Elon Musk's long history of broken promises should have lead us to recieve his "flying car" with more skepticism. It didn't.

Toyota plans to update its best-selling Corolla model, including by adding an electric version to its lineup. Its official debut is scheduled for 2027, and the Corolla Cross EV was recently spotted on public roads for the first time. “The Corolla has always been a car for everyone,” Toyota CEO Koji Sato said after presenting […] Post Toyota Reveals the Future of the Corolla: The Electric Car Spotted Testing for the First Time at Root-Nation.com.

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Electric vehicles (EV) sales are absolutely crushing it this year. Meanwhile, global EV sales are projected to hit over 20 million units in 2025. That’s a massive 25% jump from last year. However, before you get swept up in the EV revolution, you should understand the Hidden EV Costs that come with ownership. These costs sit beneath the surface and rarely appear in shiny marketing brochures. Consequently, most people never hear about them until after they buy an EV. Don’t get me wrong – I’m still a huge advocate for electric transportation. In fact, EVs remain one of the best tools we have for cutting emissions. Nevertheless, understanding these unexpected EV ownership costs helps you make smarter decisions and avoid budget shocks. Therefore, let’s dive into the seven costs that dealerships, manufacturers, and even some EV enthusiasts conveniently forget to mention. The Real Numbers Behind 2025’s EV Boom First, let’s acknowledge what we’re seeing. This 20 million milestone represents a tipping point in automotive history. Electric vehicles are no longer a niche market. Instead, they’re becoming mainstream faster than anyone predicted. As a result, more drivers now encounter these added costs that earlier adopters learned about the hard way. Furthermore,...

The Iran war has roiled global energy markets. But a vibrant electric vehicle industry is helping China – the world’s largest importer of crude oil – withstand the crisis. Since the war began in February, China has slashed its seaborne oil imports. Myllyvirta: “Part of that reduction has been covered by drawdowns of stockpiles.” But Lauri Myllyvirta of the Center for Research on Energy and Clean Air says China has also reduced its oil use, particularly for transportation. His group’s analysis reveals that between April and June, transport-related oil consumption dropped by 16%. Myllyvirta: “That was enabled to a large degree by an increase in the use of electric vehicles.” He says EVs make up a rapidly growing share of new car sales in China. People with hybrids have also started charging up and relying more on electricity instead of fuel. And commuters are increasingly taking electric taxis or electric public transit, like China’s high-speed rail system. If oil prices drop significantly, Myllyvirta expects that some people will return to old habits. But he says many of the changes will last. Myllyvirta: “People who do buy an electric vehicle don’t tend to go back, so those changes are very clearly...

The Iran war has roiled global energy markets. But a vibrant electric vehicle industry is helping China – the world’s largest importer of crude oil – withstand the crisis. Since the war began in February, China has slashed its seaborne oil imports. Myllyvirta: “Part of that reduction has been covered by drawdowns of stockpiles.” But Lauri Myllyvirta of the Center for Research on Energy and Clean Air says China has also reduced its oil use, particularly for transportation. His group’s analysis reveals that between April and June, transport-related oil consumption dropped by 16%. Myllyvirta: “That was enabled to a large degree by an increase in the use of electric vehicles.” He says EVs make up a rapidly growing share of new car sales in China. People with hybrids have also started charging up and relying more on electricity instead of fuel. And commuters are increasingly taking electric taxis or electric public transit, like China’s high-speed rail system. If oil prices drop significantly, Myllyvirta expects that some people will return to old habits. But he says many of the changes will last. Myllyvirta: “People who do buy an electric vehicle don’t tend to go back, so those changes are very clearly...

Volkswagen’s future electric car will be smaller and cheaper than the ID. Polo. It is reportedly based on the ID. EVERY1 concept, with a starting price of around €20,000 ($22,500). The production version of the ID. EVERY1 will be one of nine new models the company plans to launch by 2027. The new Electric Urban […] Post Volkswagen is preparing a €20,000 electric car planned for release in 2027 at Root-Nation.com.

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