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The 2027 Toyota RAV4 is bringing a few major updates, including an added NACS charge port on all plug-in hybrid (PHEV) models. more…

For the new model year, all Toyota RAV4 plug-in models will get the better NACS port and can DC fast-charge. Just don't make the mistake of calling it an electric vehicle.

There are electric bikes, there are electric motorcycles, and then there are machines like the Aniioki A9 Pro Max that plant a flag somewhere in the increasingly large no-man’s-land between the two. more…

The vote was an epic rebuke of Silicon Valley.

arXiv:2611.06143v1 Announce Type: new Abstract: Segment Anything Model 3 (SAM 3) can segment objects from text prompts and track them across video, but its memory and computation costs make deployment difficult. Post-training quantization (PTQ) reduces these costs by using fewer bits. However, a quantized model can select the wrong object or lose track of its target across frames. We call this prompt-alignment drift. Controlled tests show that perturbing low-variance feature directions strongly affects target selection. We propose Semantics-Preserving Quantization (SPQ), which gives more calibration weight to concept-sensitive parameters, preserves residual features, and corrects the mean error in video memory. Fixed text concepts guide calibration without task annotations. All three components operate offline and add no inference operators. With a W4A8 image encoder, SPQ improves RefCOCO Pr@0.5 from 42.1 to 72.5 over PTQ4SAM while retaining 54.8 COCO mask AP. Experiments on LVIS,

A new car affordability crisis and punishing gas prices are driving an unprecedented number of used car buyers to consider going electric, and that increased demand without a corresponding increase in supply means these used EVs are flying off dealer lots. more…

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Democrats won both chambers of Congress on Tuesday, and a House bill would bring back the federal EV tax credit at up to $15,000. Hyundai Ioniq 5 and Tesla Model Y shoppers may want to wait, because President Trump is about to re-examine his priorities.

Ford’s upcoming Fathom electric pickup will be among the most affordable EVs in the US, starting at $28,350. Even pricier trims will start at under $40,000. more…

Battery-electric cars took a record 37% of Germany’s new car market in October, according to data released today by the Kraftfahrt-Bundesamt (KBA), the country’s federal motor vehicle authority. That’s 94,086 BEVs, up 79.5% from 52,425 a year earlier. For the second month in a row, German buyers registered more fully electric cars than gasoline and diesel cars combined. And with two months left in the year, Germany has already blown past the auto industry’s EV forecast for all of 2026. more…

Among the thousands of builds at SEMA, Toyota's bZ Woodland EV Concept wasn't the loudest or most powerful. But it may have quietly told one of the most interesting stories of the entire show.

Kia is crushing it with a full lineup of electric vehicles ranging from entry-level SUVs to the three-row EV9 and PV5 van. A leaked document revealed that Kia plans to add the EV7, a new midsize electric SUV, to fill the gap between the EV6 and the three-row EV9. more…

The R2 brings an intuitive, spacious cabin and a classy design, while the Model Y provides handling prowess and impressive near-self-driving capability.

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The Forefront Concept is completely silent, making it an ideal choice for high-risk, hard-to-reach areas.

Instead of charging the battery as a whole unit, micro-converters can charge or discharge each cell individually.

Elon Musk's $474 million election gamble falters as Democrats threaten his Texas empire.

The world’s richest person has antagonized Democrats, some of whom have signaled their intent to investigate him when they take control of Congress.

South Korean consumer group plans to accuse Tesla of misleading tens of thousands of buyers over its Full Self-Driving (FSD) software. The group says most of Tesla’s cars in the country cannot legally use it, according to Reuters, which has seen the complaint. Citizens United for Consumer Sovereignty will file the complaint on Thursday with the […] This story continues at The Next Web

A new integrated offering combining battery storage, energy trading and financing solutions for industrial sites A solution already deployed at Saft’s Bordeaux site, reducing annual electricity costs by approximately 15% Paris, November 4, 2026 – Saft, a wholly owned subsidiary of TotalEnergies and a global leader in advanced battery technology, launches EnerShift, an integrated solution […] The post Saft Unveils EnerShift, an Integrated Solution Combining Battery Storage, Energy Trading, and Financing appeared first on POWER Magazine.

AI fortunes were mixed as premarket trading opened on Wednesday.

Hyundai Motor Group said Wednesday it will showcase its hydrogen technologies at a local industry expo this week as it seeks to expand cooperation with global companies. The group will present technologies for hydrogen production, hydrogen-powered mobility solutions for passenger and commercial vehicles and rail transport, as well as plans for developing a hydrogen ecosystem at the World Hydrogen Expo 2026, which runs through Friday in Goyang, northwest of Seoul, it said in a statement. The exhibits will include its proton exchange membrane (PEM) water electrolysis plant technology and a Waste-to-Hydrogen (W2H) model that produces hydrogen from waste, the group said. The group will also showcase a range of hydrogen-powered mobility solutions, including the 2027 NEXO SUV, commercial vehicles and rail applications. It will unveil a fuel cell system designed for greater durability in long-distance commercial transport, marking its first public presentation of the technology. For rail

Sales of imported vehicles in Korea rose a sharp 29.3 percent in October from a year earlier, driven by robust demand for electric vehicles (EVs), industry data showed Wednesday. New registrations increased to 31,117 units last month from 24,064 a year earlier, according to the Korea Automobile Importers & Distributors Association (KAIDA). The three top-selling imported cars were the Tesla Model Y Premium, Mercedes-Benz E200 and Tesla Model 3. The two Tesla models are manufactured in China for the Korean market, allowing the company to offer them at competitive prices. Tesla's sales more than doubled to 9,165 units last month from 4,350 a year earlier. However, its sales fell 25.9 percent from the previous month due to supply shortages, KAIDA said. The U.S. EV maker remained the best-selling imported passenger car brand in Korea for the ninth consecutive month, extending its run since February. Sales by BYD Korea, the local unit of China's BYD, surged 93.4 percent to 1,594 units from

The car that put Polestar on the map has been retired after six years. But the Polestar 2’s story isn’t over yet.

The maker of the R2 is installing a row of 3D printers at its factory in Normal so that employees can print parts on demand.

Its 835 horsepower and clever features impressed Rory Reid, but getting a cheeseburger proved difficult.

Hydrogen fuel cell cars were touted as the next best thing, but they never took off. One Hyundai exec has an explanation.

The Smart #2’s initial Couture Edition is already sold out in all of the countries where it’s available.

One owner was reportedly hit with a $539 bill for pressing the "Activate" button (despite Tesla's warning).

Tariffs and a lack of demand is putting Volvo up against a major profitability crisis.

The system will be able to handle turns, lane changes, city traffic, and even roundabouts on the way to a set destination.

In an era of connected smart cars, Ford wants owners to decide if they should be dumb again.

The BMW iX3 takes on a gas-powered X3 to see how far each can go on one fill-up.

The nearly 3,000-horsepower EV was unrecognizable after the crash, but the passenger cell did its job and kept the driver safe.

The electric contenders beat both gas cars on track and won over the driver who was rooting against them.

In a silent transaction, the automaker sold its EV fast chargers to a local player, exiting the European market.

The oil giant’s EV charging subsidiary is now part of North America’s largest roaming network, making life a little easier for drivers.

Hyundai’s hybrid mix hit a record 29% last month, while Kia’s affordable EV3 made a strong U.S. debut.

Purists slammed the electric Ferrari’s design at launch, but its wealthy buyers just bought out the entire 2027 allocation.

The biggest name in the business didn't even crack the top 10.

In this special episode of the Energy Insiders podcast, Enervenue’s Henning Rath discusses the company’s nickel hydrogen battery chemistry, first used on the Hubble Telescope, and where it will fit into the long duration storage market. The post Energy Insiders special: The new battery chemistry targeting long duration storage appeared first on Renew Economy.

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The combined share of electric and hybrid vehicles in South Korea’s imported passenger car market has surpassed 90%, signaling a fundamental shift toward eco-friendly vehicles. As gasoline and diesel cars have dwindled to single-digit shares, vehicles led by Tesla have firmly established themselves

A 2026 Tesla Cyberbeast owner says Tesla approved a full high-voltage battery replacement after just 1,800 miles. The truck displayed an HVBATT_a056 fault, and instead of repairing the issue, Tesla ordered an entirely new battery pack under warranty.

BYD wasted no time, with sales of its new flagship electric sedan reaching 4,000 in just 19 days since its launch. more…

My 2017 Chevrolet Bolt hauled 1,050 pounds of flooring, 10-foot lumber, A/C units, and cabinetry while helping build a coastal rental property. After nearly 100,000 miles in a Rivian R1T and a Ford Lightning, I still found myself buying another Bolt.

The Hyundai IONIQ 5 remains one of America’s most popular EVs outside Tesla, with October sales up 21%. more…

BYD’s electric supercar delivers an insane nearly 3,000 hp from four electric motors. During a high-speed test, the Yangwang U9 Extreme crashed at about 280 mph, but the driver walked away unharmed. more…

Zero Motorcycles is celebrating its 20th anniversary with a major wave of announcements at EICMA 2026, unveiling several new electric two-wheelers alongside some important technology upgrades that could make its existing motorcycles even more appealing. more…

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An empty trailer at 72 mph dropped a Chevy Equinox EV to 1.2 mi/kWh. A Blazer EV pulling a 2,800-pound camper at 55 mph did better. If you tow with an EV, speed can cost you more than weight.

The global electric vehicle market posted only single-digit growth amid the fallout from sluggish domestic demand in China, but Hyundai Motor Group recorded growth approaching 20%, expanding its market share.According to market research firm SNE Research, a total of 16.061 million electric vehicles

Mirian Elizabeth Casco, a researcher from Universidad Católica del Uruguay, was awarded the L'Oréal-UNESCO For Women in Science award for her innovative hydrogen storage project, which utilizes local biomass for sustainable energy solutions.

A Lucid Air owner says he called for tires and service at 33,000 miles and got an appointment four months out, then it was moved again. Owners say he can buy tires anywhere, but scheduled service is the real challenge. Here’s what to do.

Tesla's first production car, the Lotus Elise-based Roadster was practically a six-figure sports car in 2008. Here's what buyers are paying for it today.

Hyundai hydrogen car update: fuel-cell costs, how tighter rules could raise hybrid prices, and what it means for US drivers.

It seems like the Corvette will remain a line of V-8 sports cars, as the rumored expansion of the brand to include other models is no longer in the cards.

Toyota is giving its best-selling Corolla a major makeover, and an all-electric version is part of the plan. The upcoming Corolla Cross EV was captured in public for the first time ahead of its expected 2027 debut. more…

A 2022 Ford Maverick Hybrid owner claims his truck suddenly shut down on the interstate at roughly 90,000 miles, triggering multiple high-voltage fault codes and sparking discussion about long-term hybrid reliability and warranty coverage.

BYD sold over 300,000 electric vehicles in October, a new record and more than the US managed in the entire third quarter. more…

A Silverado EV owner thought his truck's 7.2-kW PowerBase system would keep his house running during an outage, but every attempt ended with the truck shutting down. What seemed like the perfect backup power solution wasn't quite so simple.

New Zealand-owned renewables developer lands $A139 million from Australian and Japanese investors to help finance a pipeline of 28 solar and battery projects. The post “A market we like:” Australia and Japan back Kiwi solar hybrid developer with $A139m capital injection appeared first on Renew Economy.

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Cybertruck owners are reporting a massive increase in their vehicle values. One owner says he paid $59,000 for his Cybertruck, sold it to a dealer for $74,000, and the dealer has now listed the same vehicle for $86,000.

Electric trucks made up 50.3% of all heavy trucks sold in China in September. That’s 33,100 electric big rigs in a single month, up 37% from a year ago, while the overall heavy-truck market shrank by 21%. And it’s showing up in the oil data. China’s diesel demand is on track to fall by about 230,000 barrels per day this year, and trucks running on batteries and natural gas are doing most of the work. more…

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Wondering how long your new electric car might last? This 2019 Chevrolet Bolt EV is proving that electric vehicles can rack up miles with the best of them – and its owner is committed to taking it past the half million mile mark. more…

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UCLA engineers launch an innovative pilot project transforming campus waste into hydrogen fuel, showcasing the potential for clean energy solutions.

arXiv:2610.42049v1 Announce Type: new Abstract: Autonomous wheelchairs can improve the quality of life for individuals with mobility impairments by providing greater independence. However, reliable navigation especially in human environments is a major challenge due to factors such as dynamic obstacles, unpredictable pedestrian behavior, and the users' need to complete multiple stops along the way before reaching their final destination. This paper presents a hybrid path planning framework for multi-goal navigation in dynamic environments. The framework integrates the Traveling Salesman Problem (TSP) for global task ordering with the Potential Field (PF) method and heuristic local planners such as Rapidly-exploring Random Tree (RRT) and A-star (A*) to achieve collision-free navigation. Within this hybrid framework, TSP determines the visiting order of intermediate stations, PF transfers global path information, and local planners avoid obstacles while guiding the robot to the

Plans to manufacture portable, semi solid-state batteries in Melbourne, for use "at home or on the road," have won federal funding. The post “Electric jerry can:” Arena backs Aussie portable energy storage innovation that’s not quite a plug-in battery appeared first on Renew Economy.

The global electric vehicle battery market continues to post double-digit growth, yet South Korean battery manufacturers are losing ground. With Chinese firms now commanding more than 70% of the global market, the combined share of South Korea’s battery makers has fallen to 12.6%, widening the gap b

Plans to add a four-hour big battery to an operational solar farm have been underwritten by state utility, extending the existing offtake deal to take in the project's energy storage upgrade. The post State utility backs “first hybridisation” with updated 10-year contract that adds battery storage to solar appeared first on Renew Economy.

The R2 gets the headlines. But with $1.6 billion in revenue this year and rivals retreating, Rivian's commercial van is taking over.

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One owner towed his Ford Maverick Hybrid behind an RV for 15,000 miles without a problem, but a 100-mile trip ended with his brakes "completely ruined". Now owners are warning about an overlooked issue that could lead to costly repairs.

Apple's eighth-generation iPad mini reportedly has a 4,900mAh battery, down from 5,034mAh in the previous model, but Apple still advertises up to 10 hours of battery life.

Say what you will about America’s police forces, but they are loyal – often to each other, and always to their preferred brand of pursuit vehicle. And if the thin blue line of Chevy faithful won’t embrace the 750 hp electric Silverado because it’s powered by batteries, that can really only be called a win for the scofflaws they’re pursuing. more…

It plans to dismantle 4,100 vehicles a year at Zwickau, turning reusable components into a factory-backed used-parts business.

Modern vehicles offer impressive crash protection in most scenarios, but there's always room for improvement, and the IIHS keeps proving that point.

Rivian Chief Software Officer Wassym Bensaid says new AI integrations will order your coffee and automate vehicle service starting next year.

The startup is actively investing in its own EV fast charging network, even though its models can use Tesla Superchargers.

We look back at what happened in the EV market this year, and where things are headed next.

Rivian Chief Software Officer Wassym Bensaid told InsideEVs an overhauled service experience is coming to its cars in 2027.

A Cybertruck owner says it took him seven years and hundreds of plasma donations to afford a Cybertruck. He says his dad is now a Tesla fan for life and wants to sell his Chevy Silverado 1500 and replace it with a Cybertruck.

Contemporary Amperex Technology Ltd (CATL) has doubled down on new businesses including battery swapping and energy storage as the world’s largest battery maker seeks new growth drivers amid intensifying price wars and mounting pressure on profitability. But the new path is far from straightforward. Established players like Nio have already built a strong presence in battery swapping, while BYD has reinforced its position in energy-storage systems. Lucas Zhang Liutong, director of Hong...

A Rivian R1S owner who switched from a 2012 BMW X5 diesel says his new SUV tows far better than his Silverado 1500. But the old BMW is still more stable with a trailer, and another owner with 60,000 towing miles explains why.

The fourth-generation Rogue drives like an EV, with buttery smooth acceleration and top tier refinement.

The automaker is pausing the development of the new ID. Golf EV, further delaying the model’s launch.

“Are these discussions and regulations coming because we are so successful, or do we have to deal with these things to get success?”

The Cybercab skips the paint shop and reaches final assembly mostly built. Tesla says it needs roughly half the factory space.

Robotaxi companies need to figure out how their driverless cars can be less annoying for everyday drivers.

It may not look all that different, but the electric i3 sedan differs from its 3-series siblings in a few key ways.

See the exterior of the 2027 BMW i3 from every angle.

See the interior of the 2027 BMW i3 from every angle.

Jeep's $66,995 Recon packs 670 HP and a 100.5-kWh battery, yet delivers just 222 miles of range. The $57,990 Rivian R2 goes over 100 miles farther, while Slate's estimated $30K wildcard SUV targets 205 miles with just 65 kWh.

BYD is moving upmarket with its new flagship EV, featuring suicide doors, a gemstone grille, and possibly solid-state batteries. more…

The strong sales come despite Rivian currently only offering the most expensive model, the $59,485 R2 Performance.