Electric and PHEVs
How Solid-State Batteries Could Shape Our EV Future
When people talk about the future of electric vehicles (EVs), the buzzword that keeps coming up is “solid-state batteries.” And…
New Tool Helps Car Shoppers Find EV Rebates
Electric cars remain more expensive to buy than their gas-powered counterparts, though prices are coming down. But many Americans are…
Toyota Drops “Prime” Name for 2025 Prius, RAV4 Plug-in Hybrids
Toyota will rename its plug-in hybrids (PHEVs) to…well… plug-in hybrids. The company announced this week that it will drop the names…
A Look Inside the 2024 Honda Prologue
Many automakers quickly shuffled their lineups to be among the first to market with electric vehicles. Not Honda. The automaker,…
GM EV Owners Can Now Use Tesla Chargers
Starting today, owners of General Motors electric vehicles (EVs) can use Tesla’s nationwide EV charging network. They’ll need to purchase…
GM, EVgo to Make Chargers More Like Gas Stations
When gas-powered cars were new, it took the fledgling auto industry time to figure out how to make fueling up…
2025 Cadillac Optiq Electric SUV Starts At $54,390
Cadillac is quickly expanding its lineup, adding an electric alternative to most of its vehicles. That includes a new entry-level…
Lucid Earth: EV Maker Teases A Cheaper Option
This week, electric vehicle (EV) builder Lucid teased a new project: its first model priced under $50,000. Trademark filings suggest…
Ford, Southern California Energy Company Will Pay EV Owners
Ford has teamed up with a Southern California energy company to offer electric vehicle (EV) owners the chance to earn…
Mercedes Changes its EV Naming Strategy
Today, many automakers make two car lineups — one gas–powered and one electric. Some have quickly developed electric vehicle (EV)…