Author name: Green Car Congress

Mercedes-Benz opened Europe’s first battery recycling plant with an integrated mechanical-hydrometallurgical process making it the first car manufacturer worldwide to close the battery recycling loop with its own in-house facility. Unlike existing established processes, the expected recovery rate of the mechanical-hydrometallurgical recycling plant is more than 96%. Valuable and scarce…

In 2023, SUVs made up over half of all battery electric vehicle (BEV) and plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV) sales, according to the US Department of Energy (DOE). Manufacturers now offer EVs in a wide range of vehicle classes. The small SUV category had the highest sales, but combined with…

Ford’s 2025 Mustang Mach-E adds a new standard heat pump, automatic lane changes using available BlueCruise 1.5 hands-free highway driving (earlier post) and a new Sport Appearance Package, all at an appealing price point and with zero vehicle emissions. For Premium model buyers seeking a sportier look, a new Sport…

Volkswagen of America announced its charging plan for the all-new, all-electric 2025 ID. Buzz, in collaboration with Electrify America. The 2025 ID. Buzz charging plan includes three years of Electrify America’s Pass+ membership, which offers members preferential per-kilowatt-hour (kWh) rates of about 25% savings compared to standard pay-as-you-go options, plus…

GMC is offering the 2025 model year of the all-electric Sierra EV Denalipickup in both an Extended Range version with 390 miles of range, and the available Max Range version with 460 miles of GM-estimated range. Features for the 2025 Sierra EV Denali include: 760 horsepower and 785 lb-ft of…

With a higher battery capacity, DC charging at fast-charging stations, and an electric range of up to 143 kilometers (89 miles), the Audi A3 Sportback TFSI e is undergoing a comprehensive technology upgrade. Its intelligent drive management ensures outstanding efficiency, high recuperation performance, and locally emission-free driving over long distances…

In a globally challenging market, the BMW Group increased its sales of fully-electric vehicles by +19.1% in the first nine months of 2024, with a total of 294,054 BEVs delivered to customers (16.8% of total deliveries). During this period, BMW brand sales of fully-electric models rose by +22.6% to 266,151…

Lexus is bringing new enhancements to the LX and introducing the LX 700h, featuring the brand’s newly developed hybrid system. A phased rollout across various regions is scheduled to begin in late 2024. For the LX 700h, Lexus developed a new parallel hybrid system that prioritizes preserving the reliability, durability,…