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Volvo’s CEO Just Said The Quiet Part Loud About 2035’s Gas Car Ban
Volvo and Polestar are publicly urging the European Union to keep the planned 2035 ban on new petrol and diesel cars, despite pressure from Germany to soften or delay it. Their argument: weakening the ban would slow down the transition…
The White House Has A New Enemy: Fuel Economy
The federal electric vehicle tax credit wasn’t the only policy behind America’s record EV sales over the past few years. The Corporate Average Fuel Economy (CAFE) rules also played a key role in pushing automakers to manufacture more fuel-efficient cars…
Here’s A First Glimpse Of Aptera’s Solar EV Assembly Line
Solar EV startup Aptera is working on several validation builds. The pre-production vehicles are being built on what will eventually become the company’s first assembly line. Assembly of the solar panels and battery packs has also been relocated under the…
Kia’s Electric Stinger Successor Breaks Cover
Kia teases what looks like its electric replacement for the Stinger. The new four-door concept will be revealed "soon," but the teaser video already gives us a good idea of what to expect. This will likely become Kia's version of…
Rivian Recalls 35,000 EVs In The U.S. Over Seatbelt Issue
American EV startup Rivian is recalling nearly 35,000 EVs sold in the United States. The driver’s seat belt pretension cable may be damaged due to improper use. The company determined that the cable may be damaged if the driver repeatedly…
The Ford Bronco Hybrid You Really Want Is Coming—Sort Of
Europe is rumored to get a plug-in hybrid version of the Ford Bronco. It will share only the name with America's version of the truck. Those familiar with Ford's plans hint it could be even smaller than the Ford Kuga,…
Kia’s Most Affordable EV Debuts Next Month
Kia confirms it will unveil its smallest EV on January 9 in Belgium. The EV2 will slot below the EV3 in Kia's lineup, entering a segment that will soon see many more models. Production of the EV2 will begin in…