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A public charging station at nightIndustry Updates

What Five-Minute EV Charging Could Mean for Drivers

Five-minute EV charging sounds like the moment EVs finally match gas-car convenience. BYD’s claim points to what’s possible, but the real limiter is infrastructure: ultra-high power stations, grid capacity, and real-world charging conditions

Kevin Jennings3 min read
A silver 2023 Chevrolet VoltTrends

Used EVs Under $25,000 Are Changing Who EVs Are For

Used EVs under $25,000 are pushing electric driving into normal used-car shopping. When range covers daily life and home charging is available, the decision shifts from “Should I try an EV?” to “Does this beat the gas car next to it?”

Kevin Jennings3 min read
A blue 2024 Chevrolet Equinox EV by the waterTrends

The Rise of the Mainstream EV: Chevrolet Equinox EV

The Chevrolet Equinox EV wasn’t built as a tech flex, but it became the top-selling non-Tesla EV in 2025 with nearly 58,000 sales. That matters because mainstream crossovers are where real adoption happens, not just performance headlines.

Kevin Jennings3 min read
NEVI highway charging systemIndustry Updates

Federal EV Charging Funds Are Moving Again

Federal NEVI funds are moving again, which could close charging gaps and improve corridor reliability over time, but drivers shouldn’t expect new stations overnight.

Kevin Jennings4 min read
Aurora truckIndustry Updates

State of Self-Driving in 2026 and Beyond

We've made a lot of progress, but your car still can't drive you to work while you catch up on sleep - and it probably won't be able to anytime soon.

Sam Abuelsamid6 min read
A happy family in the foreground at the beach while an EV chargesAnnouncements

Study Links Rising EV Sales to Cleaner Air in California

Yes, EVs are making it easier to take a breath! According to a 2026 study from the Keck School of Medicine at the University of Southern California (USC), rising electric vehicle adoption has directly reduced air pollution in California. Here’s what the study reveals.

Dave Nichols3 min read
A silver Rivian R3 Industry Updates

EVs in 2026: Tesla Shifts, China Surges, Charging Expands

There’s a lot going on with electrified vehicles for 2026 and beyond. While EV sales continue to grow worldwide, North America has seen hybrid car sales go crazy, rapid advancements in charging, new solid-state batteries, and a focus on more affordable electric cars for everyone.

Dave Nichols3 min read
A VW ID Announcements

VW Uses Real-World Driver Data to Make ADAS Safer

How do you make cars safer? Well, Volkswagen Group has a nifty idea of using real world data from customer vehicles to analyze stressful traffic scenarios to improve driver assistance systems to improve occupant safety.

Dave Nichols2 min read
Audi concept C sports car conceptAnnouncements

Audi’s Concept C Is a Radical Electric Two-Seat Sports Car

Just when you may have thought that the world of new electric cars was getting a bit boring, Audi unveils a radical new all-electric two-seater sports car to drive us into the future in high style.

Dave Nichols2 min read
Ford Universal logoIndustry Updates

Ford’s $30K EV Truck on Fast Track

Ford’s CEO Jim Farley recently announced that the Motor Company’s Universal EV Platform will kick start with its $30,000 pickup truck and that it is already in prototype mode.

Dave Nichols3 min read