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Rivian tops owner satisfaction survey, ahead of BMW and Tesla
Rivian sits both at the bottom of owners’ ratings in terms of reliability and at the top in terms of overall owner satisfaction.
Kia PHEVs’ electric range will double to 60 miles
Kia is aiming to double the electric range of its PHEVs in a couple of years.
Teslas likely won’t get California’s new EV tax rebate
Governor Gavin Newsom says California will seek to revive state-tax rebates for EVs should Trump end existing federal incentives.
Is a Jeep Cherokee replacement slated for 2025?
Jeep confirms a new compact, hybrid SUV is on the way: Will it be the Cherokee?
Volkswagen’s affordable ID.2 EV remains on track
Volkswagen remains committed to launching its affordable ID.2 EV by the end of 2025 or early 2026.
Mercedes bets solar paint is part of EV-charging future
Mercedes-Benz is developing a solar paint that can harness energy from the sun to power up EVs.
Kia America COO says ending EV tax credit would be dumb
Kia America COO says ending tax incentives on EVs would have a negative impact on U.S. jobs and the whole auto industry.
Hyundai’s brand new Ioniq 9 EV features backseat lounge
Hyundai’s brand new Ioniq 9 electric SUV features a backseat lounge.
Honda doubles down on ‘holy grail’ of EV batteries
Fresh off a successful launch of its Prologue electric SUV, Honda showcases its commitment to solid-state batteries, known as the ‘holy grail’ of EV batteries.
Self-driving vehicle rules set to loosen under Trump, report says
The Trump transition team plans to make a federal framework for self-driving vehicles a top priority for the transportation department, according to a report.
Jeep, Ram EREVs will get 690-mile range with new Stellantis platform
Stellantis' new platform aims to deliver driving range of up to 690 miles for extended range electric vehicles.
Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep and EVs offer big incentives as year nears its end
Incentives on new vehicle sales are up by 60% from year-earlier levels.
Eaton, Treehouse to boost home capacity for EV charging, energy storage
Eaton and Treehouse have partnered to accelerate the electrification of homes for EV charging and energy storage.
Ford boosts year-end discounts on 2024 Lightning, Mach-E Models
Ford is boosting incentives on its bestselling electric vehicles, the 2024 F-150 Lightning and Mustang Mach-E models.
Trade group says EV tax incentive helps U.S. industry compete versus China
An EV trade group urges continuation of tax incentives for both the production and the sale of electric vehicles (EVs).
Never mind slowing sales, 57% of drivers will likely have an EV in 10 years
Even as sales slow, it’s likely that 57% of drivers will have an EV in 10 years.
Hertz is selling used Teslas for under $20K, Chevrolet Bolt EVs under $14K
Hertz is selling used Teslas for under $20,000 and Chevrolet Bolt EVs for under $14,000.
Trump administration prepares to end Biden’s EV tax incentive, report says
The incoming Trump administration plans to end the federal $7,500 tax incentive on EVs.
Hyundai teases Ioniq 9 electric SUV’s interior ahead of expected launch
Hyundai teased the interior of the much-anticipated Ioniq 9 ahead of its launch next week.
Rivian, VW venture kicks off next-gen platform for R1, Scout EVs
Rivian and VW's joint venture will be used to develop a common manufacturing and tech platform for Rivian R2 and VW Scout EVs.
Waymo, Nexar present AI-based study to protect ‘vulnerable’ road users
Waymo and road safety AI firm Nexar now offer the largest dataset in the U.S. to inform automated vehicles
Tesla posts exaggerate self-driving capacity, safety regulators say
Regulators are concerned that Tesla’s use of social media and of its website makes false promises about the automaker’s full-self driving (FSD) software.
BYD’s cheap EVs might remain out of Canada too
BYD appears to be backtracking from plans to sell EVs in Canada.
