Could These SUVs Become the EV Hits America Needs?
Besides making cars, what do Rivian and Toyota really have in common? I’d say that they share an unfortunate sense of bad timing. It’s not their fault, either. But both companies picked a rough year to launch crucial new electric-vehicle products, now that EV tax credits are gone and the U.S. government has largely soured […]
The Case For Plug-In Hybrids Is Changing. Here’s What Happened
A lot of electric-vehicle advocates aren’t big fans of hybrids. Many of them would say the sooner the world can go all-zero emissions, the better off we’ll all be, and that hybrids risk prolonging our collective dependence on fossil fuels. As for me, I’m generally pro-hybrid: I say don’t let the perfect be the enemy of […]
The Tesla Model Y Proves That Tesla Needs To Get Back To Making Cars
Tesla CEO Elon Musk envisions a near future where operating a steering wheel and pedals feels as antiquated as riding a horse does today. He’s repeated versions of that refrain for years, earning a deserved reputation for being the boy who cried self-driving. But his boredom with the conventional car business has never been more […]
I Saw The 2027 Chevy Bolt In Person. It Looks Fantastic—And Still Small
The heavily updated 2027 Chevrolet Bolt made a surprise appearance at the GM Forward event in New York this week. It could easily be mistaken for the old Bolt, but under the skin, it adds new batteries, better fast-charging, modern software and a Tesla-style charging port. The updated Bolt goes on sale early next year […]
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 […]