Hybrid Electric Vehicles and Plug In’s (HEV and PHEV)
Power steering could fail in over 370,000 Teslas, recall initiated 21, February 2025 - Tesla spent over a year investigating the issue at the behest of a non-U.S. regulatory agency In the U.S. Tesla's latest recall affects the 2023 Model 3 and Model Y Tesla's NHTSA recall filing leaves unanswered questions for global markets Tesla has ac...
Trump Administration Unfreezes Funding for Some EPA Programs 21, February 2025 - The funding, approved by Congress and overseen by the Environmental Protection Agency, had been blocked since January, when President Trump ordered a pause and review of climate and clean energy programs.
Rivian recalling over 17,000 EVs due to headlight failure 21, February 2025 - Rivian is recalling 17,260 electric vehicles from model year 2025—including both the R1T pickup truck and R1S SUV—because their headlight low beams may fail to illuminate when the vehicles are started in cold weather. Between Apr. 29, 2024,...
BMW switches motors in upcoming EVs, watches watts with Energy Master 21, February 2025 - BMW on Thursday released further details about the tech going into its next-generation Neue Klasse electric vehicles, including new nuggets on motors and energy management. The automaker will employ what it calls the Energy Master, a central control un...
2025 Volvo EX90 recalled for headlight issue 21, February 2025 - The 2025 Volvo EX90 electric SUV is now undergoing its first recall, but it's one that won't require a dealership visit. Volvo is recalling a relatively small number of 2025 EX90 SUVs–just 2,061—because a software issue could impair headlig...
¿A Elon Musk le sigue importando vender coches? 21, February 2025 - Musk, uno de los principales asesores del presidente Trump, no ha esbozado un plan para revertir la caída de ventas de la empresa de automóviles eléctricos de la que es director ejecutivo.
Mercedes-Benz confirms electric E-Class, C-Class, and GLC-Class by 2027 20, February 2025 - The 2026 CLA-Class will be offered as a full battery electric vehicle and a mild-hybrid New electric models differ from the EQ series due to platforms that can accommodate a range of powertrains AMG performance division will also debut its first series...
Honda sees durability, power gains with hydrogen fuel-cell module 20, February 2025 - Honda has revealed a new hydrogen fuel-cell stack and module Huge gains more than double durability, more than triple power density, cut cost in half Will initially go into Honda's own hydrogen stationary power generators Developed entirely by Honda; a...
Kia PV5 electric van debuts in passenger and cargo guise 20, February 2025 - Kia on Wednesday previewed the exterior design of its PV5 electric van that's expected to start production later this year. The automaker showed basic passenger and cargo versions of the PV5, with other versions as well as conversion possibilities to b...
Elon Musk Is Focused on DOGE. What About Tesla? 20, February 2025 - Mr. Musk, one of President Trump’s main advisers, has not outlined a plan to reverse falling sales at the electric car company of which he is chief executive.
Mercedes plots new ICE vans, reverses course on electric-only 20, February 2025 - Mercedes-Benz has said up until now that its future vans would be based on a dedicated electric architecture, but on Thursday it confirmed plans for a new internal-combustion van architecture as well. Electric vans based on the new Van.EA platform will...
Volvo ES90 tech stack to set future for automaker 20, February 2025 - ES90 electric sedan will debut the most powerful computing capacity ever in a Volvo EX90 electric SUV will gain the same processing upgrade, be upgraded to it as a retrofit Will support AI-based features, more efficient battery management Volvo's next ...
2025 Rivian California Dune Editions are ready to storm the desert 19, February 2025 - Rivian on Wednesday unveiled new limited editions of its R1T electric pickup truck and R1S electric SUV inspired by California's desert dunes. Available on Tri-motor versions of the 2025 R1T and R1S, the California Dune Edition treatment cloaks the upd...
Toyota steps in, spends $1.5B for Michigan battery factory with LG 19, February 2025 - Toyota plans to shift a $1.5 billion order to an LG Energy Solution battery factory in Michigan to help keep it afloat after General Motors backed out of the project, Automotive News reported Wednesday. Located in the state capital of Lansing, the plan...
Toyota reveals new fuel-cell stack, isn’t giving up on hydrogen cars 19, February 2025 - Toyota last week unveiled its third-generation hydrogen fuel-cell stack, demonstrating continued commitment to fuel cells alongside battery-electric vehicles. In a press release, the automaker promised improved durability and efficiency, as well as low...
Nikola, E.V. Start-Up That Once Thrilled Investors, Files for Bankruptcy 19, February 2025 - The company, which once enjoyed a surging stock price, struggled to turn its plans for electric and hydrogen trucks into a viable business.
Toyota expects half its new car sales to be electrified in 2025 19, February 2025 - More than 50% of U.S. sales in 2025 are likely to be "electrified" (hybrids, PHEVs, and EVs) Same exec previously suggested 2025 sales topping 50% from hybrids alone North Caroline battery sourcing may help in the electrified push While it's still stru...
Toyota and Lexus recall hybrid vehicles due to seat belt issue 18, February 2025 - Hybrid sedans and crossovers are among the 40,922 Toyota and Lexus vehicles being recalled for a seat belt issue. The recall includes 2025 Toyota Camry sedans, which received standard hybrid powertrains as part of an extensive update for that model yea...
California pushes ahead with charger buildout despite Trump freeze 18, February 2025 - California sees EV fast-charger creation continuing in 2025 and beyond Program offers funding now for “ready-to-build” charging projects at retailers Current $1.4B program is part of $10B EV-and-infrastructure plan While the Trump DOT has f...
Kia EV4 sedan and hatch revealed 18, February 2025 - Kia on Monday partially revealed production-ready sedan and hatchback versions of its EV4 compact electric vehicle. First previewed in 2023 by a concept car, the production Kia EV4 sedan retains the concept's sleek profile and bold, multi-faceted surfa...