Rivian aims to start EV production in Georgia in 2027

Rivian R3Rivian applied for a federal loan to build its Georgia plant The loan application states Rivian will begin partial operations in Georgia in 2027 Rivian intends to build the R2 and R3 electric SUVs in Georgia Rivian has applied for a U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) loan to fund construction of its Georgia factory, Reuters reports. In a filing with...

SEC investigating Fisker bankruptcy

2023 Fisker Ocean OneThe SEC sent Fisker multiple subpoenas The SEC hasn't said why it's looking into Fisker's bankruptcy Fisker has said it'll support its vehicles but owners will pay for some recall repairs The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is investigating bankrupt EV startup Fisker, according to a filing spotted by TechCrunch. In the filing, the...

Toyota debating when to end pure gas-car sales in US

2025 Toyota RAV4 Plug-In HybridToyota knows the end is coming for pure gas-powered cars Electrified models accounted for 46% of Toyota's U.S. sales in September Toyota has a three-row electric SUV on the way in 2026 Toyota believes it's nearing the point where sales of hybrids, plug-in hybrids, electric vehicles, and hydrogen fuel-cell vehicles will overtake pure...

Toyota debating when to end pure gas-car sales in US

2025 Toyota RAV4 Plug-In HybridToyota knows the end is coming for pure gas-powered cars Electrified models accounted for 46% of Toyota's U.S. sales in September Toyota has a three-row electric SUV on the way in 2026 Toyota believes it's nearing the point where sales of hybrids, plug-in hybrids, electric vehicles, and hydrogen fuel-cell vehicles will overtake pure...

Toyota debating when to end pure gas-car sales in US

2025 Toyota RAV4 Plug-In HybridToyota knows the end is coming for pure gas-powered cars Electrified models accounted for 46% of Toyota's U.S. sales in September Toyota has a three-row electric SUV on the way in 2026 Toyota believes it's nearing the point where sales of hybrids, plug-in hybrids, electric vehicles, and hydrogen fuel-cell vehicles will overtake pure...

Toyota debating when to end pure gas-car sales in US

2025 Toyota RAV4 Plug-In HybridToyota knows the end is coming for pure gas-powered cars Electrified models accounted for 46% of Toyota's U.S. sales in September Toyota has a three-row electric SUV on the way in 2026 Toyota believes it's nearing the point where sales of hybrids, plug-in hybrids, electric vehicles, and hydrogen fuel-cell vehicles will overtake pure...

Toyota debating when to end pure gas-car sales in US

2025 Toyota RAV4 Plug-In HybridToyota knows the end is coming for pure gas-powered cars Electrified models accounted for 46% of Toyota's U.S. sales in September Toyota has a three-row electric SUV on the way in 2026 Toyota believes it's nearing the point where sales of hybrids, plug-in hybrids, electric vehicles, and hydrogen fuel-cell vehicles will overtake pure...

Study: EV drivers more likely to be at fault in crashes

2024 Hyundai Ioniq 5A study found EV drivers cause more accidents than those of gas and diesel cars EVs cost more to insure and repair than gas and diesel vehicles Data shows EVs are still driven less on average than gas or diesel vehicles EV drivers in Europe are more likely to be at fault in crashes than drivers of gasoline and diesel cars, according to a new...

2025 Toyota Sequoia remains the only hybrid full-size SUV you can buy

2025 Toyota SequoiaThe 2025 Toyota Sequoia full-size SUV receives small changes while continuing to offer a standard hybrid powertrain. For 2025, the Sequoia adds optional massaging front seats, a new Mudbath color option for the TRD Pro off-road grade, an optional wireless trailer camera system, and a new 1794 grade with Western-themed decor that sits near the top...

Nissan Leaf batteries get second life at automaker’s headquarters

Nissan Leaf second life battery installationNissan Leaf batteries are getting a second life Nissan expects to use the battery packs from about 50-60 Leafs The project is projected to reduce yearly carbon dioxide emissions by up to 3.7 tons Used Nissan Leaf batteries will help power the automaker's U.S. headquarters in Franklin, Tennessee. The automaker announced Thursday that it is adding...