Stephen Edelstein, Contributing Writer
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Hyundai on Thursday provided a first look at a concept previewing a production-bound hydrogen fuel-cell vehicle due in the first half of 2025.
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Honda Prologue and Acura ZDX fall short in crash testsNew GM-built SUVs don't fare well in the IIHS's tough updated regimen.
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2025 Mercedes AMG E 53 Hybrid costs $89,150 with 42 miles of electric rangeMercedes-Benz AMG's latest plug-in hybrid performance car isn't cheap, but it has meaningful range.
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Scout previews pet and camp modes in electric truck conceptsVW's Scout electric SUV and pickup are poised to offer active-lifestyle modes like Rivian and Tesla, according to hints in its concept vehicles.
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Electric hydrofoil ferry uses 80% less energy, and it can flyScandinavian EV tech extends beyond electric cars—to public ferries, in Stockholm.
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Tesla wants all new vehicles to be wired like the CybertruckTesla's 42-volt LVCS narrows the number of electrical connector types needed in new cars down to six. Will other automakers bite?
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The Lucid Gravity electric SUV is still on track to start production before the end of the year, targeting more than 440 miles of range and more than 800 hp, Lucid confirmed Tuesday.
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Tesla Roadster battery replacement cuts 400 pounds, half the spaceRe/Cell's Tesla Roadster battery pack takes advantage of EV cell progress—and they'll likely find a new use for your old pack.
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Polestar and Volvo gain Tesla Supercharger access, NACS adapters cost $230Add two more car brands to the NACS port standard.
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2026 Cadillac Lyriq-V brings performance to luxury brand's EV lineupA Cadillac Lyriq sporting a V badge has been confirmed for the 2026 model year.
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Report: EVs, solar will put fossil fuels in global decline by 2030Electric vehicles and data centers will spur greater use of renewables, which will keep trimming down fossil fuel use on a global scale.
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LG shifting Ford Mustang Mach-E battery production to MichiganFord Mustang Mach-E batteries will hail from Michigan instead of Poland starting in 2025.
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- The Hyundai RN24 is a stripped-down EV concept
- Hyundai said the RN24 tests tech for future performance EVs
- Hyundai gave the RN24 features that mimic gas-powered cars such as sound
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2025 Mercedes-Benz EQE gets more range, bigger batteryThe 2025 Mercedes-Benz EQE arrives with updated brake software, larger battery, and more range on certain models.
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Over half of US EV and PHEV sales in 2023 were SUVsSUVs are less efficient and emit more CO2 yet are still outselling cars regardless of powertrain.
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Audi A2 E-Tron restomod EV remixes forward-thinking city carAlthough never offered in the U.S., the Audi A2 laid down some of the efficiency-focused mindset that went into the E-Tron products.
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Scout reveals electric Traveler SUV and Terra pickup, due in 2027Scout returns from the grave with an electric pickup truck and SUV, both of which will offer a range-extender.
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2025 Lexus LC 500h keeps gorgeous hybrid GT dream aliveThe 2025 Lexus LC 500h gets a $1,425 price increase over last year's model, but stunning good looks come standard.
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The 2024 GMC Sierra EV full-size electric pickup truck is already being recalled because other road users might not be able to see its turn signals.
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CATL introduces mixed-chemistry battery for PHEVs with fast chargingThe Chinese supplier's Freevoy battery might be able to charge from 10-80% in around 10 minutes.
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Elon Musk calls $25,000 EV "pointless," says future is autonomousTesla CEO Elon Musk is sending mixed signals about an affordable EV from Tesla.
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Stellantis tackling EV aerodynamics with $29.5M wind tunnelStellantis has updated its wind tunnel as it seeks efficiency with future EVs.
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Feds investigating Tesla Full Self-Driving after four crashes, one fatalityAn investigation has been opened by the NHTSA into Tesla's Full Self-Driving driver assist system.
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Stellantis to test solid-state batteries in Dodge Charger Daytona EVsLess than two years after Stellantis launches its first EVs the automaker's looking to test solid-state batteries.
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