Call it the “Road Runner test.” And it shows the weaknesses of Tesla’s camera-only approach to autonomous driving. Read more…
The New Mercedes-Benz CLA Is Good, But Can It Be Great?
There are many things the new electric and hybrid CLA-Class gets right. But it comes with some compromises as well. Read more…
Nuvve wins $400 million V2G, EV charging contract in New Mexico
The State of New Mexico has awarded Nuvve a $400 million contract to provide turnkey EV charging solutions – including hardware, maintenance, and data management – to the state’s growing fleet of electric vehicles. Read more…
Meet the Rise Robotics Superjammer – the world’s strongest robotic arm
Rise Robotics’ electric Superjammer industrial robotic arm has the best name in the business. And now, it’s gunning for a spot in the Guinness Book of World Records as the world’s strongest non-hydraulic robotic arm. Read more…
You Can Buy A Super Discounted 393-Mile EV From Hertz Right Now
The rental-car company has budget-priced Chevrolet Silverado EVs, Bolt EVs and Ford Mustang Mach-Es for days. Read more…
Study: Trump killing EV tax credits would decimate US industries
If the Trump Administration eliminates the federal EV tax credit, it could have a devastating effect on U.S. manufacturing, a new study warns. Produced by the REPEAT Project, a Princeton University group that analyzes environmental policy, the study found that killing the $7,500 tax credit would reduce EV demand, as well as endanger manufacturing… Read more…
Peugeot e-3008 GT Electric real-life range test
The 3008 is one of Peugeot’s best-selling vehicles and now for the first time ever it comes in fully electric flavor in the e-3008. It remains a small crossover SUV with extravagant styling both inside and out, only now it has a more slanted roofline for better aerodynamics. We are testing the 73 kWh GT Electric version, which outputs 157… Read more…
First drive in the new Mercedes GLC: An ICE gets an electric companion
No compromises: Because the GLC is their best-selling model, Mercedes is changing its electric strategy for it. Instead of making compromises for the other drive system, they are building an independent electric version in parallel with the combustion engine from 2026 and inviting people to test drive the prototype a year earlier.
Tesla Model S Plaid gets smoked in drag race by Xiaomi’s cheaper SU7 Ultra
The SU7 Ultra, Xiaomi’s new flagship electric vehicle, went against a Tesla Model S Plaid in a drag race and it smoked it. Read more…
Tesla’s top crash safety architect quits
Tesla’s top crash safety architect, who helped the automaker achieve top safety scores for its entire car line-up, announced that he is leaving the automaker after 14 years. Read more…
Volkswagen ID.4 Motor Teardown: Killed By A Very Simple Problem
The coolant seems to have gone where it wasn’t supposed to. Yet the damaged motor looks pretty much perfect inside. Read more…
JPMorgan Says Tesla’s About To Have A Bad Time
The firm cut Tesla’s delivery forecast by 20% and said that stock could eventually drop even more to $120 per share. Read more…
BMW i5 M60 xDrive Touring review
BMW’s 5-series debuted some 50 years ago and each generation has demonstrated the pinnacle of the company’s engineering at its time. The model is one of the most recognized today and arguably the most important release by the company in each generation. We already met the new G61 iteration in its sedan form and today we’ll assess how good the… Read more…
Surprise! London’s tax on polluting vehicles made everyone much healthier
The city of London has released a report showing drastic drops in air pollution since it expanded its Ultra Low Emission Zone, an area within the city where polluting vehicles must pay a congestion charge to visit. Read more…
VW ID.4, Audi Q4 E-Tron recall: 12V issue may strand drivers
Volkswagen ID.4 and Audi Q4 E-Tron electric vehicles are being recalled because of an issue with their batteries—their 12-volt batteries, that is. In the 13,769 recalled vehicles—including a mix of 2024 VW ID.4 and 2024-2025 Audi Q4 E-Tron and E-Tron Sportback models—the 12-volt battery may not charge, even when there’s plenty of… Read more…
Tesla no longer eligible for rebates in parts of Canada
As the US-Canada trade war escalates, the government of British Columbia (BC) has announced it will now exclude Tesla products from its EV charger rebate program. The move has sparked criticism on the grounds that other US-made products are still available with a rebate. Read more…
Europcar to introduce price parity for EV rentals
Business customers of Europcar UK will soon be able to rent EVs at the same price as their petrol or diesel equivalents. Starting from April 2025, this will include electric hatchbacks, SUVs, saloons and vans. Read more…
HyLiST research project for solid-state batteries launched
The industry is eagerly awaiting solid-state batteries, which are expected to have higher energy densities, faster charging times and a longer service life compared to conventional lithium-ion batteries. The EU-funded HyLiST research project, which is working on corresponding solid-state batteries, has now been launched. Read more…
Japanese construction equipment company orders Electrovaya high-voltage battery systems
Electrovaya, a developer and manufacturer of industry-specific lithium-ion battery systems, has announced that a major construction equipment company has placed an order for its high-voltage battery systems. The order is the second it has received from the Japanese construction industry as well as the second obtained through its partnership with Sumitomo Corporation Power & Mobility,… Read more…
Honda launches 2025 Prologue deals: Here’s how you can snag some savings
Honda’s electric SUV took the US by storm, becoming the top-selling EV in the US outside of Tesla in the final three months of 2024. This year, Honda is making the Prologue even more attractive, upgrading it with over 300 miles of range. With 2025 Prologue models now arriving at dealerships, Honda wasted no time launching new deals this week. Read more…
