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BYD’s New Blade Battery Is Brilliant, But Good Luck Taking It Apart
A team recently tore down BYD's latest blade battery pack. It took 8 hours plus a deep freeze cycle to dismantle the pack, partly due to the use of structural adhesives. They also raise concerns of repairability and recycling. One…
Volvo Confirms A New Affordable EV For The U.S. After EX30 Exit
The compact EX30 was supposed to be Volvo's mainstream EV in the U.S. Then came the tariffs, which hiked up its price, and the policy shifts. In March, the Swedish brand pulled the stylish little EV from its U.S. lineup.…
Congress Wants You To Pay $130 A Year Just To Drive An Electric Car
A proposed bill would slap EV drivers with a $130 annual fee. The federal gas tax raises money for highways, but EV owners don't pay it. It also hasn't been increased in decades. EV and environmental advocacy groups slammed the…
The 2027 Volvo EX60 Is Cheaper Than A Plug-In Hybrid XC60
The 2027 Volvo EX60 electric crossover can now be ordered in the U.S. Volvo’s next-generation EV has a lower starting price than the XC60 plug-in hybrid. Despite the price difference, all EX60 versions can cover over 300 miles on a…
Tesla’s Model Y Price Bump Makes The Ioniq 5 And Mustang Mach-E Look Better Than Ever
Tesla increased the price of some Model Y versions for the first time in two years. The entry-level trims are not affected by the recent bump. The change makes the Hyundai Ioniq 5 and Ford Mustang Mach-E more appealing. Tesla…
BMW Is Working On A Cheaper Neue Klasse EV
BMW is reportedly planning a dedicated electric 1 Series on the Neue Klasse platform. The i1 could keep proper hatchback proportions, rear-wheel drive, and distinct styling. Smaller batteries and dialed-back specs could make it BMW’s cheapest Neue Klasse EV. BMW…
Build Them 30 At A Time
General Motors revealed one of the manufacturing techniques that lowers the Chevy Bolt EV’s costs. The automaker ditched the old way of assembling cars, where different trims and configurations converged on the line. For the Bolt EV, GM is making…