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Why Slate’s CEO Isn’t Too Worried About Cheap Chinese EVs
Slate Auto made waves when it broke cover last year. Now it's go time. The Jeff Bezos-backed electric-vehicle startup plans to start making its customizable, "mid-$20,000" electric pickup by the end of 2026. That means its factory in Warsaw, Indiana,…
Ford’s $30,000 EV Pickup Takes A Page From Tesla To Transform How Cars Are Built
Ford is betting its electric future on the "Universal Electric Vehicle Platform," a new way of making cars that debuts in a $30,000 midsize pickup truck. It's an ambitious price tag and an appealing proposition, but Ford has shared very…
The World’s First Sodium-Ion Battery EV Is A Winter Range Monster
The Changan Nevo A06 is the world's first mass-produced car powered by a sodium-ion battery. It has a CLTC range of about 250 miles and can run with little to no range loss even in -40 degrees Fahrenheit. It's the…
Cheap Chinese EVs? Canadians Are More Interested Than You’d Think
When Canada announced it would ease tariffs on imported Chinese electric cars, American automakers went nuts. Cheaper, more modern vehicles on the way to what was once an important manufacturing partner to Detroit—and that's a bit too close to home…
This Tiny EV Company Is Promising Solid-State Batteries In 2027
The electric vehicle transition has become a springboard for startups of all kinds, all trying to carve out a space for themselves in an increasingly competitive landscape.One is California-based Karma Automotive. Born from Fisker Automotive’s bankruptcy in 2014, Karma is…
The Hyundai Kona Electric Is Not Getting A 2026 Model. Here’s Why
Hyundai is pausing U.S.-spec production of the 2026 Hyundai Kona Electric. The company confirmed that the entry-level EV is not going away forever, and that there’s still plenty of 2025 models available. The cheapest Hyundai EV in the U.S. will…
The Kia Niro Plug-In Hybrid Is Dead
Kia has discontinued the Niro plug-in hybrid in the United States. The company confirmed there will not be a 2026 model. The Niro was one of the slowest-selling Kia models in 2025, with the PHEV variant likely accounting for a…