EV
Which Automakers Build The Cleanest EVs? This Study Has Answers
Automakers are making progress in decarbonizing their electric vehicle supply chains, according to a new study. Western brands lead Chinese automakers on human rights and responsible mining. Glaring gaps remain between what automakers promise and what they deliver. A new…
Scout Motors Gets Hit By Another Volkswagen Dealer Lawsuit
Scout Motors, a new electric brand under the Volkswagen Group, has roiled the automaker’s dealers with its plans to sell direct-to-consumer, like Tesla, Rivian, and Lucid do. On Tuesday, two VW dealers in Connecticut and New York launched a class-action…
VinFast’s New Ultra-Luxury Models Look Great
VinFast is splitting its operations into three distinct brands, VinFast (VF), Green, and now Lac Hong. The Lac Hong 800 S and 900 S join the 900 LX, which is based on the VF9 crossover. These models are expected to…
Ford CEO On The Failure Of The F-150 Lightning
In a recent interview, Ford CEO Jim Farley talked about the lessons learned from the F-150 Lightning. Farley said that he "totally would've done it differently" given what Ford knows now. The brand's next EV venture in the U.S. will…
Stellantis, Battled And Bruised, Will Build Chinese EVs In Europe
Stellantis has confirmed it will start assembling Leapmotor EVs at its plant near Zaragoza in Spain. The B10 compact crossover will be the first to start rolling off the assembly line in the second half of 2026. Three more Leapmotor…
Volvo EX60 Demand Is So Strong That 2026 Production Is Already Increasing
Volvo is already planning a production increase for the new EX60 due to its popularity. The company said retail orders for the electric crossover have been “considerably higher than internal forecasts.” Despite being bigger and more expensive than the EX30,…
What Donut Lab’s Latest Solid-State EV Battery Test Actually Reveals
Donut Lab released its second independent solid-state battery test result Monday. The pouch cell was subjected to extreme temperatures as high as 212 degrees Fahrenheit. It appeared to perform well at elevated heat, but one battery scientist said the limited…