InsideEVs breaking news of the day about electric vehicles

1. Old Waymo Batteries Will Get A Second Life As Stationary Energy Storage

   Waymo struck a deal with B2U Storage Solutions to make sure its old robotaxi batteries live on.

2. The Self-Driving Car Story Started Earlier Than You Think

   Decades before Waymo and Tesla, a Mercedes van used cameras and computers to drive itself down the autobahn.

3. Tesla Wants Its Cameras To Blink Like a Human Eye

   Computers might be better at some things, but Tesla's newest patent shows that the human eye remains undefeated in one important area.

4. This 85% Scale Vintage Bentley Is One Of A Kind—And Electric

   The bespoke Bentley Blower Junior was commissioned by American actor Jason Momoa.

5. Electric Trucks Have Failed Spectacularly In America. Here's Why Ford Is Trying Again

   Ford says its upcoming electric truck has one job: to be a great vehicle first. The EV part is almost beside the point.

6. The Polestar 2 Is Returning To North America

   The fan favorite EV is going back on sale in North America, thanks to Canada’s openness to Chinese-built electric cars.

7. The Volvo XC60 Plug-In Hybrid Will Get A Serious Range Boost: Report

   The current XC60 T8 plug-in hybrid can go 35 miles on electric power. The 2028 model will reportedly nearly triple that.

8. What Ultra-High-Mileage EVs Teach Us About Battery Degradation

   Real-world data and expert battery testing show that even heavily used EVs often lose range gradually rather than suddenly failing.

9. It's Still Way More Expensive To Insure An EV. But That's Changing

   Newer EVs cost about 18% more to insure than gas vehicles. Here's why.

10. The Mercedes CLA EV Just Smashed Its EPA Range Rating In A Real-World Test

    The new Mercedes-Benz CLA 350 4Matic EV blew past its EPA estimate by 73 miles in Edmunds’ real-world range test.

11. Rivian’s EV Charging Network Is Growing Fast, And It Just Hit A Major Milestone

    With all the R2 news, it’s easy to forget that Rivian operates its own EV charging network.

12. Electrify America Just Made EV Charging Easier By Ditching An Annoying Policy

    Account top-ups will be phased out in the coming weeks, making way for a simpler billing system.

13. Hyundai And Kia's Hybrids Are Crushing It Amid The Gas Crisis

    Hybrids like the Hyundai Santa Fe and Kia Sportage are proving mighty popular as gas prices remain over $4 a gallon.

14. The Rolls-Royce Spectre Gets Big Update. But You Wouldn’t Know It

    It now goes farther, charges faster, and responds more sharply, but the design remains mostly untouched.

15. Lucid Is Recalling Its Cheapest EV Because It May Lose Power While Driving

    The Lucid Air Pure inverter’s internal components may get damaged over time, leading to signal interruptions.