The Apple Car project is still happening, but it's been scaled back somewhat, according to a new report. Apple originally wanted to develop a self-driving car, but has now abandoned those ambitions in favor of a simpler EV that the company believes it can put on sale by 2028, according to Bloomberg. The company originally aimed to make a fully... Report: Apple Car project pivots to basic EV, drops driverless aims
The Apple Car project is still happening, but it's been scaled back somewhat, according to a new report. Apple originally wanted to develop a self-driving car, but has now abandoned those ambitions in favor of a simpler EV that the company believes it can put on sale by 2028, according to Bloomberg. The company originally aimed to make a fully... 
The California Air Resources Board (CARB) is set to approve Electrify America's proposed plan for its next cycle of charging-network investments. But some in California don't believe the plan does enough to address charger reliability, the Sacramento Bee reports. Electrify America was created as part of the Volkswagen diesel settlement, with VW... 
The U.K. telecom firm BT Group this week announced a pilot program to add EV charging to street cabinets typically used to house broadband and phone cables. The first such refit has already been completed in Scotland, with more planned in the coming months, according to a BT Group press release (via IEEE Spectrum). The company aims for as many as... 
The Biden administration will use a broad legal interpretation to provide tax credits to EV charging projects in a large swath of the country. The Treasury Department on Friday released additional guidance providing more specific information on what projects will qualify for the revived 30C tax credit. Re-enacted under the Inflation Reduction Act... 
Stellantis has reaffirmed a claim of 500 miles of range for its STLA dedicated EV platform, set to underpin several future cars, crossovers, and SUVs from the automaker. STLA Large is one of four dedicated EV platforms announced by Stellantis in 2021, along with STLA Small, Medium, and Frame versions. Stellantis was making the 500-mile range claim... 
The 2024 Ford Mustang Mach-E GT gets an available Bronze Appearance Package, as well as some performance upgrades, for the new model year. The appearance package includes a bronze grille, badging, and 20-inch wheels. It's available with Shadow Black, Star White Metallic, and new-for-2024 Eruption Green paint colors. Ford said a Mach-E GT with this... 
The 2025 Jeep Wagoneer S will arrive this fall in the U.S., with other markets to follow, Jeep parent Stellantis announced Thursday. The timing essentially matches what Jeep discussed when the Wagoneer S was first shown in concept form in September 2022 as one of three production-bound EVs, alongside the European-market Avenger and the more... 
The 2024 Hyundai Elantra Hybrid gets a price hike to go along with its refreshed exterior and interior. Hyundai released pricing information for the 2024 Elantra Hybrid earlier this month, showing a starting price of $26,250 for the base Blue grade before destination. That's $1,700 more than the equivalent 2023 model. Including the mandatory... 
Mazda will use Tesla's North American Charging Standard (NACS) connector for future EVs, but is still investing in development of a new generation of its signature rotary engines. The automaker announced Tuesday that it would adopt the NACS connector for EVs launched in North America from 2025 onward, and will give customers access to the Tesla... 
Fewer Tesla EVs now qualify for the $7,500 federal EV tax credit, but for those that do, Tesla is now applying the credit at the time of purchase. The automaker's website now says that eligible buyers will have the full $7,500 credit applied when they purchase their vehicles. Customers are responsible for determining their eligibility for the...