Rimac Nevera sets new record at Nürburgring, celebrates with a limited run ‘Time Attack’ version [Video]

  • August 18, 2023
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The team at Rimac Automobili continues to showcase why its all-electric Nevera hypercar is the fastest production EV on the planet – garnering the latest lap record at the world-renowned Nürburgring track. To celebrate the feat, Rimac has unveiled a limited-edition “Time Attack” version of the Nevera you can see below alongside a video of […]

A $55/month Tesla Powerwall lease program in Vermont just got a lot bigger

  • August 18, 2023
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The Vermont Public Utility Commission just uncapped Green Mountain Power’s Tesla Powerwall lease program, making it now available to 270,000+ customers. Green Mountain Power (GMP) is the largest electric utility in Vermont, and it launched its home battery pilot programs in 2015, becoming the first utility in the US to partner with Tesla. Its Powerwall […]

Rivian’s latest patent filing hints at possible new Camp Kitchen design

  • August 18, 2023
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Loyal sleuths on the Rivian forums have pointed out the American EV automaker’s latest patent filing for a “modular kitchen mounting apparatus.” Could this be the next iteration of Rivian’s defunct Camp Kitchen? If it gets made, it’s definitely not going in the gear tunnel. If you’ve been in and around a Rivian R1T pickup […]

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Viome scores $86.5M and launches gut test into CVS

  • August 18, 2023
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Viome Life Sciences announced it closed a $86.5 million oversubscribed Series C funding round, bringing its total raise to $175 million.  Bold Capital and Khosla Ventures participated in the round alongside existing and new investors.  The company also announced the launch of its Gut Intelligence Test in 200 CVS locations.  WHAT THEY DO The company […]

We now have pricing for the Meyers Manx 2.0 EV and it’s not cheap

  • August 18, 2023
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Meyers held an event at Pebble Beach to announce its new Resorter NEV, a lower-speed version of its upcoming Manx 2.0 electric dune buggy. At the event we also learned pricing for the 2.0 EV, and it’s a lot higher than we had hoped. The Meyers Manx 2.0 EV is a resurrection of the iconic […]

XPeng stock slips after Q2 record loss, yet its Tesla Model Y rival EV is boosting sales

  • August 18, 2023
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Chinese EV maker XPeng Motors (XPEV) released its second-quarter earnings Friday, showing a rebound in revenue but record losses. Meanwhile, the recently launched XPeng G6, viewed as a Tesla Model Y rival, is already “turbocharging” sales growth. XPeng (XPEV) losses grow in Q2, despite higher revenue XPeng delivered 23,205 vehicles in the second quarter, up […]

How US EV investments have rocketed in a year – in numbers

  • August 18, 2023
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Manufacturers have invested billions in US EV and EV battery factories in the last year – here’s how it breaks down. US EV investments The passage of the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) in August 2022 has served as a catalyst for rapid EV-related investment and job growth, and a newly released report from the Environmental Defense […]

Kia unveils limited-edition forest green EV6 with 320 hp, GT-Line elements

  • August 18, 2023
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Kia unveiled a special limited-edition EV6 Friday at The Quail during Monterey Car Week Friday. The new dual-motor electric model features 320 horsepower and elements from the Wind and GT-Line. Kia unveils limited-edition forest green EV6 We caught wind that Kia was planning to release a unique one-off after the automaker posted a teaser across […]