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Battery manufacturers are facing a demand crisis, a new report from AlixPartners says.
We Built Too Many EV Battery Factories. Here's What Happens Next
Battery manufacturers are facing a demand crisis, a new report from AlixPartners says. Solving it isn't going to be easy.
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November 10, 2025 at 11:33 PM
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Siddhant Awasthi and Emmanuel Lamacchia, the Tesla executives in charge of its Cybertruck and Model Y programs, are leaving the company.

They're the latest in a string of high-profile executive exits.
The Tesla Cybertruck And Model Y Bosses Both Just Quit
Tesla has lost several top executives across divisions in recent months. They seem to be leaving on good terms, but the rate of executive turnover seems high.
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November 10, 2025 at 9:58 PM
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An off-lease EV may be the best deal on the market right now.
Used EVs Are Selling Faster Than Used Gas Cars
An off-lease EV may be the best deal on the market right now. But cars are flying off the lots, so demand may be tight.
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November 10, 2025 at 4:05 PM
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The 59.2 kWh lithium-ion battery is mounted under the floor, between the chassis rails.

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The New Toyota Hilux Is An EV
The trusty pickup will also gain a hydrogen fuel cell version, as Toyota pushes forward its “multi-pathway approach.”
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November 10, 2025 at 1:32 PM
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Willson was a co-host on the famed BBC motoring program between 1991 and 2001, and a big believer in the potential of EVs.

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Quentin Willson, Top Gear Presenter And Electric-Vehicle Advocate, Dies At 68
Willson was a co-host on the famed BBC motoring program between 1991 and 2001, and a big believer in the potential of EVs.
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November 9, 2025 at 9:43 PM
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Haters say they aren’t fun. They’re out of their minds.

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You're Wrong About Electric Crossovers
Haters say electric vehicles are boring, and not as fun as gas-powered ones. Here's why your average EV crossover can prove them wrong.
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November 9, 2025 at 8:07 PM
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Here are our top picks after relentlessly testing, reviewing, and using dozens of home EV chargers throughout the year.

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These Are The Best EV Chargers Of 2025
After thoroughly testing dozens of chargers, these are InsideEVs' top picks for the best electric vehicle chargers of 2025.
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November 9, 2025 at 7:08 PM
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Thanks to advancements in manufacturing, as well as powertrain and batteries, the Volvo EX60 should cost plug-in hybrid money.

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The 800-Volt Volvo EX60 Will Be Cheaper Than You Think
Thanks to advancements in manufacturing, as well as powertrain and batteries, the Volvo EX60 will cost plug-in hybrid money when it arrives next year.
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November 8, 2025 at 4:25 PM
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The new compensation plan could make Scaringe a billionaire, but only if Rivian can actually turn a profit.

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Rivian Dangles A $5 Billion Payday For RJ Scaringe. Here's What It Will Take
The new compensation plan could make Scaringe a billionaire, but only if Rivian can actually turn a profit.
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November 8, 2025 at 2:09 PM
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The automaker claims the next-gen EV batteries will outlast the vehicle itself, then get reinstalled in new ones.

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Toyota's 40-Year Solid-State Battery Could Change Everything We Know About EVs
The automaker claims the next-gen EV batteries will outlast the vehicle itself and get reinstalled in new ones.
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November 7, 2025 at 9:39 PM
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No tax credit? No problem. Kia's family of electric vehicles is among the best, and now they're getting up to $10,000 off.
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The Kia EV6, EV9 And Niro EV Just Got Huge Discounts
No tax credit? No problem. Kia's family of electric vehicles are among the best in their classes, and they're getting up to $10,000 off.
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November 7, 2025 at 5:16 PM
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On this week's Plugged-In Podcast: the EV tax credit party ended in September. So what did October’s hangover month look like? Plus, we get more details about the Launch Edition for the Rivian R2, and discuss Tesla’s apparent flying car dreams. Tune in!

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Rivian R2 Launch, EV Tax Credit Hangover & Tesla’s Flying Roadster Dreams | InsideEVs Podcast Ep49
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November 7, 2025 at 4:42 PM
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Plus, Panasonic has started producing batteries in Kansas en masse and the Nexperia chip shortage is about to hit Japanese automakers hard.

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Tesla’s Next Gen Chips Are Coming. What Does That Mean For Self-Driving?
Plus, Panasonic has started producing batteries in Kansas en masse and the Nexperia chip shortage is about to hit Japanese automakers hard.
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November 7, 2025 at 4:02 PM
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The EV tax credit may be gone. But we found plenty of strong EV and PHEV lease deals in November that you won't want to miss.

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The Best EV Lease And Finance Deals In November 2025
The electric-vehicle tax credit is gone. But manufacturers are stepping up to offer incredible deals. Here's what you need to know.
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November 7, 2025 at 1:43 PM
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BMW vehicles will be the first to get Amazon’s new AI-based conversation assistant, which does away with fixed keywords for commands.

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BMW Brings Alexa+ to Its Infotainment System–Here’s What It Means
BMW vehicles will be the first to get Amazon’s new AI-based conversation assistant, which does away with fixed keywords for commands.
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November 7, 2025 at 1:23 PM
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It's got no pedals, no steering wheel and only two doors. And, according to Musk, it's arriving soon.

We'll see.
Tesla Cybercab Production Will Begin In April 2026, Elon Musk Says
The company’s sleek two-door coupe without steering wheel or pedals will be made in Texas starting next year.
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November 6, 2025 at 11:06 PM
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"I'd like to just give a heartfelt thanks to everyone who supported the shareholder votes," Musk said, after being handed a pay package greater than the GDP of Belgium.

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Elon Musk Isn't Going Anywhere
Despite multiple controversies and sinking sales globally, Tesla shareholders agree: Musk is the guy they want in charge.
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November 6, 2025 at 10:19 PM
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"The demand is just not there" for the truck, one dealer said. Now, Ford may cut it entirely.

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Ford May Kill The F-150 Lightning, Right After Hyping Its Home Energy Features: Report
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November 6, 2025 at 8:26 PM
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Lucid Gravity production was already supposed to be in full swing, but Lucid's interim CEO says three key problems got in the way.

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The Lucid Gravity Launch Got Off To A Rough Start. Lucid Says This Is Why
Lucid Gravity production was already supposed to be in full swing, but Lucid's interim CEO says three key problems got in the way.
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November 6, 2025 at 7:10 PM
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Musk gets paid billions even if he misses targets, and just attains some smaller goals in the short term. But not all shareholders share the same view.

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Tesla Faces A Reality Check Amid Musk’s $1 Trillion Raise Request
We also discuss Lucid’s third-quarter earnings and Redwood Materials’ new plant in South Carolina.
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November 6, 2025 at 4:00 PM
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The Renault Twingo is back as a retro-chic EV for the masses.

Priced below €20,000, the reborn Twingo will face the Volkswagen ID.1, Hyundai Inster, Fiat 500e, and the BYD Dolphin Surf.

What do you think of its design?
November 6, 2025 at 3:52 PM
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Cadillac’s smallest EV gets a lot of extra grunt from its big brother, the Lyriq-V. We find out if it's better for it.

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2026 Cadillac Optiq-V First Drive: A Tesla-Plug EV Hot Rod That's More Than Meets The Eye
Cadillac’s smallest EV, the 519-horsepower Optiq-V, gets a lot of extra grunt from its big brother, the Lyriq-V. We find out if it's better for it.
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November 6, 2025 at 2:24 PM
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Affordable electric Hondas are nowhere to be seen in the U.S. Instead, the automaker is going full throttle on hybrid SUVs.
Honda’s Next-Generation Hybrids Will Be Lighter, Smarter And Less Expensive
Affordable electric Hondas are nowhere to be seen in the U.S. Instead, the automaker is going full throttle on hybrid SUVs.
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November 5, 2025 at 10:51 PM
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Affordable electric Hondas are nowhere to be seen in the U.S. Instead, the automaker is going full throttle on hybrid SUVs.
Honda’s Next-Generation Hybrids Will Be Lighter, Smarter And Less Expensive
Affordable electric Hondas are nowhere to be seen in the U.S. Instead, the automaker is going full throttle on hybrid SUVs.
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November 5, 2025 at 10:50 PM
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Honda's CEO dishes on a partnership with GM that doesn't look so great, adjusting to life under Trump, and why the focus now is on hybrids.

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Honda Had Big Plans For Affordable EVs. Here's What Went Wrong
Honda has had to rework its electrification strategy as it reacts to a far more anti-EV environment in the U.S. and its own challenges with electrification.
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November 5, 2025 at 9:13 PM