Stephen Edelstein, Contributing Writer
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When the Chevrolet Bolt EV returns next year it will be the most affordable EV in the U.S., Marissa West, president of General Motors North America, said in a recently published interview with ...
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GM might cool EV charge ports like microchipsPCM cooling has been used in heat sinks in the computing world for years, and has becoming increasingly common in outdoor gear.
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Versus cars, SUVs emit about 20% more CO2—EV or notSUVs surpassed 50% of the market for the first time in "advanced economies" with around 20 million sales, according to the IEA.
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Tesla pause sparks EV charging rivals in $5B federal buildoutIn the wake of Tesla's Supercharger pause, networks are planning more charging stations and seeking to hire jilted Tesla employees.
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Toyota, Subaru, Mazda ally for engines burning hydrogen, e-fuelsSmaller engines to be used in hybrids are a core element of the plan, which may influence Subaru's next Crosstrek Hybrid.
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VW plans 2027 debut for $22,000 EV for Europe, beyondThe automaker has also embarked on a project for a sub-$35,000 for North America, which should arrive in the 2027 timeframe.
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Two House Democrats are demanding that the Department of Energy report projected lifecycle emissions for seven federally-funded hydrogen hubs.
First reported by Politico, Reps. Jamie Raskin of...
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Survey: Younger US drivers are more open to Chinese EVsMore than a third might consider a Chinese vehicle built in Mexico—and those under 40 are far more interested in considering Chinese EVs.
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2024 Jeep Wagoneer S EV: Tesla Model Y rival set for May 30 revealJeep showed its upcoming Wagoneer S taking on the Tesla Model Y Performance and beating its own gasoline Grand Cherokee Trackhawk.
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Gravity's urban fast-charging "trees" could rival Tesla SuperchargingA new design for EV charging stations from the company seeks to keep the cables out of the way.
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GM plug-in hybrids due in 2027, as tighter EPA rules applyIt's likely no coincidence that GM plans to introduce PHEVs when it can reap regulatory benefits from them.
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Report: GM is mulling a Chevy Camaro EVGM would take a different approach than rival Ford, which has applied the Mustang name to the Mach-E electric crossover.
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In real-world driving range, a three-year-old Tesla Model 3 or Model Y will likely retain roughly 64% of its EPA rating, according to analysis from battery-data firm Recurrent.
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Study: EV interest waning amid concerns over cost, chargingThe lack of affordable EVs is causing consideration to drop among Gen Z and Gen Y buyers.
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Megawatt charging for electric big rigs is starting to arriveMegawatt charging potentially closes the refueling gap between fuel-cell and battery-powered trucks.
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Mitsubishi plans EVs, plug-in hybrids in expanded US lineupMitsubishi's American mix will include hybrids, PHEVs, and EVs, and potentially, an electric pickup.
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Honda AWD hybrids are coming soon—and 2M EVs annually by 2030With it, Honda could catch up with Toyota, which already offers a line of AWD hybrids, and will leverage motor technologies shared with EVs.
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BMW sticks to 50% EV target by 2030—not including hybrids, PHEVsThere's still no end date for internal combustion and the automaker's CEO said it will stay flexible on powertrains "well into the 2030s."
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Ford is recalling nearly 9,000 hybrid vehicles to address a software issue that could cause the drivetrain to shift into neutral unexpectedly.
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2025 Kia EV6 bows with bigger battery, styling updatesWith the introduction of an 84-kwh long-range pack, the EV6 might stretch its range to the vicinity of 330 miles or more.
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China's BYD launches Shark plug-in hybrid pickup in MexicoJust after the Biden tariff hikes announced Tuesday, BYD revealed a truck that might rival the Toyota Tacoma and Ford Ranger.
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Report: Subaru to add Crosstrek Hybrid, lean on Toyota for EVsThree of the four EVs that Subaru has confirmed as on the way by the end of 2028 might come from Toyota or via collaborations with Toyota.
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2025 Kia Sorento Hybrid gets refreshed look, up to 36 mpg, same priceFor 2025, the Sorento Hybrid receives the same facelift non-hybrid Sorento models got for the 2024 model year, highlighted by a more prominent grille.
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Vinfast updates troubled VF 8 EV—with Sony entertainmentVinfast says it's the first in the world to offer the Sony app on the VF 8, which was the brand's first EV launched in the U.S. last year.
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