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Rivian EDV for fleet customers starts at $82,900 Up to 161-mile range from 100-kwh LFP battery pack Amazon already has more than 20,000 Rivian electric vans, of its ordered 30,000 by 2030 Rivian electric vans will soon be carrying more than just Amazon packages. On Monday the automaker announced that it is opening sales of its commercial vans to fleet customers beyond Amazon, which originally got Rivian into the commercial vehicle business. Rivian was exclusive with Amazon for such vehicles initially, starting in 2019, when it announced an order for 100,000 vans by 2030 as part of a $440 million…
The Volvo EX30 electric vehicle began arriving at U.S. dealerships last month, but only in top Twin Motor Performance guise. Other versions are on the way, though, including the more rugged EX30 Cross Country, which was unveiled in Sweden Monday. Volvo previewed the Cross Country with a concept vehicle that was unveiled alongside the production version of the standard EX30 in 2023, and the design hasn’t changed much from concept form. The Cross Country features increased ground clearance, skid plates, and 18-inch wheels that can be fitted with all-terrain tires. A load carrier, roof basket, and mud flaps are among…
Last week’s U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) announcement placing a freeze on the federal government’s EV charging infrastructure program has already prompted responses from a range of industry interests—including at least one that counts automakers among its membership. In a statement first reported by Reuters, the Electric Drive Transportation Association (EDTA) asked the Trump administration to restore the National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) program, which the organization called “an effective and important element of a truly strategic energy policy that promotes U.S. innovation, domestic investment, and energy security.” The EDTA counts six automakers among its members. Ford, General Motors, Mitsubishi,…
The 2025 Chevrolet Blazer EV SS is due to arrive soon, with a lot more power, at a $61,995 base price including the mandatory $1,395 destination fee. That price, which is now shown in Chevy’s online configurator, is the same as what Chevy quoted last September when it detailed the 2025 Blazer EV lineup, and about $3,500 less than when the Blazer EV SS (short for Super Sport) was initially confirmed. 2025 Chevrolet Blazer EV SS Pricing isn’t the only thing that’s fluctuated since this model was announced in 2022. At that time, Chevy said its dual-motor all-wheel-drive powertrain would…
The Volvo EX30 lineup has been expanded with a rugged Cross Country model U.S. sales are scheduled to start later in 2025 Pricing information will be announced closer to the market launch The Volvo EX30 has officially started reaching customers in the U.S., though for now, only a flagship EX30 Twin Motor Performance variant is available. Additional versions of the electric subcompact crossover are set to arrive soon, including the adventure-ready EX30 Cross Country, which debuted in Sweden on Monday. Volvo previewed the EX30 Cross Country’s design with a concept in 2023, and the production model has changed little since…
Harlan Charles has been let go as the Corvette’s product marketing manager He was a member of the Corvette team for 24 years He played a key role in taking the Corvette down the mid-engine path and was responsible for bringing back the ZR1 name Chevrolet’s veteran Corvette product marketing manager, Harlan Charles, is no longer with General Motors. He revealed the news via an Instagram post made last week, where he described his departure as his “Corvette dream” being over and that his bubble had burst. In the post, Charles said GM had notified him that his time at…
The 2025 Chevrolet Blazer SS has gone on sale, more than a year later than originally promised A standard dual-motor all-wheel-drive powertrain delivers a peak of 615 hp with Wide Open Watts mode Pricing starts at $61,995, including destination It’s been three years since the Chevrolet Blazer EV SS was first shown, but the high-performance electric crossover is only now available for sale. Fortunately, the wait was worth it, as Chevy has delivered more power than originally promised. The 2025 Blazer EV SS is available at a starting price of $61,995, including a $1,395 destination charge, and comes standard with…
General Motors is looking at different ways to utilize electric-vehicle bidirectional charging capability and multiple charge ports, a newly surfaced patent filing shows. Published by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) Dec. 26, 2024, after being filing by GM Jun. 22, 2023, the document deals less with specific hardware and more with usage schemes and control strategies—and how to balance current in and out of different charge ports. What it could lead to is a greater flexibility for charging or discharging EVs at any given time, as energy storage devices. GM lays out a few examples of how…
Apple’s Formula 1 movie will be titled “F1” The movie, starring Brad Pitt, will hit theaters June 27, 2025 Real F1 teams will play a supporting role in the movie Two trailers for “F1” have been released, one during Super Bowl Sunday We now have a title and two railers for Apple’s Formula 1 movie starring Brad Pitt. The movie is called simply “F1,” Formula 1 confirmed alongside the release of a teaser trailer during the 2024 British Grand Prix. It stars Pitt as veteran driver Sonny Hayes, who is lured out of retirement to partner with rookie Joshua Pearce…
Genesis has been spotted testing a full-size electric SUV, expected to be called the GV90 The Genesis Neolun concept unveiled in 2024 previewed the design A market launch in 2026 is currently anticipated Genesis’ biggest SUV at present is the midsize GV80, but the automaker has been spotted testing a full-size offering tipped to be badged as the GV90 and powered exclusively by batteries. The GV90 prototype is heavily camouflaged, but details like the daytime running lights, side indicators, and light strips for the taillights can clearly be seen. They all match up with the design featured on Genesis’ Neolun…