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EVs are just too much for the energy grid, you say? Tesla's solar-powered 164-plug Supercharger begs to differ.
Tesla Just Opened Its Biggest Supercharger Station Ever—And It's Powered By Solar And Batteries
Tesla's mammoth 164-stall charger in California is powered by solar panels and huge amounts of off-grid storage.
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November 26, 2025 at 12:53 AM
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If BYD ever shows up in America, don't be shocked if it finds some way to take aim at the Chevy Tahoe or something.

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BYD's Latest European Car Shows It's Getting Smarter And More Tactical
The BYD Atto 2 DM-i gains a gas engine for Europe. It could end up being the cheapest PHEV crossover sold there.
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November 25, 2025 at 10:08 PM
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I don't know if this EV is saving the planet or not. But I do know that America's greatest vehicle is even better with battery power.

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2026 Cadillac Escalade IQ: I Hate How Much I Love This Thing
Is the electric Cadillac Escalade IQ helping save the planet? With 460 miles of range, a 0-60 time under 5 seconds and tons of luxury features, you won't care.
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November 25, 2025 at 9:14 PM
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Mercedes-Benz finally has details on the U.S.-spec CLA-Class electric sedan. And it's a certified long-distance runner.

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Mercedes' Electric CLA-Class Packs A Ton Of EV Range For $47,250
The 2026 Mercedes-Benz CLA 250+ with EQ Technology brings up to 374 miles of range in the U.S., with a compelling starting price.
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November 25, 2025 at 7:08 PM
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Diesel sales are plummeting in Europe, as EVs, hybrids and PHEVs take off.
Plug-In Hybrids Are Outselling Diesel Cars In Europe For The First Time
The days of the oil burners are numbered, as fewer and fewer companies keep them in their lineups.
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November 25, 2025 at 5:27 PM
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Want to know what it's really like to live with an EV for a year? Check out our deputy editor's deep dive on the good, the bad, the ugly—and why the only downside is that tomorrow's EVs will only get better.

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I've Driven My 2024 Chevy Blazer EV For A Year. Here's How It Held Up In Real Life
After 14 months and thousands of miles, here's a real owner's perspective on the Chevrolet Blazer EV, Chevy's 279-mile electric crossover.
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November 25, 2025 at 4:35 PM
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And he would certainly know.

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'One Of The Most Insane Things I've Ever Driven': F1's George Russell On AMG's Porsche Taycan-Fighter
The production version of the AMG GT XX was driven around Las Vegas with less camo than ever ahead of its official debut sometime in 2026.
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November 25, 2025 at 3:13 PM
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"These things are getting dialed in. The software is coming to light.”

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Scout Motors' Trucks Are Finally Hitting The Road
Today on Critical Materials: Scout test mules hit the street, automakers haven't hit the data goldmine yet and BMW is mulling gas range extenders for its EVs.
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November 25, 2025 at 2:17 PM
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A mysterious push of "unsupervised" geofenced zones has begun to roll out to cars. Could this be where Unsupervised FSD will launch?

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Tesla Pushes Mysterious 'Unsupervised' Geofenced Zones To Cars
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November 24, 2025 at 10:20 PM
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The Cadillac Optiq is one of the first General Motors EVs with a Tesla NACS plug. Unfortunately, Supercharger performance isn't mind-blowing.

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I Charged A Cadillac Optiq At A Tesla Supercharger. It Was Disappointing
The Cadillac Optiq is one of the first General Motors EVs with a Tesla NACS plug. Unfortunately, Supercharger performance isn't great.
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November 24, 2025 at 9:08 PM
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Tesla might've gotten ahead of itself on this one.

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Tesla Claims Full Self-Driving Is Coming to Europe Soon. Regulators Say Nope
Tesla wants to deploy Full Self-Driving (Supervised) in Europe next year. The main regulator in its way says
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November 24, 2025 at 8:12 PM
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"The remedy is currently under development."

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Over 20,000 Ford And Lincoln PHEVs Could Catch Fire, And There’s No Fix
The Ford Escape PHEV and Lincoln Corsair PHEV are being recalled for the second time over the same issue.
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November 24, 2025 at 4:05 PM
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This is a precarious moment, and the fallout is widespread.

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Ford Pumped The Brakes On An Electric Truck. Now, Here Come The Lawsuits
When EV plans get canceled or pushed back, suppliers are left holding the bag. Plus: Mercedes revamps its EV strategy in America.
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November 24, 2025 at 3:14 PM
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Following Xpeng's lead, China's GAC is taking advantage of the manufacturing void left by Fisker's collapse. And Magna is all for it.

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This Chinese EV Maker Is Stepping In Where Fisker Faltered
Following Xpeng's lead, China's GAC is taking advantage of the manufacturing void left by Fisker's collapse. And Magna is all for it.
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November 24, 2025 at 1:42 PM
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AUDI’s second EV will be a large SUV aimed squarely at the Chinese market. Confused about that brand name? There’s an explanation.

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AUDI, Audi's All-Caps Chinese EV Brand, Wants To Make This Sleek SUV
AUDI E SUV concept went on stage late last week at the Auto Guangzhou 2025 show in China—the latest in Audi's
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November 24, 2025 at 12:50 PM
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It's one of the central parts of EV ownership. But to newcomers, it's often mystifying. We're here to help.

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How Long Does It Take To Charge An EV? Here’s The Real Breakdown
It's one of the central parts of EV ownership. But to newcomers, it's often mystifying. Here's a guide to Level 1, Level 2 and DC fast charging, from an expert.
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November 23, 2025 at 4:04 PM
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If you're in a hurry, on a long road trip, or drive all day for work, finding the right charger could make all the difference.

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Hyundai And Kia Owners: For The Quickest Charge, Don't Use Tesla Superchargers
Hyundais and Kias can use Tesla plugs, but that's not usually the best way to charge if you want the quickest stop.
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November 23, 2025 at 2:02 PM
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Kia once had big electric plans for America. Now it's focused on "customer choice": lots of hybrids and ICE cars, too. “We’re not pushing anything. We’re creating the right products that are meeting the customer demands."

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Kia Was An EV Pioneer. What Comes Next Is Complicated
Right now, Kia dealers and customers are asking for more hybrids, executives say. Kia aims to deliver.
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November 22, 2025 at 6:56 PM
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The Wagoneer S doesn't feel like it was crafted by anyone who wanted to make an EV, or was interested in them, or had even really driven them all that much.

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2025 Jeep Wagoneer S: A Glitchy $74,000 Mess That Proves Stellantis Should Stick To Gas
The Jeep Wagoneer S packs a ton of power and up to 294 miles for the Limited trim. Unfortunately, it's sorely lacking in many other areas.
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November 22, 2025 at 6:50 PM
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Data shows that Tesla Model 3s with LFP batteries retain more range over time than similar models with other chemistries. Here's why.

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Why Your Used Tesla Should Have LFP Batteries
Data shows that Tesla Model 3s with LFP batteries retain more range over time than similar models with other chemistries.
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November 22, 2025 at 1:14 PM
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Tastes between countries, ages, and buyers are different. And car software is just hard, period.

But Volvo is figuring out how to make things easier, its North American president said.

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Volvo Admits Software Is Hard. But Its 2026 Cars May Finally Fix the Problem
Tastes between countries, ages, and buyers are different. But Volvo is figuring out how to make things easier, its North American president said.
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November 21, 2025 at 10:47 PM
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Which EVs have more durable LFP batteries?
The New Chevy Bolt Uses Cheap LFP Batteries. These U.S. EVs Do Too
As the United States is closing the gap with the China, here are the EVs with LFP batteries you can buy right now in the U.S.
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November 21, 2025 at 9:44 PM
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The design of Ford's new U.S.-made $30,000 EV truck remains a mystery. But Ford had to get clever with how it looks to combat BYD on costs.

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Ford's $30,000 EV Truck Reveals The Shocking Relationship Between Design And Battery Costs
The design of Ford's new U.S.-made $30,000 EV truck remains a mystery. But Ford had to get clever with how it looks to combat BYD on costs.
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November 21, 2025 at 9:36 PM
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The Chinese brand partnered with Waymo on a purpose-built robotaxi, which has already landed in San Diego. Here's what we thought of it:

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Here's Waymo's New Autonomous Taxi From Zeekr, Spotted In The Wild
The Chinese brand partnered with Waymo on a purpose-built robotaxi, which has already landed in San Diego. Commercial service starts next year.
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November 21, 2025 at 7:01 PM
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Robots. Self-made chips. Self-driving cars. Xpeng’s plan sounds familiar, with just as much to prove. But it may beat Tesla at its own game.

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Xpeng Is Running Tesla’s Playbook For World Domination. It May Just Work
Robots. Self-made chips. Self-driving cars. Xpeng’s plan sounds familiar, with just as much to prove. But it may beat Tesla at its own game,
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November 21, 2025 at 5:33 PM