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Tesla deliveries set to fall for second consecutive quarter, a first for the company
Tesla is not having a good year so far
Fewer Americans want to buy an EV compared to four years ago, so what changed?
Not enough potential buyers believe the US will build out the necessary infrastructure
European Union aims to crack down on cheap Chinese EVs with steep tariffs
European EV makers are having a hard time competing with cheap Chinese models
As EV sales slump, a breakthrough lithium extraction method could turbocharge the industry
The new technique can extract the mineral from sources as diluted as seawater
FLO's new 320kW fast chargers juice EVs up to 80% in 15 minutes
Putting range anxiety in the rearview mirror
Apple's radically upgraded CarPlay will power every screen on supported cars
A deep glimpse into what the next-gen CarPlay will look like
Volvo EX30 crossovers recalled due to display glitch that hides speedometer
A cost to pay for a big centralized screen
Some EVs are now more affordable than the average gas-powered vehicle
Upcoming EVs from GM and Stellantis will be even cheaper
Total vehicle electrification could require significantly larger copper mining efforts over the next 30 years
Forward-looking: A new paper provides a concerning projection for copper supply over the next few years and the effects it could have on the development of EV technology. Significantly more copper mines will be needed, or we could adapt the hybrid model to achieve the best results for both greenhouse gas emissions and supply requirements.
Jeep's first EV is the $72,000 Wagoneer S: 300-mile range, 600 horsepower
Forward-looking: Jeep had its fun stuffing 707 horsepower, 6.2 liter supercharged Hellcat engines in Jeep Grand Cherokee Trackhawks, but the auto world is bound and determined to go electric and Jeep is just along for the ride. The Stellantis-owned automaker's first official EV is the Wagoneer S, a premium battery-electric vehicle (BEV) boasting a range of more than 300 miles on a single charge.
Plug-in hybrids are driving EV sales growth, but industry faces roadblocks ahead
In a nutshell: The electric vehicle revolution kicked into higher gear in the first quarter of 2024, with global EV sales jumping 18% compared to the same period last year. But while that double-digit growth looks impressive on paper, there are some concerning undercurrents rumbling beneath the surface.
Tesla lays off entire Supercharger and new vehicles teams, weeks after previous cuts
Elon Musk is going "hard core"
Battery costs have plummeted by 90% in less than 15 years, turbocharging renewable energy shift
Predicting a sixfold increase in global energy storage capacity by 2030
Ford is losing boatloads of money on every electric vehicle sold
The road to EV profitability is bumpy
Tesla is laying off 10% of global workforce amid declining sales and production cuts
Around 14,000 people will lose their jobs
Ford is set to challenge next Tesla model with $25,000 EV
New emissions rule accelerates green shift: EVs could make up 35% to 56% of vehicle sales by 2032
Failed gamble on electric vehicles has cost Hertz CEO his job
Renters still prefer traditional gasoline cars over electric vehicles
Carmakers are sharing driving habits with insurance companies, unbeknownst to owners
Have your insurance rates jumped and you don't know why?
Rivian goes compact and affordable with $45K R2 SUV, surprises with R3 twins
The R3X stands out with its more retro-futuristic design
Biden orders security probe into Chinese "connected" vehicles, labeling them a potential security threat
"I'm not going to let that happen on my watch"
New battery tech could finally improve EV performance in extreme weather
Good news for EV enthusiasts
Apple shuts down its secretive electric car project
Hundreds of employees from the team will be laid off while many others will be transitioned to generative AI projects
Xiaomi thinks its premium smartphone users are a prime market for the company's first EV
Competing with the Porsche Taycan and Tesla Model S