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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…

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…

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…

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…

FridayFeb 27, 2026 10:00 am

EV Sales Continue to Grow in the EU, ACEA Data Shows

Electric vehicle sales in the European Union climbed 24.3% in January to more than 154,000 vehicles, pushing market share to 19% of all new car registrations. The gain becomes more significant considering the overall EU car market shrank nearly 4% during the same period, with total registrations falling to around 800,000 vehicles from 832,000 a year earlier. Battery electric vehicles held 15% of January 2025 registrations, meaning the segment has gained over 4% points of market share in twelve months. The European Automobile Manufacturers Association tracks these figures and reports mixed results across different powertrain types. Plug-in hybrids grew even faster at nearly 29%, though this category remains smaller at roughly 79,000 units registered. Standard hybrids captured…

ThursdayFeb 26, 2026 10:00 am

Why EVs Could Worsen Motion Sickness Episodes

Electric vehicles could be making motion sickness worse for millions of travelers, and the very qualities that make them so widely appealing may be at the root of the problem. Researchers who investigated this in 2024, publishing their work in the International Journal of Human-Computer Interaction, ran a series of real-world driving tests with 16 participants known to suffer from motion sickness and found a consistent pattern: heavier reliance on regenerative braking produced measurably higher levels of nausea. Regenerative braking is a defining characteristic of electric vehicles, using the drivetrain to convert the energy of slowing down into battery charge rather than releasing it as heat. From the passenger's perspective…

TuesdayFeb 24, 2026 10:00 am

Europe Warms Up to Chinese EVs as Ties With the US Waver

Chinese electric vehicle sightings are surging across European roads despite trade barriers meant to block them, exploiting the EU's fraying alliance with America and undercutting local manufacturers on price. BYD and rival brands swallowed the cost of Europe's 35% import duties, pivoted to hybrid powertrains that avoid the levies, and still beat European competitors on sticker price. Hybrid vehicles from Chinese factories saw demand multiply fourteen times over between mid-2024 and mid-2025, while Chinese brands claimed 10 percent of December sales continentwide. The shift from Western cars to Chinese-made electric cars is largely due to price, with an assist from performance. European factories turn out battery vehicles that cost an average $58,907, while BYD's range opens at $33,344 to…

FridayFeb 20, 2026 10:00 am

Mercedes-Benz Issues Recall of EVs in China Over Fire Risk

Mercedes-Benz is pulling nearly 20,000 electric vehicles off Chinese roads over battery defects that could start fires. The recall hits locally built EQA and EQB models manufactured between April 2021 and March 2024. Sloppy production methods during battery assembly created the first problem and flawed control software added an additional layer of risk. Together, these issues contribute to individual cells overloading, short circuiting, and potentially igniting. Inconsistent manufacturing during battery pack assembly weakened some battery cells more than others. Assembly quality also varied across the three-year production run, compromising electrical stability in the affected units. Battery management software compounded the problem by pushing certain cells past safe operating limits during…

ThursdayFeb 19, 2026 10:00 am

BMW Unveils V2G Bundle for EV Owners in Germany

BMW and E.ON have launched what they claim is Germany's first vehicle-to-grid product to actually reach the market, giving drivers a concrete way to monetize their parked electric vehicles while competitors are still making promises. Participants stand to earn up to $850 (€720) annually by letting their battery push electricity back toward the grid while plugged in at home. According to BMW, the earnings cover roughly 8,700 miles of charging per year, enough to eliminate fuel costs for most daily commuters. The arrangement went live following a September 2025 preview announcement. Rather than simply charging in one direction, compatible vehicles can route power three ways: back toward the grid during demand spikes, into…

FridayFeb 13, 2026 10:00 am

VW Group Marks Production of 5 Millionth EV Drive Unit

Six years after producing its first battery-electric vehicle, Volkswagen Group has now manufactured its five millionth electric drive unit globally, underscoring the automaker's rapid expansion in battery-electric vehicle powertrain manufacturing. The milestone reinforces VW's standing among the world's largest producers of EV drive systems as electrification accelerates across its brand portfolio. Production facilities across four locations deliver this volume: Győr in Hungary, Kassel in Germany, Tianjin in China, and Zuffenhausen in Germany. These plants operate as an integrated manufacturing network that enables the company to develop and industrialize electric powertrains at commercial scale. Volkswagen Group Components' Kassel facility alone boosted electric drive output by roughly 24% year-over-year in 2025, manufacturing…

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