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Tesla has rolled out a direct rental program in California, letting customers rent its EVs from $60 per day with free charging and unlimited mileage. The pilot seeks to boost demand after the federal EV tax credit expired.

Tesla’s Cybertruck and Model Y program heads, Siddhant Awasthi and Emmanuel Lamacchia, have both left the company amid a wave of executive exits. Their departures come as Tesla shifts focus from EV production to AI, robotics, and autonomous tech.

The upcoming Volvo EX60 brings 800-volt tech, faster charging, and improved efficiency at a price comparable to the XC60 PHEV. With longer range and reduced production costs, it aims to make luxury electric SUVs more accessible without sacrificing performance.

Tesla has revealed an updated version of the long-delayed Semi, featuring a Cybertruck-like front, improved efficiency, and autonomous-ready tech. Despite design upgrades, the electric truck’s mass production is now pushed to early 2026 at its Nevada plant.

Toyota introduces the all-electric Hilux, featuring dual motors, a 59.2-kWh battery, and a 150-mile range. The ninth-gen pickup keeps its rugged charm while adding advanced tech and electric power, marking a major shift for Toyota’s global workhorse.

With federal EV credits now gone, automakers are offering fresh incentives and low-rate financing to stay competitive. From Tesla’s bonus charging miles to BMW and Hyundai discounts, November still delivers strong EV and PHEV deals across segments.

Toyota claims its new solid-state batteries could last up to 40 years with 90% capacity retention. Promising greater durability, safety, and efficiency, the breakthrough could transform how long EVs last and how reliably they perform on the road.

Ford’s F-150 Lightning, once a symbol of the automaker’s EV ambitions, now faces an uncertain future amid falling sales and high costs. As production pauses, Ford looks ahead to its next-generation $30,000 electric truck and a new EV platform.