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Biden administration seeks ban on auto software from China
Biden administration seeks ban on auto software from China. This would effectively block the import of Chinese EVs.
Lawrence Bonk17 hours ago
Solid-state battery prototype boosts energy density by nearly 25 percent
An EU R&D giant has manufactured a prototype solid-state battery with a 1070 Wh/L energy density, nearly 25 percent higher than the best lithium-ion cells
Steve Dent09.19.2024
GM electric vehicles can finally recharge at Tesla Supercharger stations
GM electric vehicles can now recharge at Tesla Superchargers.
Jeremy Gan09.18.2024
GM and Hyundai plan to work together on cars and clean-energy tech
GM and Hyundai are the latest automakers to team up and try to 'deliver even more competitive vehicles to customers faster and more efficiently.'
Kris Holt09.13.2024
Volvo scales back its EV goals, will no longer be fully electric by 2030
Over three years after saying it would sell only electric vehicles by 2030, Volvo has softened its stance. The automaker now says it will aim for 90 to 100 percent electrified vehicles (including full EVs and plug-in hybrids) by the decade’s end, with the remaining 0 to 10 percent being mild hybrids.
Will Shanklin09.05.2024
Volvo's EX90 SUV was (mostly) worth the wait
The EX90 is something of a battery-powered counterpart to the brand's XC90 SUV, the biggest in its lineup. It's still big, at 16 and a half feet long, but that's more than three inches shorter in length and an inch shorter in height than the XC90, plus nearly two inches narrower. That makes it feel a little cramped compared to Volvo's current big-boy SUV.
Tim Stevens09.04.2024
An Arrival electric van prototype goes up for sale on eBay
A van from the British electric delivery van maker Arrival is available for sale on the auction website.
Danny Gallagher08.31.2024
$521 million in US grants approved for the construction of more EV stations
The Biden administration is allocating the grants to meet its goal of building more EV stations on America's roadways.
Danny Gallagher08.28.2024
Canada follows the US by slapping a 100 percent tariff on Chinese EVs
Canada is following the US by imposing a 100 percent tariff on imports of Chinese-made EVs.
Kris Holt08.26.2024
VW is bringing casual multiplayer games to EVs and other cars
Volkswage is bringing some casual multiplayer games to several of its cars thanks to a partnership with the AirConsole games platform.
Kris Holt08.26.2024
Ford's electric three-row SUV is dead
Ford has overhauled its EV strategy and as a result it canceled plans for an electric three-row SUV. It also delayed its next-gen electric truck from 2026 until late 2027.
Kris Holt08.21.2024
Volkswagen’s long-awaited electric ID.Buzz pricing and range revealed
The long-awaited Volkswagen ID.Buzz EV will be released in the US this year.
Jeremy Gan08.21.2024
Waymo’s sixth-generation autonomous fleet has fewer sensors ‘without compromising safety’
Alphabet’s Waymo unveiled its sixth-generation Driver system on Monday with a more efficient sensor setup. Despite dropping the camera and LiDAR sensor counts, its new setup allegedly lowers costs while maintaining safety redundancies.
Will Shanklin08.20.2024
Polestar 3 production is underway in the US
Electric vehicle company Polestar has started production for the Polestar 3 in South Carolina.
Anna Washenko08.15.2024
ChargePoint's new adapter claims to work with all EVs, regardless of make or model
ChargePoint has released a new EV connector designed to work with "any" EV, regardless of its charging architecture without requiring drivers to have a specialized adapter.
Anna Washenko08.09.2024
Tesla sued over fatal Autopilot crash
The parents of a motorcyclist who was killed in a crash involving a Tesla Model 3 with Autopilot switched on have sued the automaker and the car's driver.
Kris Holt08.03.2024
87100871002024 Ford Mustang Mach-E GT review: A thrilling mix of pedigree and electricity
While classic muscle car fans may not agree, the Mustang Mach-E is a thoughtful reinterpretation of Ford’s iconic pony car for the EV era.
Sam Rutherford08.02.2024
GM shelves the autonomous Cruise Origin shuttle van
General Motors has indefinitely delayed the autonomous Cruise Origin shuttle van. Cruise will now focus on making the next-gen Chevy Bolt.
Kris Holt07.23.2024
Rivian opens its first Charging Outpost, a crunchy not-gas station near Yosemite
Rivian just opened its first EV charging rest stop 24 miles outside of Yosemite National Park. Its DC fast chargers will only be usable by Rivian owners, but all other amenities are open to the public.
Cheyenne MacDonald07.20.2024
Elon Musk confirms the Tesla Robotaxi event has been delayed to October
Elon Musk confirmed on Monday that Tesla’s robotaxi event scheduled for August has been delayed to October. The CEO replied on X to a user’s post that he “requested what I think is an important design change to the front, and extra time allows us to show off a few other things.”
Will Shanklin07.16.2024