Stephen Edelstein, Contributing Writer
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Sony Honda Mobility is planning an electric SUV and affordable compact car in addition to its previously shown sedan, according to a new Nikkei Asia report.
The SUV will launch in 2027, followed by...
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Revival of Lancia starts in Europe with Ypsilon urban EVA reinvigoration of the brand over the next several years will include an expansion across Europe, a midsize crossover, and a larger hatchback.
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Study: EV drivers want gas-station perks at charging stopsVacuums, tire-pressure tools, and car washes aren't typical at Tesla Supercharger stops or other charging stations, but a survey suggests EV drivers want them.
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2025 Honda CR-V Fuel Cell plug-in power-sharing feature previewedThe upcoming fuel-cell version of the CR-V will have a bidirectional charge port good for making coffee on the go, and perhaps a lot more.
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Report: Electric Kia Stinger successor called EV8 in production planDue in 2026, an electric rebirth of the Stinger could translate the edgy flagship performance hatchback into a long-range EV.
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Stellantis adopts SAE J3400—yes, the Tesla charge portA Stellantis announcement appears to downplay its adoption of the Tesla connector, as well as the Supercharger network it opens future EVs up to.
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EVs and plug-in hybrids average more problems than hybrids and gasoline cars, J.D. Power found in its 2024 Vehicle Dependability Study.
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Safety experts: EVs are too heavy for US guardrailsRecent tests suggest that guardrails deemed adequate for internal-combustion cars might not be adequate for some heavier EVs.
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Electrify America's flagship urban EV charging station is indoorsThe indoor San Francisco location is the first based on a new strategy of larger stations aimed at serving urban areas. It includes two climate-controlled lounge areas, food and beverage vending, and free wifi.
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GM taps ex-Tesla battery chief to deliver cheaper EVs soonerFormer Tesla executive Kurt Kelty, who helped create the Gigafactory, will be in charge of helping scale up GM EVs while cutting costs.
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BMW i5 electric wagon is a beauty, but it's not US-boundBMW says that it's the first EV of its kind, but Americans won't get a chance to see this efficient sport wagon.
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US Choice Hotels will soon add thousands of Tesla chargersThe hotel company claims its Cambria brand already offers EV charging at 41% of its locations, with all Cambria hotels expected to have at least one charger by the end of 2024.
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Toyota on Tuesday announced an additional $1.3 billion investment in its Georgetown, Kentucky, assembly plant to prepare for production of a 3-row electric SUV.
This additional money, which brings...
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Waffle House hosts federal EV fast chargers, bucks gas-station trendThis is one of few federally funded NEVI fast chargers at an around-the-clock diner, not a gas station or convenience store. Should there be more like it?
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Aptera claims enough crowdfunding to make solar EVA yearlong program has raised enough to "fund the initial phases of production," Aptera claims.
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NADA aims to turn car dealers into EV experts in 90 minutesThe program aims to school car dealerships on how to sell EVs—with prep on common questions, charging issues, and incentives.
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Survey: Dealers think Biden is moving too fast on EVsNearly 83% of U.S. dealers surveyed said the federal government is pushing too hard on EVs, while automakers need more affordable hybrids and PHEVs.
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US plug-in hybrid sales hit a record high in 2023The combined market share of hybrids, plug-in hybrids, and EVs rose to 16.3% of total light-duty vehicle sales in the U.S.—and PHEVs were 20% of that.
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Three of the largest commercial truck manufacturers have joined forces on charging infrastructure.
Daimler Trucks North America, Navistar, and Volvo Group North America on Wednesday announced...
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EV sales near 8% of US new vehicle marketThe Chevy Equinox EV, Honda Prologue, and Fiat 500 are among the more affordable models that analysts see driving steady growth in EV sales.
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BMW adds all-wheel-drive i5 EV, plug-in hybrid to 5-Series lineupAmong the two new BMW plug-in models is an i5 version that fits between the rear-wheel-drive i5 eDrive40 and performance-oriented i5 M60 xDrive.
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GM not quite all-in on EVs, will add plug-in hybrids in USAfter several years of saying plug-in hybrids like its vaunted Chevy Volt didn't make sense, it's charging up on the idea once again.
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Ford seeks to spur Mach-E sales with fleet deals, dealership rentalsFord is helping repurpose 2023 Mustang Mach-E EVs for rental use, while encouraging fleet purchases of 2024 models with a discount.
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Study: EV charge times and cost may be holding shoppers backEV range is less of an issue now than it was just a few years ago, and a Deloitte study is the latest to underscore the other factors at play.
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