The 2027 Chevy Bolt Configurator Goes Live. It’s A Tremendous EV Deal
The 2027 Chevrolet Bolt can now be configured on the automaker’s website. The base Bolt LT starts from $28,995, including destination. It comes standard with 17-inch alloy wheels, automatic high beams and an 11.3-inch infotainment screen. The 2027 Chevrolet Bolt online configurator has gone live on the automaker’s website, which means customers can now check […]
BMW Might Put Gas Engines In Its Big EVs: Report
BMW is looking into bringing back range extenders for some of its EVs. The German brand used a gas engine in the quirky first-generation i3 to boost its range. Now, the setup could return in the large iX5 SUV and i7 sedan. BMW is on a roll with its Neue Klasse platform for electric vehicles. […]
BMW Brings Alexa+ to Its Infotainment System–Here’s What It Means
BMW is the first automaker to integrate Amazon’s new Alexa+ AI voice assistant. By using the new generative AI platform, BMW drivers will be able to have more natural in-car conversations with the infotainment system. The new assistant will debut in select BMW models soon. BMW cars will be the first to integrate Amazon’s next-generation […]
This Wireless-Charging Road Is More Powerful Than Most Tesla Superchargers
In-road wireless charging has so far been little more than a science experiment. Slow charging speeds and limited real-world availability didn’t make a case against simply stopping at a DC fast charger. Now, though, a new stretch of publicly available highway is pushing the boundaries of what’s possible with in-road wireless charging. The world’s first […]
Why Tesla And General Motors Cool Their Electric Motors In Different Ways
Munro & Associates tear down a pair of electric motors from General Motors and Tesla. What their engineers found are two completely different approaches to cooling. One prioritizes simplicity, while the other squeezes out efficiency using some surprising engineering. Cooling an electric motor seems like a science that we’ve had down for years. Just throw […]
Lucid Gravity Grand Touring Orders Open In Europe
The Lucid Gravity is now available to order in Europe. The top-tier Gravity Grand Touring model will be available in early 2026 in several countries. The SUV represents a make-or-break moment for the American EV startup. The Lucid Gravity’s efficient, minivan-like styling may be a design Hail Mary in truck-focused America, but it could be […]
Ford Delays Next Electric Pickup And Van Again, But Not All Is Lost
Ford’s next-generation electric pickup truck and van have been delayed again. The company is pushing back the two projects to focus on more affordable offerings. Despite the delay, the American automaker believes the current generation F-150 Lightning and E-Transit are good enough for now. Ford has delayed two of its next-generation electric vehicles once again, […]
Why General Motors And Hyundai Building EVs Together Just Makes Sense
General Motors and Hyundai have both proven themselves to be fairly formidable on the electric-vehicle front. Between Hyundai, Kia, Chevy and Cadillac, the brands have catered well to retail consumers thus far—and now they have commercial buyers in their sights too. Welcome back to Critical Materials, your daily roundup for all things electric and tech in […]