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2025 Generated Big Headlines In The EV World

The EV industry entered a new more nuanced phase defined by realities and practical outcomes after a few years of grand visions, media hype, and bold investments.

December 29, 2025
A nighttime aerial close-up of a Ford F-150 Lightning all-electric pickup truck with surround lighting parked on a grass field.

EV EXTRA READ ALL ABOUT IT: The sunset of the F-150 all-electric version captured the challenges and transitions of the EV industry in 2025.

Photo: Ford 

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Charged Fleet will mark its fifth anniversary on Jan. 7, 2026. In that short time for a B2B media brand, we’ve stacked up plenty of content on every aspect of fleet electrification.

As a content aggregator for other fleet brands, CF could serve as a how-to library for adopting electric fleet vehicles.

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In assembling the top 10 CF stories based on Google Analytics metrics, we realize that the top two stories of the year happened in Q4 and have yet to gain the internet traffic to rank in the literal top 10 for the full calendar year.

The expiration of federal EV credits on Sept. 30 and the Dec. 15 announcement that Ford will discontinue its EV industry-leading F-150 Lightning pickup truck not only topped 2025 in relevance but represent the most pivotal EV developments since CF launched.

Electric vehicles, as an industry and transportation sector, have moved beyond the start-up phase and entered a tougher sorting period defined by macroeconomic headwinds. 

Beyond the newsy noisemakers, the top 10 CF articles and stories for 2025 centered on government regulatory shifts, winter EV range, EV longevity, charging, and fleet operations:

Top 10 CF Electric Vehicle Content List

  1. EPA Action Would Allow Congress to Kill California's Clean Truck Rules

  2. Federal Highway Administration Halts EV Charger Funding, Delaying National Expansion Plans

  3. New Study Reveals Which EV Models Lose the Least Range in Winter

  4. What Are Automakers Doing to Bridge the EV Charging Gap?

  5. Expert To Detail the Dynamics of Electric Vehicle Longevity

  6. Fleet Managers Cite Data as Major Hurdle in EV Transition, EVAI Survey Shows

  7. Electric Truck Adoption: New Report Analyzes Market by Fleet Type and Trip Length

  8. NAFA Pushes for Practical EV Policy, Data Access, and Tariff Relief in 2025

  9. Michigan Police Department Finds Early Success with Chevrolet Blazer EV PPV

  10. EV Sales Score Their Highest February

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Chargingby News/Media ReleaseJune 18, 2026

Electrify America Opens EV Fast Charging Station in Southern California

The large-format depot features 20 hyper-fast chargers capable of delivering 350 kilowatts and is backed by a powerful battery energy storage system.

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Chargingby Martin RomjueJune 17, 2026

Charging Gaps That Impede Electric Fleets

Find out why charger breakdowns can be so misleading, costing fleets time, money, and usage.

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Suppliersby News/Media ReleaseJune 17, 2026

Inspiration Mobility Acquires Key Electrada Assets

Inspiration Mobility Group has acquired select assets of Electrada, adding the fleet electrification provider's team, technology, and charging infrastructure development capabilities to its energy management business.

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Used EVs Strengthen Overall Electric Vehicle Market

The latest sales data point to several reasons for the divergent trends in new and used EVs that can factor into fleet cycling decisions.

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Lucid Adds Hands-Free Highway Driving, Software Updates To Gravity SUV

Hands-free drive assist makes highway driving more comfortable while keeping drivers attentive to the road.

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Harbinger Creates Hybrid-Electric Unmanned Vehicle Platform for Defense Use

The platform is based on the company's medium-duty plug-in hybrid chassis, which is also used in commercial vehicles.

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Mitsubishi To Debut All-Electric Eclipse Subcompact For North American Market

The 2027 Mitsubishi Eclipse Sportback is a small SUV that will go on sale by this fall.

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Operationsby News/Media ReleaseJune 5, 2026

Turo Launches Electric Vehicles vs. Gas Trip Cost Calculator

New free tool helps travelers compare fuel and charging costs side by side before they book, aimed at more affordable summer road trips.

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EV Energy Savings Mount As Volatile Gas Prices Soar

Electric vehicle owners, including fleets, are saving increasing amounts by driving EVs instead of internal combustion engine vehicles.

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Hybridsby News/Media ReleaseJune 2, 2026

Hybrid Vehicle Collision Claims Hit Record High In Q1 As BEV Claims Flatten

The number of hybrids on the road is growing, indicating that overall electrification is evolving.

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