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Gas prices aren't the only factor fueling used EV sales | TechCrunch

New electric vehicle sales dropped 28% in Q1, while used EV sales increased 12% due to expiring leases and rising gas prices.

fromEngadget

The hottest EVs from the 2026 New York Auto Show (plus one brawny concept)

Consumers are increasingly turning to electric vehicles due to rising gas prices, with notable debuts at the 2026 New York International Auto Show.

2 days ago

These 4 European EVs Could Give Tesla A Serious Run For Its Money In The States

America's electric car sales dropped 28% in Q1, while Europe saw a 30% increase in sales last year.

Used EV sales spike alongside gas prices

Aggressive pricing by Tesla and others is driving sales but lowering used EV values, while high petrol prices may influence interest in EVs.

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#rivian

14 hours ago

The Rivian R2 will launch with 335 miles of range

Rivian's new R2 SUVs will start deliveries soon, with the R2 Performance priced at $57,990 and an EPA range of 335 miles.

Despite EV headwinds, Rivian's sales are up

Rivian reports strong Q1 2026 sales and production growth, anticipating a historic year despite previous challenges and market competition.

14 hours ago

The Rivian R2 will launch with 335 miles of range

Rivian's new R2 SUVs will start deliveries soon, with the R2 Performance priced at $57,990 and an EPA range of 335 miles.

fromElectric Bike Reviews, News, & Testing

Despite EV headwinds, Rivian's sales are up

Rivian reports strong Q1 2026 sales and production growth, anticipating a historic year despite previous challenges and market competition.

Elon Musk Secretly Shared His Number One Priority at Tesla and It Really Says It All

Elon Musk's primary motivation at Tesla is to minimize his work hours to focus on his passion for rockets.

Bicycling

15 hours ago

Velotric GoMad Review | A Crazy Good Utility E-Bike

The Velotric GoMad is a customizable utility e-bike designed for comfort and high cargo capacity.

Environment

fromApp Developer Magazine

ChatGPT Carbon Footprint Matches 1.3 Million Cars Report Finds

The electricity use of a popular conversational AI tool now matches that of a small nation, raising significant environmental concerns.

European startups

fromTechCrunch

2 days ago

TechCrunch Mobility: 'A stunning lack of transparency' | TechCrunch

Waymo's remote assistance issue reflects a broader lack of transparency in the autonomous vehicle industry regarding reliance on remote staff.

Business

fromIPWatchdog.com | Patents & Intellectual Property Law

Nio Price Prediction: Where Will The Auto Stock Be In 2030?

NIO Inc. achieved its first quarterly GAAP net profit in Q4 2025, raising questions about its recovery in a competitive market.

#tesla

1 week ago

Intellectual property law

Tesla Partially Succeeds at CAFC with Ruling Finding Some EV Charging Claims Obvious

10 hours ago

Cars

Tesla's Huge Sales Spike In Korea Shows What EV Buyers Still Want

6 hours ago

Wall Street Sees 22% Upside for Tesla (TSLA) This Year

Tesla's stock shows potential upside despite recent declines and profitability issues, with analysts optimistic about future catalysts.

Toronto startup

Tesla Is Quietly Becoming a Global Utility and Wall Street Barely Notices

13 hours ago

Tesla Drops 4% as EV Demand Fears, SpaceX IPO Uncertainty, April 22 Earnings Loom Large

Tesla shares are down 25% year-to-date due to EV demand concerns, SpaceX IPO uncertainty, and bearish analyst sentiment ahead of earnings.

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Intellectual property law

Tesla uses Model S and X 'sentimental' value to enforce massive pricing move

Tesla has raised prices on remaining Model S and Model X vehicles by $15,000, leveraging scarcity and sentimental value.

fromIPWatchdog.com | Patents & Intellectual Property Law

1 week ago

Tesla Partially Succeeds at CAFC with Ruling Finding Some EV Charging Claims Obvious

The CAFC affirmed, reversed, and vacated parts of the PTAB's decision regarding Tesla's challenge to Charge Fusion's patent on electric vehicle charging.

10 hours ago

Tesla's Huge Sales Spike In Korea Shows What EV Buyers Still Want

Tesla's sales in Korea surged 330% after price cuts, demonstrating strong demand for EVs in response to affordability.

6 hours ago

Wall Street Sees 22% Upside for Tesla (TSLA) This Year

Tesla's stock shows potential upside despite recent declines and profitability issues, with analysts optimistic about future catalysts.

Tesla Is Quietly Becoming a Global Utility and Wall Street Barely Notices

Tesla's energy business is growing significantly, indicating a structural shift despite declining automotive revenue.

13 hours ago

Tesla Drops 4% as EV Demand Fears, SpaceX IPO Uncertainty, April 22 Earnings Loom Large

Tesla shares are down 25% year-to-date due to EV demand concerns, SpaceX IPO uncertainty, and bearish analyst sentiment ahead of earnings.

fromTESLARATI

Tesla uses Model S and X 'sentimental' value to enforce massive pricing move

Tesla has raised prices on remaining Model S and Model X vehicles by $15,000, leveraging scarcity and sentimental value.

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10 hours ago

The 2026 Subaru Trailseeker Falls Short In Range Test

The Subaru Trailseeker fell short in real-world range tests, achieving 262 miles instead of the EPA-estimated 274 miles for its 20-inch wheel trims.

Environment

fromFast Company

California just hit an inflection point for batteries

California's battery storage reached 12.3 gigawatts, providing 43% of grid demand, significantly reducing reliance on fossil fuels and lowering energy costs.

fromBusline News

16 hours ago

The Road To Zero Emissions: What It Really Takes - Busline News

Transitioning to zero emissions in transit requires balancing technology, funding, and community expectations amid changing federal priorities.

How The Kia EV3 Delivers 320 Miles Of Range Without Looking Like A Bar Of Soap

Kia's EV3 offers over 320 miles of range with a boxy design, challenging traditional aerodynamic EV shapes.

Cars

The 2027 Kia EV3 Is Coming With 320 Miles Of Range And A Huge Question Mark

How The Kia EV3 Delivers 320 Miles Of Range Without Looking Like A Bar Of Soap

Kia's EV3 offers over 320 miles of range with a boxy design, challenging traditional aerodynamic EV shapes.

The 2027 Kia EV3 Is Coming With 320 Miles Of Range And A Huge Question Mark

The 2027 Kia EV3, an affordable subcompact electric crossover, will launch in the U.S. with a range of up to 320 miles.

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7 hours ago

Semicircular Wings give this Hybrid eVTOL an 800 Mile Range with 30% Less Power Consumption - Yanko Design

The channel wing concept, developed by Willard Ray Custer, is being revived by HopFlyt for efficient VTOL aircraft.

7 hours ago

The Next BMW i7 Will Get Its Batteries From An Unexpected Source

Together, we developed a high-voltage battery system that unlocks the full potential of the new cylindrical cells in record time, delivering significant improvements in energy, range, and charging performance.

Cars

fromwww.cbc.ca

18 hours ago

NextStar's South Korean parent company flags 1st quarter operating loss on weak EV demand | CBC News

LG Energy Solution expects a first-quarter operating loss due to weaker demand from electric vehicle makers.

This Tiny EV Camper Solves The 'Park Anywhere' Problem, But There's A Catch

A tiny electric camper from Germany offers limited range and features, designed for local exploration and urban logistics.

19 hours ago

New Rivian R2 Specs: How a Standard Heat Pump Pushed Range to 335 Miles

The 2027 Rivian R2 Performance outperforms the Tesla Model Y in efficiency and range, achieving 335 miles on a full charge.

2 days ago

Is the Slate Truck too minimal for its own good?

Slate Truck offers a surprisingly spacious interior despite its small size, emphasizing usability and accessibility in its minimalist design.

fromTESLARATI

13 hours ago

Tesla Model Y ownership review after six months: What I love and what I don't

Tesla Model Y ownership offers a unique driving experience with impressive engineering, though some features may feel underutilized.

BYD Has Already Built 5,000 Of Its New Megawatt 'Flash' Charging Stations

BYD has launched its second-generation Flash chargers, capable of 1.5 megawatts, and has installed 5,000 stations across China.

Lucid Faces Biggest Disaster Ever

Lucid delivered a remarkably small number of vehicles in Q1, at 3,903. It produced 5,500. The company blamed much of this on a supplier's lack of inventory, which cost it 29 days of disruption.

Cars

Polestar's Largest EV Will Be Made Exclusively In The U.S.

Polestar 3 will be exclusively manufactured in South Carolina, ending Chinese production to avoid import tariffs and streamline operations.

9 hours ago

Rivian Tumbles 5% After U.S. Sales Plunge 26%, With R2 Launch and April 30 Earnings in Focus

Rivian Automotive shares fell 5% due to a 26.5% decline in U.S. vehicle sales, reflecting broader challenges in the EV market.

fromLondon On The Inside

Buying a Car With Your Head and Your Heart

The best car purchases align emotional desires with financial realities.

2 weeks ago

All the wrong EVs are getting cancelled

Automakers are discontinuing affordable EV models while continuing to produce expensive ones, undermining mass-market electric vehicle adoption.

EV adoption in America: Who's winning, who's losing?

On average, fuel prices are up almost a dollar per gallon, or 25 percent, according to AAA. For a nation as addicted to the automotive as we are, that's bad news. Except, of course, for electric vehicles.

Cars

fromFast Company

3 days ago

The Nail Test: Why this $54 billion innovation is terrifying Western auto executives

BYD's CEO initiated eight years of R&D to prevent battery failures after a tragic incident involving a ruptured battery.

3 days ago

Nissan's Turnaround Hinges On This Unique Hybrid System. It's Nothing Like Toyota's

Nissan's Rogue Hybrid e-Power will offer a unique driving experience, combining electric vehicle performance with hybrid fuel efficiency, launching in late 2026.

3 weeks ago

Doubling the voltage: What 800 V architecture really changes in EVs

800 V EV platforms will gradually become mainstream as costs decline from $1,180 to $420 by 2028, with 15-20% global adoption and 35% penetration in China projected by 2030.

fromWIRED

Gas Prices Are Soaring. So Is the Demand for Used EVs

Increased interest in used electric vehicles at iDrive1 Motors amid rising gas prices and reduced new EV offerings from automakers.

fromwww.businessinsider.com

Automakers are teaming up, speeding up, and hoping AI can help them down a tough road ahead

Automakers are leveraging AI to shorten vehicle development timelines and enhance efficiency in response to industry challenges.

Ford's CEO Says An Affordable Tesla Model 3, Model Y Rival Is Coming

Ford plans to launch affordable EVs to compete with Tesla's Model Y and Model 3, utilizing a new Universal Electric Vehicle platform.

Kia's compact EV3 is coming to the US this year, with 320 miles of range

Kia's EV3 compact electric SUV will launch in the US in late 2026 with updated features and configurations.

fromABC7 Los Angeles

2 weeks ago

A look at how EVs come with lower maintenance costs

Electric vehicles offer significantly lower maintenance costs than gas-powered vehicles, eliminating oil changes, spark plug replacements, and engine tuneups.

fromBusiness Insider

3 weeks ago

Higher gas prices spark a surge of search interest in EVs

Online searches for electric vehicles have increased as gas prices rise, though this interest surge has not yet translated into higher EV sales.

fromBusiness Insider

The EV graveyard: All the electric cars that automakers have axed this year

American EV sales collapsed 53.5% in January 2026 after federal tax credits ended, prompting automakers to discontinue or delay multiple electric vehicle models.

fromwww.npr.org

How long do electric vehicle batteries actually last?

Electric vehicle lithium-ion batteries are lasting significantly longer than the seven-year estimates from 2010, with real-world data from tens of thousands of vehicles showing better longevity than initially predicted.

The Tesla Model 3 Can Far Exceed Its Rated Range. But There's A Catch

Tesla Model 3 Long Range RWD achieved 565 miles on one charge by maintaining low steady speed and favorable environmental and driving conditions.