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Honda doubles down on ‘holy grail’ of EV batteries
Fresh off a successful launch of its Prologue electric SUV, Honda showcases its commitment to solid-state batteries, known as the ‘holy grail’ of EV batteries.
Waymo, Nexar present AI-based study to protect ‘vulnerable’ road users
Waymo and road safety AI firm Nexar now offer the largest dataset in the U.S. to inform automated vehicles
Tesla posts exaggerate self-driving capacity, safety regulators say
Regulators are concerned that Tesla’s use of social media and of its website makes false promises about the automaker’s full-self driving (FSD) software.
BYD’s cheap EVs might remain out of Canada too
BYD appears to be backtracking from plans to sell EVs in Canada.
Range Rover’s first electric SUV has 48,000 pre-orders
There are already 48,000 pre-orders for the Range Rover Electric, the brand’s first fully electric vehicle to be launched before year end.
Mazda confirms a hybrid CX-5 and electric SUV are on the way
Mazda is working on a hybrid CX-5 and an electric SUV.
Hyundai 2025 Ioniq 5 is under $44,000, with more range and NACS port
Hyundai's 2025 Ioniq 5 is priced under $44,000, with extended driving range and a NACS port.
Rivian R2 EV’s new LG battery boosts storage capacity sixfold
Rivian's R2 electric SUV will be powered by LG cylindrical batteries made in the U.S.
Volvo’s much-anticipated EX30 EV to reach U.S. before year end
Volvo is accelerating deliveries of its much-anticipated EX30 subcompact electric SUV so that it reaches the U.S. before the end of 2024.
AT&T, Voltpost bring internet connectivity to EV charging lampposts
Voltpost is partnering with AT&T to provide lamppost and curbside internet-connected chargers across Michigan.
Rivian offers $3,000 off select EVs to gasoline, hybrid vehicle drivers
Rivian is offering gas-powered vehicle owners $3,000 off the purchase of select EVs.
Yamaha offers sales of 60% on e-bikes as it pulls out of U.S. market
Yamaha announced it will pull out of the e-bike business in the U.S. by the end of the year.
Ford ships new NACS adapters to EV customers
Amid slowing supply from Tesla, Ford is turning to Lectron, an EV-accessories supplier, to provide (NACS) adapters to its customers.
Aptera’s 3-wheel solar EV hits milestone on way toward 2025 commercialization
Aptera just completed a successful test drive of PI-2, the first production-intent version of its futuristic-looking two-seater, three-wheel solar EV.
The UK’s Wayve brings its AI automated driving software to U.S. shores
The UK’s Wayve brings its AI automated driving software to U.S. shores.
Costco partners with Electric Era to bring back EV charging in the U.S.
Costco is again putting its brand name on an EV-charging station in the U.S.
Stellantis’ 2027 Dodge Charger Daytona might feature solid-state battery tech
Stellantis will launch a demo fleet of Dodge Charger Daytona EVs featuring Factorial's solid-state battery tech.
Robotaxi aside, a $25,000 EV would be pointless, Tesla CEO says
Elon Musk says that a regular $25,000 Tesla model would be “pointless.”
A Complete Unknown: Timothée Chalamet talks the importance of Bob Dylan and live music
In a new in a featurette for A Complete Unknown, Timothée Chalamet emphasizes the importance of performing live as Bob Dylan for the movie.
The Nissan Rogue is joining the plug-in hybrid club in 2025
Nissan will add a plug-in-hybrid powertrain to the 2026 Rogue compact SUV, which should be available stateside in 2025.
Rivian gets Knight Rider spooky for Halloween
The Rivian Mobile App offers Halloween Car Costumes, such as the iconic K.I.T.T. from Knight-Rider.
Juiced Bikes sold at auction for $1.2 million, report says
Juiced Bikes, the San Diego-based maker of e-bikes, has been sold on an auction website for $1,225,000, according to a report.
Nissan launches charging network, gives Ariya access to Tesla SuperChargers
Nissan's new charging network gives its EVs access to 90,000 charging stations. Ariya and 2025 EVs will also be able to access Tesla's SuperCharger network.
