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Inside EVs
- This Dodge Charger Daytona Is Already Wrecked. No One Knows Whyon March 28, 2025
It's sitting in a dirt lot in Texas awaiting auction, but the damage doesn't look bad. Any takers?
- Mazda CX-50 Hybrid: If You Can’t Beat Em, Join Em, Right?on March 28, 2025
Mazda’s crossover gets its guts from Toyota, but it doesn’t feel like one.
- This Hyundai Ioniq 5 Has Over 400,000 Miles. Here’s What Brokeon March 28, 2025
It's an impressive feat for any car, but with one big catch.
- 'Armageddon': Trump's Tariffs Could Wreck The Car Industry, And Your Walleton March 28, 2025
Auto experts sound alarm bells over Trump’s tariffs, likening it to the “cubanization” of cars and a pandemic-style disruption for the industry.
- Hyundai Goes All In On Connected Cars With New 'Pleos' Softwareon March 28, 2025
A new vehicle OS and a next generation infotainment system are in the cards for the next few years.
Green Car Reports
- Review: 2025 GMC Sierra EV Denali multitasks to the maxon March 28, 2025
Sierra EV Denali stands out with a GM-estimated 460 miles Midgate setup allows flexibility for items nearing 11-feet long Versatility from air suspension, rear-wheel steering, Super Cruise “I’ve been on that route, and it’s not one for a full-size pickup—let alone one weighing nearly 9,000 pounds.” That was what I...
- Could Jeep reinvent planetary hybrid tech for 4WD adventures?on March 28, 2025
Stellantis may be looking to adapt planetary gear hybrid systems—like the one currently used in the Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid plug-in hybrid minivan—to more rugged vehicles, a patent filing indicates. The Pacifica Hybrid uses a planetary power-split system to juggle its 3.6-liter V-6 and a pair of electric motors, which can both be used...
- Which electric cars have the most range?on March 27, 2025
For 2025, dozens of EV variants top 300 miles of range The top dozen contains pickups, SUVs, crossovers, sedans, and a hatchback Standouts like Lucid Air and Hyundai Ioniq 6 manage market-leading range without huge battery packs Less than a decade ago, 300 miles seemed like the holy grail for EV driving range. Now, even as the overdue reality of...
Automotive Addicts
- Five-Minute EV Charging is Almost Here and AI Could Be the Key to Making It Happen Fasteron March 27, 2025
The electric vehicle (EV) game may be on the verge of a massive shake-up—and China’s BYD is leading the charge, quite literally. The Chinese EV giant has announced it’s rolling Full Article »
- GM Clamps Down on Apple CarPlay Retrofits in EVson March 27, 2025
General Motors is drawing a firm line in the sand when it comes to Apple CarPlay in its latest electric vehicles, and it’s not just about skipping the feature in Full Article »
- Nissan’s Big Reset and Open Door to Honda Show How the Brand Plans to Survive and Thriveon March 26, 2025
Nissan is stepping into a crucial turning point, blending a global product offensive with strategic collaborations—and yes, that includes rekindled talks with Honda. With a fresh face in the CEO Full Article »
- 2025 OPTIQ Crossover Expands Cadillac’s Impressive EV Familyon March 24, 2025
Experienced by Kimatni D. Rawlins, www.AutomotiveRhythms.com As luxury automakers continue introducing new electric vehicles with stately designs, advanced innovation, and increased battery range, Cadillac is undoubtedly atop the division with Full Article »
- 2025 Hyundai Ioniq 5 N Review & Test Driveon March 21, 2025
Electric vehicles have had somewhat of a rocky road to success in America (if you ask some people), and the recent political climate may not necessarily help for most manufacturers. Full Article »
- 2025 Chevy Silverado EV: 492 Miles of Green Energyon March 18, 2025
By Kimatni D. Rawlins, Automotive Rhythms Extraordinarily, the 2025 Chevy Silverado EV pickup truck has no shortage of power or driving range as I discovered while touring throughout Maryland during Full Article »
Electrek
- Podcast: Trump’s dumb auto tariffs explained, Tesla in the crosshairs, new Nissan Leaf, and moreon March 28, 2025
In the Electrek Podcast, we discuss the most popular news in the world of sustainable transport and energy. In this week’s episode, we discuss Trump’s dumb new auto tariffs explained, Tesla being in the crosshairs of retaliatory tariffs, the new Nissan Leaf, and more. more…
- Nikola founder Trevor Milton pardoned after $1.8m bribe to Trump (Updated)on March 28, 2025
Well, here’s a weird one. We got a press release in our inboxes claiming that Nikola Motors founder Trevor Milton, who was convicted of defrauding investors of hundreds of millions of dollars, has been issued a full pardon for his crimes. Update: This article has been updated to include confirmations from media of the pardon, to acknowledge the $1.8 million in payments Milton and his wife gave to a pro-Trump PAC, and with comments from Mr. Trump in a press conference. more…
- Lucid (LCID) is about to resume Gravity electric SUV deliverieson March 28, 2025
Get ready to see Lucid’s new electric SUV finally hit the streets. Lucid Motors (LCID) is quickly ramping up Gravity SUV production as it prepares to resume deliveries by the end of next month. more…
- EcoFlow’s latest RIVER 3 Plus hits new $189 low, Rad Power RadExpand 5 e-bike at new $1,099 low, EGO tools, DJI power station, moreon March 28, 2025
Our headliner closing out this week’s Green Deals is EcoFlow’s latest RIVER 3 Plus Portable Power Station that has not only gotten its first Amazon discount since hitting the online marketplace over a week ago but is also riding that discount to a new $189 low, alongside its expansion battery bundles. Right behind it is another new low price on Rad Power’s RadExpand 5 Folding e-bike that has fallen to $1,099 in the brand’s latest sale change-up. From there, we have EGO’s 56V 16-inch Cordless Telescopic POWERLOAD String Trimmer with 4.0Ah and 2.5Ah batteries dropping to $330, as well as DJI’s Power 1000 Power Station returning to $419. Plus, all the other hangover Green Deals are in the links at the bottom of the page, like yesterday’s EcoFlow Monthly Madness savings, or the full lineup of sales from Rad Power Bikes, Blix Bikes, and more. Head below for other New Green Deals we’ve found today and, of course, Electrek’s best EV buying and leasing deals. Also, check out the new Electrek Tesla Shop for the best deals on Tesla accessories. more…
- 67% of Americans would not consider buying a Tesla, new poll sayson March 28, 2025
A new poll shows that 67% of Americans would not consider buying or leasing a Tesla vehicle – with most of them citing Elon Musk as the reason why. more…
Clean Technica
- GoSun’s EV Solar Charger Lets You Drive on Sunshine — Literallyon March 28, 2025
Imagine harvesting the sun’s energy directly for your vehicle, on your vehicle, essentially transforming every parking spot into a personal charging station. The GoSun EV Solar Charger offers this revolutionary capability, providing electric vehicle owners with unprecedented freedom and sustainability. Harness Solar Power Anywhere The GoSun EV Solar Charger is ... [continued] The post GoSun’s EV Solar Charger Lets You Drive on Sunshine — Literally appeared first on CleanTechnica.
- Annapolis Gets Battery Electric Buses From RIDE/BYDon March 28, 2025
RIDE Joins Annapolis officials at Ribbon Cutting welcoming two U.S.-built battery electric buses to Maryland’s Capitol ANNAPOLIS, Maryland— City officials unveiled two RIDE battery electric buses at a ceremony Thursday attended by dignitaries and local transit advocates. RIDE Co-CEO Patrick Duan, joined officials and praised the city for trailblazing in ... [continued] The post Annapolis Gets Battery Electric Buses From RIDE/BYD appeared first on CleanTechnica.
- Increase in Nissan LEAF Range from 73 Miles to 373 Miles Shows Astounding Improvements in Electric Carson March 28, 2025
Nissan slipped out teaser images of the next-generation Nissan LEAF this week. Shifting into crossover territory, it’s a bit different from what has come before, and I’d guess will be Nissan’s most popular LEAF ever. But aside from the look, something powerful struck me, amping up the news much more ... [continued] The post Increase in Nissan LEAF Range from 73 Miles to 373 Miles Shows Astounding Improvements in Electric Cars appeared first on CleanTechnica.
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- OPINION: Tesla Vandalism lawsuit should be the first of manyon March 28, 2025
The filing of a lawsuit by a Tesla owner who had his vehicle vandalized by a brainwashed member of what is being called the “Tesla Takeover” movement should be the first of many. For the past few months, we have seen so many instances of intimidation by those who oppose Tesla, CEO Elon Musk, and The post OPINION: Tesla Vandalism lawsuit should be the first of many appeared first on TESLARATI.
- Tesla best-rated car brand in UK, beats Toyota in reliability: surveyon March 28, 2025
The survey asked readers to rate their cars across metrics like efficiency, reliability, practicality, safety, comfort, and performance. The post Tesla best-rated car brand in UK, beats Toyota in reliability: survey appeared first on TESLARATI.
- Tesla Unveils Model Y RWD 110 customized for Singaporeon March 28, 2025
Tesla unveiled the Model Y RWD 110 for Singapore’s Category A certificate of entitlement (COE) rules. This custom SUV tweaks the updated Model Y, which was launched in Singapore in January. Tesla tuned the Model 3 RWD 110 for Singapore before, and that customized version’s success spurred this Model Y adaptation. The Model Y RWD The post Tesla Unveils Model Y RWD 110 customized for Singapore appeared first on TESLARATI.