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‘Megacasting’ and other optimizations to bolster efficiency at Honda’s Ohio EV Hub

Slowly but surely, Honda is transitioning to electric vehicles. On Tuesday, the Japanese automaker announced the next step on this journey, some important news about its EV Hub in Ohio. Gearing up to produce a new generation of Honda-developed electrics, the company is retooling three major manufacturing facilities in the Buckeye State. Honda’s Marysville Auto […]

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2025 IONIQ 5 gains improved battery capacity and Tesla supercharger access

Hyundai has announced the launch of the 2025 IONIQ 5, which includes several updates to the existing model lineup as well as the introduction of a new variant, the IONIQ 5 XRT. The 2025 IONIQ 5 range is set to be the first Hyundai model to be manufactured at the new Hyundai Motor Group Metaplant […]

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General Motors rebrands BrightDrop electric vans under Chevrolet

General Motors (GM) has announced the integration of its BrightDrop electric commercial vans into the Chevrolet brand. This transition is intended to enhance BrightDrop’s market presence by utilizing Chevrolet’s extensive commercial vehicle sales and service dealer network. The BrightDrop electric vehicles (EVs) are reported to have a GM-estimated range of 272 miles, covering both city […]

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Hyundai reveals new EREV model with 900 km range under ‘Hyundai Way’ strategy

Hyundai Motor Company recently unveiled its new mid- to long-term strategy, dubbed the ‘Hyundai Way,’ during the 2024 CEO Investor Day. This strategy outlines the company’s approach to navigating market conditions, focusing on electrification, battery technology, and expanding its energy and mobility operations. Under the Hyundai Way, the company has set ambitious targets, aiming to […]

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REVIEWS

Toyota
2024 Toyota bZ4X AWD Limited review: Significantly improved, still hard to recommend

For 2024, Toyota made a few small refinements and one major enhancement to its bZ4X all-electric SUV. Depending on the trim level, there’s more standard equipment than before and the all-wheel-drive model’s battery pack DC fast charges dramatically quicker than before. Unfortunately, despite these meaningful enhancements, many of the bZ4X’s inherent shortcomings have not been […]

by Craig Cole
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Mercedes-Benz
2024 Mercedes-Benz eSprinter review: Premium but pricey

Commercial customers looking for an all-electric van have some solid options to choose from. There’s the surprisingly versatile Ford E-Transit, GM has its BrightDrop offerings, you can grab the sleek-looking Rivian EDV, Ram is developing a battery-powered version of the ProMaster, and Mercedes-Benz will happily sell you a 2024 eSprinter. That last option is a […]

by Craig Cole
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Hyundai
2024 Hyundai Kona Electric review: More for your money

For all their benefits, EVs do have downsides, one of the most significant of which is steep pricing. Many drivers simply can’t afford to drop 100 grand or more on an exotic new Cybertruck or Lucid Air, though, many mainstream electrics are still far too expensive as well. The good news is, however, you don’t […]

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Cadillac
2024 Cadillac Lyriq RWD review: Acing basics, missing minutiae

Despite what the company might trumpet in its press releases and marketing materials, GM’s Ultium-based electric vehicles are somewhat hit or miss. The new Chevy Equinox EV is superb, a remarkable achievement of price-conscious design and engineering, but the GMC Hummer SUV and pickup, for instance, are far too bulky and expensive for their own […]

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OPINION PIECES

PHEVs aren’t the gateway drug to EVs yet for one simple, undeniable reason

Over the weekend a post on LinkedIn called out a colleague in the industry for saying that Americans don’t understand what PHEVs are and how to use them properly. The author of the article is correct. We don’t know how to use PHEVs properly, and as long as we don’t use them properly they aren’t […]

by Chad Kirchner
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Should Chinese EVs be sold in the United States?

There is a debate right now about whether our not Chinese car companies should be allowed to sell in the U.S. With the announcement of BYD aiming to build cars in Mexico, that creates a way for the brand to enter the U.S. and offer its cars to a new market. Opponents to this will […]

by Chad Kirchner
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Towing with an electric truck is both the best and the worst

When videos and reviews of the Ford F-150 Lightning came out, people were outraged by how much the range dropped while towing. In our testing, the truck didn’t do too badly, but other publications saw much larger declines. This led to plenty of inflammatory tweets and clickbait headlines. But here’s why folks are dead wrong […]

by Craig Cole
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Modern vehicles suffer from tech overload

Technology is important. It’s what makes the future brighter and happier. But car interiors are no place for over-the-top razzle-dazzle. Things are getting out of hand. It’s crazy. Thanks to internet-connected smartphones, we walk around with instant access to a huge chunk of all recorded human knowledge right in our pockets and purses. But at […]

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Chevrolet leaving a Bolt-sized hole in the affordable EV marketplace

Chevrolet officially announced that the Bolt EV and EUV are dead at the end of the 2023 calendar year. With its removal from the marketplace, the number of truly affordable EVs drops quite significantly. The Tesla Model 3, at least at the time of this writing, is $41,380 with destination. When you factor in the […]

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HOW-TO ARTICLES

How-to watch the Tesla Cybertruck delivery event
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How-to charge a non-Tesla EV at a Tesla Supercharger
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BUYING GUIDES

What adapter do I need to connect to the Ford F-150 Pro Power Onboard generator?

One of the coolest features of the 2021 and newer Ford F-150 (and F-150 Lightning), in addition to the hybrid added to the lineup, is the onboard power generator. Ford calls it Pro Power Onboard, and it can produce up to 7.2 kW of electricity if it’s equipped to the hybrid version of the truck. […]

by Chad Kirchner
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The best four audiobooks for your next road trip

It’s an ongoing discussion amongst me and my and my book-loving friends: Is listening to an audiobook mean you’re reading a book? Does listening to an audiobook “count” as having “read” a book? Depending on my mood I say, “yes” listening to a great book is as ideal as flipping the pages on an e-reader […]

by Robbi Hess
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Do I need a Level 2 home charger for my Chevy Bolt or Bolt EUV?

In our review of the 2023 Chevy Bolt EUV Premier, we named it the best value in the EV world. The 2023 Chevy Bolt and Bolt EUV are currently the most affordable BEVs in the U.S., and we wouldn’t be surprised if we saw more and more them hitting the roads in the coming years. […]

by Jason Siu
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Do I need a Level 2 home charger for my Kia Niro Plug-in Hybrid?

The all-new 2023 Kia Niro PHEV has quickly become an appealing option in the plug-in hybrid market, offering up to 33 miles of all-electric range — a noticeable bump from the previous model’s 26 miles. Powered by a 1.6-liter, four-cylinder engine paired with a 62-kW electric motor, the Niro PHEV delivers a total system output […]

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Should you get a Level 2 charger for your Jeep Wrangler 4xe plug-in hybrid?

If you’re in the market for a new Jeep Wrangler, you probably have seen the all-new 4xe version of the Sahara and Rubicon. The plug-in hybrid Jeeps represent a paradigm shift for off-roading, and based on our first drive impressions, it’s an excellent bit of kit. In order to take advantage of driving on pure […]

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FEATURE ARTICLES

The future of EV lifecycle management: A visit to Cox Automotive’s EV Battery Service Center
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2024 Mercedes-Benz eSprinter charging test: An unprecedented showing
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Do you really need all-wheel drive in your next EV?
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