The Electric Car Transition Unravels Slowly, Then All at Once

The European Commission backed away from what had been the world’s most aggressive timeline for phasing out internal-combustion engines, granting manufacturers and consumers more time to move off gasoline.

Ford pulls the plug on the all-electric F-150 Lightning pickup truck

Ford says it is "following the customer" in discontinuing its large electric pickup, which was well-received but never profitable. Ford will keep the Lightning name alive as a plug-in hybrid.

EU Backtracks on Electric Vehicles

The European Union is planning to ditch a controversial ban on combustion engine cars starting in 2035 after months of debate and pressure from the automotive industry.

Range Extender Cars: Why Your Next Electric Car Should Carry A Gallon Of Gas

REEVs are staging a comeback with over 3 million vehicles expected to hit the road by 2030, with China leading, followed by US and EU.
Electrek

Volkswagen’s low-cost electric SUV caught rocking a new look as the camo comes off

The ID.Cross is due out in mid-2026 as part of Volkswagen’s new family of affordable EVs. Like the ID.Polo, the electric T-Cross sibling, is set to bring a fresh new look that VW promises will deliver “the secret sauce” we’ve been waiting for.

13 Impressive Electric SUVs Better Than a Tesla (Starting at $32K)

Tesla has been the most well-known EV brand, but the rest of the industry is catching up. Here are 13 electric SUVs that are excellent alternatives to a Tesla.

Ford’s upcoming F-150 Lightning will still be electric, but you’ll need gas to go farther

Ford's next-generation F-150 Lightning ditches a pure EV format in favor of a gasoline-backed extended-range electric truck that promises massive range and towing capability.

VW’s Cheapest Electric SUV Steps Out Almost Undisguised

Gone is the heavy swirly wrap. In its place is VW’s favorite optical illusion job where silver and black tape is slapped across the grille, lights and bumpers to impersonate an older gas powered model. It doesn’t work. Under the tape we can clearly see the exact contours of the ID.Cross concept shown a few months ago at the Munich auto show.
Consumer Reports

Gas vs. Electric Lawn Mower: Which Is Better?

For the average lawn, a fully charged electric walk-behind mower will finish the job, same as a gas one. That may come as a surprise to gas mower owners who’ve hesitated to switch based on fears that an electric mower can’t tackle their lawn without a ...

Do electric toothbrushes really beat manual ones for plaque and gum health?

Electric toothbrushes can reduce plaque and gum inflammation in trials, but dentists say technique, timing and pressure matter just as much. Here's who benefits most from switching and when.
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