At its first Investor Day on Thursday, Rivian gave several insights into the EV maker’s future. CEO RJ Scaringe explained how Rivian’s software-defined EVs, built from the ground up, and other in-house tech are evolving for its next-gen vehicles. Read more…
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Tesla now distinguishes cars by battery suppliers for tax credit eligibility
Tesla is now distinguishing its cars between battery suppliers in order for people who are eligible for the tax credit to get it. Read more…
Hyundai unveils the INSTER sub-compact EV for Europe, starting at an MSRP below 25,000 euros
One week after teasing a European version of its Casper A-segment sub-compact EV called the INSTER, Hyundai Motor Group has officially unveiled the new mini-car, which holds a lot of potential with consumers. In addition to its sleek yet compact size, Hyundai promises the INSTER EV will hit Europe (and several other markets) at a starting price below 25,000 euros. Read more…
EV laggard North Dakota just got its first Electrify America charging station [Update]
Electrify America launched its first EV charging station in North Dakota in November – and now the state is ready to take a big next step. Read more…
Ford finds a new home to develop affordable electric vehicles
Ford has officially chosen Long Beach as its new home to develop its next-generation EV platform. The new headquarters will be where Ford’s “Skunkworks” team will build its affordable next-gen electric vehicles. Read more…
Don’t call it Robotaxi, Porsche recalls, what tires are best for Tesla, and BTTF
On today’s episode, Mate Rimac beats Tesla to the Robotaxi punch, Porsche recalls 31,000 electric Taycan models, Fred helps find the best tires for your Tesla Model 3, and we go Back to the Future with an electric DeLorean restomod. All this and more, on YouTube’s ONLY show about EVs: Quick Charge. Read more…
Rimac launches new autonomous level 4 electric car brand Verne
Mate Rimac, founder of Rimac, launched a new level 4 autonomous electric car brand called Verne and coming to market in 2026. Read more…
First deal on Jackery Explorer 240 v2 LiFePO4 power station, Traeger grill/smoker sale, Anker SOLIX C1000 back at $599, more
Today’s Green Deals are full of new and return low prices, headlined by the first discount on Jackery’s new Explorer 240 v2 Portable Power Station at $199. It is joined by a Best Buy sale on Traeger pellet grills and smokers that can save you hundreds on your next backyard BBQ savior, the Pro 34 Pellet Grill and Smoker that is back at $500, as well as Anker’s popular SOLIX C1000 Portable Power Station that has returned to its $599 low for the second time. Plus, all the other hangover Green Deals that are still alive and well. Read more…
Volvo delays low-cost EX30 deliveries in the US until 2025
Volvo’s cheapest and smallest EV won’t arrive in the US until next year. Volvo announced it’s delaying the EX30 launch in the US as it ramps up production in Belgium. Read more…
South Dakota’s largest solar farm just came online
National Grid Renewables just brought South Dakota’s largest solar farm online in Pennington County. Read more…
Kia to launch affordable EV4 electric sedan next year with an ambitious production goal
With another low-cost (under $35K) electric car launching next year, Kia is setting an ambitious goal. Kia will launch EV4 production in early 2025, aiming to build 70,000 models a year to meet the demand for affordable EVs. Read more…
The UIM E1 World Championship adds Lake Como GP to its 2024 electric boat racing calendar
Nascent electric boat racing series E1 recently completed its third Grand Prix of its inaugural season. As the nine initial teams, led by a mix of celebrities and professional athletes, compete around the globe en route to the championship in Hong Kong this fall, E1 has added another gorgeous location for a summer GP – Lake Como. Read more…
Here’s how big of a difference tires can make on Tesla Model 3
A fascinating new test highlights the impressive difference EV-specific tires can make on the efficiency of a Tesla Model 3 – though it would also apply to other vehicles. Read more…
Ford trims EU leadership as it struggles to keep pace in the shift to EVs
Ford is cutting its EU leadership team as the automaker struggles to keep up with the market’s shift to EVs. After losing its European boss to Volkswagen, Ford is reorganizing its business to get the brand back on track. Read more…
Honda releases lease details for its interesting CR-V fuel cell plug-in hybrid
Honda has announced lease pricing for its upcoming CR-V e:FCEV fuel cell plug in hybrid, which operates either on electricity or hydrogen. Read more…
XPeng’s founder tested out Tesla FSD in the US to see how it compares to XNGP [Video]
For a couple of years, two of the leading driving systems pushing the limits of automotive autonomy have been Tesla’s Full Self-Driving (FSD) and XPeng Motors’ Navigation Guided Pilot (XNGP). Both EV automakers are leading the race in their respective markets, but neither technology is available in the opposite country (at least for now). In a cool video recently posted by XPeng, founder, chairman, and CEO He Xiaopeng tested out Tesla FSD for himself in the US and documented his experience, which you can see in the video below. Read more…
Tern’s new Quick Haul Long electric cargo bike shows it’s not the size that matters
Tern, one of the leading innovators in cargo electric bike design, has just announced its newest model. Get ready to stretch, because here comes the Quick Haul Long. Read more…
What are these hidden vehicles in Rivian’s shareholder letter?
On top of Rivian’s big VW partnership news today, we also got a look at what some of Rivian’s future plans might include – including some vehicles that we haven’t heard anything about before. Read more…
Rivian (RIVN) stock pops after new analyst sees ‘credible path’ for the EV maker to breakeven
After Rivian (RIVN) stock earned a big buy rating on Tuesday, shares traded up nearly 9% as investors look for the EV maker to break even. A new analyst sees at least 50% upside for Rivian’s stock price with a “credible path” to breakeven gross margins. Read more…
VW will invest up to $5B into Rivian to form joint venture for next-gen EVs
VW and Rivian have just announced that the two companies will form a joint venture, bringing Rivian’s software expertise to VW’s products and providing an initial $1 billion, and potentially up to an eventual $5 billion, in capital for Rivian to get through its push to deliver its upcoming R2 vehicle. Read more…
