Rivian was saved by software in 2025

The company’s annual revenue was boosted by its technology joint venture with Volkswagen Group.

EVs could be cheaper to own than gas cars in Africa by 2040

Electric vehicles could be economically competitive in Africa sooner than expected. Just 1% of new cars sold across the continent in 2025 were electric, but a new analysis finds that with solar off-grid charging, EVs could be cheaper to own than gas vehicles by 2040. There are major barriers to higher EV uptake in many…

Here’s how Rivian changed the rear door manual release on the R2

Rivian, along with other automakers, has been under pressure to make the manual door releases easier to access. The new R2 SUV does that — here’s how.

Trump’s critical mineral reserve is an admission that the future is electric

The administration’s $12 billion stockpile of critical minerals is aimed at blunting China’s influence. But it also revels the direction of the global economy.

Tesla adds a new Model Y AWD option, and a new price point for you

Tesla listed a $41,990 Model Y AWD trim in the US, adding a new step above the Standard rear-wheel drive model as buyers face higher effective costs and tougher EV competition.
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Tesla kills Models S and X in a shocking twist to make more robots

Tesla’s decision to kill the Model S and X signals the end of an era, and a clear pivot toward robotics, autonomy, and higher-margin future technologies.
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How Norway Accomplished a Near-Total EV Transition
How Norway Accomplished a Near-Total EV Transition

More than 97 percent of the new cars Norwegians registered in November 2025 were electric, almost reaching the country’s goal of 100 percent. As a result, the government has begun removing some of the many carrots it used to encourage its successful E…

Chinese EVs inch closer to the US as Canada slashes tariffs

The country is dropping its import tax from 100% to just 6.1%, with an initial annual cap of 49,000 cars.

Florida is building a highway that might just charge your EV while you drive

Florida is building one of the first highways in the U.S. capable of charging electric vehicles in motion, a pilot project with big implications for EV range anxiety.
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This well-known vacuum brand’s first EV hypercar wants to challenge BYD and Tesla

A Chinese vacuum cleaner brand has teased a 1,000hp-plus electric hypercar ahead of CES 2026. Here’s why Dreame’s unexpected move matters for EV tech.
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