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Rivian May Build Its Own Lidar Sensor For The R2 In The U.S.
Rivian is considering making its own lidar sensors for future R2 versions. CEO RJ Scaringe said a partnership with a Chinese company is possible. A lidar sensor can create detailed images of a car’s surroundings, boosting automated driving capabilities. Rivian…
Tesla Wants To Vacuum The Hot Air Out Of Cars To Improve Range
Tesla patented a new way of cooling down your EV's cabin in the summer heat. Its new method involves using vacuums to suck up hot air and put it directly into the car's HVAC system. This would make cooling hot…
Teslas And Hybrids Were Some Of The Fastest-Selling Used Cars In March
As gas prices remain elevated, the fastest-selling used cars in March were EVs and hybrids. Buyers scooped up the Tesla Model X and Lucid Air from lots, likely due to high depreciation. The share of used hybrid sales grew exponentially…
EVs Lose Range In The Cold. So Do Hybrids
A new AAA study shows how much extreme temperatures affect the efficiency of EVs and hybrids. Six cars were tested on a dynamometer at different temperatures. EVs take a bigger range hit at low temperatures, but they’re still cheaper to…
BMW Knows Enthusiasts Fear The Electric M3. But It Has A Plan
The electric and gas BMW M3 should fall into the same price ballpark. BMW thinks a drive in the electric M3 can win over some skeptics, get them to pick the EV. The gas M3 will live on for buyers…
Europe May Not Be Ready For Tesla FSD Yet. Regulators Still Want Answers
Tesla FSD is approved in the Netherlands, but other European regulators still have safety concerns. Regulators questioned FSD’s speeding, winter-road behavior, and potentially misleading name. Wider EU approval could take months, with key committee meetings planned for July and October.…
Ford’s ‘Employee Pricing For All’ Is Back. Here’s How Much You Can Save On EVs
Ford has resurrected its “Employee Pricing For All” program. The American automaker is slashing the prices of its EVs by up to $4,000. Additionally, F-150 Lightning owners can stack another $10,000 in savings. Ford is bringing back its popular “Employee…