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Toyota's new b Z4 X is now the longest-range domestic EV in Japan
6+ mon, 4+ day ago (403+ words) Toyota launched the updated electric SUV in Japan this week. Boasting up to 746 km (463 miles) range, the new Toyota b Z4 X now has the longest driving range of any domestic EV in Japan. Is Toyota finally stepping up to the…...
Success! High-speed wireless charging gets real at Purdue University
3+ mon, 1+ week ago (204+ words) For the first time in the US, a battery-electric semi truck has successfully been charged at highway speeds, and without wires thanks to a new, patent-pending system designed by a team of Purdue University engineers with support from Cummins. First…...
GM Wuling Starlight EV: it really SHOULD be the new electric Chevy Impala
10+ mon, 2+ week ago (364+ words) I've been in and around the auto industry since the '90s, and have written for a number of well-known outlets like Clean Technica, the Truth About Cars, Popular Mechanics, and more. You can catch me at Electrek Daily Quick Charge, The…...
Trek unveils first electric gravel bike: The 2026 Checkpoint+ brings torque, tech, and trail-ready features
6+ mon, 3+ week ago (530+ words) Trek is finally electrifying its gravel lineup " quite literally. The company has just launched the Checkpoint+, its first-ever electric gravel bike, and it's more than just a motor bolted onto an existing frame. With a new high-performance powertrain, serious adventure…...
Hyundai wants you to feel how smooth its EVs drive with a unique 24-hour 'Rest Drive"
6+ mon, 2+ week ago (441+ words) Hyundai wants to give you the chance to see for yourself just how peaceful the ride is in its EVs. In the UK, Hyundai is offering a new 24-hour "Rest Drive" for the new Kona Electric, allowing you to experience…...
Lucid Motors launches Gravity Touring SUV, starting below $80, 000 [Video]
4+ mon, 3+ week ago (547+ words) American EV automaker Lucid Motors ($LCID) has officially debuted the latest variant available in its flagship SUV model. The Lucid Gravity Touring has officially launched this morning ahead of a public debut at the 2025 Los Angeles International Auto Show. Initial deliveries…...
Hyundai drops Kona Electric lineup to just one trim: The cheapest
6+ mon, 1+ week ago (344+ words) The 2026 Hyundai Kona Electric lineup will be offered in a single trim, but at least it's the most affordable one. With the IONIQ 5 stealing the spotlight, Hyundai is downsizing the 2026 Kona Electric to just one trim " the base SE model....
Bladder buster: Buick Electra E7 goes nearly 1, 000 miles between stops
3+ mon, 3+ day ago (327+ words) As long as range anxiety is still a thing, you could make the case that manufacturers posting huge range numbers between stops is only making it worse, convincing hesitant, late-adopters that range is the only stat that matters. That said,…...
Aventon pushes update to boost its electric bikes' power
9+ mon, 2+ week ago (382+ words) Aventon, one of the main electric bike makers in the US market, is quietly leveling up the power of its e-bike line, all without needing to buy a new bike. The brand announced yesterday that an over-the-air firmware rollout would…...
RAM 3500 driver switches to a Silverado EV, and the fuel savings are SHOCKING
4+ day, 3+ hour ago (550+ words) How much can drivers really save by trading their ICE truck for an EV? One driver parked his trusty 2023 RAM 3500 diesel and drove a new 2026 Chevrolet Silverado EV for a few days " and his real-world fuel savings are impossible to…...