Author: Stephen Edelstein

Rivian aims to start EV production in Georgia in 2027

Rivian R3Rivian applied for a federal loan to build its Georgia plant The loan application states Rivian will begin partial operations in Georgia in 2027 Rivian intends to build the R2 and R3 electric SUVs in Georgia Rivian has applied for a U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) loan to fund construction of its Georgia factory, Reuters reports. In a filing with...

SEC investigating Fisker bankruptcy

2023 Fisker Ocean OneThe SEC sent Fisker multiple subpoenas The SEC hasn't said why it's looking into Fisker's bankruptcy Fisker has said it'll support its vehicles but owners will pay for some recall repairs The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is investigating bankrupt EV startup Fisker, according to a filing spotted by TechCrunch last week. In the...

Study: EV drivers more likely to be at fault in crashes

2024 Hyundai Ioniq 5A study found EV drivers cause more accidents than those of gas and diesel cars EVs cost more to insure and repair than gas and diesel vehicles Data shows EVs are still driven less on average than gas or diesel vehicles EV drivers in Europe are more likely to be at fault in crashes than drivers of gasoline and diesel cars, according to a new...

Yamaha to help develop Caterham Project V electric sports car

Caterham Project V concept electric sports carCaterham is turning to Yamaha to help develop its Project V electric sports car, the company announced Wednesday. A production version will use a Yamaha-developed powertrain, as well as technology from the Japanese company for "vehicle motion control," according to Caterham. A prototype is being developed by Tokyo R&D, an engineering company...

Mercedes Van.EA prototypes out testing

Mercedes-Benz Van.EA prototypes via Mercedes-BenzMercedes-Benz is testing prototypes of its next-generation electric vans ahead of their scheduled debut in 2026. Unlike the current eSprinter and other smaller electric models sold in Europe that are based on existing combustion models, the new vans will debut a dedicated EV platform called Van.EA. Every Mercedes van introduced after 2026 will use...

Mercedes-Benz Van.EA prototypes out testing

Mercedes-Benz Van.EA prototypes via Mercedes-BenzMercedes-Benz is testing prototypes of its next-generation electric vans ahead of their scheduled debut in 2026. Unlike the current eSprinter and other smaller electric models sold in Europe that are based on existing combustion models, the new vans will debut a dedicated EV platform called Van.EA. Every Mercedes van introduced after 2026 will use...

2024 Kia EV9 recalled for remote parking system issue

2024 Kia EV9After quickly winning critical acclaim in its initial model year, the 2024 Kia EV9 has been recalled due to a software issue with the remote smart parking system in some of these EVs. The recall affects 12,400 EV9 GT-Line and Land models that have the feature, which allows the SUV to be maneuvered in and out of spaces remotely, with the driver...