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Cadillac’s first Escalade EV has a 450-mile range and starts at $130,000
Cadillac revealed its first all-electric Escalade today. The 2025 Cadillac Escalade IQ is a $130,000-and-up extravagance using GM’s Ultium batteries to offer a 450-mile range. But its price isn’t the only thing that’s formidable about the SUV: It’s even bigger than standard gas-powered Escalades — and nearly as long as the long-wheelbase model, the Escalade ESV. However, Cadillac says it’s still “estimated to be the most aerodynamic full-size SUV ever produced by GM.”
GM will enable vehicle-to-home charging on all Ultium-based EVs
GM is one of several automakers that are adopting vehicle-to-home technology, which enables owners to power their home in a pinch using their EV's battery.
Researchers reveal Tesla jailbreak that could unlock Full Self-Driving for free
Researchers say they have found a hardware exploit with Tesla’s infotainment system that could unlock paid upgrades for free, including Full Self-Driving and heated rear seats. They used a technique called voltage glitching, which involves tinkering with the supply voltage of the infotainment system's processor.
Tesla sued for false advertising after allegedly exaggerating EV ranges
A lawsuit accuses Tesla of false advertising for allegedly exaggerating EV ranges.
Waymo is bringing its driverless ride-hailing service to Austin
Waymo will bring its self-driving ride service to Austin this fall.
Acura teases its first electric vehicle, the ZDX
Acura's 2024 ZDX EV will debut on August 17th during the Monterey Car Week.
Ford resumes F-150 Lightning production after a six-week shutdown
Ford has resumed F-150 Lightning production after a retooling period. Following a six-week shutdown to expand and prep the plant for quicker turnarounds and higher output, the automaker has reopened its Rouge Electric Vehicle Center in Dearborn, Michigan. That should help Ford meet the demand for the popular EV after its recent $10,000 price drop spurred a sixfold spike in orders.
US regulators are investigating Tesla over Model 3 and Model Y steering issues
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration is investigating Tesla following a dozen reports about 2023 model year Model 3 and Model Y vehicles encountering steering issues. The agency opened a preliminary evaluation after drivers claimed they were either unable to steer their vehicle or that they suffered a loss of power steering.
Uber safety driver involved in fatal self-driving car crash pleads guilty
The Uber driver involved in the first self-driving car crash to kill a pedestrian has pleaded guilty.
Mazda stops selling its only EV in the US
Mazda has halted US sales of its first EV, the MX-30, as it plans a comeback.
Volvo EX30 first look: The compact electric SUV we need
The upcoming EX30 is what Volvo is calling the first premium compact electric SUV by offering a bunch of high-end features in an EV that starts at just $35,000.
Tesla allegedly formed a team to quash driving range complaints
Tesla allegedly built a team to minimize complaints about the company's EV driving range.
Waymo pushes back its self-driving truck efforts to focus on ride hailing
Waymo is downplaying its autonomous trucks in favor of making robotaxis a success.
NASA picks Lockheed Martin to build the nuclear rocket that’ll take us to Mars
NASA and DARPA have chosen aerospace and defense company Lockheed Martin to develop a spacecraft with a nuclear thermal rocket engine. Announced in January, the partnership — also including BWX Technologies, which will provide the reactor and fuel — is part of an initiative dubbed the Demonstration Rocket for Agile Cislunar Operations (DRACO). The agencies aim to showcase the tech no later than 2027 with an eye toward future Mars missions.
The Honda E compact electric car might not get a follow-up
A Honda executive said that the company has no plans to introduce another EV the same size as the Honda E.
GM says a next-gen Chevy Bolt is on the way
General Motors has announced a next-gen Chevy Bolt. It's discontinuing the popular original model, which relies on old battery tech. The upcoming version will use the Ultium battery system.
The new Mercedes-Benz E-Class puts TikTok on the road
For the 2024 E-Class, Mercedes-Benz hasn't radically reinvented this stoic sedan, giving it a refreshed look and some new, more efficient engines with hybrid power. But more interestingly, the new E is loaded with interesting tech tricks and toys that, for now at least, are only found on Mercedes' mid-tier option.
Hitting the Books: 'Vision Zero' could help reclaim roads from American car culture
'Inclusive Transportation' by Veronica O Davis highlights the many failings (both procedural and structural) of America's transportation infrastructure and calls on city planners to reexamine how their public works affect the people.
Tesla offers customers one-time Full Self-Driving transfer until September 30th
Tesla has started notifying owners that they can transfer the Full Self-Driving feature they purchased to a new vehicle, as long as they take delivery within the next three months.
Tesla plans to license its Full Self-Driving system to other automakers
Tesla set new internal records for EV production and deliveries in Q2 as Cybertruck production (sorta?) comes online.