The electric Class 8 rig will be powered by American-made Proterra batteries. Read more…
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Tesla’s European Death Spiral Has No End In Sight
After a disastrous first quarter, Tesla’s sales figures in Europe tanked even further in April. Read more…
This Off-Road Toyota EV Feels Like It’d Be A Hit In The U.S.
All-terrain tires and camping gear make everything more interesting. But don’t hold your breath for a U.S. release. Read more…
Why Tesla’s Large Drive Unit Is The V8 Engine Of EVs
Most high-power EV swaps are centered around a Tesla drive unit, and it’s not hard to see why it’s so popular. Read more…
Watch A Chevy Blazer EV SS Crush A Mountain-Climbing Range Test
The route included a 7,000-foot hill climb, which should decimate range. But it doesn’t. Read more…
Zeekr’s High-Performance Purple Wagon Is The EV You Really Want
From Polestar’s cousin comes an aerodynamic, high-tech wagon that’s ready to throw down in Europe. Read more…
How Slate Made Its $20,000 EV So Cheap
The EV startup launches for real in late 2026 with a minimalist truck and a simplified manufacturing process. Read more…
The Hyundai Ioniq 5 Is Eligible For The $7,500 Federal Tax Credit Again
Customers of the American-made EV won’t have to go down the leasing route anymore to get the incentive. Read more…
Here’s Why There Are So Few EVs For Sale In America Right Now
As the cloud of tariff-related price hikes looms over the auto industry, there’s some calm to be enjoyed before the storm hits. Read more…
Mazda Knows It’s Behind On EVs. It’s Got A Long, Strange Trip Ahead
Its future involves EVs and, yes, even cars with rotary engines. Read more…
Riese & Müller Load4 75 Review: The Minivan of E-Bikes
This mega-long e-bike can haul Costco loads and is a blast to ride. But is it worth the mega price? Read more…
Japan Is Finally Getting Serious About EVs
Plus, we analyze April’s EV sales drop and how Chinese EVs are helping decarbonize road transport in several countries. Read more…
The Slate Truck Won’t Use Gigacasting. Here’s Why It Doesn’t Need It
Slate is all about reducing costs by reducing complexity, so why isn’t it using Gigacasting? Read more…
Uber To Deploy ‘Thousands’ Of Autonomous Taxis, Starting In Texas
The ridesharing giant partnered with May Mobility to deploy AI-powered, driverless Toyota Sienna minivans. Read more…
I Drove China’s Advanced EVs. Now My Brain Is Broken
On this week’s Plugged-In Podcast: Part 1 of our Shanghai Auto Show recap. Plus, could we really be facing a Tesla without Elon Musk? Read more…
Slate Needs A Four-Door Model. We Already Created One
Our fictional rendering depicts a slightly larger Slate with three-row seating. It could be pivotal for the company’s ambitious production target. Read more…
These Performance EVs Were Driven Until They Died. Here’s How Far They Went
The Tesla Model S Plaid, Lotus Emeya R and Audi RS E-Tron GT Performance have some optimistic range estimates. Read more…
The 2026 Hyundai Ioniq 9 Starts At $60,555
The American-made three-row electric SUV is eligible for the $7,500 federal tax credit when buying with cash. Read more…
BYD’s Five-Minute Fast-Charging EV Also Has An Enormous Frunk
The Han L sedan and Tang L SUV are notable for BYD’s Megawatt charging, but they don’t skimp on storage space, either. Read more…
The New Jeep Compass EV Looks Rugged, But It’s A Peugeot Underneath
Even though it looks boxy and distinctly Jeep-like, the new Compass rides on the same platform as the Peugeot 3008 and 5008. Read more…
