Electric Cars
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The latest iterations of electric vehicles from Mercedes will have an 800-volt architecture.
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Mercedes plots new ICE vans, reverses course on electric-onlyMercedes' Van.EA electric van platform will be joined by a so-called Combustion Architecture—meaning gas and diesel vans are now again part of a longer-term plan
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Volvo ES90 tech stack to set future for automakerVolvo's upcoming flagship electric sedan will offer even more computing power than its EX90 electric SUV.
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2025 Rivian California Dune Editions are ready to storm the desertA desert-inspired look and off-road-focused accessories distinguish these limited-edition versions of the Rivian R1S electric SUV and R1T electric pickup.
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Toyota steps in, spends $1.5B for Michigan battery factory with LGThe battery plant formerly owned by GM will help Toyota ramp up domestic EV and hybrid production.
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Toyota expects half its new car sales to be electrified in 2025Hybrids alone might still top 50% of Toyota's U.S. sales for the year as it starts to get hybrid batteries from North Carolina.
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As the Biden administration's NEVI fast-charging network remains in limbo, California has made clear it's pushing on.
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Here's why US EV sales may gain 3% in 2025 despite headwindsDespite a Tesla sales slump and a federal government full of policy obstacles, EVs have gained some mass-market momentum.
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BMW's Heart of Joy control unit promises next-level vehicle dynamics, efficiency gainsAdvanced hardware and software systems will help BMW's Neue Klasse EVs deliver a new level of driving dynamics.
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Chevy brings first electric pace car, EV.R prototype to Daytona 500The Chevrolet Blazer EV.R serves as a glimpse of the future, while the 2025 Blazer EV SS paces NASCAR's season start.
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Ford developing split-battery EV charging with dual charge portsAutomakers appear to still be thinking out how to make the most of multiple charging ports—including dividing up EV batteries into partitions.
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Republicans call to add $1,000 tax on new EVs, end tax creditBills aim to kill the EV tax credit and add a flat-rate road tax to new EVs.
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Hyundai and Kia are moving quickly to adapt how their EVs are built.
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Study: EV dependability has improved, but PHEVs are problematicVehicles that plug in continue to be more trouble-prone, and that especially applies to plug-in hybrids, according to the latest J.D. Power study assessing three years of ownership.
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Here’s why modern EVs are more prepared for extreme tempsFrom Nissan to Tesla and beyond, the newest EVs are better equipped for temperature extremes than earlier mass-produced EVs.
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VW confirms multiple sub-$25,000 EVs, teases likely ID.1Affordable, profitable small EVs are in reach, VW says. Will they extend beyond Europe?
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2025 Ram ProMaster EV electric van costs $58,490The ProMaster EV electric cargo van undercuts Rivian and Mercedes and offers significantly more range than the Ford E-Transit for a little more money.
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BMW R&D boss: Bigger batteries in EVs "don't make sense"Upcoming BMW EVs will accomplish more range without battery capacity gains.
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Core Detroit automakers are reportedly among a range of auto-industry interests lobbying the Trump administration to instead wind down the EV tax credit and leasing loophole over several years.
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Scout extended-range PHEV tech, platform could be scaled to other vehiclesScout Motors’ EVs may be at the fringes of the VW Group, but will be its MVP for bringing new tech into the fold.
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Mercedes-Benz EQB recalled due to potential battery fireOwners of the electric luxury SUV are instructed not to charge above 80% until they get a dealership-installed software update.
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2025 Tesla Model Y Juniper arrives in March for $61,630 with Cybercab vibeTesla finally revealed the first refresh of the aging Model Y crossover EV and it takes design notes from the automaker's proposed taxi.
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Ford Mustang Mach-E NASCAR EV prototype gallops past gasolineHybrids still haven't come to NASCAR and an electric race car for the series might seem even farther off, but Ford is still thinking about it.
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Automakers want Trump DOT to restart EV charger fundingA group representing the interests of the charging industry, plus some automakers, says it amounts to uncertainty for states and businesses.
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