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One of America’s Biggest EV Charging Networks Is Betting Big On NACS
Mercedes-Benz: 25 portsRivian Adventure Network: 34 ports7Charge: 37 ports7Charge: 37 portsEVgo, one of America’s largest networks of EV fast chargers, wants to increase the number of NACS ports at its sites significantly. Other companies are doing the same, retrofitting or…
Volkswagen Recalls ID.4 EVs Over Battery Fire Risk, Tells Owners To Park Outside
The Volkswagen ID.4 electric crossover is being recalled in the U.S. over a high-voltage battery fire risk. Over 1,000 ID.4 owners are advised to park outside. Separately, nearly 44,000 ID.4s are being recalled for another high-voltage battery issue that could…
Lucid Just Made The First Prototypes Of Its Upcoming Mid-Size SUV
The first prototypes of Lucid's midsize EV have rolled off the assembly line. Lucid isn't sharing much just yet, but says that it has "dramatically improved" manufacturability of the new platform. This could put the new EV on a path…
Scout Motors Will ‘Most Likely’ Make EREVs First, CEO Says
Scout Motors' reservations are overwhelmingly for the "Harvester" models, which have gasoline backup generators for extra range. Ram and Ford are also planning extended range electric vehicle (EREV) versions of their trucks. Scout CEO Scott Keogh said Tuesday the EREV…
The Volvo EX90 Was A Disaster. Here’s Why The EX60 Should Be Different
The Volvo EX30 and EX90 had a lot of software issues, in part because they were the brand's first software-defined vehicles. The forthcoming EX60 will use the same fundamental software as the EX30 and EX90, just with some new capabilities.…
GM’s EV Cost-Cutting Plan Goes Beyond Batteries, Mary Barra Says
General Motors is looking for ways to reduce electric vehicle prices beyond just using cheaper batteries. The automaker will introduce its next-generation software-defined vehicle in 2028. Simpler electrical architectures and less wiring can help make future GM EVs more competitive.…
Trump Slaps New 25% Tariffs On South Korean Cars
Welcome back to Critical Materials, your morning roundup of electric-vehicle and auto tech news. On Tuesday's menu: Donald Trump drops the tariff hammer, Jaguar is still going all-electric and EV charging policy gets a win. 25%: Auto Tariffs Are Back…