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Stellantis, Battled And Bruised, Will Build Chinese EVs In Europe
Stellantis has confirmed it will start assembling Leapmotor EVs at its plant near Zaragoza in Spain. The B10 compact crossover will be the first to start rolling off the assembly line in the second half of 2026. Three more Leapmotor…
Volvo EX60 Demand Is So Strong That 2026 Production Is Already Increasing
Volvo is already planning a production increase for the new EX60 due to its popularity. The company said retail orders for the electric crossover have been “considerably higher than internal forecasts.” Despite being bigger and more expensive than the EX30,…
What Donut Lab’s Latest Solid-State EV Battery Test Actually Reveals
Donut Lab released its second independent solid-state battery test result Monday. The pouch cell was subjected to extreme temperatures as high as 212 degrees Fahrenheit. It appeared to perform well at elevated heat, but one battery scientist said the limited…
The Hyundai Ioniq 5 Is Cooking Again
Hyundai and Kia are leaning more on hybrids than ever before. Electrified models accounted for a third of Hyundai sales last month. The Ioniq 5 continues to lead Hyundai's EV offensive. Hyundai and Kia set new U.S. sales records last…
A YouTuber Made An EV Powered By 500 Vape Batteries
Millions of single-use electronic cigarettes get thrown away, despite having a working battery inside. So someone decided to tear apart hundreds of vapes to extract the batteries. The goal: to power an electric car with disposable vape batteries. Modern EV…
The 2026 Toyota RAV4 Plug-In Hybrid Is Cheaper Than Last Year’s Model
Toyota has released pricing for the 2026 RAV4 Plug-In Hybrid. The new model is cheaper than the outgoing plug-in crossover. Plus, there are more trims to choose from, widening the popular model’s appeal. The 2026 Toyota RAV4 plug-in hybrid crossover…
Volkswagen Is A Sneaky EV Success Story
If you were to judge the electric vehicle transition by the gloomiest headlines, you might think no car company under the sun—save for BYD, maybe—is having any luck selling electric cars. The reality a little more nuanced. While every old-school…