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…

Volkswagen plans to launch an even more affordable electric vehicle than the one previewed by the ID. 2all Concept, which will start under $26,300 (€25,000) when it goes on sale in Europe sometime in 2025. "In spite of all the challenges, Volkswagen is also working on an electric car at a price of less…

A luxurious three-row electric SUV from Kia is previewed. A $2.5 billion federal program will help get more charging to communities and local travel corridors, over years. And what’s the greatest safety concern related to EVs? This and more, here at Green Car Reports.  Kia provided a first look at its upcoming 2024 EV9 electric…

Candela C-8 C-Pod. Courtesy of Candela Such efficiency and innovative mechanics naturally drives performance. When the boat gets up to about 16 knots (that’s 18 mph for you landlubbers), it takes off, the bulk of it lifting out of the water, supported by the hydrofoils underneath. The vessel levels out, and you’re skimming above…