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The automotive and energy industries are accelerating toward a zero-emissions future. Discover the latest advancements in electric, plug-in hybrid, hybrid, and hydrogen vehicle technology here.
Industry Updates
2
min
Oct 8, 2026
Kia Is Doubling Down on Sedans and EVs As Competitors Retreat
Kia America's James Bell joined the GreenCars podcast to explain why Kia's doubling down on EVs and sedans, even as other automakers retreat.
Industry Updates
2
min
Oct 6, 2026
Toyota Opens Nearly $50M Michigan Battery Lab to Test What Comes Next
Toyota's new $50 million lab in Saline, Michigan, will test battery cells, modules, and packs, including the solid-state batteries Toyota hopes to launch by 2028.
Industry Updates
2
min
Sep 29, 2026
Nissan's All-New Rogue Hybrid Drives Like an EV and Starts at $37,065
Nissan's 2027 Rogue Hybrid starts at $37,065 and debuts its e-Power system in the U.S., so it drives like an EV but fills up like any other hybrid.
Industry Updates
3
min
Sep 24, 2026
How the FIA Is Using Motorsport to Push Sustainable Technology Forward
Officials from the FIA explain how its targets are pushing motorsport toward sustainability, and why that race-proven tech may one day end up in your driveway.
Industry Updates
3
min
Sep 22, 2026
MP Materials Starts Making Permanent Magnets For GM EVs in Texas
GM is partnering with MP Materials to bring rare-earth magnet production back to U.S. soil, reducing reliance on China and laying the groundwork for a domestic EV supply chain.
Industry Updates
3
min
Sep 17, 2026
Volvo's XC60 and XC90 Plug-In Hybrids Now Get Over 70 Miles of Range
Volvo just unveiled long-range plug-in hybrid versions of its two bestselling SUVS, the XC60 and XC90, and they boast the longest electric-only range of any PHEV on the U.S. market.
Industry Updates
2
min
Sep 15, 2026
The Range Rover Electric Is Finally Here With 333 Miles of Range
After years of delays, the Electric Range Rover is finally here, and it has 333 EPA estimated miles of range and more torque than any other Range Rover to date.
Industry Updates
1
min
Sep 8, 2026
Honda and Nissan Partner for Future Software-Defined Vehicles
Honda and Nissan are the latest automakers to team up on software-defined vehicle tech. Why are legacy brands struggling to do it by themselves?
Industry Updates
1
min
Aug 27, 2026
Ford Fathom: Can a Startup-Style Team Fix Ford’s EV Business?
On the latest episode of Green Cars The Podcast, Ford's Alan Clarke explains how a startup-style team is building the automaker's most disruptive EV yet.
Industry Updates
1
min
Aug 19, 2026
2027 Kia EV3: Kia’s Most Affordable EV Starts at $31,385
Kia's newest EV undercuts the EV6 by more than $8,000, making it the brand's most affordable all-electric option yet at just $31,385 MSRP.
Industry Updates
1
min
Aug 13, 2026
EV Charging in 2026: More Ports, Better Reliability, New Competition
With nearly 96,000 public charging locations and counting, here's which companies are driving growth in the EV charging network and what you can expect in the future.
Industry Updates
1
min
Aug 11, 2026
Real-World Data Shows Used EV Batteries Are Holding Up
New driving and charging data from over a billion miles shows most EV batteries are aging better than you might assume, and reveals that EPA range ratings are often wrong in ways that favor used-EV shoppers.
Industry Updates
2
min
Aug 4, 2026
Automakers Accelerate U.S. Hybrid Plans as Sales Reach Record Highs
From Audi's new plug-in models to Nissan's e-Power system, automakers are expanding their hybrid offers to meet the demand for efficient vehicles.
Industry Updates
3
min
Jul 30, 2026
Ford's Next EVs Are Ditching Google Maps for Apple Maps
As part of its new UEV program, Ford is integrating Apple Maps into its vehicles for navigation, charger routing, and next-gen BlueCruise.
Industry Updates
5
min
Jun 3, 2026
Ferrari’s First EV Is More Than a Car. It’s a Brand Identity Crisis
Ferrari’s first EV is fast, expensive, and wildly controversial. But the real question is whether an electric Ferrari can still feel like a Ferrari.
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