Stephen Edelstein, Contributing Writer
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Nissan will build a Leaf replacement, as well as electric versions of two popular crossovers, in the U.K. for European sales.
The Leaf replacement, along with electric Juke and Qashqai crossovers,...
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Report: VW's Scout turns to Magna to develop electric pickup and SUV
Given the timing, these very likely the first two products from Scout, previously announced for South Carolina production in 2026.
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Wireless charging aligns for automated use in EVs, plug-in hybrids
The methodology allows parking systems to help position the vehicle for high-efficiency wireless charging, or potentially do everything automatically.
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Tesla Superchargers might cost extra $1 a minute above 90%
EV charging on busy weekend and road-trip routes could suddenly become more expensive for Tesla drivers—especially when they need to get the most range out of their EVs.
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As EV market grows, it's attracting buyers with top-tier credit
Even considering the most affordable EVs, the credit profile of EV buyers much more closely resembled that of luxury buyers.
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Stellantis-CATL battery partnership seeks affordable EVs for Europe
The collaboration could benefit mainstream Euro-market brands like Peugeot and Citroën, and perhaps Jeep.
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A recently-surfaced Ferrari patent application hints at in-wheel motors for future performance road cars.
First spotted by CarBuzz a filing published by the United States Patent and Trademark Office...
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Honda shows hydrogen fuel-cell module set to power CR-V
Honda has suggested that in addition to a U.S.-bound CR-V Fuel Cell, the automaker's next-gen fuel-cell module may be used more widely—including in Europe.
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2025 Cadillac Optiq will be luxury brand's lowest-priced US EV
The GM luxury brand confirmed the Optiq as the "entry point for Cadillac’s EV lineup in North America," sitting below the Lyriq.
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The EV age has revived a century-old obsession with aerodynamics
Long before gas mileage became a concern aerodynamic designs lost favor in vehicle design. But what if electric cars had dominated?
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Toyota aims to tap recycled Prius materials for future US EV batteries
In a circular economy approach enabled by JB Straubel's Redwood Materials, Toyota plans to make retired Prius batteries part of the EV future.
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2026 Subaru Forester Hybrid will join EVs in more electrified lineup
The Forester Hybrid is scheduled to arrive about a year after the non-hybrid version, suggesting it might be a 2026 model.
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Cold weather affects the range of each EV model differently, but a new report found that some perform better than others.
Recurrent creates battery health reports for used EVs, and has used the same...
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Mercedes' fastest charging network for EVs looks like this
The Atlanta charging station revealed Wednesday is a template for the form and function of Mercedes' own fast-charging network.
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Here's how Tesla estimates driving range
For navigation and route planning, Tesla considers a wide range of factors including driving style, temperature, humidity, cloud cover, and wind.
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Report: Big Genesis GV90 electric SUV will be made in South Korea
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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EV owners aren't driving as much—here's why that's a problem
The 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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Volvo EM90 electric minivan is an executive shuttle for the future
Volvo's first minivan breaks out of the romper room and boasts some very high-end transport for four adults plus road-trip driving range.
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Canoo this week unveiled a civilian spinoff of the electric pickup truck it delivered to the U.S. Army last year for evaluation.
Dubbed the American Bulldog, the pickup is based on the Canoo Light...
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Polestar 4 will be made at Renault plant in South Korea
The contract-manufacturing choice for Polestar skirts a tariff that would apply to models made in China and will help the EV brand keep its footprint light.
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Poll: Majority of Americans unlikely to get an EV
Despite a wider range of EV choices ranging from small hatchbacks to sedans, big pickups, and SUVs, a majority still don't see their next vehicle being electric, Ipsos found. But a majority also support government incentives for EVs.
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2025 Toyota Camry Hybrid teased: Redesigned sedan adds all-wheel drive
The next-generation Toyota Camry Hybrid will be revealed in November at the LA auto show—and, Toyota suggests, the Hybrid will offer AWD for the first time.
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Lucid Air has range to spare—for charging other EVs
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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GM invented rare-earth magnets but hopes to purge them from EVs
With 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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