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Rivian Automotive is laying off approximately 600 employees—roughly 4.5% of its workforce—as the electric vehicle maker faces mounting pressure from the September 30 expiration of federal EV tax credits and a broader slowdown in EV demand. The layoffs, first reported by The Wall Street Journal, mark the third workforce reduction in just four months for…
Omoda & Jaecoo, the export brands of Chinese automotive giant Chery Group, unveiled plans for an internal combustion engine achieving 48% thermal efficiency at their International User Summit in October 2025. If realized, this would dramatically outpace the industry standard and even exceed Toyota’s class-leading hybrid powertrains. The announcement signals that while the world races…
Rivian‘s micromobility spinoff Also unveiled its first electric bike today alongside a major commercial partnership with Amazon, marking the EV maker’s expansion into urban transportation solutions for trips under 15 miles. Also announced the TM-B electric bike at an event in Oakland on October 22, launching a modular platform that applies Rivian’s software-first approach to…
Uber is launching a $4,000 grant program for drivers purchasing electric vehicles in select states, stepping in just as the federal EV tax credit vanished from the market. The ride-hailing giant announced Wednesday it’s rebranding “Uber Green” to “Uber Electric” while rolling out its Go Electric grants to drivers in California, New York, Colorado, and…
General Motors unveiled plans today to bring eyes-off autonomous driving to the Cadillac Escalade IQ electric SUV by 2028, marking a dramatic strategic shift after shutting down its $10 billion Cruise robotaxi business. The announcement positions GM to compete directly with Tesla’s Full Self-Driving technology as the American EV market struggles following the expiration of…
Polestar is recalling 27,816 Polestar 2 vehicles in the United States due to a software issue that can cause the rearview camera to fail, increasing the risk of a crash. The recall, announced by the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), affects certain 2021-2025 models. The problem lies in a software glitch within the…
Porsche is significantly altering its electric vehicle strategy, delaying the launch of some all-electric models and re-emphasizing combustion and hybrid powertrains in response to a cooling EV market and other economic pressures. The move, which includes a substantial cut to its profit forecast accorsing to the WSJ, signals a major recalibration for the iconic German…
Tesla’s electric door and flush-handle systems are raising safety concerns after several crashes in which occupants and rescuers could not exit or access vehicles when power failed, according to Bloomberg. The technology trade-off threatens both user safety and regulatory scrutiny. Sleek Design, Hidden Risks Tesla’s flush exterior handles and electrically actuated door systems were designed…
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