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Toyota Will Modernize Your Aging Plug-In With Its Factory Upgrade Program
Toyota is expanding its factory upgrade program. This enables owners to add new connectivity features—connected, performance upgrades, and visual updates to their aging Toyota and Lexus vehicles. A surprising number of plug-ins are eligible for upgrades. The average age of…
Clemson’s Solar-Powered EV Project Looks Like A Cardboard Shoe. But It’s A Lot More Clever Than It Looks
When it comes to energy creation, there's no such thing as a free lunch. You have to spend energy to make energy. Fortunately, with solar panels, we can make the sun do all the work and reap the benefits. Problem…
What To Know About California’s $3,500 EV Rebate—And Which Teslas Qualify
California's new EV rebate program is underway, and now we know more about it. Car companies will decide which trims and models qualify. Some Teslas that cost over $50,000 will qualify, a government spokesperson said. The $7,500 EV tax credit…
BMW’s Oldest Plant Has Always Made Gas Cars. Starting Next Year, It’ll Only Make EVs
The times are officially changin'. Now that i3 production has begun, BMW's oldest manufacturing facility, its home-turf Munich plant, will exclusively build electric vehicles starting next yeaer. This marks a huge turning point for the brand, as it phases out…
Ford’s Affordable Electric Truck Finally Has A Name And A Price
Ford's next-generation electric pickup truck now has a name, a price, and a firmer release timeline. Set to arrive late next year, Ford's next act in electric vehicles will be called the Fathom, the automaker announced on Thursday. It will…
This EV Never Hit Peak Power. But It Still Beat Its Charging Claim
The 75-kWh Zeekr 7GT charged from 10% to 80% in about 11 minutes, beating Zeekr’s own 13-minute claim. It peaked at only about 325 kW, but its unusually flat curve kept the charging power high very late in the session.…
Ford’s EV Sales Are Falling Off A Cliff In America
Ford’s U.S. EV sales are in freefall after the first seven months of the year. With the F-150 Lightning gone and the E-Transit falling into obscurity, the Mustang Mach-E is the only EV that’s keeping the ship afloat. In July,…