Green Car News
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For 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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Hyundai offering Ioniq 5 and Ioniq 6 buyers a free home chargerA perk previously offered on the 5 N performance variant is now offered on the Ioniq 5 and Ioniq 6.
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BYD targets 5-minute EV charge at thousands of sites in ChinaLongtime global Tesla rival BYD plans to roll out megawatt charging and passenger vehicles that can handle it, on a broad scale.
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Project aims for EV batteries that can work past minor damageAs part of an EU project involving tech suppliers and researchers, a team sees ways that cells can remain functional despite damage or defects.
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Report: Honda to buy batteries from Toyota to avoid Trump's tariffsToyota's N.C. battery plant gets a new customer—and Honda hopes it has a workaround to the unpredictable U.S. market.
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Motor tech brings the Renault up to speed with 533 hp.
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Electric BMW 3-Series arrives in 2026; undergoing cold-weather testingWill it be dubbed i3?
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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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VW ID.4, Audi Q4 E-Tron recall: 12V issue may strand driversSmall problem with smaller battery leads to a big issue in VW's compact EVs.
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BMW iX3 debuts in September as first Neue Klasse EVA new EV architecture takes up an existing nameplate, as BMW begins its big pivot.
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Longbow aims to make lightweight electric sports cars a realityThe Longbow Speedster and Roadster both aim to weigh just 2,200 pounds.
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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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Toyota EV fast chargers open for underserved communitiesThe automaker, with EVgo, is siting charging stations in "amenity-rich areas," for those who might have limited home charging.
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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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Northvolt goes bankrupt, Swedish battery maker collapses in EuropeAfter BMW nixed its battery supply deal with the Swedish battery maker that once aimed to rival firms from China and Korea, a turnaround was looking increasingly unlikely.
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GM and the utility PG&E will collect data on charging habits, while allowing EVs from Chevy, GMC, and Cadillac to be used as a backup power source.
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Rivian unlocks hands-free driving, dual-motor performance upgradeRivian's Rally Mode, which had been limited to Tri- and Quad-Motor versions, is now included in Dual-Motor R1S and R1T variants.
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Ford EVs getting Tesla Supercharger route planning via Apple MapsIt's about to become easier to find Tesla Superchargers for Ford EV owners using Apple Maps via CarPlay.
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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 updates bZ4X with more power, faster chargingThe midsize electric crossover gets modest updates for its mid-cycle refresh.
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Lexus RZ updated with bigger battery, more power, F Sport gradeThe Lexus RZ EV comes in for its first update and it gets more powerful and has more range.
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