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Subaru of America plans to launch the Uncharted, a two-row electric crossover joining its U.S. lineup in 2026, with a global debut next week. This vehicle becomes the automaker’s third electric model available in the U.S., expanding options for drivers interested in all-electric adventure-ready SUVs. Subaru’s official press release emphasizes the compact crossover’s design for…
The electric vehicle (EV) industry celebrates a milestone as the Lucid Air Grand Touring shatters the Guinness World Record for the longest drive on a single charge. Covering 749 miles (1,205 kilometers) from St. Moritz to Munich without recharging, this achievement highlights the impressive range and efficiency of modern EVs. Posted by Sawyer Merritt on…
South Korea’s LG Energy Solution (LGES), a leading supplier of electric vehicle (EV) batteries for giants like Tesla and General Motors, reported a remarkable 152% increase in its second-quarter operating profit for 2025, reaching 492 billion won ($360.94 million), according to Reuters. This surge, driven by heightened demand for EV batteries and strategic U.S. tax…
Chinese electric vehicle giant BYD is set to launch its first assembly plant in Brazil this month, a strategic move to localize production and counter rising import tariffs in its largest foreign market. According to Reuters, the Bahia facility will assemble 50,000 electric vehicles in 2025, marking a significant step for BYD’s global expansion and…
President Trump’s “Big Beautiful Bill,” slated for signing in the coming days, delivers a seismic shift to electric vehicle (EV) incentives, Zero-Emission Vehicle (ZEV) credit systems, and clean energy policies. This legislation, detailed by EV industry analyst Sawyer Merritt, reshapes the landscape for EV owners, automakers, and enthusiasts, balancing new opportunities with significant challenges
Slate Auto, a Jeff Bezos-backed electric vehicle startup, has removed claims that its upcoming all-electric pickup truck will start “under $20,000” after Congress passed President Trump’s tax cut bill, according to Slate Auto’s updated website. The legislation, set to be signed into law on July 4, 2025, will eliminate the $7,500 federal EV tax credit…
China’s Xiaomi, a smartphone giant turned electric vehicle (EV) manufacturer, will prioritize its booming domestic market until 2027, when it plans to explore international car sales, CEO Lei Jun announced during a livestream on Wednesday. With its SU7 sedan and YU7 SUV driving strong demand at home, the company faces production challenges but signals ambitious…
On July 3, 2025, shares of Rivian Automotive Inc. and Lucid Group Inc. surged by up to 4.6% and 8.8%, respectively, following a BNP Paribas analysis suggesting that the electric vehicle (EV) manufacturers could benefit from President Donald Trump’s tax bill, which eliminates the $7,500 EV tax credit after September 30, 2025. Bloomberg reports that…
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