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Rivian issues its second airbag recall in less than a month
Rivian is issuing a recall for airbag-related issues for the second time in the last few weeks. The EV automaker is notifying affected owners of the R1S SUV (2022-23) about potentially faulty side-curtain airbags.
VW's ID.2all compact EV will cost under €25,000 when it arrives in 2025
Volkswagen has unveiled a compact EV that will sell for less than $26,000 in 2025 — in Europe.
US government opens $2.5 billion in funding for community EV chargers
The Biden administration has opened access to $2.5 billion in funding for EV chargers in communities.
Rivian's electric delivery vans could soon be available to companies other than Amazon
Rivian reportedly wants to end exclusivity with Amazon for its electric delivery vans.
Hyundai's revamped Kona EV offers more room and a longer range
Hyundai has unveiled its second-generation Kona, and the EV model promises more room and a long 304-mile range.
Rivian's electric R1S SUV will get an extended range 'Max' battery this fall
Rivian has revealed that the R1S will get a battery option that may provide 390 miles of range.
Lordstown Motors freezes production to address quality issues
Lordstown Motors is still struggling to ship EVs, but is pausing production to tackle quality problems.
Elon Musk says California is home to Tesla’s engineering headquarters
Despite moving its corporate headquarters to Texas, Tesla now considers California its global engineering home and “effectively a headquarters of Tesla.”
European Parliament votes to ban new gas car sales by 2035
The European Parliament has voted in favor of banning new gas car and van sales by 2035.
California’s first electric short-hop ferry launches in 2024
One of the Bay Area’s most popular ferry routes is going electric.
Stellantis reveals pre-production variant of Ram 1500 REV
Stellantis has shared a first look at a production variant of the Ram 1500 REV, showing off a more conservative EV than the automaker promised at CES.
Former Formula E team lead announces new electric car racing series
The new Ace Championship could one day make it easier for young drivers to take part in Formula E competition.
Ford reportedly plans to build a $3.5 billion EV battery factory in Michigan
Ford could announce as early as Monday that it’s partnering with China’s Contemporary Amperex Technology Co to build a $3.5 billion iron phosphate battery plant outside of Marshall, Michigan.
Electric truck maker Rivian is reportedly developing an e-bike
Rivian CEO RJ Scaringe reportedly told employees the company has been working on an e-bike.
Tesla raises Model Y pricing following federal tax credit change
As of Saturday, Tesla's US website listed the Long Range and Performance models at $54,990 and $57,990, respectively.
Tesla's five-seat Model Y and other EVs now qualify for the new $7,500 federal tax credit
More versions of Tesla's Model Y and four other EVs now qualify for the new $7,500 federal tax credit thanks to the Treasury.
Antartica’s only EV had to be redesigned because of climate change
The only EV operating in Antarctica needed an upgrade because of climate change — it's just too warm.
Lyft's next-generation scooters will offer a smoother ride
Lyft has started rolling out a new scooter that features a more powerful motor, built-in phone mount and better suspension.
The DOJ is looking into Tesla's Autopilot and Full Self-Driving claims
The Justice Department has ordered Tesla to turn over details of Autopilot and Full Self-Driving features in the wake of multiple crashes.
NYC wants all Uber and Lyft cars to be electric by 2030
New York City wants Uber, Lyft and other ridesharing companies to go all-electric by 2030.