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New York City Is Finally Making EV Charging Easier With 600 New Curbside Chargers
New York City is about to make life easier for EV owners who don’t have access to home chargers. Known as one of the most densely populated cities in the world, NYC is significantly increasing the number of curbside EV…
Here’s A First Look At The Tesla Model Y Rival
Lucid published the first images of the upcoming Cosmos mid-size electric crossover. The Tesla Model Y rival was recently delayed from 2026 to 2027. The car has a sloped-roof design resembling other so-called coupe SUVs like the BMW X4. Lucid’s…
EVgo Will Install Tesla Superchargers At Its Charging Stations
EVgo is adding Tesla Supercharger hardware to its charging network. EVgo will own the chargers, while Tesla will operate and maintain them. The V4 Superchargers will have Magic Dock NACS-to-CCS adapters and deliver up to 500 kW. Seeing "EVgo" and…
Zoox’s Autonomous Pod Without A Steering Wheel Wants Your Money Now
Amazon-owned Zoox plans to launch its commercial robotaxi service on August 10. The first paid rides will happen in Las Vegas. Zoox got an exemption from motor vehicle standards last week that allows it to operate its funky autonomous pod…
Some Owners Say Tesla’s New FSD Update Is Causing Their Cars’ Computers To Overheat
Tesla's fleet of cars equipped with HW3 and Full Self-Driving may be experiencing some issues. Some owners report that the new version of Tesla's software is overheating their Autopilot computers. Some report getting locked out of FSD, or even hardware…
The Porsche Cayenne Turbo EV’s Performance Makes No Sense for a 6,000-LB SUV
The Porsche Cayenne Turbo Electric made some splashy headlines last week with instrument-tested performance figures that would embarrass most supercars. And not just its straight-line speed, either. Its braking and lateral g-forces were astonishing, too, beating out cars like the…
Here’s What Autobahn Speeds Do To EV Range
Sustained 124-mph driving cut the Audi Q6 E-Tron’s estimated range to just over 100 miles. The battery handled the run well, with a noticeable power reduction only appearing at 3% charge. High-speed range loss is a real EV weakness, but…