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Burning Gas Pollutes So Much, Dirty EV Battery Manufacturing Evens Out In About 2 Years

staff@jalopnik.com (Collin Woodard) — Thu, 18 Jun 2026 09:25:00 +0000

The rap on EVs is that making their batteries is such a dirty process, you're better off environmentally to drive a gas-powered car. But that claim is bogus.

Maserati Refreshes Grecale, GranTurismo And GranCabrio For 2027, Even If You'll Probably Never Notice

staff@jalopnik.com (Collin Woodard) — Thu, 18 Jun 2026 08:00:00 +0000

The changes largely amount to redesigned bumpers and a new clock inside, and shocking Maserati is continuing to sell the Folgore EV versions of all three cars.

Tiny, Adorable Telo MT1 Electric Pickup Truck Moves One Step Closer To Making Me Eat My Own Words

staff@jalopnik.com (Collin Woodard) — Wed, 17 Jun 2026 16:02:30 +0000

Telo's fate is still far from settled, but we'll take good news where we can find it.

2027 Porsche Taycan Gets Simulated Shifts Because The Hyundai Ioniq 5 N Was So Impressive

staff@jalopnik.com (Logan K. Carter) — Wed, 17 Jun 2026 12:00:00 +0000

The new (and optional) E-Shift system has 8 gears selected by steering wheel paddles, and it simulates engine braking and has a rev limiter.

MIT Study Finds Gas Cars Aren't Secretly Better For The Planet Than EVs, Despite What Everyone On Facebook Says

staff@jalopnik.com (Collin Woodard) — Tue, 16 Jun 2026 20:55:43 +0000

MIT's researches found that EVs save 40%–60% of emissions compared to gas cars, with that going up to 90% in urban driving.

Why It's Expensive To Insure EVs (And Why It's Getting Cheaper)

staff@jalopnik.com (Monday Goma) — Mon, 15 Jun 2026 16:25:00 +0000

Depending on the model and factors such as your state, insuring an EV can easily be 50% more expensive than a gas-powered car, but the gap is quickly narrowing.

2026 Honda Prelude Is Great If You Can Be Honest You're Almost 38

staff@jalopnik.com (Collin Woodard) — Sun, 14 Jun 2026 13:05:00 +0000

You don't buy the Prelude for the spec sheet or to impress strangers on the internet, you buy it for the way it feels when you drive it.

Toyota Prius Vs Camry Hybrid: How Do Their MPGs Compare?

staff@jalopnik.com (Dave Goldberg) — Sat, 13 Jun 2026 11:05:00 +0000

The Toyota Camry and Prius are two of the most popular options when it comes to hybrid cars in 2026. Here's how the two compare in terms of fuel economy.

BMW M Concept Neue Klasse Is A Close Preview Of The 1,000-HP Electric M3

staff@jalopnik.com (Andy Kalmowitz) — Fri, 12 Jun 2026 13:00:00 +0000

Revealed at the 24 Hours of Le Mans, the M Concept Neue Klasse is also a look into the future of all M car designs.

Honda's CEO Refuses To Resign After Former Executives Pressured Him Over EV Rollout Disaster

staff@jalopnik.com (Andy Kalmowitz) — Wed, 10 Jun 2026 17:50:09 +0000

Heavy-hitter former executives have lost faith in Mibe, but he's still backed by the board of directors, so he's been able to withstand the pressure, for now.

Do Hybrid Vehicles Lose Efficiency In Temperature Extremes The Same Way As EVs?

staff@jalopnik.com (Chris Tsui) — Wed, 10 Jun 2026 00:25:00 +0000

While both EVs and hybrids see a drop in efficiency in extreme heat and cold, they don't suffer in the same way. Learn how weather impacts hybrid MPG.

GM Is An Energy Company Now

staff@jalopnik.com (Chad Kirchner) — Tue, 09 Jun 2026 21:00:00 +0000

GM has big plans for cheap batteries, only they're not for its cars.

2027 Rivian R2 Is Even Better Than You Hoped

staff@jalopnik.com (Daniel Golson) — Tue, 09 Jun 2026 13:00:00 +0000

Like its big siblings, the Rivian R2 is simply satisfying in basically every regard, a crossover all sorts of people will easily fall in love with.

Here's Why Designing Hybrid Motorcycles Is So Tough

staff@jalopnik.com (Brad Brownell) — Mon, 08 Jun 2026 00:25:00 +0000

Hybrid motorcycles could be faster, more efficient, and have longer engine life, but there are significant hurdles keeping them from being widely adopted.

Rolls-Royce Spectre Series II Gets More Power And Range, But You'll Really Care About The Redesigned Clock And Absurd Trim Options

staff@jalopnik.com (Daniel Golson) — Fri, 05 Jun 2026 21:43:49 +0000

The overall design hasn't changed much, but the new Spectre gets some of the wildest and most impressively intricate options you've ever seen on a car.

2027 Dodge Charger Daytona Is $12,500 More Expensive Than It Is In 2026 For No Apparent Reason

staff@jalopnik.com (Andy Kalmowitz) — Thu, 04 Jun 2026 16:22:08 +0000

Usually, when pricing changes this drastically between model years, it's because of some major updates, but that definitely isn't the case here.

Trump Tried To Kill EVs, Now His War Is Doing The Opposite

staff@jalopnik.com (Collin Woodard) — Tue, 02 Jun 2026 16:25:00 +0000

As gas prices continue to rise, more car buyers are turning to EVs when they trade in their old gas-powered cars, and EV owners are becoming even more loyal.

Driving Style Isn't The Only Thing Draining Your EV's Battery

staff@jalopnik.com (Charles Krome) — Mon, 01 Jun 2026 16:25:00 +0000

As you might expect, aggressive driving can affect how much charge your EV holds. But there's more you'll need to keep track of to maximize its range.

Grand Touring Across Spain In The Polestar 5 Was Like Driving A Spaceship Into The Future

staff@jalopnik.com (Daniel Golson) — Mon, 01 Jun 2026 07:04:18 +0000

With a supercar-like platform and an emphasis on design, the Polestar 5 feels extremely special.

2026 GMC Sierra EV AT4 Max Range Fixes A Lot Of The Issues I Originally Had With The Truck

staff@jalopnik.com (Andy Kalmowitz) — Sun, 31 May 2026 13:05:00 +0000

The Sierra EV AT4 may be missing some of the luxury features and trick electronics that come on the Denali, but that doesn't stop it from being a lot better.