business.
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BP seeks stranded Tesla Supercharger sites in $1B EV charging buildout
BP reportedly plans to spend $1 billion by 2030, half of that amount within the next two or three years, to install over 3,000 chargers in the U.S.
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Car flame retardants might make us sick—and be unnecessary in EVs
Car seats, especially in vehicles at lower price points, contained potentially harmful chemicals, a study found, pointing to known carcinogens.
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Here's how California seeks to cut the cost of home EV charging
California is considering a fixed charge on electricity bills from its largest utilities in exchange for a reduction in EV charging cost.
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Growing EV sales in both the U.S. and China could contribute to a halving in gasoline demand in 2024, says the consultancy Wood Mackenzie.
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Tiny Eli Zero urban EV priced at $11,990, goes up to 90 miles—slowly
The very small neighborhood electric vehicle arrives later this year in the U.S. with a 25-mph limiter and a larger battery pack.
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Survey: Local governments see EV charging as costly, lower-priority
An urban/rural divide? Nearly a third of city officials in Michigan call EV charging planning "very relevant" while just 10% of township officials did.
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Fuel-cell Ram HD pickup included in Stellantis hydrogen rollout
Stellantis plans to start building a fuel-cell version of the Ram 5500 heavy-duty truck in Mexico, for the North American market.
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BMW begins EV battery buildout ahead of Neue Klasse EVs
A 20% boost in cell energy density and 30% boost in charging speed and range could help put these upcoming affordable BMW EVs ahead of Tesla.
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EV charger reliability gains will take more than a Tesla connector
The vast majority of fast-charging issues with CCS are related to interoperability—including payment across networks—and changing the plug type doesn't change that, as a seasoned charging executive recently underscored.
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Air pollution remains a major threat to the health of many Americans, but stricter emissions rules could help, according to the American Lung Association.
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Jeep confirms Gladiator 4xe PHEV pickup, mulls Recon hybrid
The Gladiator plug-in hybrid will come to market "later next year," according to Jeep's top U.S. executive.
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Report: GM's Cadillac might not go all-EV by 2030 after all
The shift away from internal-combustion powertrains may reportedly be slower than expected, although EV plans haven't changed.
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Report: Feds to formalize foreign entity rules for EV tax credit
The move could determine how and when more Chinese EVs come to the U.S.
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Costco deal saves up to $2,000 on these EVs and PHEVs
Through July, the latest Costco vehicle deals cover EVs from Polestar, Volvo, and Chevy, plus plug-in hybrids from Volvo.
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EV market share sags in California, though EV sales are up
A significant drop in Tesla sales led to modest sales gains in the quarter and a slight dip in EV market share.
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