While Tesla has struggled to deliver on the hype of its self-driving promises, Einride has been quietly developing a Level 4 self-driving electric truck. Now, that quiet effort is paying off. For the first time, the company is operating a fully autonomous, heavy-duty EV on public roads in Europe.
The Einride Level 4 autonomous HDEV is being operated under a relatively new Belgian regulatory…
Porsche has announced a delay in some future EV models, which parent company VW says will cost it $6B in forward profits. It’s doing this amid a global boom in EV sales, instead committing to an inferior powertrain choice that will only make it more irrelevant as a…
Win your dream EV in Climate XChange’s 10th Annual Raffle!
September 22, 2025
Climate XChange’s Annual EV Raffle is back for the 10th year running – and this one is the most exciting yet, because for the first time ever, Climate XChange has two raffle options on the table! The nonprofit has helped lucky winners custom-order their ideal EVs for the…
Two days left to comment on EPA's plan to raise gas prices 76c/gal, kill thousands
September 22, 2025
In July, the US Environmental Protection Agency proposed a plan to delete its scientific finding recognizing that greenhouse gases are harmful to human health, with the goal of making cars less efficient and more costly to fuel. That plan went up for public comment last month, and the public comment period closes in two days, on September 22.
At issue is the EPA’s “Endangerment Finding,”…
Is Rivian mulling the idea of offering customers a purple exterior?
September 22, 2025
A Rivian owner and EV enthusiast recently shared images of a purple R1S Quad out in public with manufacturer plates. Could it be a new exterior color Rivian will offer customers, or is this just a rare shade applied to a one-off test vehicle? Regardless of its future, a…
Kia is launching several lower-priced electric vehicles, but an even more affordable one, starting at about $25,000, could be in the cards. Kia said we could see “a cheap EV” in the future, but it will depend on one very important factor.
Is Kia planning to launch a…
BYD's new 3,000 hp electric supercar puts Ferrari to shame
September 19, 2025
BYD claims its new EV supercar has “the world’s strongest horsepower” after showing it off for the first time. The Yangwang U9 02 test car packs nearly 3,000 hp, and it’s coming for Ferrari.
Meet the 3,000 hp BYD Yangwang U9 02 EV supercar
China’s EV leader is at it again. In a trailer that resembled a promotional video for a new Fast and Furious movie, BYD unveiled the new Yangwang U9…
Honda unveils new WN7 electric motorcycle, but with a huge dealbreaker
September 19, 2025
Honda has officially unveiled the new WN7, its latest electric motorcycle and the first in a planned lineup of larger EV two-wheelers. Designed as a commuter-friendly electric motorcycle for the European market, the WN7 is part of Honda’s push toward carbon neutrality.
We’ve been following Rivian’s quest to develop an in-house electric two-wheeler for years now, dating back to 2022 when we spotted them poaching top electric bicycle talent from companies like Specialized. But despite years of development work, no one on the outside…
Rivian broke ground on its long-planned Georgia factory today, with the goal of getting cars off the line in 2028. The company plans to build its highly anticipated R2 and R3 vehicles there, though it will start initial production of the R2 in its existing Illinois plant in the interim.
Rivian first announced the plan for the factory in 2021, at a cost of $5 billion. It was originally planned to…
