Hyundai will launch plug-in hybrid SUVs as a "bridge to electrification" in 2026, but still plans to launch 21 EVs globally by 2030. Announced during the automaker's 2024 CEO Investor Day presentation Wednesday, a new plug-in hybrid powertrain will use two electric motors to enable all-wheel drive, with a combustion engine acting primarily as a... Hyundai plans plug-in hybrid SUV for 2026, 21 EVs by 2030
Hyundai will launch plug-in hybrid SUVs as a "bridge to electrification" in 2026, but still plans to launch 21 EVs globally by 2030. Announced during the automaker's 2024 CEO Investor Day presentation Wednesday, a new plug-in hybrid powertrain will use two electric motors to enable all-wheel drive, with a combustion engine acting primarily as a... 
Polestar named Michael Lohschelle as its new CEO Michael Lohscheller's resume includes Opel, Vinfast, and Nikola Volvo spun off Polestar Polestar has appointed Michael Lohscheller as its new CEO, replacing Thomas Ingenlath, who has led the EV brand since it was spun off from Volvo, following the latter's resignation. The change takes effect Oct... 
Samsung SDI on Wednesday said it had signed an agreement with General Motors for a joint EV battery factory in Indiana. First reported by Reuters, the deal calls for the two companies to invest $3.5 billion in the factory, which targets annual production capacity of 27 gigawatt-hours of cells. Samsung reportedly expects the factory to begin mass... 
Dodge is preparing its next-gen cop car Dodge teased what appears to be a police-spec Charger Daytona EV The old gas-powered Charger was popular with police fleets The outgoing gasoline Dodge Charger sedan has become a staple of police fleets, but will that also be the case for the all-electric 2024 Dodge Charger Daytona? An Instagram post on... 
The 2025 Cadillac Lyriq drops the previous Tech base trim, and but lower prices for the remaining trim levels help counteract that move. The Lyriq Tech started at $58,590 for the 2024 model year but lacked many of the standard features on the Luxury 1 grade that is now the base model for 2025. Thanks to a $2,700 price cut, the Luxury 1 costs... 
Canoo's done with California and will now be based out of Texas Two of the three founders have left Canoo Canoo pivoted its business model to focus on commercial applications Canoo is planning to leave its original headquarters location in California and is replacing one of its founding executives, according to two separate reports from... 
California-based Enteligent is taking pre-orders for a DC-to-DC EV fast charger that can be paired with solar to minimize emissions. Pitched as an alternative to Level 2 AC chargers, the Enteligent TLCEV T1 EVSE eliminates energy losses from DC-AC-DC conversion losses that would otherwise be a factor if installed at a location without a dedicated... 
NASCAR is considering an electric racing series A prototype electric SUV race car was revealed in July The electric NASCAR race car prototype's body panels were made from plants NASCAR surprised attendees at its July Chicago Street Race with an electric SUV prototype race car, but the powertrain and body style weren't the prototypes only unusual... 
GMC now has two electric trucks in production The 2024 GMC Sierra EV will be a low-volume model for at least a year The limited-edition launch version of the Sierra EV costs $99,495 The 2024 GMC Sierra EV Denali Edition 1 is now being delivered to customers, General Motors announced Wednesday. But it will be some time before other versions of the... 
Lucid has three affordable EVs in the pipeline The project "mid-size program" will encompass a crossover SUV, probably a sedan, and possibly a hatchback Lucid's model will put an emphasis on efficiency Lucid is developing three affordable EVs priced below the Air sedan and the upcoming Gravity SUV, CarBuzz reports. The automaker is currently... 