InsideEVs breaking news of the day about electric vehicles

1. Rivian Boosts Initial Georgia Plant Capacity To 300,000 Units

   The EV startup said production at its new factory is still on track to begin in 2028.

2. China’s Rolls-Royce Rival May Have Found A Shortcut Into Europe

   Hongqi, once known as Chairman Mao’s preferred car brand, may use a Stellantis plant in Spain to speed up its European EV push.

3. Tesla FSD Has A Real Rival. But It Drives Very Differently

   This first real-world test with Western journalists reveals where VLA 2.0 shines, and where FSD still pulls ahead.

4. Hyundai’s New ‘Pleos’ Infotainment System Gets All The Right Features

   Pleos Connect debuts next month with a pair of screens, plenty of physical buttons, and an AI companion.

5. The Tesla Semi Is Finally Going Into Mass Production

   Unveiled in 2017, the Class 8 electric big rig took its sweet time to get to this point.

6. This EV Charging Robot Actually Makes A Ton Of Sense For Charging Robotaxis

   Watch this company's clever solution to one of the most human-operated robotaxi functions.

7. Inside Ford's $1 Billion Bet On Detroit’s Future: Newlab at Michigan Central

   Ford spent a hefty sum turning an abandoned train station into a tech hub. We took a tour to see what the turnaround is all about.

8. Autonomous Driving Tech Is Power-Hungry. Can Modern EVs Really Handle It?

   The math works out for fleets, for now. But if you want personal autonomy, expect to burn up a lot of battery.

9. This Chinese EV Coupe Wouldn't Look Out Of Place In Monaco

   Lynk & Co’s GT concept is gorgeous, very fast on paper, and possibly going into production.

10. Volkswagen ID. Polo: This Is It

    The production version of the all-electric ID. Polo promises over 280 miles of range and a low starting price.

11. BMW’s iX3 Gets A Range Boost Ahead Of Its U.S. Debut (Updated)

    The all-new iX3’s estimated range has increased by 34 miles, boosting an already impressive number.

12. Walmart Is Rolling Out 400 kW DC Fast Chargers With Huge Screens

    The retail giant is deploying ABB’s all-in-one chargers, complementing the Alpitronic dispensers that are already operational.

13. Chinese EVs Can Now Project Entire Movies From Their Headlights

    While the U.S. is just catching up on adaptive driving beams, China's newest EVs can project full-color movies from their headlights.

14. GM’s Next-Gen Super Cruise Is Training On ‘100 Years Of Human Driving’ Every Day

    The company wants to launch "eyes-off" highway autonomy in 2028. Here's how it plans to get there, according to CEO Mary Barra.

15. Dealerships Are 'Terrified' Direct Sales Might Be The Future

    Direct sales are gaining traction in more U.S. states. Dealerships aren't ready to accept defeat just yet.