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A revolutionary hybrid pickup truck hitting U.S. roads this year runs entirely on electricity but carries a gas engine that secretly recharges the battery when it gets low. The Ram 1500 REV can travel nearly 700 miles between stops, ending the stressful hunt for charging stations.
A major study tracking over 8,000 electric vehicles just proved that battery replacement fears might be overblown. Real-world data shows EV batteries are dramatically outlasting even manufacturer warranties.
Marissa Reever just made history as the first woman to win gold in automotive technology at her Kansas school in 15 years. She's heading to nationals in Atlanta to represent her state.
Washington State just became the first in the nation to require repeat reckless drivers to use technology that physically prevents them from speeding. The groundbreaking law could save thousands of lives and inspire similar measures nationwide.
A global automotive tech company just broke ground on a massive manufacturing facility in South Texas that will create 500 high-skill jobs and transform the region's economy. The $225 million investment marks one of the largest industrial projects in Rio Grande Valley history.
Researchers created a breakthrough alloy that transforms contaminated car scrap into high-strength material for new vehicles. The innovation could save 95% of the energy normally needed and unlock 350,000 tons of domestic aluminum annually.
Humanoid robots at BMW's plants are now working full shifts alongside human employees, marking a major milestone in manufacturing. The German automaker reports real results: one robot helped build over 30,000 vehicles in just 10 months.
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.
A Canadian college is teaching the next generation of electric vehicle mechanics how to handle battery fires using innovative American safety technology. With nearly one in four new cars in British Columbia going electric, the demand for skilled EV technicians has never been higher.
Volkswagen Group just crossed a major milestone, producing its five millionth electric drive unit across four global plants. The achievement signals the automaker's rapid scale-up in electric vehicle manufacturing, with one German factory alone boosting output by 24% this year.
A massive study of over 22,700 electric vehicles reveals batteries last far longer than expected, losing just 2.3% capacity per year. The findings crush one of the biggest fears holding people back from going electric.
Toyota is launching a cutting-edge biofuels research center in Sorocaba, Brazil, with 40 engineers dedicated to ethanol, biomethane, and flex-fuel innovation. The lab is part of an $11.5 billion investment positioning Brazil as a global leader in renewable automotive technology.
General Motors just made road trips easier for 250,000 electric vehicle drivers by integrating Electrify America's charging network directly into their vehicle apps. Now Chevrolet, GMC, and Cadillac owners can find, navigate to, and pay for charging without juggling multiple apps.
University of Michigan researchers developed two sensors that detect ice on planes and roads before disaster strikes. The technology could prevent thousands of crashes that kill travelers every year.
A new AI-powered welding inspection system is helping car manufacturers catch every defect while cutting waste and speeding up production. The technology eliminates manual errors that cost companies time and money.
Volkswagen is expanding a safety program across 40 European countries that uses real driving data to improve car safety systems. The initiative could make roads safer for everyone, from drivers to pedestrians.