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Rivian’s New RAD Division Is Here. But What Is It Really?
Rivian’s new RAD team puts a public face on its in-house performance skunkworks. It introduced the RAD Tuner, which gives quad-motor R1 owners deep control over 10 vehicle settings. The real mystery is whether RAD will stay software-focused or spawn…
Donut Lab’s Solid-State Battery Charges Fast. But Experts Still Have Questions
Donut Lab unveiled tests this week demonstrating its battery's charging capability. Experts still have big questions—about cycle life and performance at the pack level. Donut Lab is releasing more evidence of its solid-state batteries, but there's no word on the…
The Volvo EX30 Just Got One Of The Best EV Features
The Volvo EX30 is getting vehicle-to-load functionality, which will let it act as a giant power bank. A new 148-hp base version with a smaller battery is also joining the lineup. The update also improves the infotainment software. What good…
Jeep And Ram’s Parent Company May Borrow Tech From Its Chinese Sister Brand
Stellantis might expand its partnership with China's Leapmotor. The automaker might use its EV technology across its European portfolio. It already has an ongoing collaboration with Leapmotor to sell its cars in Europe. For decades, Western automakers and Chinese companies…
Jeep And Ram’s Parent Company Got The EV Shift Wrong. The Bill Is Enormous
Stellantis bet on the wrong approach to the EV transition; it misread demand, and it cost billions. The automaker is shifting back to combustion engines after overestimating EV adoption and failing to win buyers. Canceled EVs and bland products showed…
Spend The Cash Now, Scale Later
Rivian's $24 billion cash burn has been called into question by investors. CEO RJ Scaringe says it was calculated in order "to become a very large company." R2 could be the pivotal moment for Rivian where everything turns around. If…
Want A Great EV Deal? Buy One That’s A Year Old
There's a common piece of wisdom among value-oriented car shoppers: Don't buy new, buy a three-year-old car off a lease. That's still a good idea, but according to new data from Edmunds, you may not have to wait that long.…