Bengt Halvorson, Senior Editor
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- U.S. spec is 3-row, 10 in. longer than Euro version out two years ago
- Larger 91-kwh battery pack, higher-power rear motor
- EPA range up to 234 miles, 10-80% in 26 min.
- Starts at $61,545, spans to...
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New plug-in hybrids for 2025Are plug-in hybrids a bridge to EVs; or compliance vehicles consumers just don't want? The new vehicles in the PHEV pipeline aim for the former.
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Electric-car charging: The basicsHome charging is the basis for happiness—but so is knowing what your EV needs on a road trip.
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Review: 2025 GMC Sierra EV Denali multitasks to the maxThe GMC Sierra EV Denali may be expensive, but it offers the kind of versatility and luxury ambience that will blast through preconceptions.
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Which electric cars have the most range?The 10 EVs rated with the longest driving range run the gamut on vehicle size, type, and efficiency.
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2026 Nissan Leaf details: Affordable EV will face 2026 Chevy Bolt EVA stylish new Leaf EV, now confirmed for the U.S., and hybrid and PHEV versions of the Rogue, are part of a more extensive product refresh for Nissan in more than a decade.
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- Spinoff starts with $105 million VC investment, Rivian maintains “substantial minority stake”
- Products to be affordable, vastly more efficient than today's cars or SUVs
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Here are the EVs made in Mexico and CanadaPresident Trump has indicated that tariffs are coming, and here are the models they might directly affect.
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GM-Pilot EV charging network now spans over 25 statesIt's one of several involving GM and promising high-power road-trip charging combined with plenty of amenities.
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Why VW's cheapest EV may also be its most advancedFor its upcoming $22,000 EV, Volkswagen aimed to maximize cost-cutting, while an advanced architecture permits a wider range of over-the-air updates.
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VW’s next-gen EV batteries arrive soon: How they’ll cut costs, boost rangeWill VW’s unified battery cell format bring a range boost for the ID.Buzz or ID.4? It’s too early to say for sure, but it means simpler, cheaper EVs.
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Hyundai Santa Fe Hybrid vs. Toyota Land Cruiser: Boxy hybrid SUVs divergeBetween the retro-overtures of the Land Cruiser and the deceptively squarish Santa Fe, these two hybrids highlight the blurred lines and conflicting missions of modern SUVs.
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Nissan has been hinting for a long time that the next generation of its e-Power hybrid system will be ready for America. And after what might have been a completely different future with Honda, it...
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Upcoming Nissan EV getting NACS port: Will it be next-gen Leaf?The Nissan Ariya now comes with a NACS adapter, but Nissan plans a native NACS port on its next EV due later this year.
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Lucid CEO Peter Rawlinson has stepped aside after Gravity launchAs production of Lucid’s electric SUV ramps up, its tech visionary at the top is becoming an advisor.
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Here's how in-wheel motors could cut EV cost, boost range 20%In-wheel motor tech could transform EVs, making them cheaper, lighter, and simpler in the long run. Who will make the leap first?
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California pushes ahead with charger buildout despite Trump freezeAs the Biden administration's NEVI fast-charging network remains in limbo, California has made clear it's pushing on.
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Here's why US EV sales may gain 3% in 2025 despite headwindsDespite a Tesla sales slump and a federal government full of policy obstacles, EVs have gained some mass-market momentum.
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- Trump can’t end EV tax credit; Congress can
- Proposed bill would end new EV, used EV, and commercial EV credits
- EV leasing loophole goes away with commercial credit (45W)
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VW confirms multiple sub-$25,000 EVs, teases likely ID.1Affordable, profitable small EVs are in reach, VW says. Will they extend beyond Europe?
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Scout extended-range PHEV tech, platform could be scaled to other vehiclesScout Motors’ EVs may be at the fringes of the VW Group, but will be its MVP for bringing new tech into the fold.
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Karma claims these EVs and PHEVs are coming in 2025 and 2026Karma has a distinctive design, more electric range than other PHEVs, and a platform partnership with Intel. Now it needs to build and sell more cars.
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2025 Subaru Forester Hybrid starts at $36,415, sets course for 35 mpgThe Forester Hybrid boasts much better efficiency at about $3,000 more, without giving up its tenacious all-wheel drive.
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2025 VW ID.4 EV costs more vs. 2024, more features due midyearThe 2025 VW ID.4 carries over with its 2024 refresh—including more power and range, a better interface, and a voice assistant harnessing AI.
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