Electric vehicles in spotlight at NY Auto Show

An electric Ram pickup truck with up to 500 mileof range per charge and a battery-powered people-hauling Kia SUV are among the new vehicles being introduced this week at the New York International Auto Show.

The two debuts in New York are among only nine automaker news conferences, far short of previous years. Many of the new models have been rolled out previously as automakers move away from auto shows and introduce new products virtually.The Ram 1500 Rev joins pickups from Ford, General Motors, Rivian and Lordstown Motors in a field that’s growing increasingly crowded.

Tesla is supposed to start selling its long-awaited Cybertruck later in the year.The EV9 will hit U.S. showrooms late this year, and it’s expected to be built at the company’s plant in West Point, Georgia, starting next year. The automaker says it’s reviewing requirements and doesn’t know yet whether it will qualify for the $7,500 tax credit.The EV9′s price will be announced closer to the date it goes on sale.