EV
Things Are Getting Really, Really Bad At Porsche. That’s Not Good For EV Fans
Porsche now plans to trim roughly 9,000 jobs through 2035, representing over 21% of its workforce. The company has struggled with a collapsing business in China and a difficult transition to EVs. It's a bummer for EV fans, as the…
The Rivian R2 Is A Charging Beast. But It’s ‘Just Fine’ At Road Tripping
The Rivian R2 is finally here, so we're starting to see real-world testing. The Out of Spec YouTube channel put the EV through its "10% challenge." They found the R2 charges impressively quickly, but its highway efficiency is worse than…
Inside BMW’s Plan To Produce The iX5’s Gigantic Battery Pack In The U.S.
Despite a rocky year for EV sales in the U.S., BMW is taking a massive step forward by bringing battery production stateside. The automaker will start mass production of the new iX5's high-voltage battery pack right here in the U.S.…
Waymo’s Robotaxis Have A Parking Problem—And It’s Costing Thousands
Waymo’s Austin robotaxis have racked up thousands of dollars in parking tickets. The company has paid over $7,000 in fines, but it still has nearly $2,000 in unpaid tickets. A Waymo spokesperson said the company pays fines just like any…
VW Wants Higher Tariffs After Chinese PHEVs Overtake Its Best-Seller in Europe
Volkswagen Group’s CEO wants the EU to impose higher tariffs on Chinese plug-in hybrids. The demand comes after the Volkswagen Tiguan PHEV went from best-seller to outsider in the European sales charts. “We have no time to lose,” said CEO…
China’s BMW iX5 Has More Of Everything, Including A Huge TV In The Back
The long-wheelbase BMW iX5 electric SUV debuted in China today. Developed specifically for Chinese buyers, the new EV offers more interior room, better seats, and a panoramic TV. On the CLTC cycle, the new BMW iX5 boasts a 621-mile driving…
Something Doesn’t Add Up About The Rivian R2’s EPA Efficiency Rating
The R2 and Model Y share an EPA efficiency rating, but their real-world energy use differed widely. The R2 lost every part of the comparison, including the low-speed test where the difference should have been smaller. Different EPA test procedures…