Next-generation Mercedes-Benz electric vans will be able to charge faster thanks to an 800-volt electrical architecture and a 22-kw AC onboard charger. Those are two of the details confirmed by Mercedes Thursday as the automaker was cold-weather testing these new vans in Arjeplog, Sweden, a popular spot in the Arctic Circle for such testing...
Ford is again recalling 2021-2022 Mustang Mach-E electric vehicles because of an issue with a key propulsion-system component that could cause loss of drive power. The core issue is that battery main contractors can overheat after DC fast charging or when the driver floors it too many times in a row. That can lead to "arcing and deformation of the...
The billionaire’s social media site X suffered outages, and Tesla’s stock tanked on Monday.
Federal and local law enforcement authorities are investigating what caused the Sunday night fire, which came after a series of attacks against Tesla in rebuke of its chief executive, Elon Musk.
Es probable que la perspicacia empresarial de Musk y su gusto por la política puedan ser su perdición.
Once car shoppers get an electric vehicle, the odds are very low of them returning to any kind of model that relies on a gas pump. That's one of the conclusions of J.D. Power's 2025 U.S. Electric Vehicle Experience Ownership Study, which asked 6,164 owners of EVs and plug-in hybrids from model years 2024 and 2025 about their first year of...
South Korean battery supplier SK On is looking at a different type of cooling method for electric vehicle battery packs. Last week, SK On put the focus on immersion cooling at InterBattery 2025, a South Korean battery trade show. Instead of circulating coolant or air around battery cells and modules, this method involves immersing them in a...
The automaker’s shares soared after Election Day as Elon Musk took a high-profile role as a Trump adviser. Now those gains have evaporated.
"Real-world validation testing" completed on inboard-motor setup Aptera switched to the layout, instead of in-wheel motors, for its future solar EV Per-mile energy consumption remains in line with previous layout Aptera last week announced that it had completed the first round of "real-world validation testing" of its solar-assisted 3-wheeled...
Stellantis is experimenting with multi-speed transmissions to improve the efficiency of electric vehicles, a recently surfaced patent filing indicates. Published by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) Feb. 27, 2025, but originally filed by the automaker in 2023, the patent application deals specifically with adding a second...
His greatest achievement is building a financial cult that serves as the engine for his enormous wealth.
These two hybrids demonstrate the span of SUVs today In real-world driving, Santa Fe Hybrid gets nearly double the mpg Land Cruiser hybrid sacrifices much for the sake of off-road prowess, higher towing ratings Some SUVs are intended for serious truck duty, like towing and off-roading. Others are focused around comfort and family duty, with a...
The backlash against the electric vehicle company has turned violent at times, as its billionaire chief executive parlays his support for President Trump into consequential influence over the federal government.
Rivian is looking to patent wheel covers with active aerodynamic elements to further improve the efficiency of its electric vehicles. Smooth wheel covers—like the ones available on the updated 2025 Rivian R1S and R1T—can help reduce aerodynamic drag, but they're generally fixed in place, and thus not optimized for all scenarios. In its...
The electric car company led by Elon Musk builds all the cars it sells in the United States in California and Texas, shielding it from tariffs that could devastate competitors.
Earlier Ford F-150 Lightning electric pickup trucks may charge at a faster rate at DC fast-chargers thanks to an over-the-air (OTA) update. News of the update, available for 2022 and 2023 models, was first reported by InsideEVs Thursday and confirmed to Green Car Reports by Ford spokesperson Sam Schembari, who explained that the update raises the...
The Fiat 500e is one of the cheapest electric vehicles available in the U.S., and it gets even cheaper in its second model year since returning to this market in redesigned form. The 2025 Fiat 500e costs $2,000 less than it did for 2024, bringing its base price down to $30,500 before destination. That makes the two-door hatchback the...
Maserati has canceled a planned all-electric version of its MC20 supercar, citing lack of customer interest. The news was first reported on Mar. 6 by Evo, which referenced an official statement from the automaker. It's an indication that Maserati's commitment to phasing out gasoline cars by the end of the decade is already weakening. "The project...
Volkswagen and Audi are recalling 60,490 electric vehicles because of a potential software issue that could prevent shift-lever indicators on instrument panels. The recall includes 2021-2023 VW ID.4 and 2022-2023 Audi Q4 E-Tron and Q4 E-Tron Sportback electric crossovers, which share the VW Group's MEB platform. These vehicles left the factory...
The Fiat 500e is one of the cheapest electric vehicles available in the U.S., and it gets even cheaper in its second model year since returning to this market in redesigned form. The 2025 Fiat 500e costs $2,000 less than it did for 2024, bringing its base price down to $30,500 before destination. That makes the two-door hatchback the...
