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Subaru EV Incentives Rise as Sales Stay Modest

Subaru EV Incentives Rise as Sales Stay Modest

Subaru's EV incentives now far exceed those for its gasoline models, but first-half U.S. electric sales reached only 10,064 units as higher support costs weighed on profitability.

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Lucid Cosmos SUV Targets $50,000 EV Market

Lucid Cosmos SUV Targets $50,000 EV Market

The Lucid Cosmos targets the mid-size EV market at around $50,000, with production planned for early 2027 as Lucid prioritizes quality and manufacturing readiness.

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Rivian R2 Production Expansion Gains Speed

Rivian R2 Production Expansion Gains Speed

Rivian is expanding R2 production with a second assembly shift at its Illinois factory to meet strong customer demand. The move supports higher manufacturing volume, improves production efficiency, and marks another step toward the company's long-term profitability goals.

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Toyota Hybrid Battery Upgrade Targets Lower Costs

Toyota Hybrid Battery Upgrade Targets Lower Costs

Toyota is preparing a new generation of hybrid batteries for 2027 as hybrid demand reaches record levels. The company is expanding battery production while continuing to invest in advanced EV and solid-state battery technologies.

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Do Electric Cars Really Need a Start Button?

Do Electric Cars Really Need a Start Button?

Electric vehicles do not technically require a start button, yet many manufacturers continue using one to ease the transition from gasoline cars. Explore the design choices, practical advantages, and why some brands are moving toward a button-free driving experience.

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Florida EV Charger Funds Face New Proposal

Florida EV Charger Funds Face New Proposal

Florida proposes using nearly $200 million in federal EV charging funds for electric air taxi infrastructure instead of additional public fast chargers.

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Future Mazda MX-5 Electric Plans

Future Mazda MX-5 Electric Plans

Mazda has confirmed the next-generation MX-5 will support future electrification while prioritizing lightweight engineering. Although an initial gasoline version remains likely, the platform is being developed to accommodate an eventual electric sports car without sacrificing the model's signature driving dynamics.

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Hongqi Unveils Ultra-Fast EV Battery

Hongqi Unveils Ultra-Fast EV Battery

Hongqi's latest battery demonstration achieved 10% to 97% charging in 8 minutes and 3 seconds, joining BYD, CATL, and Geely in China's accelerating race to develop next-generation ultra-fast EV charging systems.

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Rivian R2 Charging Test Results

Rivian R2 Charging Test Results

A real-world charging evaluation found the Rivian R2 can reach 229 kW on a 400V platform, offering some of the fastest charging performance in its class while delivering practical highway range for long-distance travel.

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