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Not all electric cars are created equal. While they all have zero tailpipe emissions, some EVs consume more energy in their production and operation than others, according to the American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy. Its annual ranking of greenest and meanest is interesting reading.

If you own a Tesla equipped with the Full Self-Driving Beta Option, you will soon receive an over-the-air update to change how your vehicle behaves on city streets. the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration says that the current system poses a risk to safety.

Ramping up production of electric vehicles requires ramping up the production of batteries. Ford has announced a $3.5-billion investment in a new battery factory, which will be located in Michigan and will create 2,500 jobs. It will produce battery cells for hundreds of thousands of EVs.

While the public charging infrastructure in the U.S. is expanding rapidly, reliability of chargers can be an issue. According to market-research firm J.D. Power, over one in five EV drivers wasn't able to charge due to a public charger being inoperative. Read on to find out who had the best network.

Electric cars all have one thing in common: batteries. And electric batteries all need one thing: lithium. With a major investment in the largest lithium operation in the U.S., General Motors is securing its supply chain - and should be able to churn out a million EV batteries per year.

The Formula E racing series brings zero-emissions motorsport into city centers around the world, exposing racing to a whole new generation of fans. California-based Lucid is providing the front drive units for the single-seater race cars. The drive unit shares technology with the Lucid Air sedan.

If you love old sports cars, you might be worried about what a zero-emissions future might look like. Will you have to give up the sound and driving thrills of your old ride? With two new concept cars, Toyota's showing what may be possible by retrofitting hydrogen combustion or electric power.

"Overlanding" - off-road exploration trips in the great outdoors - typically involves a heavy, gas-guzzling truck. But the latest EV pickups have made zero-emissions overloading a possibility. An Oregon-based company is developing a new slide-in camper specifically for those trucks.

Taking a long trip in an electric car often comes with range anxiety. Soon, that anxiety might ease a little bit, thanks to a new partnership between TravelCenters of America and Electrify America. Together, the two companies are planning to install 1,000 fast chargers at highway rest stops.

One of the main reasons people buy electric cars is sustainability. A new proof of concept called a battery passport creates a framework for reporting on the sourcing and sustainability of materials and components in EV batteries - helping consumers make more informed decisions.

With all the clever prowess and elegance of its big brother EQS, the new Mercedes-Benz EQE luxury sedan arrives to outshine Tesla and BMW in the electrified battle for a better EV and silent supremacy.

British adventurers Chris and Julie Ramsey will be driving a modified Nissan Ariya electric SUV from the magnetic North Pole to the South Pole - a journey of almost 17,000 miles. The trip will take in some extreme conditions and will be an extreme challenge for the Ariya's electric drivetrain.

Is this the next step in making home charging even more convenient? Stellantis and EFI Automotive showcased a new robotic charger in conjunction with the Ram 1500 Revolution concept truck. It offers completely automated, programmable charging that's more efficient than other inductive solutions.

The average transaction price for a new car in the U.S. hit a record high in 2022, according to Kelley Blue Book. Interestingly, the average transaction price for an electric vehicle dropped slightly, largely driven by Tesla price cuts. However, EVs still cost 25 percent more on average to purchase.

Electric vehicles have been getting a lot of attention as governments push automakers to zero-emissions solutions. However, a recent global survey by Deloitte shows that the majority of Americans aren't yet ready to go full-electric as EV costs remain a concern. Read on for full details.

Tires are a key component in the overall efficiency of a vehicle, and low rolling resistance can improve an electric car's range. However, conventional tires are still made by combusting a lot of petroleum products, which isn't good for sustainability. Goodyear's new sustainable tire could help.

Luxury brand Mercedes-Benz has partnered with ChargePoint and MN8 Energy to open 400 charging hubs, with over 2,500 high-speed chargers, across North America by 2027. The new charging hubs will be accessible to all brands of EVs, and the first one will open by the end of 2023.

Ford has just announced a production increase, and significant price drops, on its popular Mustang Mach-E electric SUV. The number-three selling EV in America, the Mach-E is has a starting MSRP up to $5,900 cheaper, and interest rates have improved as well.

Audi has ambitious goals to completely electrify its lineup - and eliminate internal-combustion engines - by 2033. And it plans to do so without building any new factories in any new locations. Learn about its transition to all-electric here.

Toyota is one of the pioneers of electrification, having first introduced hybrid vehicles over 20 years ago. It continues to believe in offering a mix of carbon-reducing technologies such as hybrid, plug-in, and hydrogen in addition to battery-electric. Here's why.

BMW is an automaker that continues to diversify its interests in alternatives to current lithium-ion battery technology. One example: the company recently deepened its partnership with Solid Power, based in Colorado, and will begin pilot production of solid-state EV batteries in Germany.