Battery Maker Northvolt to Cut Costs as E.V. Demand Slumps in Europe
The Swedish battery manufacturer said it would eliminate jobs and seek partnerships as it grapples with competition from China.
Hyundai Ioniq 5 N gets free charger, or some free charging
More so than almost any other previous EV, the 2025 Hyundai Ioniq 5 N targets driving enthusiasts. Many of those enthusiasts may also be new to EVs and charging, so Hyundai is offering some options to help get them started. For customers who purchase or lease a new Ioniq 5 N, Hyundai is providing a ChargePoint Home Flex Level 2 charger for free... Volvo won’t chase last bit of ICE business, but PHEVs will evolve
Volvo might end gas models sometime after 2030 even if demand still exists Charging infrastructure, slower EV adoption are behind new timeline Volvo PHEVs will keep evolving toward EV, with smaller engines too Although Volvo last week walked back plans to sell only plug-in vehicles by 2030, relaxing the electrified target to 90% by then, its... DOE: Small SUVs halve lifetime GHG emissions as EVs vs. gas
A small electric SUV with 300 miles of range produces 52% fewer life-cycle greenhouse gas emissions than a comparable gasoline vehicle, according to the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE). Greenhouse gas emissions from production and distribution are currently around double that of gasoline production and distribution, the DOE notes, but that's more... GM’s Endurance Mode will be for EV racing
General Motors is looking to patent an "Endurance Mode" to help electric race cars go the distance. Not to be confused with a certain ill-fated electric pickup truck, Endurance Mode is designed to emphasize range over outright pace, according to a GM patent application published by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) on Aug. 22... How Elon Musk Is Influencing Donald Trump
Their fast-evolving political friendship has become a potential minefield, as Mr. Musk’s sprawling businesses may present conflicts of interest if Mr. Trump is elected in November.
2025 Kia Niro Hybrid costs $28,365, PHEV costs $35,865
Kia on Friday announced pricing for the 2025 Niro Hybrid and Niro PHEV. An all-electric Niro EV will remain part of the lineup for 2025, but prices will be announced at a later date. The Niro Hybrid starts at $28,365 in base LX form with the mandatory $1,375 destination charge, which is unchanged from the 2024 model year. That's an increase of... BMW sees volume in hydrogen cars, forms fuel cell alliance with Toyota
BMW will launch a "series production" hydrogen fuel cell vehicle in 2028, with help form Toyota, the automaker announced Thursday. The two automakers will jointly develop a next-generation fuel cell powertrain, which will be used in the planned BMW model as well as a future Toyota model, according to a press release. BMW plans to add this... Ford still investigating inductive charging while driving
Ford has filed a new patent application for hardware that would allow EVs to charge while driving. The new patent filing was published by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) Aug. 15 and was submitted by Ford to the agency earlier this year. It deals with a method for aligning the wireless inductive charging coils mounted on an EV... How often should you charge your EV’s LFP battery?
Automakers are increasingly turning to lithium iron phosphate (LFP) batteries for affordable EVs, and packs with that chemistry can benefit from a different charging regimen than that usually used for the currently dominant nickel manganese cobalt (NMC) chemistry. As laid out in a recent Engineering Explained video, automakers are recommending...