EV
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…
Ford May Partner Up With A Chinese EV Company. It’s Part Of A Growing Trend.
Ford and Geely have been discussing a potential partnership for "months," Reuters reported on Wednesday. Talks are said to include potential vehicle technology sharing and Geely utilizing Ford's manufacturing space. This could help Geely avoid huge tariff bills—at least in Europe—while building its…
This Company Promised The First Solid-State EV Battery. Then It Got Delayed
The Verge Motorcycles EV was supposed to be the first production solid-state EV, using a battery from newcomer Donut Lab. But the company can't sell the bikes before they get safety certification in the EU and the U.S. The delivery…
Tesla Has A New, Cheaper Model Y. Will It Work?
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BMW Has Built The First Neue Klasse i3 Electric Sedans
The first pre-production BMW i3 electric sedans have rolled off the assembly line in Munich. The photos of the i3 (still wearing camouflage) give us our best look yet at the finished production-ready model. BMW plans to ramp up production…
A Tesla Model 3 Sat Overnight At -33°F. Charging And Efficiency Took A Huge Hit
A 2024 Tesla Model 3 was parked overnight in the freezing Canadian winter. The owner wanted to see how the car would handle the extreme temperatures without preconditioning. He jumped inside and drove straight to a Tesla Supercharger. Suffice it…
Scout’s EV Factory Just Blew Past Its Budget
Scout just went over budget on its South Carolina EV factory. The automaker is now reportedly spending $3 billion on its factory, 50% more than originally announced. Insiders reportedly worry that this could bring Scout's spending to the attention of…