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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.

The 2026 BMW i4 brings major upgrades in range, efficiency, and performance. A new silicon carbide inverter boosts the eDrive40 to over 300 miles, while the new 593-hp i4 M60 replaces the M50, offering faster acceleration, better range, and smarter charging tech.

BMW has teamed up with Samsung SDI and Solid Power to advance solid-state battery development. Samsung SDI will handle cell integration while Solid Power provides solid electrolytes, aiming for higher energy density, faster charging and safer EV batteries.

The $45,000 Rivian R2 SUV will feature vehicle-to-home capability, enabling it to power an entire house. Equipped with new 4695 battery cells and bidirectional charging, the R2 offers affordable backup energy and a 300-mile range, set to launch in 2026.

As EV demand softens after the end of the $7,500 tax credit, Tesla is offering gas and hybrid owners 2,000 miles of free Supercharging when trading in their old cars for a new Tesla—an incentive aimed at keeping sales strong before upcoming price hikes.