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Toyota’s next-generation electric vehicle batteries could vastly improve the driving range and charging speeds compared to today’s packs. The company is reportedly working on cells that can last four decades and be reused multiple times during that period. The aging will happen with minimal energy degradation, the company claims. Writing about solid-state batteries feels like waiting for a train that’s always five minutes away, but it never actually arrives. Automakers have been developing these ‘holy grail’ batteries for years, but we’re yet to see a real-world mass-market application. The bold claims, however, continue to land much faster than the tech itself.…

With a lot of used EVs, you’ll have to accept certain compromises. A base-model Ioniq 5 may be cheap and nice to drive, but its range is poor. A used Tesla Model 3 is cheap and goes far, but they tend to get creaky with age. Mercedes EQ cars are available for one third of their MSRP, but you have to accept ugly styling and so-so dynamics. But the BMW iX has always been a no-compromise EV, and it’s finally cheap enough to be a realistic option for many shoppers.  12 Source: Tim Stevens/InsideEVs The large, two-row SUV has been…

The BYD Qin family models sold 71,248 units in October, remaining BYD’s best-selling lineup. The Seal family sold 58,046 units, surpassing the Sealion to become BYD’s second-highest selling lineup. BYD’s (HKG: 1211) Qin family continued to contribute the most sales last month, while the Seal family replaced the Sealion as the second-highest seller. The Qin family sold 71,248 units in October, remaining BYD’s top-selling model, according to data released today. This represents a 17.72 percent year-on-year decrease but a 5.43 percent increase compared to September. BYD’s Seal family sold 58,046 units in October, ranking as the second-highest selling BYD model.…

GWM’s overseas sales reached 57,158 units in October, marking the third consecutive month of record highs and accounting for 39.95 percent of total monthly sales. From January to October, GWM sold 1,066,436 vehicles, representing a 9.87 percent year-on-year increase. GWM (HKG: 2333) delivered robust sales performance last month as overseas market sales hit new peaks. The automaker sold 143,078 vehicles in October, its second-highest monthly total on record, trailing only December 2021’s 162,369 units, according to data released today. This represents a 22.50 percent year-on-year increase and a 7.06 percent rise from September. GWM’s overseas sales reached 57,158 units in…

Earlier this year, Stellantis made major changes to its North American operations. Tim Kuniskis, who returned in 2025 to retake the top spot at Ram, became the head of the automaker’s American brands and announced the return of the SRT division. And according to the automaker’s earnings presentation, we’ll see the results of that revival very soon.  On page 19 of Stellantis’ Q3 shipments and revenue report, it states that Ram will introduce two SRT products within the next three months. During the call, Stellantis CEO Antonio Filosa said:    ‘Lastly, Ram will be showing even more of its trademark…

The number of e-bikes that charge via USB-C just doubled. From one… to two. Rivian’s ALSO e-bike, the company’s new micromobility offering spun out of its automotive division last week, includes a USB-C charging port for its battery – joining Ampler’s Nova, released earlier this year, as the only other known e-bike to embrace this modern charging standard. Yes, just two. But that tiny number is surprisingly meaningful. Despite how universal USB-C has become across phones, laptops, tablets, headphones, and now even Apple’s latest accessories, the e-bike industry has remained stuck in a sprawling mess of incompatible barrel plugs, XLR jacks, Rosenberger magnets,…

Google’s ambitious Street View project to create a 360-degree map of the world began in 2007. Since then, over 220 billion images have been captured, covering more than 10 million miles across 100 countries and territories. For its latest effort, the tech giant teamed up with Ford to map roads far off the beaten path: the TransAmerica Trail (TAT). To make it happen, a Bronco was equipped with the latest version of Google’s Street View camera. The off-roader spent 35 days crossing 13 states, capturing everything from backcountry roads to truly remote terrain. It wasn’t alone on the journey, as…

Shangjie’s vehicles will not be built on the dedicated platform developed by SAIC and Huawei until the third model, a local media outlet reported. The initial three models are all SUVs, a safe choice for achieving substantial sales volume. (Shangjie H5. Image credit: Shangjie) Shangjie, the new automotive brand jointly developed by Huawei and SAIC Motor (SHA: 600104), will launch two upcoming models that are both SUVs (sport utility vehicles), local media outlet Leiphone reported today. The report noted that Shangjie’s vehicles will not be built on the dedicated platform developed by SAIC and Huawei until the third model. The…

Top Gear tests the Munro M280 off-road in the Scottish hills, where it proves itself quite capable. This vehicle features a heavy-duty construction and a drivetrain that’s closer to a combustion 4×4 than many modern EVs. Munro says it has some 250 orders and you can put your name down for one today, although it’s not clear when you’ll get one. There’s a growing number of electric vehicles that are doing off-roading better than combustion vehicles. You not only get to hear and smell nature without engine noise and exhaust fumes, but you also enjoy electric motors’ plentiful instant torque,…

U.S. spec is 3-row, 10 in. longer than Euro version out two years ago Larger 91-kwh battery pack, higher-power rear motor EPA range up to 234 miles, 10-80% in 26 min. Starts at $61,545, spans to $71,545 for top 1st Edition AWD  VW’s electric Bus reboot is finally arriving in the U.S.. And by design, it’s hard to imagine a better way that VW might have positioned an electric van for the past and the future, all at once.  Everybody wants one. Sure, it’s late and it’s been wracked by decades of false starts and concept vehicles, and by now…