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Rivian engineers and designers say they took customer feedback seriously from the R1S and R1T to make the R2. Among them: two glove boxes this time, and room for your gigantic water bottles.

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'A Better Product': What Rivian Learned From The R1 To Make The R2
Rivian engineers and designers say they took customer feedback seriously from the R1S and R1T to make the R2. Among them: two glove boxes.
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February 10, 2026 at 3:28 PM
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Rivian’s 300-mile, 656-horsepower SUV is a breath of fresh air for the American EV space. Here are five things to know.

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I Drove A Rivian R2 Prototype. It's Going To Surprise People
Rivian’s 300-mile, 656-horsepower SUV is a breath of fresh air for the American EV space. Here are five things to know.
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February 10, 2026 at 1:03 PM
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Europe charged duties on American cars for decades. So Håkan Samuelsson isn't too surprised to find the roles reversed.
'I'm Not So Upset': Why Volvo's CEO Isn't Too Worried About Tariffs
Europe charged duties on American cars for decades. So Håkan Samuelsson isn't too surprised to find the roles reversed.
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February 9, 2026 at 8:41 PM
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The Ferrari Luce's interior looks like it was plucked straight out of the 1960s, then redesigned by Apple. That's not a coincidence.
People Were Already Mad About The Ferrari EV. Then We Saw The Interior
It looks like it was plucked straight out of the 1960s, then redesigned by Apple. That's not a coincidence.
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February 9, 2026 at 6:19 PM
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It's proof of how quickly EVs are taking off in Europe.

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America Built 1 Million EVs Last Year. This One European Country Blew Past It
Having a huge population doesn’t necessarily mean impressive domestic production numbers.
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February 9, 2026 at 3:01 PM
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Toyota confirmed the Highlander name for its upcoming three-row electric SUV, made in America.

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The Toyota Highlander Just Went Electric
Toyota confirmed the Highlander name for its upcoming three-row electric SUV ahead of its full unveiling tomorrow.
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February 9, 2026 at 2:24 PM
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Part e-bike and part van, this new class of pedal-powered vehicles is overhauling last-mile delivery—and the fabric of car-centric urban life.

“I do think we're asking a fundamental question of who is entitled to space in the city?"

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How Pedal-Assist Mini-Trucks Are Transforming Cities
Part e-bike and part van, this new class of vehicles could be the next big thing in last-mile delivery.
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February 9, 2026 at 12:16 PM
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The new RAV4 is hybrid-only. We found out if the plug-in version, with about 50 miles of all-electric range, is worth it.

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2026 Toyota RAV4 PHEV Review: Does A Plug Make America's Best-Selling SUV Better?
The new RAV4 Plug-In Hybrid gets over 320 horsepower and can do about 50 miles on electricity alone. Is it worth it over the standard hybrid version?
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February 9, 2026 at 12:57 AM
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In this range test in Thailand, it exceeded its WLTP range by over 20%, reaching 565 miles on one charge. But it wasn't a fast drive.

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The Tesla Model 3 Can Far Exceed Its Rated Range. But There’s A Catch
This long-range rear-wheel-drive Model 3 drove over 565 miles on a single charge, exceeding its WLTP claim by 20% and its EPA range by 50%.
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February 8, 2026 at 5:22 PM
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Fifteen years after its founding, California-based QuantumScape believes it has cracked the code to solid-state batteries.

Now, it must prove that they can be cranked out at scale.

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A California Company Just Kicked Off Solid-State Battery Pilot Production. Now Comes The Hard Part
California-based solid-state battery company QuantumScape aims to hit the market by the end of the decade. Its CTO explains how it gets there.
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February 8, 2026 at 5:03 PM
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As Volkswagen prepares its next-generation electric models, lessons from the ID.4 will prove crucial for their success.

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Volkswagen Took Many Risks With The ID.4. Here's Where It Needs To Go Next
As Volkswagen prepares its next-generation models, lessons from the ID.4 will prove crucial for their success.
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February 7, 2026 at 5:46 PM
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Extended-range EVs promise all the benefits of electric cars—without the range anxiety. These are all the upcoming models headed to the U.S. market.

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Every Extended-Range EV Coming To America Soon
Extended-range EVs promise all the benefits of electric cars without the range anxiety. These are all the new models coming in 2026, 2027 and beyond.
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February 7, 2026 at 1:27 PM
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We're talking door handles on this week's podcast. Plus: Is Ford about to team up with a Chinese automaker?

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China’s War On Tesla Door Handles + Are Ford & Geely Teaming Up? | InsideEVs Podcast Ep60
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February 7, 2026 at 1:23 PM
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It's a surprising statement from an executive who begged the EU for a "reality check" on its all-electric goals.

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Europe Won't Ban Gas Cars By 2035 After All. Now Mercedes Is Worried
Until recently, EU manufacturers were preparing for the 2035 ban on combustion engines and now must adapt to eased regulations, creating uncertainty.
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February 6, 2026 at 8:15 PM
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China's new car market had explosive growth for years, but now things are slowing down. And even BYD, the country’s dominant player in the space, is feeling the heat.

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BYD Led China’s EV Boom. Now It Has Some Bad News
Today's biggest EV news: BYD's sales slump, a U.S. Senate hearing on autonomous cars and Canada's revised EV policy.
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February 6, 2026 at 3:08 PM
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Koji Sato, who has extensive engineering experience, is out after just three years. His replacement is a numbers guy. But here's why Toyota says it makes sense as it faces tremendous pressure from BYD and China.

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Toyota Has A New CEO, And He’s Not A Car Guy
Koji Sato, who has extensive engineering experience, is out after just three years. His replacement is a numbers guy.
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February 6, 2026 at 12:47 PM
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We asked the head of America's buzziest EV startup about where the company stands, the Slate truck's price and competition with BYD.
Why Slate's CEO Isn't Too Worried About Cheap Chinese EVs
Slate CEO Chris Barman dives into where the electric truck startup stands, the Slate truck's price and competition with BYD.
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February 5, 2026 at 9:34 PM
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"The radically simplified aluminum unicastings condense over 146 parts into two."

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Ford’s $30,000 EV Pickup Takes A Page From Tesla To Transform How Cars Are Built
Ford CEO Jim Farley shared a bit more about the mysterious pickup on social media on Thursday. It's set to launch in 2027.
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February 5, 2026 at 7:51 PM
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It could usher in an era where electric vehicles present less of a fire risk and can better handle extreme temperatures.

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The World’s First Sodium-Ion Battery EV Is A Winter Range Monster
It’s the beginning of a “dual chemistry era” as sodium-ion batteries have overcome all hurdles to enter mass production. ​
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February 5, 2026 at 5:18 PM
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Not only will they be getting more affordable cars, but they also get to watch as their neighbors to the south get green with EV envy.

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Cheap Chinese EVs? Canadians Are More Interested Than You’d Think
Today on Critical Materials: Canadians support Chinese EVs, Germany ranked second-highest in EV production last year and automakers testify for self-driving.
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February 5, 2026 at 3:14 PM
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Karma Automotive has not made a fully electric model yet. Its first one could ditch lithium-ions altogether for a solid-state pack.
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This Tiny EV Company Is Promising Solid-State Batteries In 2027
Karma Automotive has not made a fully electric model yet. Its first one could ditch lithium-ions altogether for a solid-state pack.
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February 5, 2026 at 2:27 PM
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This Chinese company wants to build its own EV at an American-owned car factory in Europe.
Ford May Partner Up With A Chinese EV Company. It's Part Of A Growing Trend.
Ford is reportedly in talks with Geely for not just sharing tech, but also sharing manufacturing space in Europe to build cars without huge tariff bills.
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February 4, 2026 at 11:55 PM
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Scout's South Carolina factory will now reportedly cost $3 billion.
Scout's EV Factory Just Blew Past Its Budget
Scout's EV factory isn't producing cars yet, however, a new report says that it's gone over budget by around 50%—or about $1 billion.
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February 4, 2026 at 1:36 AM
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Kia's January EV sales numbers are in, and they're not good.
Kia EV Sales Are In An Absolute Freefall. There's More To It Than You Think
The January sales numbers are in, and they're not good. Kia EV6 and EV9 sales fell significantly last month, and it's not clear how Kia aims to turn it around.
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February 3, 2026 at 7:41 PM
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The company already uses U.S.-made batteries. But now it's investing in sourcing American lithium and cathode active materials, too.
General Motors' Strategy For Building Cheaper EV Batteries: Go Hyper Local
The company already uses U.S.-made batteries. But now it's investing in sourcing American lithium and cathode active materials, too.
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February 3, 2026 at 5:07 PM