EV NewsRivian Debuts RivianOS 2, Bringing R1 and R2 Under One Software Platform
Rivian starts rolling out RivianOS 2, version 2026.31, uniting R1 and R2 under one software stack with new UI, Unreal Engine 5 graphics and AI features.
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EV NewsMacfox X1S Review: A Mini-Moto Disguised as a Street-Legal E-Bike
Electrek reviews the Macfox X1S, a moped-style e-bike that leans far closer to a mini-moto than a bicycle while staying street legal.
EV NewsDefender's Compact Electric Off-Roader Caught Testing Before Debut
Defender's first fully electric SUV, a compact off-roader, has been spotted testing ahead of an expected debut before the end of the year.
EV NewsTesla's FSD Supervised Update Can Step In to Prevent Collisions During Manual Driving
Tesla's FSD Supervised v14.3.9 adds active safety that can take over steering and braking to avoid a crash even while you drive manually.
EV NewsTesla's Cybercab Faces Federal Scrutiny Just Weeks After Hitting Public Roads
Tesla's Cybercab, lacking traditional controls, is under NHTSA investigation just weeks after public road testing began. The audit query questions compliance with federal safety standards.
EV NewsUS Auto Lobby Pushes Congress to Tap the Brakes on EV Rules
The Alliance for Automotive Innovation is lobbying Congress to weaken EV and emissions rules, raising questions about whether legacy automakers are stalling electrification.
EV NewsTesla’s Cybercab Faces NHTSA Audit Just as Passenger Rides Begin in Austin
NHTSA has opened an audit into how Tesla certified the Cybercab as road-legal, the same day passenger rides began in Austin. The probe centers on its lack of steering wheel, pedals, and mirrors.
EV NewsUS Auto Lobby Urges Congress To Ban Chinese Vehicles Outright
A top auto industry lobby is pressing Congress to ban Chinese-made vehicles from the U.S. market, calling the competition unfair before imports gain ground.
EV NewsSkoda's 7-Seat EV Covers 582 Miles on One Charge—With a Catch
Skoda's 7-seat Peaq EV traveled 582 miles on a single charge, but only by hypermiling on secondary roads—far from typical daily driving.
EV NewsBYD's Electric Kei Car Tested in Japan: A Natural Fit for Local Roads
Early review of BYD's electric kei car in Japan praises its roomy, comfortable cabin and thoughtful design that blends into the local kei segment.
EV NewsAfter Togg, a 30% Price Gap: Bold Forecast for the New Model
A new Turkish EV model is predicted to be 30% cheaper than Togg, signaling a potential market shake-up and intensified competition.
EV NewsTesla's Driverless Cybercab Takes to Austin Streets in Flawless Demo Ride
Tesla's autonomous Cybercab completed a smooth, driverless trip in Austin, showcasing its steering-wheel-free design and hinting at a future robotaxi network.
EV NewsTesla Cybercab Ditches Brake Lines and Fluid: How Does It Actually Stop?
Tesla's Cybercab does away with brake lines and fluid, using electro-mechanical brakes and steer-by-wire. Here's how the autonomous two-seater stops.
EV NewsTesla's Robotaxi Fleet Reaches One Million Driverless Miles
Tesla says its Robotaxi fleet has driven 1 million miles without human supervision, more than doubling the total reported just six weeks ago.
EV NewsIRU and T&E Push Brussels for Strategic Talks on Truck Decarbonisation
IRU and T&E urge Brussels to launch a strategic dialogue on decarbonising heavy-duty vehicles as EU rule reviews and cost pressures loom.
EV NewsWave Energy Survives Policy Shifts as PacWave South Test Bed Presses Ahead
The PacWave South wave energy test bed has survived policy headwinds that slowed US wind and solar, keeping marine renewables in the game.
EV NewsElectrification as Energy Sovereignty: Rethinking Europe's Post-2030 Transport Strategy
Europe's post-2030 renewable framework must look beyond renewable shares in transport and treat electrification as a route to energy sovereignty.
EV NewsTesla Opens Fleet Buyer Interest Form for Cybercab Robotaxi, But Individual FSD Owners Still Wait
Tesla seeks fleet buyers for Cybercab Robotaxi network via an interest form, but individual FSD owners awaiting passive income promises remain sidelined.
EV NewsClean Energy in the U.S. Reaches New Heights in Early 2026
U.S. clean energy deployment hit a record high in early 2026, enough to power 83 million homes, despite political opposition.
EV NewsEVs Take the Top Spot in UK Sales for the First Time
Electric cars made up 30% of UK sales last month, becoming the country's best-selling powertrain for the first time. A major milestone for EV adoption.
EV NewsGreen Groups Back Lawsuit Against Scattergood Hydrogen Retrofit
Environmental organizations have joined a lawsuit claiming Los Angeles and LADWP failed to meet CEQA requirements for the Scattergood hydrogen retrofit project.
EV NewsFederal Court Halts EPA Move Against California's Clean Air Waivers
A federal judge blocked the EPA from attacking California's Clean Air Act waivers, ordering the agency to restore the status quo while the case continues.
EV NewsSlate Truck Deliveries Could Begin as Early as December, Report Says
A new report suggests Slate truck deliveries may start in December, but only a small number of preorder holders will get their vehicles that early.
EV NewsIONNA Slashes Fast Charging Rates for the Holiday Weekend
IONNA is cutting fast charging to $0.20 per kWh plus tax across its whole network from September 4 through September 7, a nearly 50% break for holiday road trips.