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Land Rover’s China-Market ‘Freelander’ Is The Rivian R2 You Can’t Have
Freelander is a joint venture brand between Jaguar Land Rover and China's Chery Automobile. The Freelander Concept 97 is named to commemorate when the original Land Rover of the same name was released: 1997. This concept uses an 800-volt architecture,…
Rivian’s E-Bike Spinoff Will Make Autonomous Delivery Bots For Bike Lanes
Rivian spin-off Also plans to branch out into the autonomous vehicle space. The company, which unveiled its first product last year, announced on Tuesday that it will work with DoorDash to develop and deploy self-driving delivery vehicles. "The intersection of…
The Cheaper BMW iX3 Has A Smaller Battery. But The Range Is Still Huge
BMW’s cheaper iX3 cuts power and charging speed, but not enough to feel like a big compromise. The rear-drive BMW iX3 40 still delivers 395 miles of WLTP range despite its smaller battery. At €7,500 less than the xDrive 50,…
The World’s First Solid-State Battery Motorcycle Is In Production, Manufacturer Says
The world's first motorcycle powered by an all-solid-state battery has rolled off the production line, Verge Motorcycles claims. At least on paper, the motorcycle appears to have exceptional range and charging speeds. Battery chemistry, however, remains a secret. Estonian company Verge…
Tesla’s First Quarter EV Sales: Analysts Project Modest Gains
Wall Street has lowered Tesla's delivery projections by thousands of units for 2026 and the rest of the decade. The company's energy storage business is expected to skyrocket during those years. Tesla's first quarter sales, however, are expected to rebound…
GM’s Prized EV Truck Factory Goes Dark Again
General Motors has idled its billion-dollar Factory Zero EV plant in Detroit again. The move comes amid slowing demand for most electric vehicles in the U.S. This is not the first time GM has turned off the lights at Factory…
BYD Has Hit A Rough Patch. It Still Plans To Sell 1.5 Million Cars Outside Of China This Year
BYD says that it is "highly confident" that it will reach 1.5 million overseas sales in 2026. But it's facing dropping profits and shrinking share in its home market. BYD, the king of the global EV market, isn't letting a recent…