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U.S. new vehicle registrations, Jan. 2026

US EV Market Recalibrates as January 2026 Data Lands

January 2026 US vehicle registrations reflect continued but slower EV adoption amid policy uncertainty
PHEVs are gaining ground as a middle-ground option for buyers not ready to commit fully to EVs
GM and Ford have scaled back EV investment timelines in response to below-forecast demand

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DT Editorial Team·Mar 15, 2026·2 min read·via autonews.com

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Rivian makes good on promises with its latest pricing ... but you'll have to wait

Rivian R2 Electric SUV Priced at $45,000, Deliveries Start Late 2026

R2 starts at $45,000 as promised, with 330 miles of range
Higher-trim models ship spring 2026; base model arrives late 2027
Built at Rivian's new Georgia plant, critical to company's path to profitability

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DT Editorial Team·Mar 14, 2026·4 min read·via newatlas.com

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Porsche explores merging Panamera, Taycan into one model, report says

Porsche May Merge Panamera and Taycan Into One Model

Neither Panamera nor Taycan sells in volumes justifying separate platforms
Merged model would likely offer both combustion and electric powertrains
Decision reflects broader industry pressure to rationalize EV and combustion lineups

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DT Editorial Team·Mar 12, 2026·5 min read·via autonews.com

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Honda Scraps Three US Electric Vehicles Amid Losses

Honda cancels three US-built EVs citing tariffs, emissions rollbacks, and Chinese competition
Company pivots toward hybrids as bridge technology for the next decade
Part of broader global automaker retreat from aggressive EV timelines

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DT Editorial Team·Mar 12, 2026·4 min read·via arstechnica.com

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Plug CEO isn’t buying predictions of used EV ‘meltdown’; Ram revives ProMaster City

Used EV Price Crash Predictions Overblown, Plug CEO Says

Plug CEO says used EV meltdown predictions are overblown, market is stabilizing
Expanding charging infrastructure and battery health transparency support used EV demand
Ram revives ProMaster City compact van for $4 billion small van segment

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DT Editorial Team·Mar 12, 2026·4 min read·via autonews.com

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DT Editorial Team·Mar 11, 2026·4 min read·via autonews.com

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DT Editorial Team·Mar 11, 2026·5 min read·via autonews.com

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DT Editorial Team·Mar 10, 2026·4 min read·via autonews.com

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DT Editorial Team·Mar 10, 2026·4 min read·via autonews.com

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DT Editorial Team·Mar 9, 2026·5 min read·via techcrunch.com

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DT Editorial Team·Mar 8, 2026·3 min read·via greencarreports.com

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DT Editorial Team·Mar 8, 2026·3 min read·via greencarreports.com

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DT Editorial Team·Mar 8, 2026·3 min read·via livescience.com

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DT Editorial Team·Mar 7, 2026·3 min read·via autonews.com

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DT Editorial Team·Mar 6, 2026·3 min read·via electrek.co

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DT Editorial Team·Mar 6, 2026·3 min read·via electrek.co

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DT Editorial Team·Mar 5, 2026·4 min read·via electrek.co

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DT Editorial Team·Mar 1, 2026·4 min read·via electrek.co

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DT Editorial Team·Feb 27, 2026·5 min read·via autonews.com

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Mideast conflict could weaken demand, VW Group CEO Oliver Blume warns

Mideast Conflict Sends Shockwaves Through Global Auto Industry

Gulf markets disproportionately important for luxury brand profitability despite small volume share
Strait of Hormuz shipping disruption threatens European automaker supply chains
Comes atop tariffs, China price war, and costly EV transition already pressuring industry

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First Shift: Automakers’ EV incentives surge

Automakers Ramp Up EV Incentives as Competition Intensifies

Manufacturer incentives on EVs rising sharply to clear inventory and meet mandates
Chevy Bolt returns briefly as demand for affordable EVs persists
Incentives include cash rebates, zero-percent financing, and free chargers
Price competition intensifying between legacy automakers, Tesla, and Chinese EVs

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VW Group operating profit slumps 54% in 2025 as tariffs, China competition bite

VW Group Profit Plunges 54% as Tariffs and China Bite

Adjusted operating profit fell 54% to 8.9B euros, missing analyst forecasts
Porsche profit collapsed 98% as EV strategy stalled and write-downs mounted
U.S. tariffs and Chinese competition continue to erode margins across VW brands

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First Shift: Iran conflict disrupts auto shipments

Iran Conflict Disrupts Global Auto Supply Chains and Shipments

Iran conflict disrupts Strait of Hormuz shipping affecting auto industry
VW recovery plans complicated by supply chain disruptions
Oil above $110/barrel increases manufacturing and shipping costs
Industry better prepared than pandemic era but scale exceeds most contingency plans

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TechCrunch Mobility: Rivian's R2 gambit | TechCrunch

Rivian's R2 Gambit Could Reshape the EV Market

R2 targets $45,000 starting price competing directly with Toyota RAV4 and Honda CR-V after tax credits
Built on a new platform designed for profitability rather than scaled-down R1 architecture
Success or failure will test whether EV startups can transition from niche to mass-market viability

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Here are the EVs made in Mexico and Canada

Which EVs Are Built in Mexico and Canada — And Why Tariffs Could Hit Them

Multiple popular EVs including Equinox EV and Mustang Mach-E are built in Mexico
Tariffs could raise prices and slow EV adoption at a critical market inflection point
Complex cross-border supply chains make tariff impacts unpredictable

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Rivian spinoff focuses on small EVs, “ways to move beyond cars”

Rivian Spinoff Takes Aim at Small EVs and Mobility Beyond Cars

Rivian is creating a separate venture for compact EVs and alternative mobility platforms
The spinoff targets urban transportation markets where large EVs are impractical
The venture may explore micromobility including e-bikes and electric cargo vehicles

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China Puts First Sodium-Ion Battery in an EV With 248-Mile Range

China deployed a sodium-ion battery in a production EV achieving 248-mile range
Sodium is 1,000x more abundant than lithium, potentially disrupting battery supply chains
The milestone marks a major step toward affordable, lithium-free electric vehicles

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Daily 5 report for March 6: Ford’s Plan B for Kentucky battery plant

Ford Pivots Kentucky Battery Plant to Energy Storage

Ford exploring shift from EV batteries to grid-scale energy storage at Kentucky plant
Energy storage market growing faster than EV battery demand projections
Pivot reflects broader industry recalibration of battery manufacturing investments

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Lexus launches the ES EV with over 300 miles of range, undercuts rival prices

Lexus Prices Its First Electric Sedan Under $50,000

2026 Lexus ES EV starts under $50,000 — one of the most affordable luxury EVs
300-mile estimated range with 800V architecture and 250kW fast charging
Hands-free highway driving capability with lidar-equipped safety system
Targets Tesla Model 3, BMW i4, and Volvo ES90 in the luxury EV segment

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BYD's new 1500kW 'flash charger' is over 3x faster than anything US has

BYD Unveils 1,500kW Charger Three Times Faster Than US Best

BYD's flash charger delivers 1,500kW — over 3x faster than top US chargers
Uses liquid-cooled cables and redesigned connectors for thermal management
Compatible BYD batteries use optimized cell chemistry for ultra-fast charging
Highlights growing EV infrastructure gap between China and the United States

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BYD's new Blade EV Battery 2.0 unlocks 1,000+ km pure electric range and 10 min fast charging

BYD Blade Battery 2.0 Unlocks 1,000 km EV Range

Blade Battery 2.0 delivers over 1,000 km pure electric range
Debuts in BYD's ultra-luxury Yangwang U7 sedan
Supports ultra-fast charging and uses improved LFP chemistry

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Real-world test: electric semi trucks can save fleets nearly $160,000 per truck

Electric Semi Trucks Save Fleets $160,000 Per Vehicle in Canada's Largest Real-World Test

Study covered 200,000+ km over 12 months across all four Canadian seasons
Savings of $157,126 per truck over six years, potentially conservative
Electric trucks produced 80% fewer greenhouse gas emissions
Loblaw ordered 25 Tesla Semis based on confidence from results
Operational adaptation and route planning are key to maximizing savings

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Why Europe’s battery dreams clash with China’s manufacturing dominance

Europe's Battery Industry Faces Existential Crisis as Chinese Manufacturers Dominate

European battery plants are closing as Chinese manufacturers maintain 20-40% cost advantages
Slowing EV demand creates a vicious cycle of underutilization and rising per-unit costs
Chinese dominance in LFP chemistry further erodes European competitiveness
Automakers face pressure to source cheaper Chinese cells despite domestic sourcing pledges
Policymakers debate whether to compete on volume or focus on higher-value battery segments

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This company claims a battery breakthrough. Now they need to prove it.

Startup Claims Solid-State Battery Breakthrough but Faces Skeptical Industry

Startup Donut Lab claims to have solved key manufacturing challenges for solid-state batteries
Solid-state batteries could enable 500+ mile EV range and minutes-fast charging
The industry has a history of premature solid-state claims that failed to commercialize
Major automakers including Toyota, BMW, and VW have invested billions in competing programs

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