Haye Kesteloo is the Editor in Chief and Founder of EVXL.co, where he covers all electric vehicle-related news, covering brands such as Tesla, Ford, GM, BMW, Nissan and others. He fulfills a similar role at the drone news site DroneXL.co. Haye can be reached at haye @ evxl.co or @hayekesteloo.
On April 28, 2025, major automakers, including Ford, General Motors, and Hyundai, urged Congress to intervene and halt California’s ambitious plan to phase out gasoline-only vehicles by 2035, a policy adopted by 11 other states. Citing potential disruptions to vehicle shipments within months, the industry’s plea highlights a critical tension between regulatory mandates and the…
In a stunning reversal, New York lawmakers, led by Democratic State Senator Patricia Fahy, are pushing to revoke Tesla’s unique ability to sell electric vehicles (EVs) directly to consumers, citing CEO Elon Musk’s alliance with President Donald Trump as a betrayal of the state’s clean energy goals. The New York Times reports this legislative pivot…
On April 25, 2025, San Francisco took a bold step toward its ambitious climate goals by unveiling the city’s first curbside electric vehicle (EV) chargers on Fillmore Street near Duboce Triangle. As reported by the San Francisco Chronicle, this initiative marks a pivotal moment for urban EV infrastructure, aiming to make charging as seamless as…
VinFast is set to electrify the Montreal Electric Vehicle Show (MEVS) 2025, held May 2–4 at IGA Stadium, with a commanding display of its electric SUV lineup. Showcasing the subcompact VF 6, compact VF 7, midsize VF 8, and full-size VF 9, the Vietnamese automaker is doubling down on its mission to deliver sustainable, high-performance…
In a bold move to sidestep punitive tariffs and meet surging European demand, Volvo has launched production of its compact EX30 electric SUV at its Ghent, Belgium factory, a strategic shift from its sole manufacturing hub in Zhangjiakou, China. Announced by Volvo, this €200 million ($213 million) investment fortifies the brand’s foothold in Europe, where…
New York’s aggressive push to electrify transportation is gaining momentum, with the state’s Drive Clean Rebate program injecting $30 million to offer up to $2,000 off new electric vehicles (EVs) at the point of sale, combinable with the federal $7,500 tax credit. NYSERDA’s initiative aims to make EVs more accessible, countering price barriers and federal…
In a move that could reshape the electric vehicle landscape, the Trump administration has relaxed crash reporting rules for self-driving cars, with Tesla poised to gain the most. Announced on April 24, 2025, by the U.S. Department of Transportation, the change exempts partial self-driving vehicles using Level 2 systems—like Tesla’s Autopilot—from reporting certain non-fatal crashes,…
Tesla is set to introduce a more budget-friendly version of its popular Model Y, codenamed E80, this July, according to reports circulating on Chinese social media. Shared by Tesla Newswire, the announcement highlights a strategic move to broaden Tesla’s market reach with a stripped-down variant priced between ¥190,000 and ¥210,000 ($26,000–$28,800 USD). This development could…
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