Ford wants to make EVs more affordable for you

Ford is shrinking EV batteries and cutting wiring complexity to reduce costs, aiming to price future electric vehicles closer to traditional gasoline cars.
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This new aluminum-based EV battery could solve cold-weather range and charging issues

Researchers from the Chinese Academy of Sciences have successfully field-tested a new aluminum-based lithium-ion battery that aims to address winter range loss while supporting fast charging.
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CarPlay is still on track for Tesla cars, but you might have to wait longer

Tesla is still bringing Apple CarPlay to its vehicles, but rollout depends on wider iOS 26 adoption and resolved Apple Maps compatibility fixes.
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Rivian’s new Watch app turns your wrist into a car remote

Rivian is launching a full Apple Watch app that lets EV owners lock, unlock, start, and control vehicle functions directly from the wrist, expanding support across Gen 1 and Gen 2 models.
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A Chinese EV giant could be testing superchargers with an absurd output

Documents circulating in China hint that BYD may be experimenting with absurdly powerful EV chargers capable of delivering hundreds of kilometers of range in just minutes.
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Hyundai has no Kona EV plans for 2026, but it isn’t retiring for good

Facing soft EV sales and shifting market dynamics, Hyundai pauses Kona Electric production for 2026, leaning on inventory and prepping a reinvigorated 2027 model to revive interest.
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Pop-out door handles may be on their way out as China cracks down on the controversial design

China has banned hidden door handles on new cars, citing safety concerns around the controversial design.
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Slate wants to build more than just a cheap truck

Slate Auto’s CEO says the affordable EV pickup success could lead to a wider lineup of electric vehicles in the future.
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Tesla kills Models S and X in a shocking twist to make more robots

Tesla’s decision to kill the Model S and X signals the end of an era, and a clear pivot toward robotics, autonomy, and higher-margin future technologies.
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Your future BMW electric M3 will still sound like a real M car

BMW’s electric M3 will feature authentic audio built from real M-engine recordings, offering selectable sound profiles and simulated gear shifts to preserve the signature M driving experience.
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