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Dacia Is Working On An $19,000 Electric Renault Twingo Twin
Dacia is working on a small electric city car built on the same platform as the upcoming Renault Twingo EV. The new Dacia EV will result from an unusually short 16-month development cycle and debut sometime in 2026. It will…
The 2025 Hyundai Ioniq 5’s Tesla Charging Won’t Be What You Expect
There are a lot of perks to driving a Hyundai Ioniq 5. Being one of the fastest-charging electric vehicles for sale at any price in the U.S. is one of the better ones. But when I charged the new 2025…
EV Batteries With Higher Silicon Content Are Coming: GM Exec
Silicon anodes are further ahead in development and commercialization than solid-state batteries. Battery makers are aiming to increase silicon content to boost driving range and reduce charging times. General Motors says the percentage of silicon in EV batteries is expected…
Stellantis’ AutoDrive Is ‘Eyes-Off, Hands-Off’ In Traffic For Jeep, Ram Drivers
Called STLA AutoDrive, this system is designed to be implemented across the Stellantis range. The Level 3 eyes-off, hands-off system is designed to work up to 37 mph (60 km/h). At speeds above 37 mph, the system reverts to its…
50% Electrified U.S. Sales In 2025
When most people think of electrification, they probably picture a battery-electric car. Think Tesla, or Rivian and the like. But what electrification really refers to is the presence of a battery in some form—that includes hybrids. While EVs may not…
New Electric Mercedes C-Class, E-Class, Steer-By-Wire Mark Turnaround Plan
Mercedes-Benz was one of many automakers last year to abandon plans to go all-electric by 2030. Amid slower EV growth and problems staying competitive in China, Mercedes is renewing its focus on more internal combustion-powered cars. However, it does have…
Kia PV5 Electric Vans Keep The Concept’s Futuristic Design
Kia has revealed the production design of its PV5 line of vans. The PV5 will be available in multiple passenger and cargo body styles. It will make its official debut next week in Spain when we will see its interior…