“It’s well-appointed, but it’s not intended to be our most expensive version.” Lire la suite…
Here’s What The Rivian R2 Launch Edition Will Be Like
2026 Polestar 4 electric ‘SUV coupe’: competent, confusing, lacks one component
The 2026 Polestar 4 is an unusual vehicle, even for an EV from Sino-Swedish startup brand Polestar. Its makers call it an “electric performance SUV coupe”, though it has four doors. It’s smaller than the Polestar 3 SUV, though larger than the Polestar 2 compact crossover—meaning the Polestar lineup, from small to large and cheapest… Read more…
2026 Polestar 4 electric ‘SUV coupe’: competent, confusing, lacks one component
The 2026 Polestar 4 is an unusual vehicle, even for an EV from Sino-Swedish startup brand Polestar. Its makers call it an “electric performance SUV coupe”, though it has four doors. It’s smaller than the Polestar 3 SUV, though larger than the Polestar 2 compact crossover—meaning the Polestar lineup, from small to large and cheapest… Read more…
‘Not In Our Product Roadmap’: Rivian Won’t Make An Extended-Range Hybrid
Rivian CEO RJ Scaringe shut down the idea that the EV startup will make a hybrid like the Scout SUV or Ram 1500 REV. Lire la suite…
Jeep recalls 375,000 Wrangler and Grand Cherokee PHEVs, tells owners to park outside
Stellantis is recalling over 375,000 Jeep Wrangler and Grand Cherokee 4xe plug-in hybrids, telling owners to avoid charging and park away from any buildings due to a potential fire risk. Read more…
Rivian (RIVN) Q3 2025 report: Revenues and deliveries rise, R2 closer than ever, plus a new AI co.
Rivian has just posted its latest letter to shareholders, detailing its financial numbers and accomplishments for Q3 2025. In addition to some steady financials, we’ve gained a clearer view of the American automaker’s 2025 outlook, as well as its timeline for the R2 next year. Oh, and apparently, it also created a new AI company. Read more…
Polestar 4 is the first EV to get Google Maps’ new live lane guidance
Polestar is about to make staying on course and finding your exit on the highway a lot less stressful. The EV maker is rolling out Google Maps’ new live lane guidance feature right onto the 10.2-inch driver display in the Polestar 4 – and it’s the first car brand to do so. Read more…
Hyundai extends ultra-low IONIQ 5 lease deal for just $189 a month
Hyundai’s at it again. The automaker is extending its IONIQ 5 lease offer, keeping one of the most affordable EV deals in the US alive at just $189 per month. Read more…
More Than 300,000 Jeep Plug-In Hybrids Could Be A Fire Risk
Stellantis has issued a major recall for the Jeep Wrangler 4xe and the Grand Cherokee 4xe due to battery fire risk. Lire la suite…
Rivian Is Getting Into Robotics Through A New Spinoff Company
It’s not just Tesla that’s getting into the world of “physical AI” through a robotics project. Lire la suite…
New Nissan Leaf delivers 500 km of range in independent test
The 2026 Nissan Leaf is already on the market, and it’s making some serious waves, and not just for its new design or low price, but for its impressive driving range. A recent independent test shows the new Leaf, one of America’s cheapest electric cars, can travel much farther than the government says it can. This is big news for… Read more…
Tesla Model Y Performance First Drive: Fast, But Enough To Keep Up?
Faster, more extreme and nicer inside—the new top-spec Model Y is fun, but the competition is moving even more quickly. Lire la suite…
Australia has so much solar that it’s offering everyone free electricity 3h/day
The Australian government is floating a scheme that would share the benefits of solar power with everyone on the grid, offering totally free electricity to ratepayers in the middle of the day, when the sun is shining the strongest. Read more…
Toyota teases a new vehicle and it sure looks like an electric truck
After teasing another new vehicle, Toyota said “a major unveiling” is set for next week. Is this Toyota’s electric truck. Read more…
First look at Zero Motorcycles’ new electric scooter launched today
Zero Motorcycles, long known for its powerful electric motorcycles, is diving deeper into the world of urban mobility with the launch of the all-new LS1 electric scooter. Unveiled today at EICMA 2025 in Milan, the LS1 is designed to expand Zero’s reach beyond motorcycles and into the increasingly important city commuter segment. Read more…
Recycling automotive shredder residue into chemical feedstock
As the European Union prepares legislation regarding end-of-life vehicles, policymakers need to consider the most efficient and greenest ways to dispose of automotive materials. A new study by the research university ETH Zurich, in collaboration with BASF, has investigated an alternative route for mixed plastic waste streams from end-of-life vehicles—to recycle it alongside biomass. The… Read more…
Imerys and Shanghai ShanShan partner to supply Europe’s battery anode market
French industrial minerals company Imerys and its subsidiary Carbon Switzerland, which supplies conductive additives for lithium-ion batteries, have signed a strategic partnership deal with Shanghai Shanshan New Material to produce high-performance synthetic graphite anode materials in Europe. This partnership combines Shanshan’s anode production technology with Imerys’s graphite expertise, and will focus on optimizing products and… Read more…
NXP launches EV BMS chipset with integrated electrochemical impedance spectroscopy
NXP Semiconductors has announced a battery management system (BMS) chipset with integrated electrochemical impedance spectroscopy (EIS), featuring hardware-based nanosecond-level synchronization across all battery cell measurements in a high-voltage EV battery pack. According to NXP, this marks the first time lab-grade EIS diagnostics are available directly within a vehicle’s embedded BMS, targeting improved tracking of battery… Read more…
Skoda Group receives further order for trolleybuses from Czechia
Skoda Group has signed a framework agreement with the transport company of the Czech city of Ústí nad Labem for the delivery of up to 30 new articulated trolleybuses. The contract also includes the delivery of six charging stations. Read more…
Skoda Group receives further order for trolleybuses from Czechia
Skoda Group has signed a framework agreement with the transport company of the Czech city of Ústí nad Labem for the delivery of up to 30 new articulated trolleybuses. The contract also includes the delivery of six charging stations. Read more…
