The Rivian R2 is two years away, but with the debut of an R2S in prototype form Thursday, it’s clear this electric SUV will arrive with a proposition unlike any EV yet: A boxy silhouette, rugged off-road chops, a range easily topping 300 miles, and a target price effectively below today’s average new-vehicle price, regardless of the… Read more…
Rivian R3X: Say Hello To The Off-Road Focused R3
Rivian’s third big unveil of the day is the beefed-up R3X electric crossover designed to drive off the beaten path. Read more…
Depot charging for electric trucks could reduce out-of-route miles
Predicting the future of new technologies (or of anything) is a chancy business, to say the least. And yet, companies and policymakers must indulge in a bit of crystal-gazing in order to choose where to focus their investments. Vehicle electrification is still an emerging technology, and the only thing certain is that it remains uncertain… Read more…
2024 Honda Prologue electric SUV starts under $40,000 with full EV tax credit eligibility
Who says electric cars are too expensive? The 2024 Honda Prologue, the brand’s first all-electric SUV, qualifies for the full $7,500 EV tax credit. With the added credit, the Honda Prologue hits the “sweet spot,” with starting prices under $40,000. Read more…
Next-gen EVs will be cheaper to produce than gas cars by 2027
In three short years, battery electric vehicles will be cheaper to produce than ICE vehicles of the same size due to improved manufacturing methods – at least that’s the latest prediction from market research firm Gartner. Of course, those gains may be lost to the rising price of EV repairs. Read more…
Vanpowers Manidae e-bike hits $1,399 (Save $600), EcoFlow power station spring sale, more deals
A discount on the Vanpowers Manidae Mountain e-bike is headlining all of today’s best deals, dropping down to $1,399. It is joined by EcoFlow’s spring sale that is taking up to $2,399 off a selection of power stations, expansion batteries, bundles, accessories, and more, as well as Greenworks’ 1900 PSI Electric Pressure Washer starting from $110. Plus, all of the other best new Green Deals landing this week. Read more…
This huge floating offshore wind project will marry up with a sustainable fish farm
A 2.5 gigawatt (GW) Swedish floating offshore wind farm is going to be paired with an innovative sustainable fish farming system. Read more…
Rivian R2: This Is It
After months of teasers, Rivian’s upcoming smaller SUV broke cover on Thursday. Read more…
Rivian R3: Meet Rivian’s Surprise Compact Crossover
Rivian had something extra at the R2 reveal today. Here’s what we know about its new compact entry-level vehicle coming in 2026. Read more…
Rivian R3X: Say Hello To The Power-Packed R3
Rivian’s third big unveil of the day is the beefed-up R3X electric crossover designed to drive off the beaten path. Read more…
Here Comes the Muscle: 2024 Dodge Charger Daytona Has Dealers In A Frenzy
Plus, Tesla’s Berlin factory expected to be closed for another 10 days due to suspected arson, and Kia eyes Thailand for a new factory. Read more…
Farasis Energy researches plastic battery housing for increased EV safety
Farasis Energy, a battery manufacturing company, Kautex Textron, a supplier of energy storage systems, and the Fraunhofer Institute for High-Speed Dynamics aim to make plastic-based battery housings safer by means of virtual design to increase the safety of EVs. Farasis, which develops and produces lithium-ion battery technology and pouch cells for electromobility, is developing a… Read more…
Stellantis Ventures invests in Tiamat’s sodium-ion battery technology
Stellantis Ventures has made a strategic investment in France-based sodium-ion battery developer Tiamat. Tiamat says its sodium-ion technology is lithium- and cobalt-free and cheaper per kilowatt hour (kWh) when compared with lithium-ion batteries. The wide availability of sodium boosts sustainability and material sovereignty. Tiamat will use the new funding to start construction of a sodium-ion… Read more…
Watch Rivian unveil the R2 live here
It’s March 7 today, and you know what that means, right? It’s time for Rivian’s R2 to finally get official. We’ve seen plenty of teasers about it, there was even a last-minute leak this week, but nothing beats an actual unveiling ceremony, and that’s exactly what Rivian has planned for later today. It kicks off at 10 AM Pacific, which… Read more…
Nissan Leaf Owners ‘Abandoned’ As They Lose Network Access. It’s A Worrying Sign For Connected Cars
A new emphasis on in-car software and connectivity may change what it means to keep aging vehicles on the road. Read more…
Tesla Model Y with only two seats debuts in France for the commercial vehicle market
Tesla made a new Model Y, but it’s not the new Model Y we’ve all been waiting for, the long-rumored Project Juniper, which we recently found out isn’t coming this year to either the US or China. Instead, we’re talking about a Model Y with the rear seats removed. All that’s left, seating-wise, are the two front seats. The rest… Read more…
ION Storage Systems reports progress with lithium metal solid-state batteries
The US solid-state battery developer ION Storage Systems has reached the next stage on the road to practical suitability of its anode-free solid-state battery – especially in terms of longevity. Read more…
Legal repercussions for the VW Group after the sinking of the ‘Felicity Ace’
Following the sinking of the car freighter ‘Felicity Ace’ in the Atlantic in February 2022, the ship’s owner and insurance companies have sued Porsche and another Volkswagen company for damages because they suspect batteries were the cause. Read more…
Brighton & Hove adds new public charge points
UK municipality Brighton & Hove will add 100 new lamppost charging points and 20 new fast chargers next month. That way, it will offer close to 500 EV chargers. Read more…
Stellantis keeps reduced working hours at Mirafiori plant due to weak demand
The Stellantis plant in Mirafiori near Turin continues to operate on a one-shift instead of a two-shift basis due to the weak demand for the electric Fiat 500 and the Maserati models that roll off the production line there. The reduced production volume will continue until 20 April. Read more…
