Perhaps crucially, Qualcomm also says its Digital Chassis allows automakers to “own the in-vehicle experience … [and] extend their brand and bring engaging consumer interactions into the vehicle.” This will be particularly welcomed by manufacturers after the announcement in June last year of Apple’s next-gen multiscreen version of CarPlay, which will likely not be anywhere near…

Tesla recently published a new post on LinkedIn, and it shows off a crazy slide that's apparently available to employees at the company's factory in Germany, Giga Berlin. The LinkedIn post is part of Tesla's recruiting efforts, but the unbelievable part is the short video that's obviously there to grab your attention.  Tesla writes: …

BMW confirms a futuristic EV interface that puts the windshield to use. Peak ICE vehicle sales is already in the past and peak oil is just a few years ahead. And how will 7-Eleven’s charging network take form? This and more, here at Green Car Reports.  The convenience-store chain 7-Eleven has an ambitious EV charging…

Rivian is recalling certain 2022-2023 R1S SUVs to remedy a potential problem with the side curtain airbags, which may be improperly secured to the roof rails, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) shows in its official report. According to Rivian, just 30 units of the all-electric SUV are affected by the issue that…

EV owners are much less satisfied with their home charging experience than at the same time last year, according to new results from the survey giant J.D. Power.  The reason, it’s suggested, is satisfaction with the cost of charging, which declined versus the same study last year by about 30 points.  Much as satisfaction…

Some people will do the craziest, most outlandish things for YouTube views. We're sure you know what we're talking about, but we'd like to bring to your attention a new video of a Tesla Model 3 perched atop 10 feet tall wheels. If you aren't familiar with the WhistlinDiesel channel, it specializes in performing…

The soaring costs of residential electricity may be taking a toll on EV charging satisfaction. VW introduces one of its upcoming small, affordable EVs for Europe. And Tesla owners want to repair their cars independently. This and more, here at Green Car Reports.  Owners are suing Tesla and seeking class action status over an alleged…

As for charging, the car is built on Kia’s E-GMP platform, which allows for superfast 800-volt charging and vehicle-to-load (where you can run your household appliances from the car’s battery should you wish). Again, the EV9 targets here are 6 minutes to add 100 kilometers of range at a high-speed charger, as opposed to the…

Waze, the online GPS navigation app controlled by Google, announced it added an option that lets users select the type of charging connector featured on their EVs, which will then result in routing options to charging stations that offer that specific connector. In other words, you will be able to tell Waze what type…

Tesla is being sued by customers who claim the automaker has unlawfully monopolized replacement parts and repair services. Two class action lawsuits (via Transport Topics) were filed Tuesday and Wednesday in San Francisco on behalf of two California residents who own Model S EVs. The plaintiffs allege that Tesla has violated antitrust laws by limiting…