A pair of California-based companies plan to unveil a prototype electric RV at the 2025 Consumer Electronics Show (CES) next month. The vehicle, officially styled as an "AI Transformable Home" (AI-TH), was announced at CES 2024 this past January by startup AC Future. That firm has since partnered with Hydra Design Labs which, says it specializes...
Toyota is due to receive $4.5 million in federal funding for research into automating the teardown and rebuilding of used electric vehicle battery packs for eventual reuse. The funding comes from the Energy Department's Advanced Research Projects Agency-Energy (ARPA-E), under the Catalyzing Innovative Research for Circular Use of Long-lived...
Jigar Shah and Robinson Meyer discuss how the decarbonization rollout can continue during the second Trump administration.
General Motors and ChargePoint on Wednesday announced plans to deploy up to 500 DC fast-chargers before the end of 2025. Using GM Energy branding, the chargers will be supplied by ChargePoint, according to the companies. Many of the chargers will use ChargePoint's Omni Port to allow electric vehicles with Combined Charging Standard (CCS) or North...
Honda's developing and refining its hybrids despite working on EVs A next-gen hybrid system is in the works Honda's targeting 100% battery electric and fuel-cell sales by 2040 Honda will continue to refine and development its two-motor hybrid system, currently used in popular models like the Accord, CR-V, and most recently the 2025 Honda Civic...
In U.S. form, ID.Buzz is larger, more powerful, with price over $60,000 Up to 234 miles of EPA range, from 10-80% in as little as 26 min. No bidirectional charging or campervan as of yet The Volkswagen ID.Buzz is one of the most head-turning, attention-getting new vehicles available at any price. And that’s even before some people know or...
One waiver allows California to set stricter rules for new vehicles—progressively mandating EVs A second EPA waiver green-lights the state's heavy-duty vehicle emissions rules Trump may attempt to withdraw the waiver, continuing the regulatory ping-pong The EPA on Wednesday granted two requests from the California Air Resources Board (CARB)...
General Motors has gone from market leader to also-ran in the world’s largest car market, stymied by its own missteps and Chinese policies that favored its local rivals.
Honda will unveil prototypes of its 0 Series electric vehicles at CES in Las Vegas on Jan. 7, 2025. The pair of prototypes follow initial concept versions unveiled at CES 2024 this past January, and preview production models due in 2026. A teaser image shows one vehicle that appears to retain the general shape of the Honda Saloon concept shown at...
The Trump administration is expected to revoke the program, setting up a legal clash between the state and federal government.
Merger talks between Honda and Nissan might begin The merger would put the automakers under holding company The merger could be a lifeline for Nissan Honda and Nissan are close to starting merger talks aimed at fending off electric-vehicle competition, reports Nikkei. The Japanese news daily reported on Tuesday that Honda and Nissan are close to...
Merger talks between Honda and Nissan might begin The merger would put the automakers under holding company EVs, hybrids, and software could be at the core of potential overlap Honda and Nissan are close to starting merger talks aimed at fending off electric-vehicle competition, reports Nikkei. The Japanese news daily reported on Tuesday that...
Ram now plans its first electric truck for a 2026 launch Series-hybrid Ramcharger on track for the first half of 2025 Stellantis—without a permanent CEO—says battery-electric demand is slowing The all-electric Ram 1500 REV full-size pickup truck has been delayed once again, with the series hybrid Ram 1500 Ramcharger now due to arrive...
Rivian reworked battery and propulsion hardware, boosting range and efficiency R1S and R1T get retuned ride and handling, quieter cabins A simplified electrical architecture, revamped interface, new modes Yes, the 2025 Rivian R1S electric SUV looks almost exactly the same as it did last year. And yet it’s a Green Car Reports’ Best Car...
The U.S. Supreme Court on Friday declined to hear a challenge to California's emissions authority, allowing the state to, for the time being, continue with plans to gradually phase out sales of new internal-combustion vehicles. The Court denied a petition by Ohio and other states to consider the merits of challenges by oil and gas companies to...
The automakers, Japan’s second and third largest, are said to be discussing a tie-up that could reshape the country’s industry.
Trump will face a new China this time, one whose advanced manufacturing muscles have exploded in size, sophistication and quantity.
Macan Electric builds on Taycan’s 800V tech Leads a new generation of very quick-charging EVs Up to 315 miles of range, 21 minutes from 10-80% The Porsche Macan Electric is brimming with technology and engineering innovation that will help transform the middle of the luxury market, not just the fringes. That’s why it’s one of...
Eight EVs have earned Top Safety Pick+ ratings from the IIHS The Cadillac Lyriq was not one of those EVs Mazda and Volvo PHEVs joined the list of Top Safety Pick+ winners A few more electric vehicles and plug-in hybrids earned the industry's toughest safety award with a Top Safety Pick+ rating in the year's final round of testing by the IIHS, but...
The Honda Prelude returns as a hybrid coupe in 2025 The new Prelude likely won't have a manual transmission The Prelude is expected to use the Civic Hybrid's powertrain The Honda Prelude coupe will return to the U.S. as a hybrid late next year, Honda announced Tuesday. Honda unveiled a Prelude hybrid concept at the 2023 Tokyo auto show, and...
