TuesdayMar 10, 2026 10:00 am

Toyota Announces Major Update to its EVs

Toyota has announced a major update to its electric vehicle lineup, and the centerpiece achieves something the brand has never managed before. The 2027 Highlander EV debuts as the automaker's first three-row electric SUV. It also becomes the first battery electric Toyota to be assembled on American soil, two milestones wrapped in a single launch. Buyers focused on range will find the new electric Toyota SUV particularly attractive. The Highlander EV delivers close to 320 miles of range, with two battery sizes available at purchase. At the entry level, the 77 kilowatt-hour configuration suits drivers with modest daily needs. Anyone…

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FridayMar 06, 2026 10:00 am

A Quiet War is Brewing Between AC and DC Current in Electric Vehicles

A technical standoff brewing inside electric vehicle charging infrastructure is quietly blocking one of the most promising energy opportunities available to American and European drivers alike. Until the war between AC and DC current gets settled, vehicle-to-grid technology (V2G) will remain a compelling idea that may never quite reach the people it could benefit the most.  Independent analysis published in 2024 estimated that broad V2G adoption across Europe could shave roughly $109 billion from regional grid infrastructure costs. Individual drivers could generate savings worth up to $650 annually by making a parked car's stored energy available to homes or networks during high-demand periods, cutting typical charging expenses nearly…

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ThursdayMar 05, 2026 10:00 am

Data Shows EV Batteries Last Longer Than Initially Thought

Data pooled from tens of thousands of electric vehicles is delivering a verdict that should reassure anyone who ever hesitated over buying an EV. Batteries are holding up far better than anyone predicted when the first modern electric cars reached consumers.  Nobody had a reliable benchmark for battery longevity when EVs first reached the market around 2010, and published estimates suggested battery packs might begin failing after as little as seven years. With typical American cars staying on the road for well over a decade and replacement costs ranging from five to twenty thousand dollars, the risk felt very real.  Researchers now understand degradation does not…

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TuesdayMar 03, 2026 10:00 am

Volkswagen Surpasses 2 Million EV Deliveries Milestone

Volkswagen has officially delivered more than two million electric vehicles, a landmark achievement that underscores just how far the German automaker has traveled since first entering the battery-electric segment over a decade ago. The milestone unit was an ID.3, assembled at its Saxony facility and collected by its new owner at a dedicated handover center in Dresden.  Beneath that symbolic choice of model, however, the real commercial engine of Volkswagen's electric push is the ID.4 SUV. Accounting for close to 901,000 combined sales alongside its sleeker sibling the ID.5, the pairing holds a clear lead as the brand's highest-volume electric nameplate. North American and Chinese buyers…

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