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…
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Toyota and Lexus recall hybrid vehicles due to seat belt issue
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…
Kia EV4 sedan and hatch revealed
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…
Stellantis working on tires made from eggshells
Driving on eggshells—not walking on them—might be a good thing. Stellantis is looking to patent a process for incorporating them, or other biowaste material, into tires in order to further lower their environmental impact. In a patent filin…
Chevy brings first electric pace car, EV.R prototype to Daytona 500
Chevy Blazer EV.R NASCAR prototype debuts at Daytona 500 2025 Blazer EV SS serves as first electric pace car for signature NASCAR event NASCAR remains tied to gas-guzzling V-8s No major racing series revels in inefficient internal combustion quite as m…
Ford developing split-battery EV charging with dual charge ports
Ford is looking at charging EV battery packs from multiple charge ports simultaneously in order to shorten charging times. The concept is outlined in a recent patent filing published by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) Nov. 12, 202…
Hyundai and Kia are working on structural battery packs
Hyundai and Kia are looking to combine battery-pack cases with vehicle structural components for greater packaging efficiency. In a patent filing published by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) Nov. 14, 2024, and first submitted by t…
Study: EV dependability has improved, but PHEVs are problematic
Electric vehicles improved in the 2025 J.D. Power Vehicle Dependability Study but plug-in hybrids got worse. Released Thursday, the annual study focuses on the rate of problems with new vehicles, as reported by owners, with scores assigned based on pro…
Here’s why modern EVs are more prepared for extreme temps
Modern EVs don’t suffer the extreme-temp range loss—or degradation—that earlier models did Heat pumps and battery heaters have made a difference, as have new battery chemistries Automaker testing is part of it, as Nissan points to in Ariya …
Honda and Nissan end merger talks with no deal
Honda and Nissan on Thursday terminated a memorandum of understanding under which the two automakers had been discussing a merger, but plan to continue collaborating. The memorandum was signed by the two automakers in December as the first step toward …
