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The Ford Electric Vehicle Development Center (EVDC) buildingIndustry Updates

Ford's Next Model T: Inside the UEV Program

Meet Ford's Universal Electric Vehicle: the ambitious platform the automaker hopes will do for EVs what the Model T did for cars a century ago.

Sam Abuelsamid7 min read
A EV SUV driving down a mountain Trends

What Is One-Pedal Driving and How Do You Master It?

Did you know that slowing down in an EV can actually send energy back into its battery? That's one-pedal driving, and it's easier to master than you may think.

Sam Abuelsamid5 min read
Green wave representing the EV lease return waveTrends

The EV Lease Return Surge Is Rewriting the Buyout Decision

EV lease returns are rising fast, and that is starting to reshape the used market. In some cases, the math now favors walking away from the buyout and shopping newer or cheaper options instead.

Kevin Jennings3 min read
A women charging her EV in afternoon sunlightTrends

Why EV Insurance Costs Are Rising for Some Drivers

Electric vehicles are not always more expensive to insure, but the gap is becoming more noticeable for some drivers. Here is why premiums can be higher and what that means for total ownership costs.

Kevin Jennings3 min read
An EV assembly line factory putting together EV'sTrends

Why EV Incentives Feel More Confusing Right Now

Incentives still play a role in EV pricing, but they no longer land in one tidy bucket. This shift helps explain why buying electric can feel more confusing right now, even as the market gets more competitive.

Kevin Jennings3 min read
A white tesla model s in a dark parking garage with the headlights onTrends

EV Prices Dropped Fast. Now They’re Starting to Stabilize

Used EV prices fell hard over the past two years, but the steepest drops may finally be easing. For buyers, that could mean a market that still offers lower prices and better selection, but with a little more stability than before.

Kevin Jennings3 min read
The 2026 New York Auto Show lineup featuring 4 different vehiclesEvents

2026 New York Auto Show Highlights

Subaru's debuting a three-row EV, Genesis is going all-in on performance, and Kia's keeping it affordable. The 2026 New York Auto Show had something for everyone.

Sam Abuelsamid7 min read
Public EV charging station
Trends

One Big EV Charging Barrier Is Starting to Fade

For years, charging confidence has been one of the biggest hurdles in EV adoption. Expanding access to Tesla’s Supercharger network could help make that hurdle a lot smaller.

Kevin Jennings3 min read
A Scout Traveler and Terra in front of a barnIndustry Updates

4 Surprising Things We Learned During Our Scout Tour

It's been four decades since a new Scout rolled off the assembly line. How will the recently resurrected brand compete in the crowded market of pickup trucks and SUVs?

Craig Cole6 min read