Stephen Edelstein, Contributing Writer
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Electric vehicles improved in the 2025 J.D. Power Vehicle Dependability Study but plug-in hybrids got worse.
Released Thursday, the annual study focuses on the rate of problems with new vehicles, as...
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Here’s why modern EVs are more prepared for extreme tempsFrom Nissan to Tesla and beyond, the newest EVs are better equipped for temperature extremes than earlier mass-produced EVs.
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Honda and Nissan end merger talks with no dealHonda and Nissan will not join together to become one of the world's largest automakers, but the two will still collaborate in the future.
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2025 Ram ProMaster EV electric van costs $58,490The ProMaster EV electric cargo van undercuts Rivian and Mercedes and offers significantly more range than the Ford E-Transit for a little more money.
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BMW R&D boss: Bigger batteries in EVs "don't make sense"Upcoming BMW EVs will accomplish more range without battery capacity gains.
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Report: GM, Ford seeking gradual EV tax credit phaseoutCore Detroit automakers are reportedly among a range of auto-industry interests lobbying the Trump administration to instead wind down the EV tax credit and leasing loophole over several years.
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- Ford refreshed the Maverick pickup truck for 2025
- The updated Maverick can pair the hybrid powertrain with all-wheel drive
- The 2025 Ford Maverick is on sale now and costs $28,590
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2025 Mercedes-Benz S 580e PHEV flagship costs $129,350The plug-in hybrid version of the luxury sedan carries over with a $450 price increase.
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Mercedes-Benz EQB recalled due to potential battery fireOwners of the electric luxury SUV are instructed not to charge above 80% until they get a dealership-installed software update.
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2025 Tesla Model Y Juniper arrives in March for $61,630 with Cybercab vibeTesla finally revealed the first refresh of the aging Model Y crossover EV and it takes design notes from the automaker's proposed taxi.
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Ford Mustang Mach-E NASCAR EV prototype gallops past gasolineHybrids still haven't come to NASCAR and an electric race car for the series might seem even farther off, but Ford is still thinking about it.
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Automakers want Trump DOT to restart EV charger fundingA group representing the interests of the charging industry, plus some automakers, says it amounts to uncertainty for states and businesses.
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- Rivian EDV for fleet customers starts at $82,900
- Up to 161-mile range from 100-kwh LFP battery pack
- Amazon already has more than 20,000 Rivian electric vans, of its ordered 30,000 by 2030
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2026 Volvo EX30 Cross Country EV straps on snow bootsAlong with the single-motor EX30, the rugged-looking EX30 Cross Country is due before the end of the 2025 calendar year.
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2025 Chevrolet Blazer EV SS arrives for $61,995Blazer EV SS specs have been boosted once again as deliveries near for this top-performance electric vehicle.
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Future GM EVs might be able to juggle two charge ports at onceIn the future, multiple charge ports might allow energy to flow in and out of GM vehicles, serving as flexible energy storage devices.
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Jeep, Ford, Audi plug-in hybrid recalls: Battery replacement the next step?Battery supplier Samsung SDI has issued its own recall documents for more than 180,000 EVs, leading to uncertainty whether a series of manufacturer recalls resolve a potential manufacturing defect.
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Trump DOT freezes EV charger funding, demands new state plansNEVI implementation may be stalled for months, and Tesla is the second-highest winner of contracts related to the outgoing rules.
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Norwegian battery firm Freyr has canceled plans for a Georgia factory that would have supplied batteries for energy storage.
First reported by the Newman Times-Herald of Newnan, Georgia, Freyr...
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Ford developing big plug-in hybrid pickups, SUVsThe plug-in series hybrid heavy-duty trucks might go 700 miles with a full tank and a full charge.
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2025 Jeep Wagoneer S Limited expands EV lineup for $66,995Wagoneer S Limited models without an over-the-air upgrade make 100 hp less than the Launch Edition—and cost $5,000 less.
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Ionna scales up toward targeted 30,000 EV chargers by 2030The charging network backed by eight global automakers to rival Tesla already has more than 100 EV charging sites in the works.
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Which automakers have Tesla Supercharger access?
The list of automakers with access Tesla's Supercharger EV charging network continues to grow as time goes on.
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Mercedes-Benz EVs can now charge on Tesla SuperchargersMercedes EV owners now have have about 20,000 more charging station options.
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