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A UK EV driver attempted a 300-mile loop using only free public chargers. His journey revealed long waits, planning strategies, charger reliability issues, and how older EVs remain cost-effective for short trips.

The Trump administration is preparing a major rollback of U.S. fuel-economy rules, lowering efficiency targets for automakers. The move may trim vehicle prices but could raise fuel costs and slow the nation’s progress toward cleaner cars.

Rivian is recalling 34,824 electric delivery vans due to potential damage to the driver’s seatbelt pretensioner. The fix includes inspections, replacements, and a new software update, though no related injuries have been reported.

The administration’s plan lowers fuel-efficiency targets to reduce upfront car prices, but experts say drivers will pay more for gasoline. The rollback weakens clean-vehicle policy, benefits legacy industries, and risks U.S. competitiveness.

A winter storm test shows the Hyundai Ioniq 5 excels in snow thanks to its Snow Mode, which softens throttle, reduces regen, and stabilizes traction. The result is confident, predictable winter performance.

Kia’s new EV2 will debut in January as a compact, Europe-focused electric SUV built on the E-GMP platform with two battery options. Designed and produced in Europe, it targets rivals like the Renault 5 and Hyundai Inster with expected pricing near €30,000.

As U.S. EVs adopt NACS, owners carry multiple adapters — NACS, CCS, J1772 — and struggle to store them. They use trunks, frunks, consoles or aftermarket holders. The article urges automakers to add built-in storage.

A 0–100% fast-charge test of the Lucid Gravity Touring shows rapid charging to 70% before a sharp taper. Early charging is strong, but real-world efficiency and the smaller 89-kWh pack create trade-offs vs Grand Touring.