Stephen Edelstein, Contributing Writer
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- The NHTSA is looking at the safety of Tesla's Full Self-Driving system
- Four crashes have been documented while Tesla's Full Self-Driving system was engaged, one was fatal
- Tesla CEO Elon Musk doubled...
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Stellantis to test solid-state batteries in Dodge Charger Daytona EVs
Less than two years after Stellantis launches its first EVs the automaker's looking to test solid-state batteries.
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Arkansas might be sitting on 19 million tons of lithium
Lithium deposits in the south might be the key to U.S. EV battery production.
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2025 Kia EV9 carries on with $700 price increase
The Kia EV9 rolls into 2025 with no notable changes aside from a modest price hike for the Light Long Range trim.
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GM CEO says company still committed to ditching tailpipes by 2035
GM leadership has backed off its short-term EV sales targets, but says it's committed to an emissions-free future.
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US consumers aren't buying PHEVs despite automakers embracing them
Consumers say they want plug-in hybrids, but sales aren't materializing.
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Kia is recalling 14,163 EV9 electric SUVs because their digital instrument clusters could go blank while the vehicles are being driven.
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2025 Jeep Grand Cherokee 4xe PHEV carries forward for $62,285
The plug-in hybrid version of the 2025 Jeep Grand Cherokee carries a $15,585 premium over the V-6.
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Ford tells some EV owners to stop using Tesla Supercharger NACS adapter
Some Ford owners are being told to stop using their Tesla Supercharger adapter until a replacement can be shipped.
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Mercedes-Benz opens battery recycling plant in Germany
The facility can recover up to 96% of materials such as lithium, nickel, and cobalt to reuse in new batteries, according to Mercedes-Benz.
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2025 Ford Mustang Mach-E adds standard heat pump, costs $38,490
Ford enhanced the Mustang Mach-E's cold-weather performance and hands-free driver assist system for 2025.
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GM's new military truck is an electric Silverado HD with diesel fumes
Is this the first signal GM is serious about series-hybrid trucks, or a one-off application for the military?
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The next-generation hybrid system to be used in the Subaru Forester and Crosstrek will likely offer a step up in horsepower when it reaches the U.S. in these models.
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2025 Mercedes-Benz EQS upgrades range and brakes for $105,550
About 9% more battery capacity is part of the improvement, but that plus other efficiency improvements may put 400 EPA miles within reach.
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Stellantis recalls 44,500 PHEV SUVs because brake pedal can collapse
Alfa Romeo and Dodge's plug-in hybrids have a potential issue with their brake pedals.
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2026 Nissan Rogue plug-in hybrid will borrow Mitsubishi tech
A Rogue PHEV is on the way first, but it doesn't preempt an e-Power Rogue hybrid.
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Honda recalls hybrids due to possible fuel leaks
Honda's three hybrid models have been recalled because of defective fuel pumps.
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Report: Apple worked with China's BYD to develop EV batteries
Post-mortem, details have surfaced about the plans Apple had for its EV's battery.
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- California police forces see the Tesla Model 3 and Model Y as too tight for police duty
- There's no official Tesla police package, and few other EV options
- Police-duty F-150 Lightning pickups have...
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Mexico's own EVs could rival India and China, face Trump trade rules
Prototypes of a made-in-Mexico EV have already been built, said the country's new president.
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These US states come up short on public chargers per EV
The EV charging experience is not equal in all states.
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BMW CEO says Europe needs to cancel the 2035 gas-engine ban
The man in charge of BMW sees China as the only way to comply with upcoming regulations.
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Honda Prelude will skip stick, unlike brand's original hybrid coupe
The iconic Honda Prelude nameplate may return to the U.S., but a manual transmission might not be in the cards.
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Mini EVs get sportier with John Cooper Works variants
The JCW performance upgrade goes electric on the Cooper EV and the forthcoming Aceman.
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