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
Rivian Won’t Offer CarPlay. Its Alternative Requires A Subscription Plan
- Rivian is adding Apple Music, Google Cast, Audible and more to it software subscription, Connect+
- The new service will become available via an over-the-air update.
- Connect+ will cost $14.99 per month.
Tesla, GM, Lucid and Rivian have been under
Rivian’s New $1,400 Travel Kitchen Folds In Half And Fits The R1, R2 And R3
A few years ago, Rivian showcased an amazing, purpose-built modular kitchen that was made to fit like a glove inside the R1T’s gear tunnel–that’s the full-width storage space between the electric pickup’s bed and passenger compartment.
It had an integrated
GMC Sierra EV: The Wait Is Nearly Over For Reservation Holders
Buyer options for electric trucks are still relatively limited but they are expanding quickly. Ever since Rivian first christened the electric truck market with the arrival of the R1T, we have seen a steady launch of new models from all