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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…
EV Drivers Are Happier With Their Cars Than Gas Car Owners: Study
A JD Power survey shows that people who drive electric cars are quite happy. In fact, they tend to like their cars more than drivers of combustion vehicles do. Studies show that EV drivers tend to go electric for their…
A BMW iX3 Charged For Just 15 Minutes. Here’s How Far It Drove On The Highway
The 2027 BMW iX3 was tested for its road-tripping abilities. The German EV was charged from 10% for just 15 minutes. Then, the driver took it on the highway to see how far it would go until it reached 10%…
Tesla’s Controversial Door Handles Could Trigger New Safety Rules
Tesla's controversial door handles and releases have once again ended up in NHTSA's lap. The feds officially denied a petition to investigate Tesla's door handles over safety concerns. Instead, it granted a petition to begin looking into rewriting regulations to…
Massachusetts EV Owners Will Earn Money By Selling Battery Power: Report
A new pilot program in Massachusetts will pay electric vehicle owners for supporting the grid. They may be able to earn hundreds of dollars depending on the time and the grid's energy needs. Several utility and technology companies have teamed…
Tesla Now Has Nearly 1.5 Million FSD Subscribers
Tesla's FSD subscriber base just had its largest quarter-over-quarter jump in history. The automaker hit a whopping 1.48 million FSD active FSD subscriptions. FSD monthly revenue alone now exceeds $65 million per month. The adoption of Tesla's Full Self-Driving (Supervised)…
How Rivian Made The R2’s Suspension Cheaper And Lighter Than The R1’s But Just As Good
The Rivian R2 is one of the most important EVs introduced in the past few years. It takes everything that's great about Rivian—its battery and powertrain tech, off-road prowess, and impressive driving dynamics—and shrinks it into a smaller, more affordable…