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California's $3,500 EV Rebate Program Starts 'Later This Summer'

The program, which applies to new and used EVs, fills some of the gap left behind by the now-dead $7,500 EV tax credit.

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Hyundai's Got An Awesome-Looking $30,000 EV. But It's Not For You

With over 300 miles of WLTP range and charming styling, the Ioniq 3 would be an incredible Chevy Bolt competitor. But we're not that lucky.

Jul 13 -

Apple's Self-Driving Car Program Failed. But It Still Made Your iPhone Better

Apple's self-driving car program failed. But the AI chipsets developed from it help power the iPhones and MacBooks on sale today.

Jul 13 -

After 87,000 Miles, This 2022 Tesla Model Y Didn’t Just Lose Range. It Charges Slower Too

ADAC documented 14% battery-capacity loss and a substantial reduction in peak charging power after 87,000 miles.

Jul 13 -

This Chinese Micro EV Makes The Fiat Topolino Look Bare-Bones

The €8,000 Astraux tiny EV has all the features you would expect to find in an actual car, despite technically not being one.

Jul 12 -

Toyota's EV Sales Have More Than Doubled This Year

The company used to lag behind on EVs. Now it's growing its EV sales as others falter.

Jul 11 -

This YouTuber Put Extra Batteries In His F-150 EV's Bed To Boost Range

A DIY Extended Range EV using power banks? It's more likely than you think.

Jul 11 -

The SkyNomad N90 Is Xiaomi’s Gas-Burning Adventure Rig

The SkyNomad N90 is Xiaomi’s first EREV, and it’s a road-tripping family SUV built to haul people and gear.

Jul 10 -

The Rivian R2 Is Getting Launch Mode. It'll Be Quicker Than A Tesla Model Y Performance

Rivian R2 is getting launch mode, making it faster in the quarter mile than its biggest competitor.

Jul 10 -

The VW Group Is Gutting Its Lineup. Up To Half Its Models Could Die

The automotive conglomerate is drastically reducing its model portfolio.

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'Public Trust Is Earned': Feds Are Officially Tired Of Robotaxis Getting In The Way Of First Responders

One federal agency is telling robotaxi companies that it's time to stop interfering with police and firefighters.

Jul 10 -

This EV Supercar Packs 1,582 HP And 1.5-Megawatt Charging

BYD’s Denza Z can hit 62 mph in under 2 seconds and charge from 10% to 97% in just nine minutes.

Jul 10 -

Feds Are Looking to Remove a Major Roadblock for Driverless Robotaxis: The Steering Wheel

The head of NHTSA wants to remove steering wheel requirements for cars that are only intended to be driverless.

Jul 9 -

New Jersey Law Would Outlaw Tesla's Camera-Based Robotaxi Tech

A bill is headed for a vote in New Jersey that would force self-driving cars to use two additional technologies on top of cameras.

Jul 9 -

Mercedes EV Sales Jumped 50% In Q2. That's Mostly Thanks To Europe

One out of every four Mercedes cars sold in Europe was fully electric. The rest of the world is nowhere near that level.

Jul 9 -

I Saw Scout's New Trucks Up Close. They Could Be Worth The Wait

I caught Scout's electric Traveler and Terra in the wild. They have a lot to offer, but the company's road ahead is far from smooth.

Jul 9 -

Don't Get Too Rowdy In A Waymo, Kids, Or This Could Happen To You

Two California teens thought they were taking a robotaxi home. Waymo quietly called the cops.

Jul 9 -

Toyota Delays 2027 Highlander EV As Demand For Gas Model Remains Robust

The Highlander EV was supposed to arrive by the end of this year. It will now have a new launch timeline.

Jul 9 -

Ford’s $30,000 Electric Pickup's Size, Explained

Ever since Ford announced its affordable electric pickup, it has referred to it as a mid-size model. A typo called that into question.

Jul 9 -

You Think Your Electric Lawnmower is Eco Friendly? Volkswagen Just Replaced Its Lawnmowers With Sheep

Volkswagen replaced the mechanical lawnmowers at its factory in Poland with a flock of 100 sheep.

Jul 8 -

BYD's PHEV Pickup Just Landed In The U.K. But Americans Still Can't Have It

The Shark pickup was already on sale in China, Mexico, South America, and Australia, leaving the U.S. as the odd one out.

Jul 8 -

The EU Wants To Use Satellites To Automatically Prevent Your Car From Speeding: Report

If the satellite-based detection system realizes your car is speeding, regulators want it to automatically reduce your car's power output.

Jul 8 -

Another Chinese EV Player Just Landed In North America

Leapmotor launched its B10 crossover in Mexico, just as the U.S. is cracking down harder than ever on Chinese cars.

Jul 7 -

Fiat's $13,995 EV For America Is Cute, But Barely A Car

With a top speed of 19 mph and range of 46 miles, the Fiat Topolino isn't even street legal without an optional pack to raise its top speed.

Jul 7 -