As the auto industry awaits an EPA proposal for the next round of emissions rules for internal-combustion vehicles, an environmental advocacy group argues that similar standards should be applied to EVs. The EPA has historically rewarded gasoline cars and trucks for being more fuel-efficient, but current standards count all EVs as having zero CO2... Should future EPA rules incentivize more efficient EVs?
As the auto industry awaits an EPA proposal for the next round of emissions rules for internal-combustion vehicles, an environmental advocacy group argues that similar standards should be applied to EVs. The EPA has historically rewarded gasoline cars and trucks for being more fuel-efficient, but current standards count all EVs as having zero CO2... 
Walmart plans to build its own EV fast-charging network, in what reads as an aspiration to create something much larger than what it currently has with Electrify America. The company on Thursday announced plans to install "thousands" of chargers at its Walmart and Sam's Club stores nationwide by 2030. That's in addition to almost 1,300 fast... 
Lyft is expanding its Green mode, which allows riders to specify an EV or hybrid, to additional cities beginning April 17. "We've seen an explosion of interest in EVs—and once a driver or rider gets into an EV, they're more likely to prefer them moving forward," Paul Augustine, Lyft director of sustainability, said in a company blog post... 
In a presentation to investors this week, Kia announced plans to boost its EV sales targets and launch a purpose-built robotaxi. The automaker said it's now targeting sales of 1.6 million EVs annually by 2030—up from the previous 1.2 million annually by 2030 announced just last year. Kia also plans to have 15 EV models in its global lineup... 
Ford on Wednesday confirmed that the F-150 Lightning electric pickup truck and Lincoln Aviator Grand Touring plug-in hybrid SUV will be eligible for the full $7,500 federal tax credit going forward, while all of its other current EVs and plug-in hybrids will be eligible for smaller amounts. Following the release of guidance from the U.S. Treasury... 
The 2024 Kia EV9 electric SUV will be built at the automaker's West Point, Georgia, factory starting in the 2024 calendar year, Kia announced Wednesday at the 2023 New York Auto Show. The ramp-up will happen after the EV9 goes on sale in the U.S. in the fourth quarter of this year, with initial units likely sourced from South Korea. Full U.S... 
Battery firm Sila Nanotechnologies claims a 20% EV range boost, as well as faster charging, with its nano-composite silicon-anode battery tech, branded Titan Silicon. The company made that claim in a recent press release, adding that it has "a development runway to double those gains in future releases." Sila also claims its silicon anodes can... 
Volkswagen is not planning new gasoline or diesel versions of its staple Golf hatchback, long Europe's bestselling car, as it looks to go all-electric, brand boss Thomas Schaefer told German publication Automobilwoche (via Reuters) Sunday. The move, which would end the internal-combustion Golf lineup after eight generations going back to 1974... 
LG Innotek, a unit of battery supplier and electronics giant LG, has introduced a wireless battery management system (BMS) it claims will boost EV range. Introduced in February, and first spotted by Charged EVs, the system is the first to marry wireless battery management with 800-volt electrical architecture, LG Innotek claims. The company aims... 
Ryder will be the latest customer for General Motors' BrightDrop electric vans. The rental company on Monday announced plans to acquire 4,000 BrightDrop vans through 2025, with the first 200 to be ordered this year, according to a company press release. The first vehicles will be 2023 BrightDrop Zevo 600 models heading to rental fleets in... 
The 2024 Q8 E-Tron starts at $75,495 with destination, Audi confirmed, and it suggested that the Q8 E-Tron will have at least one version capable of a 300-mile EPA range. In addition to the base Q8 E-Tron with conventional SUV bodywork, the lineup includes a Q8 Sportback S-Line E-Tron model with a more coupe-like Sportback body style and $78,895... 
The Fisker Ocean hasn't received official EPA range ratings for the U.S., but Fisker last week announced a 440-mile range rating for the electric crossover on Europe's WLTP testing cycle. WLTP figures are generally higher than U.S. EPA ratings, so the Ocean will likely receive a lower range rating on this side of the Atlantic. For now, the Ocean... 
Automakers that don't meet growing demand for EVs will gradually lose market share and struggle to find buyers for internal-combustion vehicles, Consumer Reports predicts. A recent study by the publication's advocacy arm found that constricted supplies of EVs are creating pent-up demand that will play out over the next few years, reducing the... 
Jeep on Thursday unveiled another iteration of its Magneto electric Wrangler concept as it moves toward launching its first production EVs for the U.S. Like the previous versions, the Jeep Magneto 3.0 concept was unveiled alongside several other concept vehicles at the annual Easter Jeep Safari in Moab, Utah. With the Wrangler-inspired Jeep Recon... 
Faraday Future on Wednesday announced the start of production of its FF91 electric SUV, although the company hasn't actually shown any completed customer vehicles yet. Photos from the start-of-production ceremony at Faraday's Hanford, California, factory show only a body shell. The company said it will host a "launch event" for the FF91, which it... 
The European Union in Tuesday approved plans to ban sales of new gasoline and diesel cars in member countries by 2035, after Germany successfully fought for a loophole for vehicles burning e-fuels. The proposed law will require all new passenger cars sold in EU countries to produce zero CO2 emissions from 2035, ramping up from a 2030 target of 50%... 
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has opened an investigation into possible seatbelt failures in 2022 and 2023 Tesla Model X electric SUVs, an issue that could affect up to 50,000 vehicles. An investigation commenced after the NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) received two complaints reporting a failure of... 
Used EV shoppers don't have to worry too much about battery degradation eroding range, according to a new study from Recurrent, which sells battery health reports for used EVs. "Used EV shoppers worry that the car battery will degrade quickly like a mobile phone battery, and not be able to hold a charge within a few years," Liz Najman, lead... 
Lucid has used an over-the-air (OTA) update to its flagship Air electric sedans to figure out which vehicles are affected by a recall issue, the company reported in documents filed with the federal government and posted earlier this week. The recall of an estimated 259 Lucid Air luxury EVs from model years 2022 and 2023 involves replacement of... 
A trade pact could make EVs with battery materials sourced from Japan eligible for federal tax credits, the Japan Times reported Tuesday. The Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) requires major battery components and critical minerals to be sourced from countries with which the U.S. has a free trade agreement, a rule that has drastically cut the number...