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37+ min ago (756+ words) WASHINGTON " President Donald Trump on Wednesday proposed slashing fuel economy standards that former President Joe Biden had finalized last year, in a push to make it easier for automakers to sell gasoline-powered cars. Trump's action aims to undo one of Biden's signature climate moves as he sought to incentivize more electric vehicle purchases. "People want the gasoline car," Trump said. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration proposed significantly reducing the fuel economy requirements from model years 2022 to 2031, requiring 34.5 miles per gallon on average by 2031, down from 50.4 miles per gallon (21.4 km per liter). NHTSA is proposing to revise down the 2022 fuel economy standards and then proposing to hike them between 0.25% and 0.5% annually through 2031. In 2022, under Biden, NHTSA increased fuel efficiency by 8% annually for model years 2024-2025 and 10% for 2026. Biden's rules sought to prod automakers to build a rising number of EVs to…...

6+ hour, 39+ min ago (1449+ words) There's good news and bad news about the all-new 2027 BMW iX3. On the one hand, it's unequivocally BMW's best electric vehicle ever'an SUV brimming with new technology and designed from the ground up to, as the company says, skip a generation. It's the best shot the German automaker has to get on the same technological level as Tesla, Rivian and the Chinese." On the other hand, timing isn't its strong suit. Meanwhile, here comes the iX3, promising 400 miles of range, some of the fastest charging seen on any modern EV, better software updates, superior packaging and an all-around better EV experience than what came before." The big question, then, is whether BMW's finest electric car yet will be sunk by America's retreat on EVs'or help to turn things around. After spending some time with the SUV in Spain last month, I'm convinced…...

6+ hour, 54+ min ago (459+ words) The Century is considered the most luxurious Toyota, and now it's being spun off into its own high-end brand. Despite the rumors, the ultra-luxury brand won't be as electric as expected. First introduced in 1967, the Century was launched in celebration of Toyota's founder, Sakichi Toyoda's 100th birthday. The Century has since become a symbol of status and wealth in Japan, often used as a chauffeur car by high-profile company officials. Toyota previewed the future of the ultra-luxury marquee at the 2025 Japan Mobility Show in October, launching it as a new standalone brand positioned above Lexus. The new Century brand is set to rival higher-end automakers like Rolls-Royce and Bentley, but it won't be as electric as initially expected. Toyota's powertrain boss, Takashi Uehara, told CarExpert that the luxury brand's first vehicle will, in fact, have an internal combustion engine. Although no…...

7+ hour, 58+ min ago (312+ words) HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) -- If you're looking for a new vehicle, you might be considering an all-electric car. The costs of a new electric vehicle may have kept many from purchasing in the past, but experts say those costs are coming down, and often, electric vehicles are similarly priced to traditional gasoline-powered vehicles. "I'd say these cars are very, very powerful, and people may not realize that," David Lowy, a member of the Houston Electric Vehicle Association, said. Drivers at an electric-car meet-up in Houston say they've purchased both new and used EVs. They say buying a used EV can be an easy way to make the switch. SEE ALSO: Charging stations for electric vehicles in Greater Houston area have increased over 30%, data shows"We've seen very good offers on used (cars). It's a great way to get into it if…...

8+ hour, 13+ min ago (362+ words) Vespa parent company Piaggio is rolling out a new electric city truck that packs XL capabilities in a Kei-sized package with plenty of Italian style " ultimately begging the question: if it can get the job done, what do we need these giant pickups for? PIaggio claims its pint-sized pickup has a 1,055 kg payload capacity. That works out to just a tick under 2,325 lbs. to you and me. That's significant, because the maximum payload of the base, V6-powered Ford F-150 half-ton pickup is "just" 1,990 lbs. " meaning it can haul 300 lbs. less than the little Porter can. (!) Piaggio says that all that power and payload capacity makes the new Porter NPE perfect for just about every business. "Piaggio Porter NPE provides the ideal solution for all business needs," reads the official copy, proving my point. "(Allowing) companies to operate responsibly with respect for…...

8+ hour, 55+ min ago (231+ words) Hundreds more kerbside electric vehicle (EV) chargers have been added to the Chargefox platform in a move that is expected to boost access for drivers without off-street parking. Chargefox, Australia's largest and fastest growing EV charging network, announced on Tuesday that it had partnered with Sydney based charging infrastructure company EVX to add the latter's pole-mounted kerbside chargers to the Chargefox network and app. The partnership sees the addition of 120 EVX locations and 240 plugs to the Chargefox app. EVX chargers are currently located at various locations in New South Wales including in Wollongong, Sydney, Ballina, and Byron Bay, with a further 28 locations in Sydney set to be added soon. Two additional locations in the south-eastern suburbs of Melbourne also boast EVX charging. "We are incredibly excited to welcome EVX to the Chargefox platform," said Rebecca Stenhouse, CEO of Australian Motoring…...

10+ hour, 5+ min ago (420+ words) Hyundai is keeping one of the most affordable EV lease deals alive with the IONIQ 5 still available for just $189 a month through December. It's hard to find any vehicle available to lease for under $200 a month nowadays. The IONIQ 5 is not only one of the most affordable electric vehicles in the US, but also one of the most efficient, fastest-charging, and overall practical options if you're looking to go electric. After a major refresh for the 2025 model year, Hyundai's electric SUV now features a driving range of up to 318 miles, a sharp new look inside and out, and a built-in NACS port so you can recharge at Tesla Superchargers. Hyundai slashed prices on the 2026 model year by up to $9,800 to compensate for the loss of the federal tax credit, which expired at the end of September. It's now one of…...

10+ hour, 42+ min ago (1325+ words) We've got more ongoing holiday savings in today's Green Deals, headlined by Jackery's Black Friday/Cyber Monday Encore Sale with up to 65% discounts and bonus savings on power stations " all starting from $79. And for folks looking to score the brand's Explorer 1000 v2, 2000 v2, 3000 v2, or 5000 Plus " you can find new low and exclusive prices on those standalone units starting from $327. We also have Anker's eufy E15 and E18 Robot Lawn Mowers retaining their lowest prices starting from $1,300, as well as other deals from Birdfy, Ninja, Camplux, and more waiting for you below. And don't forget about the hangover deals from the holiday event and this week that are collected together in our Black Friday/Cyber Monday Green Deals hub, which we will continue to update through the rest of the week, like yesterday's EcoFlow Cyber Week Sale event, the exclusive $1,620 savings to a new low…...

10+ hour, 50+ min ago (687+ words) Newly published data from the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), reviewed by the SUN DAY Campaign, reveal that solar accounted for over 75% of US electrical generating capacity added in the first nine months of 2025. In September alone, solar provided 98% of new capacity, marking 25 consecutive months in which solar has led among all energy sources. Year-to-date (YTD), solar and wind have each added more new capacity than natural gas has. The mix of all renewables remains on track to exceed 40% of installed capacity'within three years; solar alone may be 20%. In its latest monthly "Energy Infrastructure Update" report (with data through September 30, 2025), FERC says 48 "units" of solar totaling 2,014 megawatts (MW) were placed into service in September, accounting for 98% of all new generating capacity added during the month. Oil provided the balance (40 MW). The 567 units of utility-scale (>1 MW) solar added during the first…...

11+ hour, 1+ min ago (605+ words) People say electric cars can't handle the winter, but the best car I've ever driven in snow was electric. That car was my now-departed 2012 Mitsubishi i-MiEV. Slow, rear-wheel-drive with narrow tires and a very low-mounted and hefty battery, the i-MiEV's almost Volkswagen Beetle-grade specs made it unstoppable in snow. It wasn't fast, the heater was trash, but its ability to drive with complete confidence even through large snow drifts that stopped the average all-wheel-drive compact crossover dead in its tracks was unrivaled. But not every electric car can do that, though. I've lived in Ohio my entire life, and I've driven plenty of electric or electrified cars through the winter. Some are better than others, most are about as average as they come when it comes to any given car on all-season tires. However, this week, a new Hyundai Ioniq…...