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Electric vehicles have quietly become cheaper than gas cars on used lots, and buyers are responding with a 21% sales surge. The shift is happening without fanfare while headlines claim EV demand has stalled.
Kazakhstan's automotive sector is booming, with vehicle production expected to jump 22% to 209,000 units in 2026 while creating nearly 5,000 new jobs. The country's homegrown car industry now dominates domestic sales, with eight out of every ten new vehicles sold being made right at home.
A next-generation hybrid engine running on completely renewable fuel just achieved 71 miles per gallon while cutting CO2 emissions by nearly 2 tons annually. The breakthrough shows how cleaner combustion engines can slash emissions today without waiting for electric infrastructure to catch up.
A Finnish startup just proved its solid-state battery can fully charge an electric vehicle in five minutes and last the lifetime of the vehicle. Independent testing confirms the technology is ready for production right now.
Electric vehicles aren't just competing anymore—they're winning. In California, EVs claimed the top spot in five different vehicle categories last year, signaling a major shift in what Americans want to drive.
Toyota's 2026 RAV4 plug-in hybrid can keep a house running for nearly a week during power outages, but American buyers won't get this lifesaving feature. The Japan-spec SUV offers emergency backup power that could transform how families prepare for disasters.
A century ago, an Austrian inventor created one of the world's first car safety devices designed specifically to protect pedestrians. His rubber rope net successfully caught both a weighted dummy and a brave volunteer.
Nearly 4,000 Volkswagen workers in Chattanooga just approved a historic contract that delivers immediate bonuses, 20% raises, and job protections. After decades of failed attempts, this marks a breakthrough moment for organized labor in the American South.
A breakthrough battery from China's FAW delivers twice the power of current batteries while cutting costs by using affordable manganese instead of expensive nickel. The technology could make electric cars cheaper and give them over 600 miles of range.
After a successful year-long pilot, Toyota's largest plant outside Japan is adding humanoid robots to help workers with repetitive tasks. The move could transform how automotive workers spend their days on the factory floor.
A major study of over 8,000 electric vehicles reveals their batteries are holding up remarkably well, with the average EV retaining 95% of its original battery capacity. Even cars with over 100,000 miles often maintain 88-95% battery health, suggesting most EV batteries will outlast the vehicles themselves.
The University of Johannesburg is transforming petrol cars into electric vehicles, offering an affordable path to green mobility that doesn't rely on expensive imports. Their first project converts a tuk-tuk while training the next generation of EV engineers.
Ford just announced its most affordable electric pickup yet, arriving in 2027 for just $30,000 thanks to breakthrough technology that makes EVs cheaper to build. The automaker is betting $5 billion that smarter wiring and simpler design will finally bring electric trucks within reach of everyday buyers.
Ford is promising an affordable electric truck starting at $30,000 next year, using 3D-printed modular parts and Formula 1 engineering tricks to compete with Chinese automakers. After a $19.5 billion loss and ending production of the Lightning, the company is betting on a revolutionary manufacturing approach to make electric vehicles profitable.
Australia's new emissions laws are pushing car companies to sell cleaner vehicles, and most are succeeding. Electric vehicle sales jumped to 12% in just six months while major brands found ways to meet green targets.
Mexican businessmen invested $115 million to create a homegrown electric vehicle that will debut this June in California. The Sonora-based project is part of a wave of Mexican-made EVs aiming to transform the country into an electric mobility leader.
Ford is using Formula One physics and a creative "bounty" system to build affordable electric vehicles that actually make money. Their new approach could finally bring a $30,000 electric truck to American driveways.
Ford is launching an affordable electric truck next year for $30,000, using Formula 1 engineering tricks and 3D-printed parts to make EVs accessible to everyday drivers. The company says it will get 50 more miles per charge than a gas-powered pickup.
Ford is building a midsize electric truck for just $30,000 by 2027, using Formula 1 aerodynamics and smart engineering to slash battery costs. After losing nearly $20 billion on oversized EVs, the automaker is finally listening to what drivers actually want.
Europe's favorite Toyota is getting an electric makeover. The Yaris, which sold over 167,000 units last year, will soon join the EV revolution alongside its sibling, the Corolla.
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