The Santa Fe Hybrid’s the smart pick in Hyundai’s three-row SUV family. A turbo-4 plus a motor and batteries nets 231 hp for good acceleration EPA combined gas mileage hits 36 mpg…
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LA is building out 10,000 streetlight EV chargers, under brighter LEDs
Los Angeles is expanding an infrastructure project to put EV chargers in streetlight poles. First spotted by Charged EVs, the Los Angeles Bureau of Street Lighting has contracted with two companies—AmpUp for…
Volvo won’t be all-electric by 2030, 90% of cars to have a plug
Like other automakers, Volvo’s walking back its plan to only sell electric cars by 2030. On Wednesday, in Sweden at the debut of the 2025.5 XC90, the automaker revised its electrification ambitions….
2024 Tesla Model 3 Highland renews formative EV for greatness
Model 3 Highland offers a refined ride, more hushed interior, better fit/finish Base LFP version maintains nimble, athletic driving impressions Saw more than 4 mi/kwh in real-world driving, 23-min. charging 15-80% Other…
Electric Scout concepts debut Oct. 24
Scout lives. On Tuesday, Scout Motors confirmed its electric SUV and truck concepts will debut on October 10. Scout Motors returns from the history books thanks to Volkswagen. The iconic brand is…
Efficiency can cut EV prices by $5k, charging costs by nearly a third
Increased EV efficiency isn’t just better for the environment. It’s also better for owners’ wallets, reports the American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy (ACEEE). In a new white paper, the group notes…
2024 BMW i4 recalled because chassis beam may crack
BMW is recalling 1,150 i4 electric cars because a part of the chassis may crack and compromise structural integrity. All recalled cars are 2024 models, encompassing three versions of the i4 available…
Ariel E-Nomad concept could be ultimate go-anywhere sports car
An electric off-roader could be in the works from Ariel Ariel revealed the E-Nomad concept with a 41-kwh battery and 150 miles of range If there’s enough customer interest the E-Nomad could…
2020-2024 Mini Cooper SE recalled because battery may short out
BMW is recalling Mini Cooper SE electric hatchbacks due to a manufacturing issue that could cause short-circuits in the EVs’ battery packs. The Cooper SE is an all-electric version of the three-door…
Armored Lucid Air Sapphire goes bulletproof for $475K
The tri-motor Lucid Air Sapphire provides a quick means of escape from trouble, but should no escape route be available, there’s now an armored version as well. California-based U.S. Armor Group has…