Rivian (RIVN) takes a big step toward restarting Georgia EV plant construction for R2
Rivian (RIVN) is moving closer to restarting construction at its $5 billion EV plant in Georgia after pausing it months ago. The company recently took a significant step by applying for a federal loan to get its
Help with fractions, EV sales up, a $50K Lucid, and solar is bigger in Texas
On today’s spectacular episode of Quick Charge, we bust the myth of slowing EV sales by teaching journalists how to do math. We also check out the new, $50,000 mainstream Lucid and break the news to California
The EV Slowdown Will Last Another 12-18 Months, Analysts Say
- The current slowdown in electric car sales will last another 12-18 months, analysts from Morgan Stanley said in a new report.
- Starting around 2027, they expect EV sales to start accelerating again.
- Big automakers should team up
Ford’s updated E-Transit, America’s best-selling electric van, is en route to customers
America’s best-selling electric van now has even more range and faster charging. Ford announced on Wednesday that it began shipping the new 2024 E-Transit with enhanced range to customers across North America.
<spanWe Spotted A Cadillac Escalade IQ In Public
- The Cadillac Escalade IQ is expected to go on sale soon for the 2025 model year.
- It will be made in Michigan at GM's Factory Zero Detroit-Hamtramck Assembly Center.
We already know what the Cadillac Escalade IQ looks
LFP Battery Health Degrades At Full Charge, Study Finds
- Lithium iron phosphate (LFP) batteries are cheaper to produce and more stable than traditional nickel-based chemistries.
- A new study from a Tesla-funded lab found that LFP batteries degrade faster when fully charged.
- Repeated charging at a higher state of
Rivian’s manufacturing boss is leaving to lead Jeep, Dodge’s EV offensive
Rivian (RIVN) is losing its vice president of manufacturing, Tim Fallon, to Jeep, Dodge owner Stellantis (STLA) to spearhead its upcoming EV offensive in the US.
Rivian loses EV manufacturing
Volkswagen’s first electric ID GTI will be ‘a real go kart’ to drive
The Volkswagen GTI badge will live on in the electric era. Volkswagen’s first electric ID GTI “will be a real go kart” to drive with elements from the legends.
Volkswagen unveiled the
Tesla keeps cool, Rivian heats up, Uber throws shade, and NIO swings
On today’s episode of Quick Charge, Tesla’s weird new cooler faces off against Rivian’s clever new camp kitchen, Uber’s CEO thinks Elon is underestimating the problem, and NIO shows off its new rival to the
DC Fast Charging Is Getting Better, But Level 2 Is Getting Worse: Study
- According to JD Power, charging infrastructure is improving overall. For two consecutive quarters this year, things have improved on the macro level.
- Consumers are more satisfied with DC fast charging than last year.
- Consumers are less satisfied with public