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Some Ford Mustang Mach-Es are still suffering from a possible loss of power despite multiple recalls.
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Study: Only 12% of EV owners consider going back to gasolineRecent results suggest that previous gripes related to charging have abated as the infrastructure has built out.
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Future EVs might keep battery packs cool in this different wayWith wireless battery management, supplier SK On sees cooling fluid intermingling with cells and modules to keep battery temperature in check.
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Aptera tests solar-powered EV, after dropping in-wheel motorsThe efficiency-focused startup last year cut out the hub motors it made a buzz about; now it's tested the new drivetrain.
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Stellantis proposes multi-speed transmission for EVsIn a filed patent, Stellantis outlines an EV transmission that would employ magnetic viscous fluid, allowing it to shift more efficiently than hydraulic automatics.
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Hyundai Santa Fe Hybrid vs. Toyota Land Cruiser: Boxy hybrid SUVs divergeBetween 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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Such 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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2025 Fiat 500e gets $2,000 price cut, Armani editionThe 500e Giorgio Armani Collector's Edition remains set to arrive for 2025 but doesn't yet have a price tag.
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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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Volvo EX60 EV teased ahead of 2026 debutThe upcoming EX60 will be sized somewhere between the compact EX30 and the three-row EX90 flagship and is set to debut a more scalable SPA3 architecture.
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Kia EV9 will power your house for $6,440Home backup capability could make allow the Kia EV9 to become a giant backup battery the equivalent to many Tesla Powerwalls.
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Chevy put the Hummer EV's tri-motor powertrain in the Silverado EV along with off-road upgrades to test the setup during a race.
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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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2026 Cadillac Escalade IQL costs $132,695, arrives mid-2025A longer electric SUV promises more space for third-row passengers and cargo—but the same horsepower and driving range.
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Higher-mpg Nissan Rogue hybrid is coming: What makes e-Power different?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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Electric Mercedes-Benz GLC prototype teased testing in the arcticMercedes splits the GLC lineup in two—with one half going all-in on electric power.
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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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EV owners will get to keep the chargers after the program is finished, and it will seek data and feedback on supplementing the grid or providing backup power.
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Solid-state batteries aren't likely for Hyundai or Kia before 2030Hyundai, Kia, and Genesis are pooling efforts to develop solid-state batteries in-house, but they're not as optimistic on the timeline as Nissan, Honda, and Toyota.
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Mercedes-Benz Vision V name confirmed for electric van conceptComing vans will offer either an electric powertrain or ICE.
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2025 Honda Prologue now tops 300 miles of rangeNew hardware boosts the GM-built EV's usability, but little else changes for the Prologue's second year.
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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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