EV
Audi’s U.S. Hybrid Push Is About To Get A Lot Bigger
Audi is planning to introduce more hybrid powertrains in its U.S. lineup. The company’s American portfolio doesn’t include a single plug-in hybrid. That will change with the low-volume RS5 and Nuvolari, but more models are also on the way. Audi’s…
Amazon Added 10,000 Rivian Electric Vans In Just Six Months
Rivian has upped the number of electric vans delivered to Amazon by 33% compared to the end of last year. The custom-made Rivian EVs now make up 80% of Amazon’s total electric delivery van fleet. The American startup is gearing…
This Quad-Motor Electric Land Rover Defender Restomod Has More Range Than Some Teslas
It'd certainly be awkward to run out of battery in your brand-new EV before a 30-year-old converted Land Rover taps out. And yet, that's exactly what will happen when some base-model Tesla drivers try to match one of these electric…
In A First, U.S. Clears Zoox’s Steering Wheel-Free Robotaxis For Paid Rides
Zoox's purpose-built robotaxi is the first vehicle of their kind to win approval from the U.S. to start a commercial service. The temporary exemption from motor vehicle standards will allow Zoox to deploy up to 2,500 vehicles per year for…
Tesla Reaches Its Biggest Manufacturing Milestone Yet With 10 Million EVs
It took Tesla a dozen years to make one million electric vehicles. The 10 million EV sales milestone came just six years after that. Tesla sales rebounded in the second quarter, but the road ahead is more challenging than ever.…
Porsche’s 6,000-Pound Electric Cayenne Beats Supercars To 60 MPH
The Porsche Cayenne Turbo EV is the quickest SUV that Car and Driver has ever tested. Even among super-powered EVs, it's unbelievably fast. It only takes 10.1 seconds to hit 150 mph, despite a curb weight of nearly 6,000 pounds. Porsche…
Even China’s Truck Makers Are Building EVs In Europe Now
Chinese electric truck companies are expanding their European presence. SuperPanther and Sinotruck are following in the footsteps of Xpeng and GAC, using local contract manufacturers. The move lowers costs and allows small brands to move quickly. SuperPanther sounds like a…