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Mercedes Finally Has Better EV Numbers. But One Market Ruined The Quarter
Mercedes’ EV sales rose in Q1 even as its overall global sales fell. Europe and the U.S. helped lift EV results, but China remained a major drag. New EVs like the CLA and GLC could matter more for Mercedes than…
Hyundai’s Ioniq Brand For China Debuts With Two Daring Concepts
Hyundai’s China-bound Ioniq EVs will be unique models, not Chinese versions of existing models like the Ioniq 5 or 6. Two new concepts preview Hyundai’s China shift for the Ioniq brand, with planet names replacing the usual numbered designations. Hyundai’s…
BYD’s Ridiculously Quick Charging Tech Just Hit Europe. But The Car Isn’t Cheap.
BYD launched the new Denza Z9GT in Europe. It's the company's first "Flash" charging EV in Europe. The sleek station wagon an recharge from 10%-80% in six-and-a-half minutes, and hit 97% in under 10 minutes. It costs 115,000 euros, more…
The Kia Telluride Is Getting A Brand-New Hybrid Option In 2029
Kia will launch two extended-range electric vehicles in the U.S. by the end of the decade. It will also increase the number of hybrids on offer. The Kia Telluride EREV launches in 2029, and a large EREV pickup should also…
Car Buyers Don’t Like Subscriptions. Car Companies Are Pushing Them For Driver-Assistance Tech Anyway.
More and more automakers are locking partial-automation behind paywalls. Consumers, meanwhile, are feeling burnt out on subscriptions. Brands are betting big that the future is subscription-based, even if drivers today are feeling a bit over-subscribed. You might have noticed that…
These EV Fast Chargers Are Completely Off-Grid—And Free
A California startup has installed a DC fast charging station that’s powered entirely by the sun. Located on I-15, the station has four CCS1 ports sharing 360 kW; a massive 3.6 MWh battery pack keeps the lights on around the…
Tesla Is Developing A Chevy Bolt-Sized Affordable Compact Electric SUV: Report
Tesla is developing an affordable compact SUV, according to a new report. It's won't be a decontented version of the Model Y and Model 3 this time around. If the plans proceed, the implications could be huge. After years of…