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Lucid Bought Back This Air. It Was A Software Nightmare
Lucid bought back this Air Touring after 11 months of recurring software glitches. The car had issues with doors, cameras, audio, climate control, CarPlay, and drive settings. Other owners have reported similar bugs, but Fenske’s Air seems like an especially…
The Car You Barely Knew Existed Just Got A Big Overhaul, With Less Of Everything
The second-generation VinFast VF 8 has been officially unveiled in Vietnam. The new electric SUV was designed to right all of its predecessor’s wrongs. It’s smaller, less powerful, and has a lower-capacity battery than the first generation. But it’s also…
Canada Just Turned A Giant Diesel Truck Into A Silent, Electric Ice Explorer
Canada’s Pursuit has converted one of its old diesel ice explorers to electric. The refurbished EV is powered by a huge, 528 kWh battery, which is big enough for about 30 trips up and down the Columbia Icefield. The old…
Forget Range Anxiety. EV Drivers Are Apparently Facing ‘Hot Dog Anxiety’
Electric vehicle sales have been a mixed bag in the U.S. over the past few years, but one trend has held steady throughout: The driving range of new electric cars is now better than ever, and fast-charging times are rapidly…
Critics Claimed PHEVs Don’t Make Sense. Toyota Just Proved Them Wrong
A new peer-reviewed study exposes how often American and Canadian PHEV owners plug in their cars. Previous data collected in Europe showed PHEV owners rarely used their cars’ electric powertrains to their full advantage. The new study shows a stark…
Here’s Lucid’s Affordable Crossover Next To A Tesla Model Y
Lucid’s Cosmos looks close in size to the Tesla Model Y, but with a lower, sleeker body. Cosmos will be Lucid’s cheapest model yet, with a promised starting price below $50,000. Lucid hasn’t confirmed RWD or AWD, but efficiency and…
Waiting For Lidar In The Rivian R2 Might Not Be Worth The Headache
Early units of the Rivian R2 will not be equipped with lidar. This has caused a bit of a debate between early adopters: buy early and get the car first, or wait for the newest tech? Rivian's leadership says that…