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Although Genesis and Hyundai plan to make some of their EVs in the U.S., the biggest, most expensive electric SUV planned for the lineup will be Korean-made, according to a report and plant announcement.
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2025 Toyota Camry goes all-hybrid, with AWD traction on tapGoodbye, V-6: The entire 2025 Camry lineup adopts hybrid power with a fresh face, updated seating and tech, and all-wheel-drive traction.
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Karma shows flagship electric coupe, changes EV plans againThe plan pitches Karma back toward EVs—and a luxury-focused approach—rather than commercial vehicles.
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EV owners aren't driving as much—here's why that's a problemThe current generation of EV owners isn't using them as much as gas cars, found a recent study looking at data from millions of vehicles.
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Yoke or not, some Teslas might have the wrong airbagTesla may have installed the wrong airbag for Model S and Model X owners who opted to switch from the available steering yoke back to the steering wheel, or vice versa.
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VW plans under-$35,000 EV for US arrival around 2027The electric vehicle focused for North America would be built either in the U.S. or Mexico, according to a top executive.
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Lucid's first application of its bidirectional charging capability will be a cable to charge other EVs, the California automaker has revealed.
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Super-fast-charging Polestar EV could gain 100 miles in 5 minutesPolestar says it could revolutionize the EV ownership experience, while partner StoreDot says it could allow downsized batteries.
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GM invented rare-earth magnets but hopes to purge them from EVsWith a partnership announced this week between GM Ventures and Niron Magnetics, GM may be able to free itself from a problematic portion of the EV supply chain.
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Report: Hyundai is developing LFP batteries for affordable EVsHyundai's LFP cells for EVs could compete with CATL, BYD, and other Chinese companies.
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Polestar 5 EV: "Superior driving range" from huge battery cellsThe upcoming flagship model for the Polestar line packs new high-nickel cells in a format 22 inches long—approaching the size of the large-format cells used by GM's Ultium vehicles.
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Report: Next-gen Chevy Bolt EV might be made at Kansas plantAccording to information released from UAW negotiation, a next-generation Chevrolet Bolt EV might utilize one of GM's existing plants—likely a Kansas plant.
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The next-generation Jeep Wrangler will be offered in EV and plug-in series-hybrid models, a Stellantis/UAW document has revealed.
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Volvo energy business will tap into EVs' bidirectional chargingServices might not yet be a reality in the U.S. until after the launch of the Volvo EX90, the first Volvo EV to be equipped for bidirectional charging.
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Review: 2025 Volvo EX30 sets out for the sustainable horizonWe drive Volvo’s latest electric SUV to find out if its small carbon footprint offers a fair trade for a snug, spartan interior.
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Chery's EV concept tunes into tuna, claims world-best aero efficiencyChina-based Chery claims that its concept, inspired by a tuna, is the most aerodynamic car in the world at 0.168 Cd.
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EV sales rise in California, bucking claims of dwindling demandEVs represented 22.3% of California new-car sales in Q3, while plug-in hybrids had 3.3% market share.
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Polestar 4 SUV has a lower carbon footprint than Polestar 2 hatchback?Yes, while some metrics suggest that SUVs have a larger footprint than cars, Polestar is suggesting that its SUV is greener.
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The shift to the Tesla standard will bring a CCS adapter allowing models like the Solterra to charge at Tesla Supercharger stations from 2025 on.
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Ford expands EV charging network, Tesla Supercharger V4 hardware comingFord recently added Francis Energy, Blink, and Red E to the list of charging networks accessible from its app and vehicle. It confirmed that Supercharger V4 hardware will be added, although timing hasn't yet been disclosed.
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Toyota's $8B battery boost heralds US-made EVs, plug-in hybridsToyota massively increased the size and investment in a North Carolina battery facility—pointing to accelerated plans for plug-in hybrids and EVs.
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Ford delays battery plant for next-generation EVs, citing demandFord hasn't yet said specifically whether this will affect the production ramp of a next-generation electric pickup truck that's been targeted for "incredibly high volume."
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Chevy Equinox EV priced at $34,995—with an estimated 300 milesGM has hiked the price of the Equinox EV but dropped the smaller pack—perhaps to create more differentiation with the upcoming Bolt EV. At least one version now rates at 319 miles.
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Hertz slows Tesla and EV plans, citing collision repair costsHigh collision repair costs weren't enough to offset the lower running costs of EVs, as Hertz balks at putting the initial 100,000 Teslas already announced into service.
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