The 2027 Chevy Blazer EV will retain the same price as the outgoing model, despite gaining a NACS port and additional features. Read more…
Big Short’s Michael Burry discloses new Tesla (TSLA) position
Michael Burry has disclosed a new short position against Tesla (TSLA), revealing that he shorted the stock at $416.22 on Tuesday. Read more…
$383 million port and freight infrastructure grant to create 22,000 clean jobs
A ceremony held at the Port of Long Beach saw a record-setting $383 million grant from the state’s Port and Freight Infrastructure Program (PFIP) issued to support 22,000 clean jobs, reduce port and freight emissions, and build up a more modern, more sustainable supply chain at one of America’s busiest ports. Read more…
Controversial Ferrari Luce EV is an instant sellout in China [update]
All the controversy surrounding the launch of the first all-electric sedan to ever wear the Ferrari badge hasn’t slowed down sales any – every single Ferrari Luce allocated to the Chinese market is already spoken for. Read more…
Someone Keeps Stealing Entire Truckloads Of Tesla Batteries
Thieves have made off with trailers loaded with Tesla battery packs straight from the factory nearly a dozen times since December. Read More…
US Army selects Titan Mining to build a graphite purification plant
Titan Mining will build the first graphite purification plant on US Army bases, advancing domestic supply for EV battery anode materials and defense uses. Read more…
China’s toughest battery safety rules take effect in July, raising bar for makers
Two mandatory national safety standards take effect on July 1, establishing the world’s first “no fire, no explosion” requirement for EV batteries. Read more…
BMW iX5 Blows Away The Competition With 460-kW Charging, 435-Mile Range
The iX5 gets the largest battery pack ever installed in an electric BMW. Read More…
California’s New EV Incentive Is Almost Here—With Special Benefits For Rivian And Lucid
One key restriction on the $135 million incentive program won’t apply to vehicles from California-based EV brands. Read More…
Tesla Starts Testing Steering Wheel-Free Cybercab On Austin Streets. Can It Match Waymo?
Tesla wants to sell Cybercabs without steering wheels to the general public. Will it work? Read More…
Ford’s CATL-backed battery plant completed after repeated setbacks
A CATL vice president said the plant, built in the US with Ford under technology licensing, was completed and began production in June. Read more…
The first all-electric BMW iX5 is now official, comes alongside four other powertrain options
BMW just announced the X5 series SUV, and it now comes in five different drive options. You have the usual petrol, diesel and plug-in hybrid, but they are now joined by the first-ever fully-electric iX5 and the iX5 Hydrogen. The latter will come at a later date, though. The only thing we know about the hydrogen version so far is… Read more…
Sensata’s Active + Passive PyroFuse combines two triggers qfor high-voltage protection
Sensata Technologies launches Active + Passive PyroFuse, combining dual triggers for faster, safer high-voltage protection in EV and industrial systems. Read more…
Jeep scraps two EVs in Europe, but three new SUVs are on the way
Jeep will not launch the Recon and Wagoneer S in Europe or the UK as planned. Instead, Jeep confirmed three new SUVs are on the way, including a new flagship SUV that will use Chinese tech. Read more…
Tesla begins ‘engineering tests’ of first production Cybercab in Austin
Tesla says it has started engineering tests of its first production Cybercab on public roads in Austin, marking the first time a customer-spec unit of the purpose-built robotaxi has been validated outside the factory. Read more…
You can now check when you’ll be able to order your Rivian R2
Rivian has released approximate order invite dates to reservation holders for its new mid-sized Rivian R2 SUV. Read more…
The BMW iX5 sets the benchmark with 525 miles of range, fast charging [Images]
BMW revealed the new X5 on Tuesday, including the first all-electric iX5. The iX5 adopts the Neue Klasse style and tech with an impressive range of up to 525 miles on a single charge. Read more…
Xpeng loses another robotics veteran as production push nears
Mi Liangchuan, head of Xpeng’s robotics business, has departed recently, becoming the second key executive to leave its robotics team within a month. Read more…
Leapmotor doubles UK purchase rebate for T03 EV
The Leapmotor T03 has become more affordable in the UK, thanks to the brand doubling the value of its ‘LEAP-GRANT’ to £3000. The electric compact hatchback now has a price tag of £12,995 OTR. Read more…
World premiere of the BMW iX5: A new dimension in electromobility
For the first time, the new BMW X5 is now available as an all-electric iX5. Production of the iX5 will start in August at the Spartanburg plant in the USA. The iX5’s specifications are promising, though its design closely resembles that of the iX3. Read more…
