Electric Cars

Americans will see the ID.Buzz in 2024, after a 2023 debut. Does it live up to the electric Microbus hype?

Relatively simple strategies like smart charging and time-of-use rates will help smooth utilities' loads and get the most from renewables.

A U.S. DOE study found that solid-state cells aren't necessarily less prone to catastrophic failure and overheating.

Momentum Dynamics inductive wireless charging tech will be tested in XC40 Recharge electric SUVs in use more than 12 hours a day.

With a small California pilot program starting this year, GM and PG&E will develop software and a core hardware set.

Refreshed styling is likely to be bound for the U.S., while single-motor versions of the XC40 and C40 are yet to be announced.

Ford's plan to develop and sell EVs under a different business unit won't mean direct sales—but it could change the role of dealers.

With a timeline accelerated versus Honda's own plan for a dedicated EV platform, a new joint-venture EV company would bring more EVs sooner.

Kia joins the ranks that have an electric pickup in the product pipeline. Of note, it also now has an "entry-level" affordable EV on the way.

The very quick torque delivery of the Lightning's dual-motor system can be an asset for winter-weather stability, Ford demonstrates.

The choice of a decontented electric truck or a price hike of up to 20% was not well-received by early reservation-holders. Two days later, Rivian reversed course.

The automaker upped its annual global EV sales target to 1.87 million units for the main Hyundai brand and the Genesis luxury brand, combined, by 2030.

The brand has suggested that it will have a full lineup of EVs by 2025—if you think globally. But this compact Jeep EV is likely U.S.-bound.

Ram plans to look to its brand loyalists for insight on what to include in an upcoming all-electric Ram 1500 pickup.

Rivian blamed supply chain issues for what's essentially a pricing repositioning of its vehicles—with a price hike of roughly 20% for the R1S.

Tesla's primary supplier aims to ramp up mass production of the large-format cylindrical cells—to be used in the Cybertruck, Semi, and more—in 2023.

Tesla made a proposal in comments submitted to the Federal Highway Administration, regarding the $7.5 billion earmarked for a national EV charging network.

Lucid confirmed a delay for its Gravity SUV—for "a better product"—and announced its first plant beyond its home U.S., for Saudi Arabia.

Another new name claims it will launch its EVs in 2022; but this one’s not actually a startup.

Stricter standards on the U.S., Europe, and China could provide strong revenue for EV makers—especially Tesla.