The Tesla Cybertruck is marketed as one of, if not the most capable four-wheeled machines in the world, durable and rugged enough to go anywhere. Customers can also adorn the all-electric pickup with various Tesla-branded accessories, including a $3,000 rooftop tent that started shipping last week. But we’ve heard similar things about a different…

Three Senate Democrats from car-manufacturing states on Thursday urged the Biden administration to increase tariffs on Chinese EVs, bringing bipartisan pressure to dissuade Chinese automakers from selling their products to the U.S. In a letter first reported by Reuters, Senators Gary Peters and Debbie Stabenow of Michigan and Sherrod Brown of Ohio warned of "artificially…

The Tesla Cybertruck's rearview mirror is tiny and basically useless. The truck has a rearview camera. So, why not remove the rearview mirror? If interested, then here's how to do it. First, we should explain the issue with the Cybertruck and its rearview mirror. If the truck's tonneau cover is closed, which it probably…

The Seattle ebike company Rad Power Bikes has announced four new ebike models, all of which have the very important distinction of being unlikely to have their batteries suddenly burst into flames. The company says its new Safe Shield Batteries—which come standard on all four new bikes—have been certified at UL-2271, an industry standard…

It's been years since any new car debut has taken the world by storm the way the Rivian R3 and R3X did this past week. Sure, Rivian's big event was ostensibly to show off the Rivian R2, which is set to be coming sooner. But its two smaller siblings, whose unveilings came as a total…

The opening of the Tesla Supercharging network is a positive thing for the EV industry, but it brings challenges due to how older charging stations, in particular, were specifically designed only to handle Tesla's cars. One major problem is that the charging cable at the V3 Supercharger stalls is short because Tesla designed it for…

Yes, things sure have changed—for Rivian and for the world—since the automaker debuted in the US in 2021 and recorded the largest IPO the stock market had seen in seven years. One big change is that interest rates are higher, which makes large purchases more expensive to finance, and makes buyers cagier about purchasing anything,…

Which major battery supplier has 9-minute-charging solid-state cells and a 20-year EV battery in its sights? Which affordable EV regained its EV tax credit eligibility this week? This is our look back at the Week In Reverse—right here at Green Car Reports—for the week ending March 9, 2024. Rivian on Thursday provided the most…

Kia reports that its global vehicle sales in January amounted to 244,940 (up 4.2% year-over-year). The positive start of the year is accompanied by an increase in EV sales. According to the South Korean manufacturer, its all-electric car retail sales amounted to 12,731 units, about 48% more than a year ago (estimated). It means…

The top-of-the-line Tesla Model Y Performance version has less EPA range than initially anticipated. According to the company's website, the model has an "EPA est." range of 279 miles, compared to 285 miles expected previously when the company adjusted results to reflect the tougher 2024 EPA's methodology. Get Fully Charged …