Stephen Edelstein, Contributing Writer
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Public charging stations don't just drive EV adoption; they also increase consumer spending at nearby businesses, a new MIT study found.
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Volvo's 10 new and updated models include long-range plug-in hybridsVolvo's plug-in hybrids are set to gain more range.
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Lab-grown hides, shrooms, bamboo promise lower CO2 vs leatherYour car's leather could be made out of plant-based material in the future.
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VW recalling certain 2003-2024 ID.4s due to air bag inflatorThe Volkswagen ID.4 has yet another recall, but this one only affects 837 vehicles.
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Redwood Materials will help BMW recycle EV batteriesJ.B. Straubel's Redwood Materials will work with BMW dealerships to recover batteries at the end of their useful lives.
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VW recalling 98,800 ID.4 EVs, stop-sale and stop-production issuedVolkswagen ID.4s have a potential issue with its door handles not keeping water out.
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Hybrids now account for over 50% of U.S. Honda Accord sales, the automaker said Monday while detailing prices for the 2025 Accord.
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GM opens Tesla Supercharger access, makes customers pay for adaptersGM EV owners can now plug-in at Tesla Superchargers, but adapters are sold separately.
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Tesla patents wireless charging systemTesla inches closer to making wireless charging a reality with its EVs.
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2025 Toyota Highlander Hybrid gains standard all-wheel driveThe 2025 Toyota Highlander hybrid drops the front-wheel-drive variant with all models now sporting power to all four wheels.
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Fisker Ocean customers have to pay for recall repairsThere's no fund to handle safety-recall work or other unforeseen issues for these EVs, and owners are on their own for all but the parts.
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CATL electric bus batteries set for 1M miles, megawatt chargingThe Chinese battery giant claims to get more energy density and longevity and quicker charge rates out of its next-generation electric bus packs.
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- Lotus' upcoming sports car might crib design elements from the Theory 1 concept
- The Theory 1 packs a 70-kwh battery delivering about 250 miles of range and 987 hp from two electric motors
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2025 Toyota Sienna hybrid minivan gains safety techToyota ups the Sienna hybrid minivan's safety game with a more sophisticated rear seat reminder for 2025.
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2025 Honda Accord hybrid gets 44 mpg for $34,750
The Honda Accord Hybrid gets $760 more expensive for 2025.
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Chinese-made Lotus Eletre electric SUV set for US at $229,900The price is effectively double what was originally announced—leaving the bill for the extra 100% tariff on the Chinese-made EVs to customers.
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Software-based smart tires under development at Pirelli and BoschTires with embedded sensors might improve sustainability and efficiency.
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Italy says Europe's 2035 gas-engine ban is "absurd"Italy thinks Europe's looming gas-engine ban "must be changed."
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A California-based company aims to add curbside EV charging and solar and wind power to streetlights.
Beam Global's BeamSpot incorporates solar panels and small wind turbines to generate some of its...
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GM and EVgo crib gas-station look for 400 EV fast-charging stopsSome future fast-charger stations will look like today's gas stations with pull-through chargers.
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These EVs are top-rated for safety by the IIHSEight electric vehicles qualify for a 2024 Top Safety Pick+ award from the IIHS.
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GM and Hyundai might partner for EV batteries, fuel cellsA collaboration is in the works between GM and Hyundai that could lead to economies of scale for green technology.
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Jaguar exec calls EV brand reboot "hugely frustrating"Jaguar jumped into the future with its I-Pace and then lost steam with its EV transition.
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Factorial solid-state tech could boost Mercedes EV range 80%An ongoing Mercedes partnership might help realize huge EV range gains without higher curb weight.
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