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Between the retro-overtures of the Land Cruiser and the deceptively squarish Santa Fe, these two hybrids highlight the blurred lines and conflicting missions of modern SUVs.
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Rivian patented active aero wheel coversSuch a design might allow tall, boxy vehicles to optimize aerodynamics while allowing for better brake cooling when needed.
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2022-2023 Ford F-150 Lightning may charge quicker after software updateBy raising the maximum permitted DC fast-charge current, Ford has enabled quicker charging stops for older F-150 Lightning electric pickups.
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Telo shows its $41,520 electric truck in pre-production formThe tiny Telo MT1 has its interior design set in place, and a Monster Tunnel for gear under its 5-foot bed. And it's still about the length of a Mini Cooper.
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VW ID.Every1 previews sub-$25,000 ID.1It's not planned for U.S. sales, but should it be?
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Volvo ES90 debuts as a high-riding electric hatchThe ES90 bucks the SUV trend, as an especially long hatchback with all the technology prowess of the brand's EX90 SUV.
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Nissan used to offer U.S. hybrids, but in its era of e-Power it’s saved them for other markets. In its third generation, the tech is finally U.S.-bound.
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Rivian adding range and power to R1T and R1S EVs via paid software upgradeHow much are you willing to pay to go farther, quicker? Rivian hopes it's a four-figure amount.
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Florida is second only to California in EV sales: How'd that happen?In cumulative EV sales, Florida has the lead after California—without all the incentives—and there's even been a recent surge.
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Airstream launches electric travel trailer for off-grid adventuresThere's no electric propulsion yet; but a composting toilet, rooftop solar, and a propane tank signal that this travel trailer can avoid most of the hookups.
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GSA refutes report that it plans to purge EVs, chargersWhether Elon Musk and DOGE plan to purge federal EVs and chargers or not, a recent report casts some doubt on Tesla's fundamental selling propositions of efficiency and operating cost.
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2025 Volvo EX90 EV gets $10,000 discount for Costco membersAlthough Volvo's three-row electric SUV has only been delivered for a few months, it's already qualifying for a deep discount—especially on leasing.
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The EPA may be hobbled with such drastic cuts that it might not be able to respond to natural disasters, enforce regulation, or fine polluters.
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Kia PV5 electric vans debut passenger, cargo, and chassis cab lineupThe midsize PV5 is one of several flexible electric vans designed for various commercial applications.
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Upcoming Nissan EV getting NACS port: Will it be next-gen Leaf?The Nissan Ariya now comes with a NACS adapter, but Nissan plans a native NACS port on its next EV due later this year.
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Lucid midsize SUV to cost less than $50,000, reveal late 2025 or early 2026Lucid teased its midsize crossover SUV and said it will focus on efficiency and technology when it debuts later in the year or early in 2026.
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Ram Ramcharger PHEV doesn’t need a charge to haul 14,000 lb up 6% gradeRam’s laid out near-final specs for its Ramcharger plug-in hybrid pickup; says it will be a no-compromise solution.
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Here's how in-wheel motors could cut EV cost, boost range 20%In-wheel motor tech could transform EVs, making them cheaper, lighter, and simpler in the long run. Who will make the leap first?
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A version of the Mercedes-Benz EQS is testing solid-state cells from Factorial teasing a 25% boost in energy density. Will it really deliver the 621-mile target?
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2026 Polestar 3 EV gets a more powerful brain; so will 2025 modelsThe upgrade to its core computing chip will likely help support future AI-based features, advanced safety tech, and battery management.
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Nikola files Chapter 11 bankruptcy; former hydrogen-hype darling seeks saleAt one time Nikola was valued at more than GM or Ford; now it doesn't have enough cash to help its few existing customers get back on the road.
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California pushes ahead with charger buildout despite Trump freezeAs 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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Stellantis working on tires made from eggshellsEggshells or other food waste could help produce tires with a lower environmental impact, based on an idea proposed by Stellantis in a patent.
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