From shorter wires to fewer parts, Rivian found lots of clever ways to make its most important vehicle yet a lot cheaper to build. Read More…
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Rivian Boosts Initial Georgia Plant Capacity To 300,000 Units
The EV startup said production at its new factory is still on track to begin in 2028. Read More…
China’s Rolls-Royce Rival May Have Found A Shortcut Into Europe
Hongqi, once known as Chairman Mao’s preferred car brand, may use a Stellantis plant in Spain to speed up its European EV push. Read More…
Tesla FSD Has A Real Rival. But It Drives Very Differently
This first real-world test with Western journalists reveals where VLA 2.0 shines, and where FSD still pulls ahead. Read More…
Hyundai’s New ‘Pleos’ Infotainment System Gets All The Right Features
Pleos Connect debuts next month with a pair of screens, plenty of physical buttons, and an AI companion. Read More…
The Tesla Semi Is Finally Going Into Mass Production
Unveiled in 2017, the Class 8 electric big rig took its sweet time to get to this point. Read More…
This EV Charging Robot Actually Makes A Ton Of Sense For Charging Robotaxis
Watch this company’s clever solution to one of the most human-operated robotaxi functions. Read More…
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Ford spent a hefty sum turning an abandoned train station into a tech hub. We took a tour to see what the turnaround is all about. Read More…
Autonomous Driving Tech Is Power-Hungry. Can Modern EVs Really Handle It?
The math works out for fleets, for now. But if you want personal autonomy, expect to burn up a lot of battery. Read More…
This Chinese EV Coupe Wouldn’t Look Out Of Place In Monaco
Lynk & Co’s GT concept is gorgeous, very fast on paper, and possibly going into production. Read More…
Volkswagen ID. Polo: This Is It
The production version of the all-electric ID. Polo promises over 280 miles of range and a low starting price. Read More…
Walmart Is Rolling Out 400 kW DC Fast Chargers With Huge Screens
The retail giant is deploying ABB’s all-in-one chargers, complementing the Alpitornic dispensers that are already operational. Read More…
BMW’s iX3 Gets A Range Boost Ahead Of Its U.S. Debut
The all-new iX3’s estimated range has increased by 34 miles, boosting an already impressive number. Read More…
Chinese EVs Can Now Project Entire Movies From Their Headlights
While the U.S. is just catching up on adaptive driving beams, China’s newest EVs can project full-color movies from their headlights. Read More…
GM’s Next-Gen Super Cruise Is Training On ‘100 Years Of Human Driving’ Every Day
The company wants to launch “eyes-off” highway autonomy in 2028. Here’s how it plans to get there, according to CEO Mary Barra. Read More…
GM Hits 1 Billion Hands-Free Miles, Will Drop Google Gemini Into 4 Million Cars
The American auto giant is now on track to exceed 850,000 Super Cruise users by the end of the year. Read More…
Dealerships Are ‘Terrified’ Direct Sales Might Be The Future
Direct sales are gaining traction in more U.S. states. Dealerships aren’t ready to accept defeat just yet. Read More…
A Defunct EV Startup’s Assets Are Up For Grabs, Including 20 Electric Trucks
Bollinger Motors went belly up last year, and its inventory is being auctioned off, potentially at great prices. Read More…
Ford’s Souped-Up Mustang Cobra Jet Is Now The Fastest EV On The Quarter Mile
With no less than 2,200 horsepower going to the rear wheels, engineers had to use a transmission that is usually used in gas cars. Read More…
Geely Says This Is China’s First Purpose-Built Robotaxi. I’m Not So Sure
The EVA Cab has no steering wheel and is built with massive robotaxi fleets in mind. Read More…
