Ionna EV charging network rivals Tesla, first US stations in 2024

North America, depicted in Ionna EV charging network announcementEV road trips might soon be getting a little bit easier, thanks to thousands of highway fast-chargers, on the way starting this year from a network called Ionna. Ionna, as it’s called, is an EV charging network jointly backed by seven automakers, including an undisclosed amount from BMW Group, General Motors, Honda, Hyundai, Kia...

Rivian Standard pack R1S, R1T arrive: Up to 315 miles, no LFP yet

Rivian R1T, green, vs. Rivian R1S, silverRivian on Thursday revealed long-awaited Standard and Standard+ versions of its R1T pickup and R1S SUV—essentially ready to be delivered now, with what appears to be a $3,100 price drop, and likely qualifying for the same EV tax credit as other versions. They arrive with a twist: They’re not powered by the LFP battery pack or the new...

2025 Kia Carnival Hybrid minivan adds mpg but not AWD in refresh

2025 Kia Carnival HybridKia on Thursday added a hybrid version of its Carnival minivan, as part of a mid-cycle revamp that brings technology upgrades and somewhat more SUV-inspired styling. The 2025 Kia Carnival Hybrid will be powered by a 1.6-liter turbo-4 gasoline engine, with a 54-kw (72-hp) electric motor at the input shaft of an 6-speed automatic transmission...

Ford seeks smaller, lower-cost EVs to rival $25,000 Tesla, China

Ford EV platforms for mid-decade, presented by Hau Thai-TangIs Ford shifting its electric vehicle efforts away from large EVs like the F-150 Lightning, and focusing on translating the ethos of the Model T into the EV era? Taken at face value, remarks from Ford CEO Jim Farley made Tuesday suggest that may be the case. During the company’s Q4 2023 earnings, Farley and top executives summed that the...