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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.
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 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.
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 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.
A Chinese automaker just tested a breakthrough solid-state battery that could take electric vehicles 620 miles on a single charge. Even in freezing temperatures, the new technology maintains most of its power.
A stylish French electric car just beat every gas-powered vehicle to become the country's best-selling car in 2025. The affordable Renault 5 shows EVs can win on value, not just virtue.
Volkswagen just rolled out its 5 millionth electric drive unit, proving the shift to clean transportation is accelerating faster than ever. The German automaker's newest motor technology delivers 75% more power while using 20% less energy.
Electric vehicle maker Rivian is gearing up to compete directly with Tesla's Model Y by launching its more affordable R2 SUV in spring 2025, projecting a 53% surge in deliveries next year. The company beat Wall Street expectations and saw shares jump 15% as investors bet on the smaller SUV bringing electric vehicles to more American families.
Electric vehicles are about to get a major upgrade with solid-state batteries that charge faster, drive farther, and are safer than current models. Multiple automakers are racing to bring this breakthrough technology to roads within the next few years.
Electric vehicle maker Lucid just completed Saudi Arabia's first-ever car manufacturing plant, transforming a desert location into a high-tech production hub. By 2029, this facility could produce 150,000 affordable electric vehicles annually for markets across the Middle East, Europe, and Asia.
China is finalizing the world's first official standard for solid-state EV batteries as automakers begin real-world testing of the game-changing technology. The move could accelerate the shift to batteries that charge faster, last longer, and drive farther than anything on the road today.
High-end automakers are weaving sustainability into their interiors with recycled textiles and premium wool. But American buyers won't see these green options anytime soon.
BYD's Denza Z9 just shattered range anxiety with an electric sedan that travels farther than most gas cars. The breakthrough could finally end the "but what about road trips?" objection to electric vehicles.
A Chinese automaker just installed what it calls the world's first semi-solid-state battery in an electric vehicle, promising to drive over 620 miles on a single charge. The breakthrough brings us closer to EVs that could outlast gas cars between fill-ups.
Subaru just rolled out its first electric vehicle made entirely at its own factory in Japan, marking a major milestone in the automaker's shift to clean energy. The new Trailseeker SUV combines rugged capability with zero emissions, starting under $40,000.
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