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.
As electric vehicle sales falter, major battery manufacturers are shifting focus to a booming market in large-scale energy storage systems, offering a potential buffer against losses in the automotive sector. This strategic pivot helps utilize underused factories and taps into rising demand from utilities and data centers, according to a recent analysis from the WSJ.…
The European Union advances its green agenda as the Commission drafts rules that would require car-rental companies and large corporations to purchase only electric vehicles for their fleets from 2030 onward. This initiative, reported by German newspaper Bild, accelerates the bloc’s shift away from combustion engines and targets a significant portion of the new car…
Spy photographers captured the first detailed images of the redesigned Chevrolet Bolt EV, showcasing an unwrapped side profile that hints at a crossover-like design while the front and rear stay heavily disguised. This update positions the vehicle as the first Bolt to leverage General Motors’ modern Ultium electric vehicle architecture, moving beyond the older battery…
Tesla has introduced a compelling lease deal for the 2025 Model S All-Wheel Drive this July, making the flagship electric sedan more accessible amid its recent efficiency updates. This move highlights the vehicle’s enduring appeal in the luxury EV market, where it continues to stand out for range and performance. For full details, visit the…
Hyundai Motor Company introduces the IONIQ 9 Seed Ball Drone Station, transforming its flagship electric SUV into a versatile base for aerial reforestation, leveraging vehicle-to-load (V2L) technology to power drones in wildfire recovery efforts. This innovation extends the company’s Smart Forest Restoration Program, starting in Korea’s Uljin region hit by 2022 wildfires, and highlights EVs’…
Chinese electric vehicle manufacturers Neta and Zeekr have come under scrutiny for artificially boosting sales figures by insuring vehicles before actual buyer purchases, allowing them to meet aggressive targets amid fierce market competition. This revelation, detailed in a Reuters investigation, highlights ongoing challenges in China’s EV sector, where overcapacity and price wars pressure compani
Subaru unveiled the 2026 Uncharted EV in New York City, introducing the brand’s first front-wheel-drive model since 1996 amid a shifting electric vehicle market. This launch responds to volatile tariffs and fading consumer incentives, delivering a budget-friendly electric crossover with strong range credentials. Subaru frames the Uncharted as a rival to the Hyundai Kona EV…
Uber has re-entered the autonomous vehicle arena by investing $300 million in Lucid Motors, partnering with the EV maker and self-driving tech firm Nuro to build a fleet of robotaxis based on the Lucid Gravity electric SUV. 12 This move positions Uber to compete in the growing robotaxi market, with launches planned for a major…
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