Real-World Range, Charging Headaches, and the EV Future This week’s EV news highlights a mix of progress and persistent challenges. Tesla’s latest software update finally gives drivers a real-world range estimate, not just the often-optimistic…
Market Moves and New Models Tesla raises Model Y Premium trim prices by $1,000 in the US. Volvo opens US order books for the EX60 electric SUV. XPENG launches mass-produced robotaxi in China with L4…
Insight: The EV Landscape Expands Across Budgets and Segments From budget-friendly scooters to high-performance SUVs, the electric vehicle market is diversifying rapidly. The Kia EV9 GT review highlights the trade-offs of a powerful EV SUV—impressive…
Key Insights Today’s EV news paints a mixed picture: while Honda reports its first annual loss in nearly 70 years, citing struggles with its EV strategy, Tesla ends production of Model S and X. Meanwhile,…
Tesla Updates: Powerwall 3, Shuttle Service, Cybercab Car Wash, & Solar Pivot Tesla’s Powerwall 3 roadmap includes a three-phase version, expanding commercial and heavy-home use. Free Tesla shuttle service launches in rural Germany, serving seniors…
Global EV Market: Chinese Dominance & US Exception Chinese EVs are taking the world by storm, but the US market remains largely closed due to tariffs and policy. A recent video by Rich Rebuilds shows…
Market Trends & Inequality Early EV adoption by the wealthy is now giving way to a mass-market boom that risks entrenching inequality if lower-income groups are left behind, warns a new analysis. In the US,…
Repair or Upgrade: Tesla Wheel Options A cracked 21-inch Uberturbine rim costs ~$1,100 to replace at Tesla, but local repair may be cheaper. Alternatively, downgrading to 19-inch wheels (Costco $2,000+) could save money long-term. New…
Insight: The EV Landscape is Evolving Rapidly The electric vehicle (EV) ecosystem is buzzing with activity, from production milestones to myth-busting and futuristic concepts. This digest highlights key themes: the expansion of EV manufacturing, the…
Autonomy and Safety Tesla hits Musk’s threshold for ‘safe unsupervised’ driving, marking progress toward full self-driving. California to start ticketing driverless cars, clarifying liability in autonomous vehicle incidents. Two separate flight incidents in recent days;…