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A German automaker wants to bring a solar-powered vehicle to auto markets, but it is actually affordable - but will drivers bite?

It looks like the drivers that have most interest in EVs are the same ones unable to afford most of the current generation of electrified vehicles.

The luxury EV market has another potential competitor with a fully-electric SUV unveiled by Aehra, catering to drivers with deep pockets.

The Honda e:N2 Concept car could be a future look towards the physical look and design of electric vehicles one day in the future - but who knows.

If you're not already on the reservation list, it looks like you may have to wait a couple years before you get a GMC Hummer EV Pickup.

The Mercedes-Benz Concept EQT Marco Polo electric camper van is something European auto buyers can expect to see in Q3/Q4 2023, but not in the US.

To woo drivers towards EVs and hybrids, Citroen offers a new plug-in hybrid engine for its C5 Aircross model, strengthening its portfolio.

Lucid will show off the full Air lineup for the first time during an event later this month - as the automaker scrambles to keep up with production goals.

The Jeep CJ Surge Concept is promoted as a true Jeep 4x4, but with an electric twist - it will be fascinating to see what SEMA Show attendees think.

It looks like GMC has high hopes that its electric EV Denali Edition 1 will win over traditional truck buyers - as more EV trucks roll out.

During a recent test, Edmunds discovered the Rivian R1T has a better towing capacity than the Ford F-150 Lightning, with EV trucks still advancing.

Concept cars are designed to be outlandish and show new auto technology or design, which Nissan did with a couple new electric vehicle concepts.

The Mercedes-AMG Estate and Saloon receive an exclusive Formula 1 Edition from the luxury German automaker for one year from the start of auto sales.

The EU has ambitious future plans to fight climate change, and that now includes banning new gas and diesel vehicle sales by 2035.

The Ford F-150 Lightning EV truck will reach 0-60 mph in less than 4 seconds - slightly faster than previously thought - according to Ford CEO Jim Farley.

The Renault 4ever Trophy electric SUV was introduced during the Paris auto show - and interested customers have to wait until 2025.

The 2023 Kia Niro electric vehicle will have a starting price tag of $39,450, the Korean automaker has confirmed - as automakers continue to release EVs.

Depending on who controls the House after midterms, energy lobbyists will be extremely happy ... or strategizing their approach ahead.

Rivian might be focused on making electric vehicles, but the company also wants to make a splash in the growing global e-bike market.

The growth of EVs will put extreme pressure on lithium mining, which needs to greatly increase by 2050 to keep up with global demand.

The Solaris Urbino 9 LE electric bus is just shy of 30-feet-long, and is designed to ferry passengers to and from their destination.

The industry might be working towards a fully-electric existence, but technologies such as hydrogen could still have a role to play in the future.

BMW is heavily investing in battery production and EV manufacturing infrastructure in the United States - a growing trend for automakers.

GMC contributing to the expansion of electric trucks, publicly showing off the 2024 Sierra EV Denali Edition 1 truck with 400 miles of range.

Gas stations might dwindle in the future while electric vehicle market share really takes off - but will they always have a place among drivers?

Rolls-Royce is taking its first step towards an all-electric future, showing off the successor to its popular Phantom coupe - with more EV on the way.

German automaker Mercedes-AMG presented its first fully electric performance SUV, the luxury 2024 AMG EQE SUV, as automaker continues electric push.

The United States has some work to do to catch up with European nations when it comes to EV adoption - but progress is being made - and adoption increases.

Finding ways for electric vehicles to give back to the power grid is a major effort, with Synop helping make groundbreaking changes in vehicle to grid.

Sony Honda are teamed up to manufacture EVs - delivery is expected to start in spring 2026 for North America, while Japan will follow during Q3 and Q4.

Well, it may have taken some revision, but it looks like Lucid is on track to meet its yearly production goal - as the #EV market picks up speed.

Polestar proudly announced full details of the fully-electric Polestar 3 SUV, priced at $84,000 and designed to help the company compete with Tesla.

Introducing the all-electric UX 300e from Lexus, as the company continues to push forward towards a likely all-electric future as the auto industry changes.

In a multi-billion-dollar EV effort, LG and Honda will open a new manufacturing factory in Ohio, with construction expected to begin next year.

In the search for electric vehicle chargers, Blink Charging has revamped its offerings, and also launched a mobile app to help EV owners.

Bi-directional charging with the new Volvo EX90 will make it possible for car owners to charge their house or other electronics in case of a blackout.

Endurance electric pickup truck from Lordstown Motors has entered production, with the company aiming for 50 units delivered to customers by end of year.

The EPA now ramped up clean school bus rebates, with up to $1 billion up for grabs, in a effort to get rid of diesel school buses on our streets.

Jet skis currently aren't the most practical form of transportation for military operators, but electric models have a far wider appeal.

Potential electric vehicle buyers remain worried about battery life and recharge times, though there is continued research being done to improve both.