Foxconn and Fisker confirm talks about making $30,000 EV in Wisconsin

Henrik Fisker with Project PEAR EVFoxconn and Fisker are in talks to build a $30,000 electric car in Wisconsin, local newspaper The Journal Times confirmed Thursday. Known as a contract manufacturer for the Apple iPhone, Foxconn announced plans for a Wisconsin factory in 2017, originally for large LCD screens. Reports about the Wisconsin factory as a possibility for EV production...

The 50-mpg club: 8 affordable cars making the best of high gas prices

2020 Hyundai Sonata HybridPandemic year or not, gas prices run on supply and demand. Those simple rules have again pushed up prices at the pump, leading many more Americans to once again think about fuel efficiency. Several unexpected things have driven the price hikes this time, including OPEC drama on the supply side, and a spike in demand due to a rapid recovery from...

Rivian patents another maneuverability trick enabled by quad-motor layout

Rivian R1TThe Rivian R1T electric pickup truck hasn't reached customers yet, but yet another potential new feature has leaked out. Rivian has filed a patent application for a "K-Turn Mode" that could make turning around in tight spaces a lot easier. First spotted by a Rivian Owners Forum user, the application describes using motor torque to turn the...