Electrify America EV charging network set to grow by 25% in 2024

2022 Hyundai IONIQ 5 at Electrify America DC fast-charging stationElectrify America confirmed Thursday, on the sixth anniversary of its first fast-charger installation, that it’s planning a big expansion of its fast-charging network in 2024. EA aims to reach 5,000 chargers by the end of the year, including larger charging stations and broader support for Plug & Charge payment tech. In 2023 it expanded...

Tesla cancels cheapest Model Y, adds Long Range version

2024 Tesla Model Y. -  Courtesy of Tesla, Inc.Tesla re-released its Model Y Long Range on Friday, as the model in the lineup providing the longest range at the lowest price—with an extra twist for those who have recently purchased the base Model Y. The latest Model Y Long Range includes an EPA range of up to 320 miles and a 0-60 mph time of 6.5 seconds, costing $46,630, including...

EV tax credit supply chain rules ease, but China restrictions remain

2024 Chevrolet Blazer EV RSIn a coordinated push through federal agencies, the Biden administration on Friday released a revised set of regulations applying to the EV tax credit that will ultimately make the credit easier to claim for a wider range of vehicles in 2025 and 2026 but no easier for Chinese companies to gain a foothold on the market. The news came in updated...

Toyota “hydrogen headquarters” will develop US fuel-cell products

Toyota Hydrogen HQ opening  -  May 2024Toyota has big hopes for hydrogen, and it’s backing that up with a braintrust. The automaker announced Wednesday that it’s giving its research and development office in Gardena, California, a new name and focus. Set to be called Toyota’s North American Hydrogen Headquarters, the facility will, from here on, lead efforts on this...

2025 Lexus UX 300h AWD hybrid earns 42 mpg, starts around $40,000

2025 Lexus UX 300hThe updated 2025 Lexus UX 300h has been given official EPA ratings, and for the popular all-wheel-drive version they’re a bit better than what Toyota estimated months ago. Although this U.S. version of the UX looks mostly the same as it did for 2024 and in previous model years, it’s now a hybrid-only model. And as such, it gets new...