EV
Scout’s EV Factory Just Blew Past Its Budget
Scout just went over budget on its South Carolina EV factory. The automaker is now reportedly spending $3 billion on its factory, 50% more than originally announced. Insiders reportedly worry that this could bring Scout's spending to the attention of…
Kia EV Sales Are In An Absolute Freefall. There’s More To It Than You Think
Kia was one of the first legacy automakers to launch great EVs, with the EV6 and EV9 arriving to critical acclaim. But both posted huge sales declines last month, in part due to an industry-wide EV slowdown. That's not the…
How GM Plans To Make Every Part Of Its EV Batteries In North America
General Motors has been signing a string of raw material supply deals for EV batteries over the past few years. The vast majority of those supply deals include companies with North American operations. Multiple suppliers in Canada are central to GM's…
Waymo’s World Domination Plans Just Got A $16 Billion Boost
In the age of AI, self-driving is one of the fastest-moving vehicle technologies. But to move fast—and to do it safely—companies need to throw gobs of cash at the problem. That's why it's so important for companies like Waymo to…
Tesla Adds A Cheaper Model Y AWD In The U.S., Skipping The “Standard” Badge
Tesla has introduced a more affordable all-wheel drive version of the Model Y crossover in the United States. At the same time, the American company has dropped the “Standard” trim name for its entry-level models. Confusingly, though, the more feature-rich…
California’s New EV Rebate Is Only For First-Time Electric Car Buyers
California is planning a new $200 million EV incentive program, and it revealed new details on Monday. The proposed policy would apply to new and used EVs and feature manufacturer matching. Only first-time EV buyers could take advantage of the…
These Cheap Chinese EVs Could Do Great In Canada
Canada wants to bring in imported Chinese EVs, up to 49,000 units for the first year, topping out at 70,000 cars by year five. It's not clear yet which Chinese brands will come to Canada. But the tariff rate favors…