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VW’s electric Bus is ready to be the family vehicle of the decade, but VW’s priced it to be the hottest niche ride of the season. Tentatively, it’s still worth it.
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New plug-in hybrids for 2025Are plug-in hybrids a bridge to EVs; or compliance vehicles consumers just don't want? The new vehicles in the PHEV pipeline aim for the former.
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Electric-car charging: The basicsHome charging is the basis for happiness—but so is knowing what your EV needs on a road trip.
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Review: 2025 GMC Sierra EV Denali multitasks to the maxThe GMC Sierra EV Denali may be expensive, but it offers the kind of versatility and luxury ambience that will blast through preconceptions.
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Could Jeep reinvent planetary hybrid tech for 4WD adventures?Jeep parent Stellantis might take a system that's drawn comparisons to Toyota's original planetary-gearset hybrid layout on to new off-road adventures.
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Which electric cars have the most range?The 10 EVs rated with the longest driving range run the gamut on vehicle size, type, and efficiency.
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A stylish new Leaf EV, now confirmed for the U.S., and hybrid and PHEV versions of the Rogue, are part of a more extensive product refresh for Nissan in more than a decade.
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Rivian spinoff focuses on small EVs, “ways to move beyond cars”A range of EVs with up to 50 times the efficiency of SUVs, intended for urban environments, is the focus of an entire other company we didn't know Rivian had.
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Here are the EVs made in Mexico and CanadaPresident Trump has indicated that tariffs are coming, and here are the models they might directly affect.
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Southern US states are set for the most EV range, data suggestsMany of the states with more EV incentives have an unfavorable climate for electric miles—when looking objectively at temperature, weather, and corresponding road conditions, that is.
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GM-Pilot EV charging network now spans over 25 statesIt's one of several involving GM and promising high-power road-trip charging combined with plenty of amenities.
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Study: Tesla, Rivian charging networks have far fewer problemsDoes direct feedback through vehicle route planners explain the vast difference in experience between Tesla and Rivian and other third-party networks?
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Such claims don't always scale up, but it brings hope for an even higher rate of recovered lithium for new EV batteries—and less harm to the environment.
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Tesla Cybertruck recalled eighth time, exterior body panels can fall offThe Tesla Cybertruck's encountered yet another recall, and this one results in the loss of body panels.
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Why VW's cheapest EV may also be its most advancedFor its upcoming $22,000 EV, Volkswagen aimed to maximize cost-cutting, while an advanced architecture permits a wider range of over-the-air updates.
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California EV carpool lane access ending in 2025The state's popular electric-car incentive could wind down, given the latest turn in national EV policy.
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Renault 5 Turbo 3E brings in-wheel motors to electric hot hatchMotor tech brings the Renault up to speed with 533 hp.
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Study: Trump killing EV tax credits would decimate US industriesEven if other incentives stay, red states will be hit hardest by merely eliminating the $7,500 EV tax credit, an environmental policy group finds.
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While it plans to keep some ICE vehicles in its lineup, Porsche commits to another major EV addition.
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VW’s next-gen EV batteries arrive soon: How they’ll cut costs, boost rangeWill VW’s unified battery cell format bring a range boost for the ID.Buzz or ID.4? It’s too early to say for sure, but it means simpler, cheaper EVs.
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First look: 2026 Mercedes-Benz CLA EV, hybrid split the billMercedes’s compact sedan gets battery power in all models, but there’s no PHEV in the works.
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Trump EPA takes aim at Biden emissions regulationsThe EPA agency, which had been clear about not mandating EVs, is also attempting to flip the language around Trump campaign talking points.
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2025 Audi A6 Sportback E-Tron evolves the electric car for $67,195A first look at the upcoming A6 EV suggests it will face technological change in gorgeous form with up to 392 miles of range.
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Toyota C-HR+ arrives as BEV, will Urban Cruiser follow?The C-HR+ and smaller Urban Cruiser electric crossovers lead the charge in Toyota’s push to electrification in Europe.
Robert Duffer