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

Wed, 25 Feb 2026 18:54:17 +0000

• 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

Wed, 25 Feb 2026 17:35:02 +0000

• 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

Wed, 25 Feb 2026 10:51:14 +0000

• 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

Tue, 24 Feb 2026 21:02:44 +0000

• 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

Tue, 24 Feb 2026 19:23:02 +0000

• 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

Tue, 24 Feb 2026 17:29:24 +0000

• 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

Tue, 24 Feb 2026 15:57:07 +0000

• 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

Tue, 24 Feb 2026 12:41:41 +0000

• 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

Mon, 23 Feb 2026 19:33:55 +0000

• 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

Mon, 23 Feb 2026 19:25:47 +0000

• 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

Mon, 23 Feb 2026 17:34:41 +0000

• 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

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

Mon, 23 Feb 2026 17:26:18 +0000

• 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

Mon, 23 Feb 2026 13:12:18 +0000

• 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

Mon, 23 Feb 2026 02:31:00 +0000

• 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

Sat, 21 Feb 2026 21:23:59 +0000

• 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

Sat, 21 Feb 2026 13:00:00 +0000

• 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

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

Sat, 21 Feb 2026 09:01:51 +0000

• 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

Fri, 20 Feb 2026 19:31:22 +0000

• 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

Fri, 20 Feb 2026 19:23:20 +0000

• 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

Fri, 20 Feb 2026 16:34:17 +0000

• 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

Thu, 19 Feb 2026 23:47:24 +0000

• 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

Thu, 19 Feb 2026 21:56:04 +0000

• 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

Thu, 19 Feb 2026 21:56:04 +0000

• 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

Thu, 19 Feb 2026 18:53:32 +0000

• 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

Thu, 19 Feb 2026 16:00:00 +0000

• 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

Thu, 19 Feb 2026 15:27:49 +0000

• 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

Thu, 19 Feb 2026 11:07:41 +0000

• ‘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!

Thu, 19 Feb 2026 04:02:08 +0000

• 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

Wed, 18 Feb 2026 23:02:25 +0000

• 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

Wed, 18 Feb 2026 22:57:00 +0000

• 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

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

Wed, 18 Feb 2026 20:59:29 +0000

• 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

Wed, 18 Feb 2026 20:47:01 +0000

• 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

Wed, 18 Feb 2026 20:22:03 +0000

• 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,

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

Wed, 18 Feb 2026 19:51:26 +0000

• 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

Wed, 18 Feb 2026 19:21:43 +0000

• 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

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

Wed, 18 Feb 2026 17:32:51 +0000

• 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

Wed, 18 Feb 2026 17:06:54 +0000

• 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

Wed, 18 Feb 2026 15:18:41 +0000

• 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

Wed, 18 Feb 2026 10:21:28 +0000

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

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

Tue, 17 Feb 2026 17:26:41 +0000

• 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

Tue, 17 Feb 2026 16:00:05 +0000

• 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

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

Tue, 17 Feb 2026 15:11:11 +0000

• 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

Tue, 17 Feb 2026 15:00:00 +0000

• 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

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

Tue, 17 Feb 2026 12:40:00 +0000

• 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

Tue, 17 Feb 2026 10:25:46 +0000

• 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

Tue, 17 Feb 2026 06:00:51 +0000

• 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]

Mon, 16 Feb 2026 21:06:20 +0000

• 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

Mon, 16 Feb 2026 15:45:40 +0000

• 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

Mon, 16 Feb 2026 13:22:52 +0000

• 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

WiTricity brings wireless EV charging to the golf course

Sun, 15 Feb 2026 00:12:24 +0000

• 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

Fri, 13 Feb 2026 23:26:15 +0000

• 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

Mon, 26 Jan 2026 07:00:36 +0000

• 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

Tue, 20 Jan 2026 10:25:51 +0000

• 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

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

Mon, 29 Dec 2025 21:01:42 +0000

• 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

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

Mon, 27 Jan 2025 10:30:00 +0000

• 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