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Formula E adds Mini EV junior series as support race in four European events
Formula E just announced that the NXT Gen Cup, which started last year, will be an official support series. This is the first support series for the motorsport championship since the Jaguar I-Pace eTrophy.
Toyota unveils a three-row electric SUV for the US market
It's part of a $1.3 billion investment at its Kentucky facility.
Porsche's new Taycan EVs have more range, faster acceleration and a higher price
Porsche has announced the 2025 Taycan sports sedan, Cross Turismo and Sport Turismo models, featuring "a particularly extensive update."
Rivian will unveil the cheaper and more efficient R2 on March 7
Rivian will reveal the R2 on March 7. The company confirmed on Monday that customers should “get ready to meet R2 on March 7th.” Rivian CEO RJ Scaringe previously said the next-generation platform would be smaller and cheaper than the R1.
Tesla recalls over 2 million EVs because the warning light text is too small
Tesla is once again having to recall almost every EV it has ever sold in the US, this time due to a safety concern over warning lights. The automaker will able to fix the issue via an over-the-air update.
EV maker Polestar cuts 15 percent of its workforce globally
Swedish car maker Polestar is the latest EV company to slash its workforce.
Porsche’s all-electric Macan SUV boasts a 381-mile range and up to 621hp
Porsche just revealed the new electric Macan SUV, which boasts a 381-mile range and up to 630bhp. It also boasts three digital displays as part of an infotainment platform, which is assisted by a proprietary voice assistant.
Ford is cutting F-150 Lightning production due to waning demand
Ford is cutting production of the electric F-150 Lightning pickup. Although sales increased by 55 percent last year, they're growing more slowly than the company anticipated.
LG just opened its first EV charger manufacturing plant in the US
LG is already one of the most prolific EV battery manufacturers in the US, but it wants to build the devices that charge them, too.
The Pebble Flow is an all-electric trailer for the EV age
At CES 2024, the Pebble Flow is showing how you can really optimize an RV to work in the age of electric vehicles.
Formula E 2024 preview: Everything you need to know about season 10
What you need to know about Formula E's tenth season that kicks off January 13.
Hertz is selling 20,000 EVs and replacing them with gas-powered vehicles
Hertz is selling 20,000 EVs and using some of the proceeds to buy gas-powered vehicles. The company cited demand concerns and higher expenses linked to EV repairs for the decision.
Tesla's refreshed 2024 Model 3 is now on sale in the US
It's an updated version of the Model 3 released in Europe last fall.
Honda debuts new EV concept with two futuristic Series 0 models at CES 2024
At CES 2024 in Las Vegas, Honda revealed two concept EVs.
Android Auto will soon let Google Maps see EV battery levels and tell you where to charge your vehicle
The feature is coming to the Ford Mustang Mach-E and F-150 Lightning soon.
How to watch Honda unveil its new EV series at CES 2024
The press conference will be live-streamed on January 9 at 1:30PM ET.
Tesla lowers Model Y range estimates by around 20 miles
Tesla has reduced its range estimates for the Model Y Long Range to 310 miles from 330 miles and the Model Y Performance to 285 miles from 303 miles. The Model Y Rear-Wheel Drive was not affected and retains its 260-mile range rating.
The first EV with a lithium-free sodium battery hits the road in January
JAC Motors, a Volkswagen-backed Chinese automaker, unveiled the first mass-produced EV with a sodium-ion battery through its new Yiwei brand. Although sodium-ion battery tech has a lower density than lithium-ion, its lower costs, simpler and more abundant supplies and superior cold-weather performance could help accelerate mass EV adoption.
How we built a less-explodey lithium battery and kickstarted the EV revolution
For the final installment of Hitting the Books for 2023, we're bringing you an excerpt from the fantastic Material World: The Six Raw Materials That Shape Modern Civilization by Ed Conway.
Nikola founder Trevor Milton sentenced to four years in prison
Trevor Milton, the disgraced founder of Nikola, was just sentenced to four years in prison on three counts of fraud. He was found guilty in 2022.