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A Rivian R1T Towed A Big Trailer 1,500 Miles. Despite The Range Loss, It Cost Less Than Gas
Towing with an EV can be a little nerve-racking, but one Rivian R1T owner wants to prove the opposite is true. Tyler from a small racing team known as Team Arcblast just finished a 1,500-mile towing trip and said that…
Xiaomi Just Unveiled A Product Tesla Promised A Decade Ago But Never Delivered
Xiaomi, which is mostly known for its smartphones and smart home appliances, unveiled a new EV charging product. The robotic charging arm unfolds from a slim enclosure, automatically plugging into a parked EV. Tesla presented a similar solution a decade…
Ford’s $30,000 Electric Pickup: Here’s A Closer Look
Ford’s upcoming mid-size electric pickup truck is getting closer. The American automaker offered a glimpse at the $30,000 EV’s potential design. In a new video series, Ford also shows off the first camouflaged working prototypes during cold-weather testing. Ford may…
This Low-Mileage 2025 Tesla Model Y Lost A Lot Of Range Fast
Tesla’s own test showed 88% battery health after just 18 months and 13,162 miles. The Model Y displayed 302 miles at full charge, down 36 miles from when it was new. DC charging and parked energy use may be factors,…
Sodium Batteries And EVs That Feed The Grid: GM’s Big Energy Push
In addition to being America’s largest automaker by sales, General Motors is becoming a burgeoning energy company. At an event in San Francisco I attended on Tuesday, GM said it's developing sodium-ion batteries for energy storage systems (ESS). It also…
The Rivian R2 Is Finally Here. The CEO Just Shared When To Expect More Models
Now that R2 is here, it's time to focus on what's next for Rivian. CEO RJ Scaringe shares details of when to expect the upcoming R3 (and R3X). R4 is also on the horizon and something that Scaringe says is…
The Rivian R2 Is Now Shipping With A Rare Accessory The Competition Forgot Existed
Rivian has kicked off R2 deliveries, and the official accessory shop is now live. Owners can buy all-weather floor mats, an off-road readiness kit, and a travel kitchen. What makes the R2 different from the competition, however, is what can…