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A Legacy Automaker Is Now Rivian’s Biggest Shareholder
After more than five years, Amazon has lost the top spot on Rivian’s shareholder list. A huge legacy automaker is now the California startup’s biggest shareholder. Rivian’s largest backer has committed to invest nearly $6 billion as long as things…
Mercedes-AMG Is Building An EV For People Who Hate EVs
AMG’s new video shows the EV GT being pushed hard in testing. Dual rear motors help it pull off big, smoky drifts, in true AMG fashion. It has 1,000+ hp and simulates a V-8 complete with simulated gears and noise…
Tesla Semi Official Battery Specs Are Out, And They’re Impressive
The Tesla Semi’s official battery specs are out, and they’re massive. An official document published by the California Air Resources Board unveiled the capacities for the Standard Range and Long Range models. The same document reveals that the Standard Range…
Slate Auto Gets One Step Closer To Building Its Affordable EV Truck
Slate Auto's plant in Indiana completed the installation of its automated body shop. It's also in the final phase of testing vehicle parts before they officially enter production. If all goes as planned, production will begin by the end of…
This New Tech Completely Changes How The Brake Pedal Works
Brembo Sensify removes brake fluid and lets software control braking force at each wheel. The brake pedal becomes an input device rather than a direct mechanical command. Stronger EV regen could make friction brakes smoother, smaller, and longer-lasting. The rise…
Opel Says This EV Is A True Hot Hatch. The Specs Back It Up
Opel’s Corsa GSE turns the regular Corsa EV into a proper hot hatch with 277 hp and a 5.5-second sprint. A Torsen LSD, Michelin Pilot Sport 4S tires, and upgraded brakes suggest Opel did more than just add power. Range…
Kempower’s New EV Fast Charger Can Do What Tesla’s Supercharger Can’t
Finland’s Kempower has unveiled a new type of EV fast charger. The Mega Flex Satellite can cater to power-hungry electric big rigs and smaller EVs at the same time. It can output up to 1.2 megawatts through its MCS port,…