Volvo's cheapest EV is about to be even more affordable

Volvo's cheapest EV is about to be even more affordable

• Volvo Volvo EX30 Volvo’s cheapest EV is about to be even more affordable TheEX30is Volvo’s most affordable electric vehicle, but a new entry-level trim is expected to bring the p

Used Tesla prices rise 4.3% while rest of EV market drops after tax credit ends

Used Tesla prices rise 4.3% while rest of EV market drops after tax credit ends

• Tesla Used Tesla prices rise 4 • 3% while rest of EV market drops after tax credit ends A new study shows that used Tesla prices have climbed 4 • 3% since the federal EV tax cred

Lithium-metal EV battery made safer with smarter design, charges in just 12 minutes

Lithium-metal EV battery made safer with smarter design, charges in just 12 minutes

• Lithium-metal EV battery made safer with smarter design, charges in just 12 minutes New intelligent protective layer suppresses dendrites, tackling a key barrier to lithium-metal

Toyota made it way easier to set up EV chargers at home, now that it finally has EVs to sell

Toyota made it way easier to set up EV chargers at home, now that it finally has EVs to sell

• Toyota Lexus Toyota made it way easier to set up EV chargers at home, now that it finally has EVs to sell Toyotateamed up with Treehouse to make it as easy as possible for EV and

The Defender Sport EV is almost here as an 'affordable' electric off-road SUV

The Defender Sport EV is almost here as an 'affordable' electric off-road SUV

• Jaguar Land Rover The Defender Sport EV is almost here as an ‘affordable’ electric off-road SUV The Defender Sport EV is to debut by the end of 2026 as a smaller, more affordable

The Lexus IS could be reborn as an EV: Here's what it will look like

The Lexus IS could be reborn as an EV: Here's what it will look like

• Toyota Lexus The Lexus IS could be reborn as an EV: Here’s what it will look like Just after Tesla pulled the plug on the Model S, Toyota’sLexusmay step in with a luxury electric

Solid-state EV batteries are rolling out in China, promising nearly 1,000 miles of range

Solid-state EV batteries are rolling out in China, promising nearly 1,000 miles of range

• Solid-state batteries solid-state battery Changan Automobile Solid-state EV batteries are rolling out in China, promising nearly 1,000 miles of range Chinese battery manufacturer

China Deploys Ceiling-Mounted Robot to Charge EVs

China Deploys Ceiling-Mounted Robot to Charge EVs

• China deploys ceiling-mounted robotic arms to charge EVs in parking garages. • Robots eliminate driver wait times by automatically connecting to charging points. • System convert

These Chinese robots ride ceiling rails to charge your EV

These Chinese robots ride ceiling rails to charge your EV

• These Chinese robots ride ceiling rails to charge your EV China is living in the future when it comes to EV charging. • Instead of drivers hunting for an open charging spot in a

Nissan pulls the plug on the under-$30,000 LEAF EV for 2026

Nissan pulls the plug on the under-$30,000 LEAF EV for 2026

• Nissan Leaf Nissan Nissan pulls the plug on the under-$30,000 LEAF EV for 2026 The new and improvedLEAFis one of the most affordable EVs on the market, but Nissan was supposed to

Lamborghini ditches plans for its all-electric supercar due to 'close to zero' buyer interest

Lamborghini ditches plans for its all-electric supercar due to 'close to zero' buyer interest

• Lamborghini cancels Lanzador all‑electric supercar after discovering near‑zero buyer interest. • CEO Stephen Winkelmann cites lack of noise and emotional connection as key reason

Consumer Tech · February 23, 2026 (updated February 24, 2026) · 1 min · 174 words
Hyundai launches its first China-made EV overseas to compete with Tesla and BYD

Hyundai launches its first China-made EV overseas to compete with Tesla and BYD

• Hyundai Hyundai launches its first China-made EV overseas to compete with Tesla and BYD Hyundaiis bringing its first dedicated EV for China overseas, aimed directly at Tesla and

Nissan's 'moving battery pack' patent aims to boost EV safety, performance

Nissan's 'moving battery pack' patent aims to boost EV safety, performance

• Nissan’s ‘moving battery pack’ patent aims to boost EV safety, performance The system will use actuators controlled by a central computer to decide optimal position of the batter

How much longer EV batteries last compared to phone batteries - and why I'm not worried

How much longer EV batteries last compared to phone batteries - and why I'm not worried

• How much longer EV batteries last compared to phone batteries - and why I’m not worried Follow ZDNET:Add us as a preferred sourceon Google. • ZDNET’s key takeaways A firm special

EV driver shares surprising, real-world data after installing solar panels

EV driver shares surprising, real-world data after installing solar panels

• Solar power EV Charging EV driver shares surprising, real-world data after installing solar panels Are you wondering how much it would cost to charge up your EV if you added a ho

Stellantis is in a crisis of its own making

Stellantis is in a crisis of its own making

• Stellantis takes $26.5B hit on EV investment, wiping 25% of stock value overnight. • Additional $16.7B warranty/recall charge, including 320,000 Jeep 4xe hybrids for battery‑fire

Consumer Tech · February 21, 2026 (updated February 24, 2026) · 1 min · 190 words
China's organic lithium EV battery aces -94°F to 176°F temperature, rigorous puncture tests

China's organic lithium EV battery aces -94°F to 176°F temperature, rigorous puncture tests

• China’s organic lithium EV battery aces -94°F to 176°F temperature, rigorous puncture tests Chinese researchers have developed a lithium-organic battery prototype that withstands

Hyundai's three-row EV is a hit in Korea

Hyundai's three-row EV is a hit in Korea

• Hyundai IONIQ 9 outsold Kia’s EV9 in Korea by over five‑fold, selling 8,227 units last year. • IONIQ 9 ranked 29th among all Korean vehicles, surpassing Kia’s EV4 and EV5. • The

Pennsylvania unlocks $100M to install EV chargers in communities

Pennsylvania unlocks $100M to install EV chargers in communities

• EV Chargers NEVI Pennsylvania Pennsylvania unlocks $100M to install EV chargers in communities Pennsylvania is putting another $100 million in federal funding toward public EV ch

The world's largest lithium metal maker is now producing semi-solid-state EV batteries

The world's largest lithium metal maker is now producing semi-solid-state EV batteries

• Hyundai Solid-state batteries solid-state battery The world’s largest lithium metal maker is now producing semi-solid-state EV batteries The world’s largest producer of lithium m

Dry electrode breakthrough boosts EV battery life and power, cuts toxic waste

Dry electrode breakthrough boosts EV battery life and power, cuts toxic waste

• Dry electrode breakthrough boosts EV battery life and power, cuts toxic waste New dry electrode design boosts conductivity and high-voltage stability in lithium-ion batteries. •

Ford plans for a pair of SUVs and sedans after the $30,000 EV pickup

Ford plans for a pair of SUVs and sedans after the $30,000 EV pickup

• Ford Ford plans for a pair of SUVs and sedans after the $30,000 EV pickup After the midsize electric pickup,Fordis preparing to introduce two and three-row SUVs and a pair of sed

Ford plans for more affordable vehicles after the $30,000 EV pickup

Ford plans for more affordable vehicles after the $30,000 EV pickup

• Ford Ford plans for more affordable vehicles after the $30,000 EV pickup After the midsize electric pickup,Fordis preparing to introduce several new affordable multi-powertrain v

BYD reveals a new low-cost EV with 375 miles range, but this one will be unique

BYD reveals a new low-cost EV with 375 miles range, but this one will be unique

• BYD BYD reveals a new low-cost EV with 375 miles range, but this one will be unique BYD revealed the first vehicle under its new Linghui sub-brand. • The Linghui e9 is an all-ele

US: New gel-based electrolyte boosts anode-free EV batteries, retains 80% capacity

US: New gel-based electrolyte boosts anode-free EV batteries, retains 80% capacity

• US: New gel-based electrolyte boosts anode-free EV batteries, retains 80% capacity A salt-phobic polymer network in the electrolyte helps create favorable conditions at nanoscale

The Hyundai IONIQ 5 EV was spotted with surprise upgrades that look more like a Tesla

The Hyundai IONIQ 5 EV was spotted with surprise upgrades that look more like a Tesla

• Hyundai Hyundai IONIQ 5 The Hyundai IONIQ 5 EV was spotted with surprise upgrades that look more like a Tesla Hyundai’s electric SUV appears to be undergoing a considerable overh

'Pure science': Powerful and fast-charging EV batteries advance with dry method

'Pure science': Powerful and fast-charging EV batteries advance with dry method

• ‘Pure science’: Powerful and fast-charging EV batteries advance with dry method The study shows that moving away from liquid-based production could be key to more powerful, stabl

Tesla's European future in doubt, but they didn't get banned in California!

Tesla's European future in doubt, but they didn't get banned in California!

• Tesla clashes with IG Metall over toxic work culture, criminal charges, and defamation claims. • Tesla sidesteps California sales ban by removing ‘Autopilot’ from marketing. • Po

Hyundai cuts EV prices in response to BYD and Tesla

Hyundai cuts EV prices in response to BYD and Tesla

• Hyundai Kona Electric Hyundai Hyundai IONIQ 5 Hyundai IONIQ 6 Hyundai cuts EV prices in response to BYD and Tesla Hyundaiand Kia slashed EV prices in South Korea, offering discou

Uber Has Big Plans for Lots More Robotaxis and EV Charging Stations

Uber Has Big Plans for Lots More Robotaxis and EV Charging Stations

• Cars Autonomous Vehicles Services & Software Uber Has Big Plans for Lots More Robotaxis and EV Charging Stations The ride-hailing company expects to put more robotaxis in more ci

Consumer Tech · February 18, 2026 (updated February 24, 2026) · 2 min · 215 words
Porsche may scrap its EV sports car, but this luxury brand won't

Porsche may scrap its EV sports car, but this luxury brand won't

• Porsche Audi Porsche may scrap its EV sports car, but this luxury brand won’t Although Porsche is considering scrapping the 718 Boxster and Cayman EVs,Audi’sCEO told employees th

Most EV batteries outlast their cars, real-world data shows

Most EV batteries outlast their cars, real-world data shows

• Electric Vehicles EV batteries EVs ev range Most EV batteries outlast their cars, real-world data shows A new large‑scale UK dataset suggests EV batteries are holding up far bett

Chevy Bolt, BMW i3, or something else? At $10K, you have lots of EV options

Chevy Bolt, BMW i3, or something else? At $10K, you have lots of EV options

• 2026 brings affordable EVs: Nissan Leaf under $30k, Chevy Bolt with LiFePO4 battery near $30k. • $40k range expands: Hyundai Ioniq 5, Chevy Equinox EV, Toyota bZ, Tesla Model 3,

Consumer Tech · February 18, 2026 (updated February 24, 2026) · 1 min · 211 words
Why your EV's battery will outlive your phone's battery - and by how much

Why your EV's battery will outlive your phone's battery - and by how much

• Why your EV’s battery will outlive your phone’s battery - and by how much Follow ZDNET:Add us as a preferred sourceon Google. • ZDNET’s key takeaways A firm specializing in EV ba

Polestar aims to shake off EV doldrums with 4 new models in 3 years

Polestar aims to shake off EV doldrums with 4 new models in 3 years

• Transportation News Cars Polestar aims to shake off EV doldrums with 4 new models in 3 years The Chinese-owned Swedish automaker is aiming to cut costs by revamping two existing

Consumer Tech · February 18, 2026 (updated February 24, 2026) · 2 min · 248 words
China unveils Dragon Armor 3.0 battery with world-first fire-energy separation design

China unveils Dragon Armor 3.0 battery with world-first fire-energy separation design

• Dragon Armor 3.0 introduces world‑first fire‑energy separation in Li‑ion batteries. • Physical isolation of terminals from pressure relief channels reduces thermal runaway risk.

The Toyota C-HR is back as a sporty AWD electric SUV, but there's a catch

The Toyota C-HR is back as a sporty AWD electric SUV, but there's a catch

• Toyota reintroduces the C‑HR as a fully electric, all‑wheel‑drive SUV with a sporty, coupe‑like roofline. • The base SE trim starts at $37,000, higher than the $34,900 bZ XLE, re

Once you go EV, you don't go back: Study finds 96% of owners plan to stay electric

Once you go EV, you don't go back: Study finds 96% of owners plan to stay electric

• 96% of EV owners would buy or lease another electric vehicle, even without federal tax credit. • JD Power’s 2026 US EVX Ownership Study reports record satisfaction, with premium

Tesla won't use the term 'Autopilot' in California anymore

Tesla won't use the term 'Autopilot' in California anymore

• Tesla ceases using ‘Autopilot’ label in California to avoid regulatory penalties. • California DMV warned Tesla of misleading marketing for ADAS features. • Tesla added ‘(Supervi

Consumer Tech · February 18, 2026 (updated February 24, 2026) · 1 min · 161 words
Ford's $30,000 EV pickup beats every other truck in one key area

Ford's $30,000 EV pickup beats every other truck in one key area

• Ford Ford’s $30,000 EV pickup beats every other truck in one key area Fordoffered a closer look at how its most important project ever, the Universal EV Platform, will drasticall

Ford is focusing on efficiency to make its 2027 $30,000 EV pickup affordable

Ford is focusing on efficiency to make its 2027 $30,000 EV pickup affordable

• The electric car transition isn’t going great for America’s domestic automakers, but it’s far from over. • Ford may haveended production of the full-size F-150 Lightning pickup t

Consumer Tech · February 17, 2026 (updated February 24, 2026) · 2 min · 258 words
Toyota's best-selling car in Europe is going EV

Toyota's best-selling car in Europe is going EV

• Toyota Toyota’s best-selling car in Europe is going EV The Yaris,Toyota’sbest-selling vehicle in Europe, will finally be available as an EV. • Following the Corolla, the Yaris is

Toyota fills out its skimpy EV lineup with the bZ Woodland SUV

Toyota fills out its skimpy EV lineup with the bZ Woodland SUV

• Transportation News Cars Toyota fills out its skimpy EV lineup with the bZ Woodland SUV The automaker’s off-road crossover SUV joins the recently revamped Highlander EV. • The au

Consumer Tech · February 17, 2026 (updated February 24, 2026) · 2 min · 224 words
Yes, an EV really CAN power your home - if it's one of these [update]

Yes, an EV really CAN power your home - if it's one of these [update]

• Can an EV really help power your home when the power goes out? • It’s one of the biggest FAQs people have about electric cars - but the answer can be a bit confusing. • It’s eith

Oxford method maps hidden binders that could aid EV battery charging and life

Oxford method maps hidden binders that could aid EV battery charging and life

• Oxford method maps hidden binders that could aid EV battery charging and life The team identified issues with 10-nanometer-thick carboxymethyl cellulose (CMC) binder layers. • A

Performing an Autopsy on 15 Dead Battle Born LFP Batteries

Performing an Autopsy on 15 Dead Battle Born LFP Batteries

• 15 dead Battle Born LFP batteries examined, expanding dataset beyond Will Prowse’s initial samples. • Symptoms varied: charging refusal, overheating terminals, no life, charged c

Hyundai has a new baby EV in the works: Is this our first look at the IONIQ 1? [Images]

Hyundai has a new baby EV in the works: Is this our first look at the IONIQ 1? [Images]

• Hyundai Hyundai has a new baby EV in the works: Is this our first look at the IONIQ 1? • [Images] A newHyundaiprototype was caught testing in public, believed to be the IONIQ 1,

Ford is asking the Trump Administration to allow Chinese EV tech in the US

Ford is asking the Trump Administration to allow Chinese EV tech in the US

• Ford Ford is asking the Trump Administration to allow Chinese EV tech in the US In what would be a ‘watershed moment,‘Ford’sCEO, Jim Farley, reportedly spoke with the Trump Admin

Rivian Drivers May Soon Be Able to Adjust Their EV's Cabin From an Apple Watch

Rivian Drivers May Soon Be Able to Adjust Their EV's Cabin From an Apple Watch

• Tech Wearables Mobile Rivian Drivers May Soon Be Able to Adjust Their EV’s Cabin From an Apple Watch The EV maker previously enabled the Apple Watch as a digital key for its Gen

Consumer Tech · February 16, 2026 (updated February 24, 2026) · 2 min · 228 words
WiTricity brings wireless EV charging to the golf course

WiTricity brings wireless EV charging to the golf course

• wireless charging Golf carts WiTricity brings wireless EV charging to the golf course The wireless charging experts at WiTricity claim their newest wireless charging pad solution

This London borough is installing 500 curbside EV chargers

This London borough is installing 500 curbside EV chargers

• Harrow borough installs 500 curbside EV chargers to serve residents without off‑street parking. • 225 chargers live now, with 275 more slated for completion by October 2028. • La

BloombergNEF Finds Global Energy Transition Investment Reached Record $2.3 Trillion in 2025, Up 8% from 2024

BloombergNEF Finds Global Energy Transition Investment Reached Record $2.3 Trillion in 2025, Up 8% from 2024

• Global energy transition investment hit record $2.3 trillion in 2025, up 8% from 2024. • Electrified transport led spending with $893B, 21% jump, fueling EV boom. • Renewable ene

Pwn2Own Automotive 2026 - The Full Schedule

Pwn2Own Automotive 2026 - The Full Schedule

• Pwn2Own Automotive 2026 returns to Tokyo, featuring record 73 entries. • Competition spans real‑world automotive components, testing IVI and Level‑2 EV chargers. • Random draw se

Threat Intelligence · January 20, 2026 (updated February 24, 2026) · 1 min · 210 words
EEVblog 1726 - REPAIR of an EV Charger (Unusual Twist!)

EEVblog 1726 - REPAIR of an EV Charger (Unusual Twist!)

• Repairing a failed EV charger DC-DC converter had an unusual twist. • Forum: https://www.eevblog.com/forum/blog/eevblog-1726-repair-of-an-ev-charger/ Podcast: Download Repairing

Electronics & EE · December 29, 2025 (updated February 24, 2026) · 1 min · 128 words

What's New This Tax Season That Can Save You Money

• New marketplace facilitator rules require online sellers to collect and remit sales tax in more states. • 1099‑K reporting threshold lowered to $600, affecting gig economy and sm