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  • August 13, 2026
  • 6 minutes Read
2027 Kia EV3: Price, 321-Mile Range, Specs & More

The 2027 Kia EV3 is finally arriving in the U.S., bringing a compact electric SUV with an affordable starting price, up to 321 miles of EPA-estimated range, available all-wheel drive, and a standard NACS charging port. Originally launched in overseas markets in 2024, the EV3 quickly established itself as one of Kia’s most important…

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  • August 10, 2026
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EVgo to add 500 new EV fast charging stalls at Brixmor shopping centers

Public EV charging provider EVgo operates more than 1,200 DC fast charging stations in 47 states, and the company is aggressively expanding its network. The latest major deployment to be announced: over 500 new fast charging stalls at 90 shopping centers operated by the Brixmor Property Group. EVgo deployed its first charger with Brixmor…

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  • August 4, 2026
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Mercedes Boss Says The Auto Industry Went ‘Too Far’ With Removing Buttons

Mercedes-Benz admitted that it went a little too far with removing buttons from its interiors. The automaker’s CEO says that it will bring back “sensible” buttons to its future cars. Those giant 55″ screens, though? They’re not going anywhere. There have been two related design trends in recent years that irked customers more than…

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  • August 1, 2026
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BYD Ti 7 Seven-Seat Plug-in Hybrid SUV Arrives in the UK

BYD has officially confirmed UK pricing and specifications for the all-new Ti 7, introducing its first seven-seat SUV to the British market. Priced from £47,995, the new model also marks another milestone for the brand by becoming the first vehicle in the UK lineup to feature BYD’s DM-p (Dual Mode Performance) plug-in hybrid powertrain….

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  • July 29, 2026
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Today’s webinar: Hidden defects, high stakes—CT inspection for EV batteries and components

As electric vehicle manufacturers scale production, quality teams face a difficult challenge: critical defects are often hidden inside batteries, castings, connectors, welds, electronics, and other high-value components. Traditional inspection methods can miss internal issues, require destructive teardown, or create bottlenecks that make comprehensive inspection impractical. Industrial CT gives manufacturers and suppliers a non-destructive way…

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  • July 20, 2026
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Chip Motors Unveils $15,000 Electric LUV With 100-Mile Range

Miami-based startup Chip Motors has introduced an affordable electric vehicle designed for short daily trips, blending the practicality of a golf cart with the functionality of a neighborhood electric vehicle. Starting at just $15,000, the new Chip promises over 100 miles of range, seating for up to six passengers, and an innovative remote-driving service…

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  • July 17, 2026
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EV industry to Volkswagen: We warned you!

Who could have foreseen last week’s news that the Volkswagen Group planned to slash vehicle production, or the more recent announcement that 50,000 more workers might be let go? Well, anyone who has been following the EV transition over the past decade foresaw it, or should have. As the New York Times understated it,…

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  • July 11, 2026
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The SkyNomad N90 Is Xiaomi’s Gas-Burning Adventure Rig

Chinese tech and car maker Xiaomi has introduced its next series of cars under a new sub brand called SkyNomad. The SkyNomad N90 is the first, and it is a three-row crossover that is about 208 inches long, about ten inches longer than a Kia EV9.  The N90 is an extended-range EV (EREV).  It’s…

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  • July 8, 2026
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2026 Fiat Topolino Arrives in the U.S. Starting at $13,995

FIAT is expanding its presence in the United States with the arrival of the 2026 Fiat Topolino, a compact all-electric microcar designed for neighborhood driving, resort communities, and short-distance transportation. More than simply introducing a new model, the launch marks the brand’s entry into the rapidly growing micromobility segment under the Stellantis umbrella. Designed…

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  • June 29, 2026
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Slate’s Cheap EV Pickup Is Surprisingly Easy To Make Expensive

Slate’s EV is extremely customizable. The problem is, all of those options quickly add-up. Can you build the truck you actually want to buy without driving the truck out of affordable territory? One of the biggest selling points of Slate’s tiny electric pickup is that it doesn’t try to be everything. It’s small. It’s…

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