GM invests in silicon anode battery tech for more range, lower cost

General Motors Ultium batteriesGeneral Motors on Thursday announced a partnership with startup OneD Battery Sciences, regarding the potential development of a more efficient chemistry for EV battery cells. OneD is developing s silicon anode cell chemistry that could increase battery energy density, enabling more range at lower cost, GM said in a press release. The automaker...

Not all California clean cars states agree with 2035 gas-vehicle ban

2024 Chevrolet Blazer EVMinnesota has signed up to follow California's stricter clean car rules, but it might not embrace the Golden State's planned ban on gasoline cars. Prominent Democrats who backed the initial decision to follow California's stricter emissions standards are not supporting a ban on new cars without plugs, similar to what California aims to enact by...

Tata launches a $10,000 electric car for India

Tata Tiago.evIndian automaker Tata Motors on Wednesday announced an electric car that will sell for the equivalent of $10,000 in its home market. Scheduled to start deliveries in January 2023, the Tata Tiago.ev is an electric version of the automaker's Tiago hatchback that will start at 849,000 rupees, or $10,370 at current exchange rates, although Tata said...

2023 Kia Niro Hybrid costs $27,785, rated up to 53 mpg combined

2023 Kia Niro hybridThe 2023 Kia Niro Hybrid starts at $27,785 (with destination) for the base LX trim level and arrives at dealerships later this month, Kia confirmed Tuesday in a press release. That base price for this second-generation model represents a $1,800 hike over the previous-generation 2022 Niro Hybrid LX. In addition to that base model, the 2023 Niro...

2023 Kia Niro Hybrid costs $27,785, gets up to 53 mpg combined

2023 Kia Niro hybridThe 2023 Kia Niro Hybrid starts at $27,785 (with destination) for the base LX trim level and arrives at dealerships later this month, Kia confirmed Tuesday in a press release. That base price for this second-generation model represents a $1,800 hike over the previous-generation 2022 Niro Hybrid LX. In addition to that base model, the 2023 Niro...