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Huawei says its new solid-state EV battery can give you 1,800 miles of range and charge in less than 5 minutes, but we have questions
Huawei has filed patents for new solid-state battery technology that could underpin future EVs with enormous range and ultra-fast charging capabilities.
Slate Auto drops ‘under $20,000’ pricing after Trump administration ends federal EV tax credit
Slate Auto has updated its website after Congress passed President Trump’s tax cut bill, which will eliminate the federal EV tax credit.
I took the Kia EV5 on a weekend away and it’s a near-perfect electric SUV for families – with one major drawback
The Kia EV5 is so very close to being the ideal car for many families, with generous space and great performance – but the operating system still holds this…
Refreshed EVs are the best EVs: how rapid updates are redefining car ownership
An auto remade, over and over again
Tesla wants to bring robotaxis to San Francisco. Here’s what’s standing in the way.
There will be an employee in the driver’s seat — a big change from how things have been working in Austin.
Waymo taps Avis to manage robotaxi fleet in Dallas
Avis will handle general depot operations, including charging and maintaining the vehicles.
Aurora’s autonomous trucks are now driving at night. Its next big challenge is rain.
The company has also opened another facility in Phoenix as it scales driverless operations.
Honda’s tiny EV makes official debut – and the impossibly cute microcar can power your home too
The tiny Honda N-One e: will go on to spawn an equally compact EV for Europe and beyond.
Lyft and China’s Baidu look to bring robotaxis to Europe next year
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Foxconn sells former GM factory to mystery buyer after failing to make EVs
The company has spent more than three years claiming the factory would become an “important” EV hub.
Federal regulators give Zoox an exemption for its custom-built robotaxis
NHTSA is also closing an investigation into the Amazon-owned autonomous vehicle company.
TechCrunch Mobility: The triple punch headed for automakers
Welcome back to TechCrunch Mobility — your central hub for news and insights on the future of transportation.
Trump administration stops illegal freeze of $5B EV charger funds after losing in court
The money is on the table again, but with fewer requirements for proving out safety, environmental impacts, and inclusion of minority- and women-owned…
Monarch Tractors won’t be built by Foxconn after Ohio factory sale
Monarch’s tractors were the only vehicles being built by Foxconn in Ohio after Lordstown Motors, Fisker Inc.
Apple Launching Robot Virtual Companion in 2027
Apple is planning to launch a tabletop robot in 2027, reports Bloomberg.
The Zeekr X EV offers a premium driving experience without the high cost – but too many little problems undermine its appeal
The Zeekr X is an ambitious car, sharing DNA with the Volvo EX30, but it lacks the polish applied by the Scandinavian automaker.
Group14 lands $463M from SK, Porsche, and others to make silicon anodes for EVs
The battery materials startup raised significant Series D funding to expand its manufacturing capability.
US government plans to take a 10% stake in Intel
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The new Nissan Leaf will be the cheapest EV in the US – and it could be the hit that Nissan needs
With keen pricing, an impressive range and cutting-edge tech, Nissan hopes the upcoming Leaf will capture a big slice of the US EV market.
The Trump administration’s big Intel investment comes from already awarded grants
While Intel says the government is making an “$8.
This wild Mercedes-AMG concept car just demolished several EV distance records – including driving ‘around the world’ in eight days
The Mercedes-AMG GT XX covered 3,404 miles in 24 hours thanks to ultra-rapid charging and plenty of coffee.
Your car could be at risk – new Flipper Zero craze sees car thieves use cheap hacking device, and there’s no easy fix
Hackers have created patches that allow Flipper Zero owners to gain access to a vast number of modern vehicles.
Henrik Fisker quietly wound down his nonprofit after his EV startup went bankrupt
The brief existence of the Fiskers’ foundation is another example of how the boom of electric vehicle startups in the 2020s helped fuel a rush of wide-eyed…
I took Porche’s new electric SUV for a spin – and the pricey Macan is just pure perfection
The Porsche Macan Electric is far ahead of the competition when it comes to a refined driving experience – but is that enough?