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Used EV sales spike alongside gas prices

The hottest EVs from the 2026 New York Auto Show (plus one brawny concept)

Consumers are increasingly turning to electric vehicles due to rising gas prices, with notable debuts at the 2026 New York International Auto Show.

12 hours ago

Crank Windows And No Radio: Why Slate And Dodge's Cheap EVs May Be Far More Spartan Than Chinese Ones

American automakers are focusing on cheaper EVs by stripping features rather than innovating technology or manufacturing processes.

These 4 European EVs Could Give Tesla A Serious Run For Its Money In The States

America's electric car sales dropped 28% in Q1, while Europe saw a 30% increase in sales last year.

EV Depreciation Is Still Brutal. But Hybrids Should Give Us Hope

Electric vehicles depreciate significantly faster than hybrids and the overall market average, losing 57.2% of their value in five years.

11 hours ago

Gas prices aren't the only factor fueling used EV sales | TechCrunch

New electric vehicle sales dropped 28% in Q1, while used EV sales increased 12% due to expiring leases and rising gas prices.

Used EV sales spike alongside gas prices

Aggressive pricing by Tesla and others is driving sales but lowering used EV values, while high petrol prices may influence interest in EVs.

The hottest EVs from the 2026 New York Auto Show (plus one brawny concept)

Consumers are increasingly turning to electric vehicles due to rising gas prices, with notable debuts at the 2026 New York International Auto Show.

12 hours ago

Crank Windows And No Radio: Why Slate And Dodge's Cheap EVs May Be Far More Spartan Than Chinese Ones

American automakers are focusing on cheaper EVs by stripping features rather than innovating technology or manufacturing processes.

These 4 European EVs Could Give Tesla A Serious Run For Its Money In The States

America's electric car sales dropped 28% in Q1, while Europe saw a 30% increase in sales last year.

EV Depreciation Is Still Brutal. But Hybrids Should Give Us Hope

Electric vehicles depreciate significantly faster than hybrids and the overall market average, losing 57.2% of their value in five years.

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19 hours ago

Toronto startup

Tesla Is Quietly Becoming a Global Utility and Wall Street Barely Notices

13 hours ago

Tesla Skids 3% Amid Delivery Shortfall Concerns, Execution Risks, and JPMorgan's Bearish Warning

Tesla stock is down 3% due to delivery misses, bearish warnings, and execution concerns, leading to a 19.82% year-to-date decline.

Toronto startup

Tesla broadens most-wanted Model Y to eight new markets

20 hours ago

Cars

Tesla Reclaims World's Top EV Spot After BYD Sales Plummet 25%

Tesla uses Model S and X 'sentimental' value to enforce massive pricing move

Tesla has raised prices on remaining Model S and Model X vehicles by $15,000, leveraging scarcity and sentimental value.

2 hours ago

Tesla's 'ASS' Is Safe As Feds End Probe Into Remote Control Feature

Tesla's Actual Smart Summon feature is cleared by NHTSA after a probe found low severity and frequency of reported crashes.

19 hours ago

Tesla Is Quietly Becoming a Global Utility and Wall Street Barely Notices

Tesla's energy business is growing significantly, indicating a structural shift despite declining automotive revenue.

13 hours ago

Tesla Skids 3% Amid Delivery Shortfall Concerns, Execution Risks, and JPMorgan's Bearish Warning

Tesla stock is down 3% due to delivery misses, bearish warnings, and execution concerns, leading to a 19.82% year-to-date decline.

Tesla broadens most-wanted Model Y to eight new markets

Tesla expands Model Y L availability to eight Asian markets, targeting family buyers with a focus on practicality and performance.

20 hours ago

Tesla Reclaims World's Top EV Spot After BYD Sales Plummet 25%

Tesla regained its position as the world's largest electric car maker with a 6.5% increase in deliveries, while BYD's sales dropped significantly.

Tesla uses Model S and X 'sentimental' value to enforce massive pricing move

Tesla has raised prices on remaining Model S and Model X vehicles by $15,000, leveraging scarcity and sentimental value.

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2 hours ago

Tesla's 'ASS' Is Safe As Feds End Probe Into Remote Control Feature

Tesla's Actual Smart Summon feature is cleared by NHTSA after a probe found low severity and frequency of reported crashes.

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4 hours ago

Report: Safety Protections Have Not Kept Up With Amazon Boom

Amazon's parking violations highlight the need for better regulation in the last-mile delivery industry due to safety and accountability concerns.

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16 hours ago

Ambi Robotics builds robots to do the heavy lifting

Robots excel at precise, repetitive, high-speed movements, but they struggle to pick up simple items and manipulate them. Even doing our laundry is extremely difficult.

Artificial intelligence

Waymo Has Stopped Testing Its Robotaxis in New York City and No One Knows What Happens Next

Waymo's driverless taxi service cannot test in New York City due to expired permits, hindering its expansion plans.

fromFuturism

Tesla Admits Its Robotaxis Are Being Driven Remotely

Waymo relies on remote operators in the Philippines for assistance with autonomous vehicles, highlighting the ongoing human involvement in autonomous driving.

NYC startup

fromgizmodo.com

11 hours ago

Waymo Has Stopped Testing Its Robotaxis in New York City and No One Knows What Happens Next

Waymo's driverless taxi service cannot test in New York City due to expired permits, hindering its expansion plans.

fromFuturism

Tesla Admits Its Robotaxis Are Being Driven Remotely

Waymo relies on remote operators in the Philippines for assistance with autonomous vehicles, highlighting the ongoing human involvement in autonomous driving.

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This Tiny EV Camper Solves The 'Park Anywhere' Problem, But There's A Catch

A tiny electric camper from Germany offers limited range and features, designed for local exploration and urban logistics.

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European startups

TechCrunch Mobility: 'A stunning lack of transparency' | TechCrunch

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16 hours ago

NYC politics

Across New York, debate about the inevitability of driverless cars begins

14 hours ago

Cars

Robotaxi companies won't say how often remote operators intervene

Toronto startup

Rivian's E-Bike Spinoff Will Make Autonomous Delivery Bots For Bike Lanes

European startups

TechCrunch Mobility: 'A stunning lack of transparency' | TechCrunch

Waymo's remote assistance issue reflects a broader lack of transparency in the autonomous vehicle industry regarding reliance on remote staff.

NYC politics

fromRoute Fifty

16 hours ago

Across New York, debate about the inevitability of driverless cars begins

Concerns about autonomous vehicles in New York focus on job displacement and lack of support for affected workers.

14 hours ago

Robotaxi companies won't say how often remote operators intervene

Autonomous vehicle companies are not disclosing details about remote assistance teams and their intervention frequency.

Rivian's E-Bike Spinoff Will Make Autonomous Delivery Bots For Bike Lanes

Also plans to develop self-driving delivery vehicles in partnership with DoorDash, expanding its focus beyond human-driven vehicles.

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Software development

fromFuturism

ICE Foiled At Every Turn By One Vibe Coding Man In His Pickup Truck

Rafael Concepcion uses AI coding tools to create apps that empower immigrants against ICE activities, despite the risks to his personal life and career.

Environment

fromFast Company

California just hit an inflection point for batteries

California's battery storage reached 12.3 gigawatts, providing 43% of grid demand, significantly reducing reliance on fossil fuels and lowering energy costs.

Venture

Rivian spinoff Also will build autonomous delivery vehicles for DoorDash | TechCrunch

Also partners with DoorDash to develop autonomous delivery vehicles, raising $200 million and achieving a valuation over $1 billion.

Is the Slate Truck too minimal for its own good?

Slate Truck offers a surprisingly spacious interior despite its small size, emphasizing usability and accessibility in its minimalist design.

17 hours ago

Lucid Faces Biggest Disaster Ever

Lucid delivered a remarkably small number of vehicles in Q1, at 3,903. It produced 5,500. The company blamed much of this on a supplier's lack of inventory, which cost it 29 days of disruption.

Cars

BYD Has Already Built 5,000 Of Its New Megawatt 'Flash' Charging Stations

BYD has launched its second-generation Flash chargers, capable of 1.5 megawatts, and has installed 5,000 stations across China.

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European startups

Ford Has Run Out Of Places To Go

Ford's global sales struggle, particularly in the EU and China, while US sales remain strong, heavily influenced by tariffs on Chinese EV imports.

Ford's CEO Says An Affordable Tesla Model 3, Model Y Rival Is Coming

Ford plans to launch affordable EVs to compete with Tesla's Model Y and Model 3, utilizing a new Universal Electric Vehicle platform.

European startups

Ford Has Run Out Of Places To Go

Ford's global sales struggle, particularly in the EU and China, while US sales remain strong, heavily influenced by tariffs on Chinese EV imports.

Ford's CEO Says An Affordable Tesla Model 3, Model Y Rival Is Coming

Ford plans to launch affordable EVs to compete with Tesla's Model Y and Model 3, utilizing a new Universal Electric Vehicle platform.

Venture

Uber Can't Save Rivian

Alternative transportation

Uber expands its EV incentive program across the US

Alternative transportation

Uber Expands $4,000 Grants For Drivers Who Switch To EVs

Venture

Uber Can't Save Rivian

Uber and Rivian's partnership announcement lacks substance and highlights Rivian's weak business model in the competitive EV market.

Uber expands its EV incentive program across the US

Uber offers $4,000 grants and additional discounts to drivers switching to electric vehicles to promote EV adoption among its drivers.

Uber Expands $4,000 Grants For Drivers Who Switch To EVs

Uber has expanded its EV grant program nationwide, offering eligible drivers a $4,000 incentive to switch to electric vehicles.

Polestar's Largest EV Will Be Made Exclusively In The U.S.

Polestar 3 will be exclusively manufactured in South Carolina, ending Chinese production to avoid import tariffs and streamline operations.

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Study: How Capping Vehicle Sizes Could Help Save the World - Streetsblog USA

Controlling vehicle size is essential to meet transportation goals and reduce emissions, fuel demand, and traffic deaths.

11 hours ago

How The Kia EV3 Delivers 320 Miles Of Range Without Looking Like A Bar Of Soap

Kia's EV3 offers over 320 miles of range with a boxy design, challenging traditional aerodynamic EV shapes.

European startups

'The Chinese Will Eat Our Lunch': Europe's EV Trucking Industry Is Scared As Hell

Chinese EV truck manufacturers are targeting Europe's commercial trucking market with vehicles priced 30% below European alternatives, positioning electric freight trucks as the next major global EV competition battleground.

EV adoption in America: Who's winning, who's losing?

On average, fuel prices are up almost a dollar per gallon, or 25 percent, according to AAA. For a nation as addicted to the automotive as we are, that's bad news. Except, of course, for electric vehicles.

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fromFast Company

The Nail Test: Why this $54 billion innovation is terrifying Western auto executives

BYD's CEO initiated eight years of R&D to prevent battery failures after a tragic incident involving a ruptured battery.

All the wrong EVs are getting cancelled

Automakers are discontinuing affordable EV models while continuing to produce expensive ones, undermining mass-market electric vehicle adoption.

Despite EV headwinds, Rivian's sales are up

Rivian reports strong Q1 2026 sales and production growth, anticipating a historic year despite previous challenges and market competition.

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TechCrunch Mobility: Rivian's savior | TechCrunch

Despite EV headwinds, Rivian's sales are up

Rivian reports strong Q1 2026 sales and production growth, anticipating a historic year despite previous challenges and market competition.

Cars

TechCrunch Mobility: Rivian's savior | TechCrunch

Ontario 'dead against' Stellantis talks to build Chinese EVs at Brampton plant: Ford | CBC News

Doug Ford criticizes Stellantis for potential collaboration with a Chinese manufacturer to build electric vehicles in Ontario, citing concerns for local autoworkers.

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Automakers are teaming up, speeding up, and hoping AI can help them down a tough road ahead

Automakers are leveraging AI to shorten vehicle development timelines and enhance efficiency in response to industry challenges.

DoorDash partners with Rivian spinoff Also for autonomous delivery vehicles

DoorDash's investment in Also aims to develop and accelerate the deployment of autonomous delivery at scale, focusing on areas not yet fully solved for, including intersections of roadways and bike lanes.

Toronto startup

fromFast Company

Electric freight's next chapter will be won on discipline, not ambition

Electric trucks have proven capable of long-haul freight operations, shifting focus from feasibility to infrastructure, economics, and sustainable business models.

Lucid blames dip in Q1 sales on seat supplier issue | TechCrunch

Lucid Group experienced a sales drop in Q1 2026 due to supplier quality issues, despite increased production and reaffirmed production goals for the year.

fromWIRED

Gas Prices Are Soaring. So Is the Demand for Used EVs

Increased interest in used electric vehicles at iDrive1 Motors amid rising gas prices and reduced new EV offerings from automakers.

fromTNW | Investors-Funding

ALSO raises $200M Series C at $1B valuation

ALSO raised $200M in Series C funding, partnering with DoorDash to develop autonomous delivery vehicles for last-mile logistics.

Kia's compact EV3 is coming to the US this year, with 320 miles of range

Kia's EV3 compact electric SUV will launch in the US in late 2026 with updated features and configurations.

Land Rover's China-Market 'Freelander' Is The Rivian R2 You Can't Have

Freelander is a new joint venture brand between Jaguar Land Rover and Chery Automobile, featuring the Concept 97 SUV inspired by the original Freelander from 1997.

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Cars

Tesla Semi wins over truck drivers with real-world praise amid latest upgrades

Jay Leno Says The Tesla Semi's Biggest Advantage Isn't Its Range

Jay Leno praised the Tesla Semi's performance and central driving position, noting lower running costs will aid its sales.

Tesla Semi wins over truck drivers with real-world praise amid latest upgrades

The Tesla Semi offers a quieter, quicker, and less physically demanding driving experience with significantly lower operating costs.

Jay Leno Says The Tesla Semi's Biggest Advantage Isn't Its Range

Jay Leno praised the Tesla Semi's performance and central driving position, noting lower running costs will aid its sales.

Tesla Opened Its First Semi Truck Megacharger That's Not At A Tesla Factory

Tesla opened its first public Megacharger station in Ontario, California, capable of delivering 750 kW to charge Tesla Semi trucks for long-distance commercial hauling.

4 weeks ago

Tesla opens first public Tesla Semi Megacharger site in Los Angeles

Tesla opened its first public Tesla Semi Megacharger in Los Angeles, offering 750 kW charging speeds to support long-haul trucking operations and enhance Semi competitiveness.

fromABC7 Los Angeles

A look at how EVs come with lower maintenance costs

Electric vehicles offer significantly lower maintenance costs than gas-powered vehicles, eliminating oil changes, spark plug replacements, and engine tuneups.

fromBusiness Insider

Higher gas prices spark a surge of search interest in EVs

Online searches for electric vehicles have increased as gas prices rise, though this interest surge has not yet translated into higher EV sales.

Here's everything we know about Rivian R2 pricing and specs

Rivian begins R2 midsize electric SUV deliveries in spring 2025, starting with the Performance model priced at $57,990, offering 330-mile range and 656 hp.

4 weeks ago

The Business Case For EV Fleets Is Getting Hard To Ignore

Switching corporate fleets from gas to electric vehicles can reduce total operating costs by up to 50% through lower energy expenses, reduced maintenance, and regulatory incentives.

4 weeks ago

TechCrunch Mobility: Rivian's R2 gambit | TechCrunch

Rivian said it expects to sell between 20,000 and 25,000 R2s this year, the first of which will head to customers in June once production begins. That means it has six months to reach that goal. Even if Rivian hits the low end of that target, its sales rate will outpace every other comparable electric vehicle at or under $60,000 aside from the Tesla Model Y.

Cars

Which Automakers Build The Cleanest EVs? This Study Has Answers

Western automakers lead Chinese competitors in reducing EV supply chain emissions and ensuring responsible mining practices, though significant gaps persist between industry promises and actual delivery.

2 months ago

America's Best-Selling Electric Trucks In 2025: The Tesla Cybertruck Crashes Out

Electric pickup truck sales fell sharply in 2025, prompting model cancellations and sustained unprofitability despite advantages like home/worksite power export and quiet operation.