Waymo’s spent robotaxi batteries will be used as grid storage

The company announced a deal with B2U Storage Solutions to repurpose the battery packs as Waymo pulls them off the road.

Slate Auto will announce pricing and take preorders for its EV on June 24

The Bezos-backed EV startup has yet to announce final pricing for its vehicle, which is supposed to start shipping by the end of this year.

Rivian under investigation over rear suspension failures on R1 models

At least two owners have lost control of their vehicles after a critical suspension component broke. In both cases, the vehicles had been previously serviced.

Rivian will deliver the first R2 SUVs on June 9

The company has finally set a date for the first customer deliveries of what CEO RJ Scaringe has said is “maybe the most important thing we’ve launched to date.”

Ferrari’s first EV is not for you

The Ferrari Luce seems to be more aimed at regulatory compliance and China, putting a lot of pressure on the Jony Ive-designed EV.

Global EV market goes K-shaped as the U.S. gets left behind

EV sales have surged worldwide in every region but the U.S., posing risks for legacy and startup automakers.

Tesla reveals two Robotaxi crashes involving teleoperators

Newly un-redacted crash reports reveal some of the troubles Tesla has had as it tries to scale its robotaxis.

After acing range and charging, Chinese EV brands flaunt three-wheel driving on SUVs

Chinese EV brands are turning active suspension into their next SUV flex, with BYD, Aito, and Li Auto showing three-wheel driving demos that could help with tire changes, recovery, and rough terrain.

Lucid Motors doesn’t know how many EVs it will build this year

Lucid Motors pulled its guidance for the year, as it navigates swelling inventory and a company-wide cost-cutting measure.