IRS gives a little more time for electric car buyers to secure the $7,500 tax credit

The IRS has updated the terms of the phase-out of the federal tax credit for electric vehicles to give buyers a little more time to secure the $7,500 tax credit.

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This German automaker just became the latest to back off its plans to go all in on EVs

Another German automaker is scaling back EV plans will continue offering hybrid and ICE vehicles. The company claims that it’s still the first German brand to offer a fully electrified lineup.

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New e-trike boasts 960W motor, full-suspension and 500 lb capacity

The electric trike world just got a new heavyweight contender. Puckipuppy’s latest release, the Rottweiler, looks like it was built to haul, climb, and cruise with equal confidence. And with full suspension as well as specs like these, it’s hard not to take notice.

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Car dealer lobby sues new EV brands to ensure you have a bad time buying them

Car dealers, who have long been a roadblock in the rollout of EVs in the US, are continuing with their old tricks and filing lawsuits against new spinoff EV brands, like Sony Honda’s Afeela and VW’s Scout, which had hoped to extricate themselves from the dealership model.

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Toyota’s new C-HR EV SUV looks surprisingly sharp after being spotted on set

Is Toyota’s new 2026 C-HR the affordable electric SUV we’ve been waiting for? The revamped EV SUV was spotted with a stylish new look while filming a commercial.

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Early Chinese Tesla Model Y L reviews show good dynamics, cramped 3rd row

Tesla released its larger, six-seat Model Y L in China one week ago, and now we’re starting to get an idea of what it’s capable of from the earliest reviews.

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Awkward Tesla Robotaxi incident proves they are putting optics over safety

An awkward Tesla Robotaxi incident, where the “safety monitor” had to exit the vehicle in the middle of traffic to take the driver’s seat, suggests that Elon Musk’s company is prioritizing optics over safety.

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Copper goes green in Zambia with new 70t LiuGong electric haul trucks

An Africa copper mine is taking big steps towards modernizing and decarbonizing its copper mining operations and strengthening its partnerships with Beijing through the purchase and deployment of fully 31 electric haul trucks.

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Mercedes drives ‘around the world in 8 days’ in its GT XX, breaking EV records

Mercedes took its GT XX concept out to the Nardo high-speed test track in Southern Italy and came back with a slew of records for electric distance driving – including one for driving a distance equal to the circumference of the world.

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When it comes to towing, not all 2026 GMC Sierra EV pickups are created equal

Tow ratings on the 2026 GMC Sierra EV swing from a towering 12,500 lbs. to a just so-so 8,500 lbs. — a two-ton gap. If you’re buying one to haul, you’ll want to pay close attention, because we’ve got the full breakdown for you right here.

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