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Toyota is reported to be developing an electric version of the Corolla, the best-selling car in the world. The move would put the company's most recognizable nameplate into the battery-electric market, a segment where Toyota has so far lagged behind rivals. Commenters are debating whether the brand is finally committing fully to EVs or hedging its bets, given Toyota's long-standing focus on hybrids.
- 2High-mileage electric cars found more reliable than petrolβHigh-mileage electric cars are more reliable than petrol ones, study finds
A new study finds that used electric cars with high mileage are more reliable than comparable petrol vehicles, challenging a common assumption that EV batteries degrade quickly and make older electric models a risky buy. The findings are drawing attention from drivers, car buyers and industry watchers, as they suggest EVs could hold up better over the long term than combustion-engine cars, with implications for the used-car market.
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Bentley has unveiled its first fully electric vehicle, a luxury SUV featuring interiors lined with Merino wool. The reveal marks a major step in the British marque's shift toward electrification, combining its traditional handcrafted luxury positioning with battery power. Coverage is highlighting both the move to zero-emission motoring and the lavish materials on offer.
- 4GM Completes EV Battery Recycling Pilot Using Fully Recycled MetalsβΌGM Completes Closed-Loop EV Battery Recycling Pilot With 100% Recycled Metals
General Motors says it has completed a closed-loop electric vehicle battery recycling pilot in which 100% of the metals used were recycled materials. The announcement, reported by Electric Cars Report, signals that batteries recovered from vehicles can be processed and returned into new cell production. If scaled, closed-loop recycling could reduce GM's dependence on newly mined lithium, nickel and cobalt and cut the environmental footprint of its EV supply chain.
- 5Audi A6 Sportback e-tron sets record with 1,338 km on one chargeβΌAudi A6 Sportback e-tron Sets Guinness World Record With 1,338 km on One Charge
The Audi A6 Sportback e-tron has set a Guinness World Record after traveling 1,338 kilometers on a single battery charge. The result is a landmark figure for a production electric vehicle and highlights how far EV efficiency and range have progressed, drawing attention from automotive media and electric vehicle enthusiasts worldwide.
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InsideEVs argues that 300 miles of range has become the standard expectation for new electric vehicles, and asks whether 400 miles is the next benchmark. The piece reflects a broader industry shift as battery technology improves and automakers compete to ease consumers' lingering range anxiety.
- 7CATL Unveils EV Battery Charging in Six MinutesβΌTECHNOLOGY: Chinaβs CATL Debuts EV Battery With Speedy Six-Minute Recharge and a 1,000-km Range
Chinese battery maker CATL has unveiled a new electric vehicle battery that can recharge in six minutes and deliver a driving range of about 1,000 kilometres on a single charge. The announcement, made in China, is being billed as a major step in easing charging and range worries, with CATL positioning itself at the front of the global race in EV battery technology.
- 8Yes, EVs Really Are Cleaner Than Gas CarsβYes, EVs Really Are Cleaner Than Gas Cars. Here's By How Much
A new breakdown argues that electric vehicles produce lower lifetime emissions than gasoline cars, quantifying the difference even after accounting for battery manufacturing and electricity generation. The analysis reinforces a recurring debate: critics claim EVs' production footprint cancels out their benefits, while studies consistently show they come out ahead over their lifetime, with the gap widening as power grids get cleaner.
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Canada's arrangement with China over electric vehicles is being framed as a story that goes beyond imported cars. Beyond tariffs on Chinese-built EVs, the discussion touches on deeper ties in manufacturing, battery supply chains and investment that could shape Canada's auto sector. Observers are watching whether Ottawa will widen its approach to Chinese involvement in the country's EV industry as a whole.
- 10Massive EV Battery Health Study Puts 20 Models To The TestβΌ500,000 EV Battery Health Checks Put 20 Models To The Test. One Car Stood Out
A large-scale study drawing on 500,000 electric vehicle battery health checks compared 20 EV models to see which hold their charge best over time. InsideEVs reports that one car stood out from the pack in terms of battery degradation, offering buyers a rare data-driven comparison of long-term battery durability across brands.
- 11California GM EV buyers to get free chargers and grid paymentsβCalifornia GM EV buyers get free charger, then can get paid to help the grid
General Motors is offering California electric vehicle buyers a free home charger, with the option to earn money by supporting the state's power grid. Owners who enroll can let the utility draw on their vehicle's battery during periods of high demand, receiving payments in return. The program ties into California's broader push to stabilize its grid while expanding electric vehicle adoption.