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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…
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…
After months of uncertainty and a courtroom twist, Oregon’s NEVI corridor build is back on track—and fully funded—to plug the biggest gaps from the coast to I‑84 Oregon electric vehicle charging expansion accelerated as the state gains access to its full National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) allocation—more than $40 million—unlocking construction of dozens of public…
Ford Motor Co. has unveiled plans for a midsize electric pickup priced around $30,000, slated for production in 2027, promising faster assembly and enhanced profitability through innovative manufacturing techniques. Innovative EV Platform Design Ford introduced its Universal EV Platform on August 11, which will support up to eight models beginning with this midsize pickup, according…
Buckle up, Tesla fans—imagine cruising without those pesky steering wheel tugs. Elon Musk just teased FSD V14, packing a 10X parameter punch for smoother autonomy, even as Robotaxis steal the spotlight. Tesla CEO Elon Musk shared details on the upcoming Full Self-Driving (FSD) V14 update, slated for release in roughly six weeks, highlighting a 10X…
Ferrari plans to unveil the technological core of its first electric vehicle on October 9, 2025, during the company’s Capital Markets Day, marking a significant step in the luxury automaker’s shift toward electrification. CEO Benedetto Vigna reportedly expressed strong optimism during the Q2 2025 earnings call, emphasizing no setbacks in the project’s timeline. This development…
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