Electric Vehicles
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The 2026 Nissan Leaf is being called the best budget EV on sale, performing well even in frigid weather conditions. Ars Technica
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Volvo is considering bringing back wagons as electric vehicles, despite ending production of its last traditional wagon in April. Electrek
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Ford is shifting strategy to compete with BYD, which outsold it globally for the first time in 2025, by betting on more affordable EVs starting around $30,000. Electrek
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Hyundai is testing a new electric SUV that appears similar to the Crater EV Concept. Electrek
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Mercedes-Benz revenue fell 9% year over year in 2025 due to slowing demand in China and the United States. EV Blog
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Nio Group's EV exports from China slowed to just 121 units in January. EV Blog
EV Charging Infrastructure
- Washington, DC launched a curbside charging pilot program across all eight wards to install public EV chargers on residential streets for residents without driveways or garages. Electrek
EV Manufacturers
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Rivian reported strong year-over-year growth for Q4 and full year 2025, led by software revenue from its joint venture with Volkswagen Group. Electrek / TechCrunch
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Rivian is expanding its campaign to eliminate state laws preventing direct EV sales to consumers, now supporting legislation in Iowa. EV Blog
Environmental Policy
- The EPA finalized a controversial plan to eliminate the 2009 "endangerment finding" that recognizes greenhouse gases as harmful to human health, despite widespread public opposition. The change is projected to increase fuel costs by 76 cents per gallon and undermine federal authority to regulate greenhouse gas emissions under the Clean Air Act. Electrek / The Verge / TechCrunch