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A NEVI charging stationAnnouncements

NEVI Charging Network Reboots in 2026

The national EV battery charger deployment, primarily guided by the federal National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) program, is proceeding with acceleration in station openings for 2026.

Dave Nichols3 min read
A red 2025 Toyota Corolla hybrid on a winding mountain roadAnnouncements

Hybrid Hullabaloo

For American car buyers, the federal EV tax credit is over, and while EV prices continue to come down and battery tech improves to eliminate “range anxiety,” one form of fuel-efficient vehicle remains strong: the hallowed hybrid.

Dave Nichols3 min read
A white 2026 Toyota HiluxAnnouncements

Toyota’s First EV Pickup Truck Is Here

Except for here in the United States, the Toyota Hilux mid-size pickup truck is known the world over. Now a new ninth-generation electric version will be Toyota’s first EV pickup.

Dave Nichols3 min read
A Ford Maverick HybridAnnouncements

Ford’s New Hybrid Plan Signals a Major Strategic Shift

Ford is slowing the rush toward electrification by offering a wider range of powertrains. Its CEO is looking to beef up the automaker’s hybrid lineup and also include new extended range hybrid options.

Dave Nichols3 min read
A Ford F-150 Lighting parked in a garageAnnouncements

Ford F-150 Lightning Faces Cancellation

It is the best-selling electric pickup truck in America. But Ford is putting its F-150 Lightning on hold as high costs, softer EV demand, and a supplier fire force the company to rethink the truck’s future.

Dave Nichols4 min read
A light blue BMW i7 solid state battery prototype in the shop Industry Updates

BMW Solid State Battery News

BMW has been planning the development of solid-state EV batteries for its cars, but a new partnership with Korean battery giant Samsung SDI along with its work with America’s Solid Power is making it all happen.

Dave Nichols3 min read
EV electric batteriesIndustry Updates

A 1,000 Mile EV Battery is Coming

Imagine an EV Battery that lets you drive for 1,000 miles before it needs a charge. According to a company called 24M, its technology can make this happen.

Dave Nichols3 min read
A cover photo with the Apple and Android logo with a GM logo in the middleIndustry Updates

General Motors says NO to Apple and Android

GM is getting rid of Android Auto and Apple CarPlay in all of its vehicles (not just EVs), replacing them with its own Ultifi platform based on Google’s Android Auto OS. Here’s why.

Dave Nichols3 min read
A concept Nissan EV solar roofAnnouncements

Nissan EV Solar Roof Means Free Driving

Nissan is showcasing a new roof-mounted solar system on Japan’s top-selling EV, the Nissan Sakura. The automaker tells us the system is capable of generating over 1,800 miles of free driving per year.

Dave Nichols2 min read
Porsche MacanAnnouncements

Porsche’s New CEO is Very Pro-Hybrid

Michael Leiters will take over as Porsche’s CEO in January and that could be a very good thing for the German automaker’s Hybrid Vehicle production.

Dave Nichols3 min read
Open road for EVsIndustry Updates

2026 Electric Cars Get Major Range Boosts Across Every Brand

The auto industry is waging war on electric vehicle range in order to eliminate the dreaded “range anxiety” for those who are contemplating the purchase of an EV but are not quite sold on the concept.

Dave Nichols3 min read
Latest hybrid news for October 2025Trends

The Great Hybrid Revival: 2026 Models Lead a New Efficiency Wave

There are hundreds of different hybrid vehicles available today and many more coming in 2026 such as the Honda Elevate SUV, the redesigned Hyundai Palisade three-row SUV, the Karma Amaris plug-in hybrid coupe, and an all-wheel drive Ford Maverick pickup. Volvo is creating a new hybrid from its plant in South Carolina to get around current trade tariffs.

Dave Nichols5 min read
Hyundai IONIQ 5Industry Updates

Major EV Discounts: Hyundai IONIQ 5 Gets Big Price Cut

Many car manufacturers are finding ways to combat the loss of the federal EV tax credits here in America. Hyundai is now offering its 2026 IONIQ 5 crossover EV with savings of up to $9,800!

Dave Nichols3 min read
Longbow motors future EVAnnouncements

Birth of the Featherweight EV

The clever, classy, and very fast experience of driving a true British sportscar is coming to electrified travel thanks to England’s Longbow Motors. Its Speedster and Roadster two-seater models promise to leave you both shaken and stirred!

Dave Nichols3 min read
A white Honda-CR-V-FCEVAnnouncements

Honda Bets on Hydrogen With the Limited-Run CR-V Fuel Cell

Having dropped its Clarity Hydrogen Fuel Cell vehicle, Honda has introduced a hydrogen plug-in hybrid in the guise of its CR-V crossover. While interesting, only 300 of these eFCEVs will be sold per year. Here’s what we know.

Dave Nichols3 min read