Mercedes-Benz on Monday announced that its upcoming electric van concept will be called the Vision V. We're still far away from the debut of this concept, which is expected to be revealed later this spring, but Mercedes has already teased that the Vision V will preview its Van.EA modular architecture for future electric vans. The first vans based...
The 2025 Honda Prologue electric SUV receives range and power boosts for its second model year, but remains priced just under $50,000. All versions still have an 85-kwh battery pack, but Honda claims a 12-mile increase for the longest-range single-motor front-wheel-drive models, to 308 miles on the EPA cycle. Honda also expects EPA ratings for...
Florida's politics are the polar opposite of California's. Yet the home state of President Trump is second only to California in EV sales. That sales growth, leaving Florida solidly in the top position after California, based on cumulative EV registrations, was driven not by incentives but primarily by EV enthusiasm in the populous central region...
Airstream on Saturday unveiled its first all-electric travel trailer, which can use battery power to operate off the grid. Called the Airstream Basecamp 20Xe, the trailer includes a 10.3-kwh battery pack and 3,000-watt inverter powering a 30-amp electrical system, providing onboard power for charging devices from built-in outlets, as well as...
The 2025 Ford E-Transit—an all-electric version of the automaker's Transit van—receives some new options while holding steady on pricing. An E-Transit cargo van costs $51,000 before destination—about the same as a 2024 model. Ford also offers chassis cab and cutaway versions priced at $46,200 and $45,700 before destination...
Costco members who lease a 2025 Volvo EX90 electric SUV can now take advantage of the biggest discount offered by the retailer's auto program. Fellow Internet Brands site CarsDirect found a potential $10,000 in savings for Costco members who are also current Volvo customers, and are planning to lease a new EX90 between now and Apr. 30. This starts...
Winches are a vital off-road accessory. And while they're typically powered by a vehicle's 12-volt electrical system, Stellantis is looking at an alternative power source for them in hybrids and electric vehicles. In a patent filing published by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) Jan. 21, 2025, and submitted by the automaker...
Polestar on Friday announced additional funding as the automaker looks to continue building out its lineup of electric vehicles. In a press release, Polestar said it had secured a 12-month loan facility of up to $450 million, following an $800 million 12-month facility locked in by the automaker in December. Polestar is also renewing a European...
Xiaomi, which produces smartphones and consumer electronics, delivered 135,000 E.V.s last year after tapping China’s robust manufacturing supply chain.
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The EPA could be the next target of the Trump Administration's mass layoffs, although it's unclear how deep the cuts might go. As reported by The New York Times, President Trump said during a Wednesday cabinet meeting that Lee Zeldin, the EPA administrator, planned to fire 65% of EPA employees, which agency officials later admitted would prevent...