Stephen Edelstein, Contributing Writer
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Toyota this week unveiled the Urban SUV Concept, previewing a small electric SUV for the European market. But such a vehicle could also makes sense in the U.S.
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Toyota electric sports car teased with advanced battery techToyota hasn't said which battery tech though. Could a production version of the FT-Se take advantage of its upcoming solid-state batteries?
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DOE rules on foreign content could cut tax credit on some EVsNew guidance suggests that EV battery components will be ineligible if from a "foreign entity of concern," such as China, or if a Chinese "parent entity" directly holds more than 50%.
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Could a glut of lithium supply spur an EV price war?Prices of other battery materials are also falling, meaning overall battery prices are dropping again after a raw material price surge in 2022.
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Volvo and Polestar parent signs up for EV battery swapping with NioThe agreement between companies calls for a "unified battery swap operation" with interoperability across EVs from the company's brands.
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Hyundai and Kia move EV motors closer to the wheels but not in themThe companies claim the Uni Wheel can free up additional interior space by moving components closer to the wheels.
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The reliability of electric cars and plug-in hybrids is improving, but they still remain more trouble-prone than cars without plugs, according to a new Consumer Reports survey.
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EV battery prices are dropping againLithium-ion battery pack prices have fallen 14% this year to a record low cost per kwh, driven partly by "weaker-than-expected demand," according to analysts.
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Lotus fast-charging hardware delivers more than most EVs can handleThe 450-kw DC fast-charging hardware that Lotus is deploying in Europe and elsewhere has a higher power output than most of today's EVs can take advantage of.
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Nissan confirms electric Juke, Leaf replacement among EVs for EuropeThere's a more exciting EV future for the Nissan compact crossovers, as well as a confirmed look for the next-generation Leaf.
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Report: VW's Scout turns to Magna to develop electric pickup and SUVGiven 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 hybridsThe methodology allows parking systems to help position the vehicle for high-efficiency wireless charging, or potentially do everything automatically.
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Tesla has updated its billing policy with a "congestion fee" aimed at increasing throughput at its Supercharger DC fast-charging stations.
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As EV market grows, it's attracting buyers with top-tier creditEven 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 EuropeThe collaboration could benefit mainstream Euro-market brands like Peugeot and Citroën, and perhaps Jeep.
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Could Ferrari be readying in-wheel motors for performance EVs?Recent patent filings suggest that Ferrari is aiming to make in-wheel motors work for electric performance cars.
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Honda shows hydrogen fuel-cell module set to power CR-VHonda 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 EVThe 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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Aerodynamics are an important consideration in modern EVs. Lowering aerodynamic drag improves efficiency, allowing for more range from a given battery-pack size.
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Toyota aims to tap recycled Prius materials for future US EV batteriesIn 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 lineupThe 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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These EVs best preserve their cold-weather driving rangeThe Audi E-Tron SUV—now the Q8 E-Tron—topped the list, with data showing it retained the highest ratio of its range in freezing temps.
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Mercedes' fastest charging network for EVs looks like thisThe 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 rangeFor navigation and route planning, Tesla considers a wide range of factors including driving style, temperature, humidity, cloud cover, and wind.
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