An EV battery's first charge is more than just symbolic. It could help determine the battery's overall longevity, according to a new study funded by the Toyota Research Institute and published in the scientific journal Joule. First spotted by InsideEVs, the study by Stanford University's SLAC-Stanford Battery Center found that giving lithium-ion...
Though large automakers are delaying their plans to introduce new all-electric models, the E.V. industry is still the future, experts say.
The Santa Fe Hybrid's the smart pick in Hyundai's three-row SUV family. A turbo-4 plus a motor and batteries nets 231 hp for good acceleration EPA combined gas mileage hits 36 mpg with front-wheel drive The 2024 Hyundai Santa Fe is a striking redesign of the Korean maker’s longstanding SUV model. With three rows now standard, the midsize...
Electric alternative to Volvo XC60 expected to launch in 2026 New crossover to be called EX60, and use next-generation SPA3 platform SPA3 vehicles to incorporate mega casting to save weight and improve production efficiencies Volvo has only introduced the SPA2 platform in the 2025 EX90 electric midsize SUV which starts U.S. deliveries later this...
Los Angeles is expanding an infrastructure project to put EV chargers in streetlight poles. First spotted by Charged EVs, the Los Angeles Bureau of Street Lighting has contracted with two companies—AmpUp for software and EVSE for retractable charging cables—to add Level 2 chargers to 150 streetlight poles in the City of Angels. The...
Like other automakers, Volvo's walking back its plan to only sell electric cars by 2030. On Wednesday, in Sweden at the debut of the 2025.5 XC90 the automaker revised its electrification ambitions. By 2030 Volvo now aims for 90-100% of its sales to be electrified. The automaker clarified that meant having a plug and not just a mild-hybrid system...
On Wednesday, in Sweden at the debut of the refreshed 2025.5 XC90 the Volvo briefly teased the upcoming ES90 midsize sedan. The teaser displayed a midsize sedan featuring a windshield rake that's completely different from the gas-powered S90 sedan. The body style is a sedan, though the rear glass could possibly lift up like the Polestar 2, which...
XC90 family adopts new look, EX90 EV’s interface, OTA updates Specs of XC90 PHEV remain similar at 33 electric miles U.S. versions will start at $59,745 and arrive in Q1 2025 As Volvo continues its shift toward fully electric vehicles, models that electrify but still fuel up with gasoline will keep playing a very important part in its...
Modest changes arrive for the Tucson's exterior It's inside what counts: A new widescreen dash brings wireless smartphone connectivity Prices are up, of course: it's $34,510 for the cheapest 2025 Hyundai Tucson Hybrid The 2025 Hyundai Tucson Hybrid is an updated version of the current Tucson in its fourth model year. Hyundai has revised and...
Model 3 Highland offers a refined ride, more hushed interior, better fit/finish Base LFP version maintains nimble, athletic driving impressions Saw more than 4 mi/kwh in real-world driving, 23-min. charging 15-80% Other automakers may have reason to breathe a sigh of relief that CEO Elon Musk has continued to stifle Tesla sales growth, as some...