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Scout Motors revealed two new concepts of its debut vehicle, the Traveler SUV. Scout says customer deliveries will start in 2028. The company will lead with the extended-range version of the SUV due to high demand. Scout Motors wants to show off the duality of its electric Traveler SUV with two new concepts: the Mountainside and the trail-ready concept. The former spotlights the SUV’s refinement and comfy cabin, while the latter shows off its ability to get dirty. Both will make their debuts at the Jazz Aspen Snowmass Labor Day Experience jazz festival, for fans to see in person. According to…
Kwik Trip, Moose Lake, MN Photo: PlugShare Minnesota is getting ready to put a lot more EV fast chargers on the map – and this time, they’ll be located beyond the state’s three major interstates. The Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT) is making $41.2 million available in its third and largest funding round under the federal National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) program. The money will be used to fill fast-charging gaps in Greater Minnesota, making longer EV trips around the state easier. There are 74 eligible areas where developers can propose stations, and MnDOT expects to award grants for up…
Elon Musk recently restated a fact that still defines SpaceX’s origin story: if Falcon 1’s fourth launch had failed, the company would not exist. The comment answered a reminder that after three consecutive losses, SpaceX had money for only one more attempt. On X, Peter Diamandis said that the present-day acknowledgement of SpaceX’s success does not discount the rough start the company had. “Almost nobody remembers that Elon’s first rocket failed three times, and there was money for exactly only one more attempt.” Musk said, “If the 4th launch had failed, SpaceX would not exist.” If the 4th launch had…
The Leapmotor B05, Aion UT, and Geely E2 all earned five stars in the latest Euro NCAP testing round. Volkswagen’s Cupra Raval only earned four stars, but the score rises to five if an optional safety pack is purchased. Euro NCAP gave the Leapmotor and Aion lower safe driving scores because their touchscreen infotainment systems lack buttons. Westerners have historically been skeptical of the quality and safety of Chinese cars. And the concern isn’t entirely unwarranted, either. Just look at videos from the 2000s of cars like the Chery Amulet or Geely CK; these compact sedans failed miserably at crash…
The flagship Genesis GV90 comes in 16 premium exterior finishes, each telling a “visual story” behind the design. What colors does the Genesis GV90 come in? If you’ve seen the Genesis GV90 in pictures, just wait until you see it in person. The full-size, fully electric SUV is stunning with B-pillarless coach doors, swiveling front seats, a huge center screen that extends to 24.6″, and plenty of other premium goodies. We got a chance to see it in person when Genesis unveiled the GV90 for the first time in San Francisco about two weeks ago. While the coach doors stole…
Last month, Lamborghini unveiled its most powerful production supercar, the Revuelto SV. One would expect the next model to be the Revuelto SVJ. However, that may not be the case. We’ve learned that Lamborghini is working on a major update for the Revuelto, and in fact the first prototype of the Revuelto Mk2 (facelift) has just been spotted testing. These spy images come courtesy of David Suarez (@elscarspott). As you can see, Lamborghini has made quite a few changes to the exterior. It appears to have new headlights that look sleeker than the current version. They also give the Revuelto…
Tesla is set to launch Cybercab on Thursday at an event in Austin, Texas, which will officially bring the company’s first steering wheel-less and pedal-less vehicle to a limited number of consumers for the first time. The event, which is invite-only, is still thin on details: we’ll be there, and it seems the event will be held at Gigafactory Texas, but the launch of this vehicle truly relies on it being operational outside of the factory and on public roads. 🚨 Close-Up look at Tesla Cybercab without steering wheel: pic.twitter.com/9TXCDeDCz7 — TESLARATI (@Teslarati) July 3, 2026 Nevertheless, there are some…
A study of 500,000 EV battery health tests reveals which popular cars age most gracefully. The Tesla Model Y and Model 3 held up well, but they weren’t top of the pack. The research shows that after close to 100,000 miles, popular EVs tend to still have at least 90% of their battery capacity and range. Worried that an EV you buy today will end up like that old laptop or smartphone you have sitting in a drawer in a few years? Don’t be. A new study of 500,000 EV battery health tests over the last five years confirms that,…
Zero Motorcycles just announced that coming in 2027 is a much requested feature that the company has yet to include on its electric motorcycles: DC fast charging. Details are still extremely thin. Before leaving its home in the US last year, the company lost much of its management team, and layoffs included its PR and Communications departments. The ripple effects are still being felt with these kinds of big announcements now being made on social media with little opportunity for follow-ups or extra detail. But what we can glean is that the company seems set on adding the one feature…
Four ministries launched a year-long inspection on August 27; about 100 manufacturers must report product quality by end of 2026. MIIT flagged Geely and BYD nonconformities: Xingyuan wheelbase beyond 1 percent, Qin L DM-i exceeded declared fuel figures, missing manuals. Regulators may double mandatory EV road-test distance to 18,641 miles, stretching validation as automakers chase 18-month product cycles. Chinese regulators just told BYD and Geely their cars did not match the paperwork. Wheelbases came in outside tolerance, fuel figures ran higher than declared, and some units shipped without owner’s manuals. Those findings landed days after four ministries, including the Ministry…