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ThursdayMar 26, 2026 10:00 am

Honda’s EV Retreat Poses Major Ramifications for Japanese Clean Tech

Honda has scrapped battery-electric vehicle programs it was building for the American market and absorbed a multibillion-dollar write-down to do it. The announcement has trained a harsh spotlight on something bigger than a single corporate miscalculation. Across Japan's automotive industry, a strategic failure has been accumulating quietly for years. Honda has now brought it into plain view. Several pressures converged to produce Honda's decision. Chinese manufacturers entered global markets with electric vehicles that incumbents struggled to match on price. U.S. tariffs added financial complexity to Honda's American operations, and both issues are underpinned by a larger structural issue. Government backing for hydrogen drew engineering resources toward fuel-cell…

TuesdayMar 24, 2026 10:00 am

Why V2G Technology Uptake Is Not Happening Quickly

Electric cars sitting idle in driveways and parking lots could help stabilize power networks by sending electricity back into the grid during peak consumption hours, yet this vehicle-to-grid concept hasn't moved beyond small tests across the United States. New research from North Carolina State University identifies why the technology with clear benefits for drivers and utilities alike remains mostly theoretical. The basic idea is pretty straightforward. Cars spend most of their time parked, and battery-powered vehicles essentially amount to energy storage on wheels that could discharge power when demand spikes or renewable sources go dark. Owners would earn money by letting their vehicles feed the network during afternoon and evening consumption peaks or after sunset when…

FridayMar 20, 2026 10:00 am

The Average Cost of EVs Reduced in Europe in 2025

BEV prices in Europe dropped 4% in 2025 to roughly $45,000, driven by affordable smaller models and intensifying competition from Chinese automakers. The B-segment, which includes compact cars like the Citroën ë-C3 as well as Renault 5, saw prices fall 13% as manufacturers rushed to meet stricter European Union emissions targets. Transport & Environment analysis shows all manufacturers are on track to meet EU emissions standards for 2025 through 2027. Lucien Mathieu, who leads automotive policy at the Brussels group, says European Union targets are making cheaper electric vehicles a reality. The industry doesn't like acknowledging this, but the timing of cheaper new models in 2025 makes the connection unmistakable. If regulators don't dilute the 2030…

ThursdayMar 19, 2026 10:00 am

Interest in Electric Vehicles Grows as Gas Prices Rise Amid Iran War

As the U.S. continues to wage war in Iran alongside Israel, the subsequent rise in gas prices has caused interest in battery electric vehicles (BEVs) to rise. Unlike combustion engine vehicles, BEVs are entirely powered by electricity, making them relatively insulated from shocks to the global fuel market. In the meantime, the United States’ total reliance on fossil fuels for transport is forcing drivers in the country to dig deeper into their pockets to pay for gas, highlighting another benefit of owning an electric car. The ongoing Iran war has caused gas prices in the U.S. to spike by around 20%, a surge which has reportedly accelerated market interest in electric…

TuesdayMar 17, 2026 10:00 am

Why Honda is Abandoning Plans to Make 3 EVs in the US

After initially pledging to launch a whopping 30 new electric vehicle models by 2030, including three electric SUVs built in the United States, Tokyo-based Honda has revealed that it has shelved plans to build the Acura RSX, 0 Series Saloon, and 0 Series SUV. Like many other carmakers operating in the U.S. market, Honda was enthusiastic about the transition to battery electric cars and planned to invest $65 billion into its electrification efforts. However, just like its counterparts, Honda was forced to downscale its enthusiastic plans for electrification in the face of various mitigating factors. According to a statement from the firm, it is ending plans to produce 3…

FridayMar 13, 2026 10:00 am

Volkswagen Profits Tumble as Tariffs, Competition in China Weigh on Earnings

Volkswagen has reported one of its worst financial performances in years, with operating profit more than halving in 2025 as the German automaker absorbs the combined weight of American tariffs, a collapsing position in China and deepening problems at two of its most profitable brands. The results confirm that Europe's biggest auto manufacturer is fighting on multiple fronts simultaneously, and losing ground on most of them. Annual operating profit came in at $10.4 billion, well short of what analysts had penciled in. The underlying margin for the year was 2.8%, a significant distance from the 8-10% range the company has publicly committed to by decade's end. Group revenues were broadly…

ThursdayMar 12, 2026 10:00 am

Xiaomi Starts Using Humanoid Robots During EV Assembly

Humanoid robots have made it onto a working factory floor, and Xiaomi got there first. The Chinese tech giant ran two bipedal machines through three hours of active production work at its Beijing electric vehicle plant, recording a task completion rate above 90% in the pilot trial. For an industry that has spent years promising this moment, the trial is the closest thing yet to proof of concept. Both units were positioned along the assembly line and given the job of securing wheel hardware to vehicle chassis. Every 76 seconds, a new car reaches the station, and the robots had to keep pace with that rhythm. Xiaomi…

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…

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