Author: Mike Powell

  • Lucid Gravity May Feature Both CCS And NACS Charging Ports

    Lucid Gravity May Feature Both CCS And NACS Charging Ports

    Car companies are migrating from CCS to Tesla’s charging standard, NACs, in order to get Supercharger access. Many charging stations still only support CCS, though. One report suggests Lucid will offer both ports during the transition period, rather than relying on adapters. Lucid has figured out a way to fix all of life’s charging problems:…

  • Lucid Gravity May Feature Both CCS And NACS Charging Ports

    Lucid Gravity May Feature Both CCS And NACS Charging Ports

    Car companies are migrating from CCS to Tesla’s charging standard, NACs, in order to get Supercharger access. Many charging stations still only support CCS, though. One report suggests Lucid will offer both ports during the transition period, rather than relying on adapters. Lucid has figured out a way to fix all of life’s charging problems:…

  • The Lexus RZ 450e: Buy Literally Any Other EV Instead

    In recent years, Toyota’s brands have earned a reputation for developing highly efficient and decently performant hybrid and plug-in hybrid vehicles. The recently revamped Prius Prime and the Rav4 Prime have received praise from consumers and automotive journalists alike. But the group’s all-electric offerings like the bZ4X and Solterra have been compromised, seemingly by design.…

  • The Lexus RZ 450e: Buy Literally Any Other EV Instead

    In recent years, Toyota’s brands have earned a reputation for developing highly efficient and decently performant hybrid and plug-in hybrid vehicles. The recently revamped Prius Prime and the Rav4 Prime have received praise from consumers and automotive journalists alike. But the group’s all-electric offerings like the bZ4X and Solterra have been compromised, seemingly by design.…

  • GMC Sierra EV: The Wait Is Nearly Over For Reservation Holders

    GMC Sierra EV: The Wait Is Nearly Over For Reservation Holders

    Buyer options for electric trucks are still relatively limited but they are expanding quickly. Ever since Rivian first christened the electric truck market with the arrival of the R1T, we have seen a steady launch of new models from all major players. Ford, Tesla, Chevrolet and GMC were next in line with the F-150 Lightning,…

  • GMC Sierra EV: The Wait Is Nearly Over For Reservation Holders

    GMC Sierra EV: The Wait Is Nearly Over For Reservation Holders

    Buyer options for electric trucks are still relatively limited but they are expanding quickly. Ever since Rivian first christened the electric truck market with the arrival of the R1T, we have seen a steady launch of new models from all major players. Ford, Tesla, Chevrolet and GMC were next in line with the F-150 Lightning,…

  • Jaguar Is Going Electric. It Won’t Sell Any Cars At Home For A Year

    Jaguar Is Going Electric. It Won’t Sell Any Cars At Home For A Year

    While other companies roll back their ambitious EV plans, Jaguar—a storied British brand that’s been in need of fresh metal for some time now—is pressing forward. The company is planning to phase out its last gas model in many markets starting next year. There’s only one problem: The EV replacements aren’t here yet. So Jaguar…

  • Jaguar Is Going Electric. It Won’t Sell Any Cars At Home For A Year

    Jaguar Is Going Electric. It Won’t Sell Any Cars At Home For A Year

    While other companies roll back their ambitious EV plans, Jaguar—a storied British brand that’s been in need of fresh metal for some time now—is pressing forward. The company is planning to phase out its last gas model in many markets starting next year. There’s only one problem: The EV replacements aren’t here yet. So Jaguar…

  • Why Auto Suppliers Are Cutting EV R&D Spending By Millions

    Why Auto Suppliers Are Cutting EV R&D Spending By Millions

    The industry seems to be a bit confused about what’s going on with EV adoption. Some manufacturers believe that it’s slowing, while others are having some pretty great months. And some industry experts are pointing the finger at Tesla’s bleak sales for skewing numbers industry-wide. Whatever the reason is, the pain is now reaching automotive…

  • Why Auto Suppliers Are Cutting EV R&D Spending By Millions

    Why Auto Suppliers Are Cutting EV R&D Spending By Millions

    The industry seems to be a bit confused about what’s going on with EV adoption. Some manufacturers believe that it’s slowing, while others are having some pretty great months. And some industry experts are pointing the finger at Tesla’s bleak sales for skewing numbers industry-wide. Whatever the reason is, the pain is now reaching automotive…