EV
How Much Range Does It Really Have On The Highway?
The Rivian R2 is rolling out to the public, and that means we're starting to see more real-world tests. The Out of Spec YouTube channel subjected the R2 to a 70 mph range test. It didn't go as far as…
Factorial Taps Hyundai Supplier To Solve Solid-State Batteries’ Biggest Problem
Factorial Energy has been working on solid- and semi-solid-state batteries for years. The startup will now evaluate whether it can use SK On's existing battery plants to mass produce its solid-state cells. Its semi-solid-state batteries are already testing in prototype…
China’s EV Charging Race Just Broke The Four-Minute Barrier
Hongqi's new experimental battery can reportedly charge from 10% to 70% in under four minutes. China’s charging race is already pushing beyond the five-minute benchmark set only last year. The biggest claims still need production-car proof, repeatable performance and real-world…
We Finally Know More About The Cheap Mitsubishi Eclipse EV Coming This Fall
As a Millennial, I can't help but have a soft spot for the Mitsubishi Eclipse. It was never a great car, but it was affordable, looked cool, and could be tuned to the point of being fun. Having grown up…
BYD’s First Kei Car Takes The Fight To Toyota’s Home Turf
BYD has a new electric vehicle aimed at the heart of Japan's domestic car market. The new Racco electric kei car was built from the ground up to take on Japan's kei cars. It gets powered sliding doors and vehicle-to-load…
BMW Has Already Made 50,000 iX3s. Demand Is Nearly Double
BMW built 50,000 iX3s in nine months, its fastest-ever ramp-up at a newly opened plant. Higher-than-expected orders prompted BMW to add a second production shift earlier than planned. The iX3’s strong demand suggests BMW’s Neue Klasse is already resonating with…
BMW Is Finally Planning An Electric Convertible: Report
BMW is reportedly getting ready to make something I've been wanting someone to build for a while. According to a report from BMWBlog released on Friday, the next-generation BMW i4 is going to have a soft-top convertible variant, which will make…