Tesla May Have Already Won the Charging Wars
Deals with Ford and G.M. will make it easier to find a charger but could give Elon Musk control of critical infrastructure.
John B. Goodenough, 100, Dies; Nobel-Winning Creator of the Lithium-Ion Battery
An unassuming professor who remained active into his 90s, he is credited with the breakthrough that gave rise to the batteries powering today’s electronic devices.
Lucid EV tech may power upcoming electric Aston Martin
Aston Martin on Monday announced a supply agreement and long-term strategic partnership with California’s Lucid Group, through which Lucid will provide the U.K. performance-car maker with “select powertrain components” for upcoming electric vehicles. Aston said that it will continue to look to Mercedes-Benz AG for internal... Chevrolet Silverado EV Work Truck tow, payload confirmed
General Motors on Monday released updated towing and payload figures for the 2024 Chevrolet Silverado EV WT (work truck), and confirmed a higher-than-anticipated base price for the fleet-oriented model. According to the updated specs, the Silverado EV WT will produce 510 hp and 615 lb-ft of torque, giving it a maximum towing capacity of 10,000... 2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee 4xe plug-in hybrid recalled because engines may shut down
Stellantis is recalling 2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee 4xe plug-in hybrid SUVs due to an issue that could cause engines to shut down while driving. The recall, which encompasses 12,458 potentially affected vehicles in the U.S., addresses a software issues that could cause a loss of communication between the transmission control module and hybrid control... Ryan Reynolds Invests in Alpine F1 Team
The actor Ryan Reynolds, the private equity firm RedBird Capital and Otro Capital are among the investors taking a stake in Renault’s Alpine team.
Deal for Formula 1 Team Reflects Growing U.S. Interest in the Sport
The actor Ryan Reynolds and the private equity firm RedBird Capital are among the investors taking a stake in Renault’s Alpine team.
Rolls-Royce sees fuel cells as a future possibility, but not hydrogen combustion
Rolls-Royce is considering hydrogen powertrains for future vehicles, but in the form of fuel cells rather than combustion engines, the luxury brand's CEO said in a recent interview with Autocar. The Rolls-Royce Spectre, the brand's first production EV, is scheduled to start deliveries later this year. After briefly considering plug-in hybrids, the... Ford CEO on Cybertruck, Rivian R2, 2024 Cadillac Lyriq: The Week In Reverse
What does Ford's CEO think of the Cybertruck? How much will the Rivian R2 cost? What lineup changes will the 2024 Cadillac Lyriq get? This is our look back at the Week in Reverse, right here at Green Car Reports. Ford CEO Jim Farley didn't mince words with CNBC's Jim Kramer when referring to Tesla CEO Elon Musk. "If he wants to design a Cybertruck... Rivian acquires A Better Routeplanner
Rivian on Wednesday announced its acquisition of Swedish mapping company Iternio, the developer of the EV trip-planning app A Better Routeplanner. The app, which allows EV drivers to plan routes incorporating charging stops, will be maintained as a standalone feature for drivers of all EVs, but its core features will be integrated with Rivian's...