Volkswagen just opened up pre-sales for its electric ID.7 Tourer estate car – or station wagon, as it’s known in the US. Read more…
Rivian R3 and R3X announced – more affordable, sporty electric SUVs
Electric vehicle fans were treated to a double dose of surprises by Rivian. After the somewhat predictable reveal of the practical R2 SUV, the company unveiled the sleek R3 and its performance-oriented sibling, the R3X. Though details remain scarce, here’s what we know about these smaller, more thrilling siblings in the Rivian family. Unlike the R2, which looks like it’s… Read more…
Watch MKBHD Check Out The Rivian R2, R3 And R3X With CEO RJ Scaringe
Rivian CEO R.J. Scaringe gave YouTube’s biggest tech reviewer a walkaround of the startup’s new EVs. Read more…
Tesla Model 3 Performance leak reveals massive power boost
Is Tesla about to deliver the most potent Model 3 yet? A recent leak suggests that the ever-popular Model 3 Performance is about to get a major shakeup with a powerful new rear motor, pushing it further into enthusiast territory. Tesla’s Model 3 is the bedrock of the brand’s electric revolution, and its Performance trim has always delivered an extra… Read more…
Rivian R2 Won’t Get Air Suspension, Will Be Dynamically ‘Better’ Than R1
Rivian might make some compromises but is advertising the R2 as a proper adventure EV. Read more…
Can Rivian Survive Until The R2 And R3 Are On the Road?
The Rivian R2, R3 and R3X won’t be on roads until 2026 at the earliest. In the meantime, it’s hitting pause on its new Georgia factory. Read more…
Rivian R3 and R3X hatchbacks aim for masses for less than $45,000
The Rivian R2 electric SUV won’t be the least expensive model in the startup automaker’s lineup. On Thursday, CEO RJ Scaringe surprised everyone at the R2 debut by unveiling the R3 hatchback, as well as a performance variant called the R3X. When they eventually arrive after the R2, which won’t hit the market until the first half of 2026, the R3… Read more…
Rivian R2 accessories include revamped kitchen, tent, bike rack, more
Along with the Rivian R2 and surprise R3/R3X, Rivian announced a slew of new and updated accessories that work with the R2 and perhaps more of its vehicles.. Read more…
Audi launches 2024 Q4 e-tron mid-model refresh with improved range, power, and charging
While some automakers are still introducing 2024 EVs, Audi is pushing out a mid-model refresh of the Q4 50 e-tron, called the Q4 55 e-tron. The Audi refresh includes several notable improvements on the performance and handling side, as well as faster charging. Read more…
This town is going to cover its cemetery with solar canopies
The residents of Saint-Joachim in Pays de la Loire, France, are putting solar canopies over their cemetery. Read more…
Rivian delays $5B Georgia EV plant to accelerate R2 launch, resulting in $2.25B in savings
The EV maker will begin building its new R2 electric SUV at its Normal, Illinois facility to accelerate the launch. Meanwhile, Rivian (RIVN) is delaying construction at its new $5 billion EV plant in Georgia, where the R2 was initially expected to be produced. The delay is not expected to be significant. Read more…
Dodge’s Dilemma: How To Sell An EV To Buyers Who Don’t Want Them
How does a brand synonymous with 800-horsepower V8 engines convince customers to go electric? Read more…
GM says equipping the next-gen Chevy Bolt EV with LFP batteries will save billions
EV enthusiasts were disappointed at GM’s decision to discontinue the popular (if a bit dull) Chevy Bolt EV last year. In hindsight, the move may have been premature—the new Ultium EVs that were supposed to replace the Bolt in GM’s lineup have been delayed, causing the company to post embarrassingly low EV sales figures for… Read more…
Eaton’s EV chargers meet California’s CTEP requirements for transparent billing
Intelligent power management company Eaton has announced that its Green Motion EV chargers are certified to meet the California Type Evaluation Program (CTEP) requirements for transparent billing practices. CTEP is a certification program from the California Department of Food and Agriculture’s Division of Measurement Standards (DMS) created to ensure that weighing and measuring devices operate correctly…. Read more…
Rivian R2 unveiled – an R1S clone starting at $45,000
Rivian finally took the wraps off its highly anticipated R2 electric SUV and…well, it looks awfully familiar. If you own an R1S, the automaker’s current SUV offering, you might need a double-take to differentiate it from this new sibling. If you see the R2 on its own on the street (not any time soon) – you’ll struggle to tell which… Read more…
What Is A Split Pack Electric Vehicle Battery?
EVs have split battery packs to help with charging compatibility and eliminate the need for a voltage booster. Read more…
Hyundai announces the Ioniq 6 Black Edition with unique styling
The Ioniq 6 was first announced back in 2022, but to keep the vehicle fresh, Hyundai decided to release a special Black Edition version in its home country South Korea. The Black Edition doesn’t come with any performance improvements and it’s mostly about styling. The vehicle is equipped with 20-inch matte wheels, black front and rear molding as well as… Read more…
Rivian R2 bows: $45,000, over 300 miles, the future of the SUV?
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…
