The Tesla Cybetruck has a bunch of interesting systems and features that are designed to make driving as easy as possible, at least compared to old-school pickup trucks. One of these features is called Wade Mode, which makes water wading as simple as possible. Flick a switch on the car’s infotainment and the EV…

Dodge has long hinted that its electric muscle car—which is due to be revealed in production form March 5—will be screaming loud. But a patent filing hints that it may also vibrate like it has a V-8. First spotted by Mopar Insiders (via Jalopnik), Dodge parent Stellantis has filed a patent application for an "Active…

The Volvo EX30 has the potential to significantly boost the Swedish automaker’s sales volume thanks to its affordability and ease of use. It’s the company’s cheapest new car, even though it’s an EV, and it employs some of the tricks used by Tesla to lower production costs (think single screen and as few buttons as…

The Kia EV9 is marketed by the South Korean automaker as being its top-of-the-line model, regardless of propulsion type. Even though it’s similar in size to the gas-powered Telluride, the EV9 is more expensive and somewhat posher inside. The all-electric three-row SUV went on sale in the United States late last year with a…

Almost a decade ago now, the late, great CEO of what was then called Fiat Chrysler penned a manifesto of sorts called Confessions of a Capital Junkie. In it, Sergio Marchionne argued the auto industry would do well to consider more consolidations and team-ups to drive down enormous R&D costs, meet emissions and safety requirements…

Individually, each battery cell is small and seemingly insignificant. However, when hundreds of these cells are connected in series and parallel, they comprise the principal component of an electric car's powertrain. That's why finding a cell chemistry that maximizes energy density and longevity is essential for powering the EVs of tomorrow. One possible next-gen chemistry…

The fully electric version of the XC40 SUV will now be called the EX40, while its somewhat lower-roof C40 Recharge counterpart will be called the EC40, Volvo revealed Tuesday as part of a new naming strategy for its EVs and plug-in hybrids.  Among Volvo EVs, EX calls out electric SUVs, like the upcoming EX30 and…

The Cadillac Lyriq, the automaker’s sharp-looking and swanky entrant to the growing world of luxury electric vehicles, has regained its federal tax credit eligibility. The Lyriq had temporarily lost its eligibility toward the end of 2023 due to updated Inflation Reduction Act guidelines requiring stricter local battery component sourcing. The automaker announced today that customers…

Porsche adds more electric miles to its Panamera plug-in hybrid. VW reveals a stylish electric wagon. Volvo shifts to the newer naming strategy for all its vehicles that plug in. And no, EV sales aren’t tanking. This and more, here at Green Car Reports.  Volvo is planning to go all-electric by the end of the…

The 2025 Ram Ramcharger has 141 miles of electric range, plus it has a range-extending gasoline engine that brings its total range to 690 miles, which beats every other electric truck. The Fast Lane Truck was invited to check out the Ramcharger up close and, in doing so, became the first media outlet to…