Are plug-in hybrids an on-ramp to fully electric vehicles, or undue cost and complexity? Are they something consumers asked for, or something created by bureaucrats and regulators? At least in some respects the answer includes all of the above. It’s complicated.  Plug-in hybrids’ greater complexity is intended to pay off by greening the ownership…

Greenland could emerge as a major source of raw materials for electric-vehicle batteries—if industrial interests have their way. Arctic conditions and an ice layer over much of the land mass in this autonomous territory of Denmark have made mining difficult in the past. But, ironically, as glaciers recede due to climate change mineral deposits that…

Honda Ohio EV Hub will start making EVs in late 2025 on 0 Series platform Production will include Acura RSX, Honda 0 SUV, Honda 0 Saloon, and Afeela 1 EVs, hybrids, and gas models will be mixed on single Marysville assembly line Processes introduced for EVs will apply to ICE models, making them better too…

Plug-in hybrids are building their case as stopgap solutions for drivers not ready to take the EV plunge. Those of you who can control or limit your daily driving needs are squarely in its sights. Do you keep your daily duties at 50 miles or less? The Benz GLC 350e has you covered. …

The revised BMW i5 promises an 8-9% efficiency improvement thanks to several smaller upgrades. Depending on the version, the WLTP range will increase by up to 29 miles (47 km). EPA figures aren't out yet. BMW is also upgrading the onboard charger in its plug-in hybrids, which will make charging them quicker. We liked the…

The Ford Mustang Mach-E has been on sale in the U.S. for four years.  The average Mach-E owner drives more than the average daily driving distance in the U.S., but far less than its stated range. The electric pony was the best-selling non-Tesla EV in the U.S. last year. It also left its gas-powered counterpart…

There's a famous quote from the movie Road House that's useful for all sorts of situations: "Be nice. Until it's time to not be nice."  The people of Canada, by and large, are famous the world over for being very nice. But clearly, the current tariff situation in the U.S. has some of them getting…

The test car is named after three record-setting Renault prototypes from the last century Renault claims the mostly carbon-fiber prototype weighs less than 2,204 pounds Most of the weight is from an 87-kwh capacity battery pack Renault on Thursday unveiled a concept car designed not just to look pretty on auto show stands, but to…

It’s Tesla earnings call time, folks. Today, the brand published its fourth-quarter 2024 results. Yes, its electric vehicle sales are down, but the documents revealed a few goals and promises for future products. Tesla wants to expand downward and plans on new models, including focusing on cheaper models. “Plans for new vehicles, including more affordable…

Kia is recalling 80,255 Niro models because of a wiring issue that could interfere with the deployment of airbags. The recall encompasses hybrid, plug-in hybrid, and all-electric versions of the Niro from model years 2023-2025 equipped with manually-adjusted front passenger seats. In the affected vehicles, the floor wiring assembly beneath the front passenger seat may…