Rivian R2 'Will Underpin All Future EV Projects' At Volkswagen
InsideEVs
JUNE 6, 2025
Rivian exec confirms its upcoming R2 will be the techno grandfather of all future EVs produced by VW.
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Tesla launches new feature that cold climate drivers will love
Teslarati
JUNE 6, 2025
Tesla is launching another new feature in its cars, this time it will cater to those in colder climates, and those drivers will love it. Perhaps one of the best things about Teslas is that they routinely receive over-the-air software updates that either improve the ownership experience, add features, or make their performance more robust. Every update offers some sort of bug fix or new feature that simply makes the cars better than they were before.
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How Rivian Developed Its Zonal Architecture In Just Two Years
InsideEVs
JUNE 6, 2025
Rivian cut 1.6 miles of wiring from its EVs and reduced the number of computers significantly. This is what it looks like in real life.
Tesla announces massive new achievement with 8 million cars produced
Teslarati
JUNE 6, 2025
Tesla announced a massive new achievement in relation to its automotive division as it has officially built 8 million cars globally. The 8 millionth car rolled off production lines at Gigafactory Berlin on Friday, the company announced. The car was an Ultra Red Model Y, images show: Produced our 8 millionth vehicle at Giga Berlin pic.twitter.com/gv1moWhwTH — Tesla (@Tesla) June 6, 2025 The car comes just about eight months after Tesla built its 7 millionth car at the Fremont Factory last October
BMW Will Build The Electric X5, X6 And X7 In The U.S.
InsideEVs
JUNE 6, 2025
The battery-powered iX5 is coming next year, followed by the iX7 in 2027. A coupe-like electric SUV is expected too—all made in the U.S.
Goldman Sachs reduces Tesla price target to $285
Teslarati
JUNE 6, 2025
Goldman Sachs analysts cut Tesla’s price target to $285 from $295, maintaining a Neutral rating. The adjustment reflects weaker sales performance across key markets , with Tesla shares trading at $284.70, down nearly 18% in the past week. The analysts pointed to declining sales data in the United States, Europe, and China as the primary driver for the revised outlook.
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Fixing The Old Tesla Model 3’s Biggest Flaw: ‘It Feels Amazing’
InsideEVs
JUNE 6, 2025
Retrofitting parts from the updated Model 3 makes a world of difference.
Almost a Half-Million Ford Explorers Recalled for Possible B-Pillar Trim Piece Detachment
The Truth About Cars
JUNE 6, 2025
Ford sells a ton of Explorer SUVs, but almost half a million of them will soon be returning to dealers’ service bays for a recall. The action impacts 492,145 Explorers from the 2016 and 2017 model year, due to an issue that could cause exterior trim pieces to fly off while driving. The recall covers a problem that could cause trim pieces to detach from the B-pillar.
BYD’s latest EV price cuts trigger ‘war panic’ as China warns it’s now out of control
Electrek
JUNE 6, 2025
Following another round of price cuts last month, BYD is now facing backlash from top Chinese officials and regulators. China warned BYD’s latest cuts are triggering “price war panic,” and that it’s now getting out of hand.
Quick Take: 2025 Alfa Romeo Tonale
The Truth About Cars
JUNE 6, 2025
Sometimes, an otherwise fun-to-drive vehicle can be spoiled by its packaging. So it goes with the 2025 Alfa Romeo Tonale. I've been on record before as saying that the "lesser" version of the Tonale -- the Dodge Hornet -- is preferable with the non-hybrid powertrain. This is because the gasser feels more spritely and lighter, and you don't need to give up much, if at all, in terms of creature comforts and features.
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Toyota has another $20,000 electric SUV for China: Meet the bZ5
Electrek
JUNE 6, 2025
When will Toyota launch an electric SUV for under $20,000 in the US or Europe? We’ll keep dreaming. Toyota is launching the new bZ5 electric SUV next week in China amid an intensifying EV price war. The new SUV will draw power from BYD’s batteries and EV powertrain as Toyota looks to get a leg up on the competition.
The Next Range Rover Velar Is An Electric Porsche Macan Fighter
InsideEVs
JUNE 6, 2025
The Velar will become an EV with a body that straddles the line between cars and crossovers.
Utrecht becomes Europe’s first city with a V2G car sharing service
Electric Cars Report
JUNE 6, 2025
Renault Group, MyWheels and We Drive Solar, together with the Municipality of Utrecht, announce the go-live of Europe’s first large‑scale Vehicle‑to‑Grid (V2G) car‑sharing service: Utrecht energized. The post Utrecht becomes Europe’s first city with a V2G car sharing service appeared first on Electric Cars Report.
Kia wants you to love hatchbacks again with the stylish new EV4
Electrek
JUNE 6, 2025
Kia believes hatchbacks will make a comeback, starting with the EV4 later this year. The EV4 is Kia’s first electric hatch, and it’s expected to see big demand.
Arunachal Pradesh Flags Off 10 EKA Electric Buses on World Environment Day, Boosting Green Mobility
Electric Vehicles India
JUNE 6, 2025
Arunachal Pradesh Flags Off 10 EKA Electric Buses on World Environment Day, Boosting Green Mobility In a significant step towards sustainable public transportation, Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Shri Pema Khandu flagged off 10 electric buses on World Environment Day. The 9-meter-long e-buses, supplied by EKA Mobility , will join the fleet of the Arunachal Pradesh State Transport Services (APSTS).
Tesla’s head of Optimus humanoid robot leaves the ‘$25 trillion’ product behind
Electrek
JUNE 6, 2025
Tesla’s head of Optimus humanoid robot, Milan Kovac, announced that he is leaving the automaker after 9 years. It leaves just as CEO Elon Musk claimed that the humanoid robot is going to make Tesla a”$25 trillion company.
200 PMI Electric Buses Flagged Off by Hon’ble Prime Minister on World Environment Day
Electric Vehicles India
JUNE 6, 2025
200 PMI Electric Buses Flagged Off by Hon’ble Prime Minister on World Environment Day Green Mobility Takes a Giant Leap with a Tribute to Mother Earth In a landmark moment for sustainable mobility in India, PMI Electro Mobility proudly witnessed the flagging off of 200 state-of-the-art electric DEVi buses by the Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi on the occasion of World Environment Day 2025.
The first ‘true’ electric flying car could be here by the end of 2025
Electrek
JUNE 6, 2025
The flying car is no longer a Sci-Fi fantasy. It’s becoming a reality, and it could be here by the end of the year. Alef Aeronautics is now building pre-production models of what it’s calling “the first true flying car,” and it’s 100% electric. The company even claims that its flying car uses less energy than a Tesla or any other EV.
New ZF thermal management system increases range by up to 10 percent
Electric Cars Report
JUNE 6, 2025
Highly efficient thermal management systems can extend the range of battery-electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles without the need for more expensive drivetrains or larger batteries. The post New ZF thermal management system increases range by up to 10 percent appeared first on Electric Cars Report.
⚡ Tata Harrier EV vs Mahindra BE.06 EV: Comprehensive Comparison
Electric Vehicles India
JUNE 6, 2025
Tata Harrier EV vs Mahindra BE.06 EV: Comprehensive Comparison India’s electric SUV market is witnessing significant advancements with the introduction of the Tata Harrier EV and the Mahindra BE.06 EV. Both vehicles offer compelling features, but they cater to different preferences and priorities. Let’s delve into a detailed comparison to help you make an informed decision.
Volvo introduces world first multi-adaptive safety belt in the upcoming Volvo EX60
Electric Cars Report
JUNE 6, 2025
Volvo Cars unveiled a major safety improvement to the safety belt. The new multi-adaptive safety belt is a world-first technology aimed to further enhance safety for everyone in real-world traffic situations. The post Volvo introduces world first multi-adaptive safety belt in the upcoming Volvo EX60 appeared first on Electric Cars Report.
CT EV Charging Incentives Restricted
EV Club of CT
JUNE 6, 2025
SB-4 Passed by Legislature Restricts Incentive The part of the EV charging incentive that applies to single family residences was restricted in the just concluded legislative session. It is now only available to income-limited households.
Volkswagen's New SSP EV Platform Will Accommodate a Range-Extending Gas Engine
The Truth About Cars
JUNE 6, 2025
Volkswagen’s Scalable Systems Platform (SSP) has been delayed until later this decade, but the automaker is sharing new details on the upcoming architecture. The automaker recently outlined the platform’s engineering, saying that it could accommodate an internal combustion engine , though not in the way you probably expect. VW Group will introduce range-extending gas engines with the new platform, similar to configurations seen recently from Scout, Ram, and others.
The reality TV contestant running the DOT just raised your fuel costs by $23B
Electrek
JUNE 6, 2025
America voted for inflation, and it got it today, as republicans running the Department of Transportation bowed to their oil donors and finalized a rule to make your cars less efficient, thus costing America an extra $23 billion in fuel costs.
Mazda Recalls Vehicles for Potential Airbag Issue
The Truth About Cars
JUNE 6, 2025
Mazda in North America is recalling certain units of the Mazda3 and CX-30 from 2024-2025 model years over an airbag sensor. Boffins at the NHTSA say this problem traces to a so-called Sophisticated Air bag Sensor (we’re picturing the sensor attends fancy parties and consumes drinks with its pinky finger stuck out) which may fail to blow the bags in a wreck after someone has let the car’s battery become depleted by leaving the ignition switch in the “ON” position for two hours or more without the
Auto Industry Crash on Horizon from Lack of Rare Earth Minerals & Magnets?
CleanTechnica EVs
JUNE 6, 2025
Whether electric vehicles or gas-powered cars, production could come to a grinding halt in the US and Europe soon. Word on the street is that the escalating trade combativeness between the West and China has led to China putting restrictions on rare earth minerals and magnets. China controls more than. [continued] The post Auto Industry Crash on Horizon from Lack of Rare Earth Minerals & Magnets?
Porsche Made a Le Mans Racer for the Street (Again)
The Truth About Cars
JUNE 6, 2025
Half the fun of owning an expensive car is driving it, but for owners of the most sought-after classic racecars, that can’t happen on a public road. Porsche’s new 963 RSP aims to change that with road-legal construction and a fully built interior. While we’re not talking about a multi-million-dollar coachbuilt Ferrari racer, the 963 RSP is a legit LMDh car massaged for road use.
Hating on Tesla vs. Objective Realism
CleanTechnica EVs
JUNE 6, 2025
Tesla has become a very difficult topic to cover. We’ve been covering the company obsessively for 13 years, since Tesla Model S deliveries began. We covered the company for years when most people didn’t believe in it and many even bet a lot of money against it. Those were the. [continued] The post Hating on Tesla vs. Objective Realism appeared first on CleanTechnica.
The Best and Worst Car Colors for Resale Value
The Truth About Cars
JUNE 6, 2025
Hey hey, it's Friday, so it must be podcast time! This week we find out why a boring car color can cost you with Karl Brauer from iSeeCars.com. TTAC contributor Matthew Guy and I discuss NASCAR at Nashville, Carson Hocevar's aggressive driving style, and how to fix scratches on your car. We also tease some major NASCAR news that we can't talk about until next week.
Video Friday: Hopping on One Robotic Leg
Cars That Think
JUNE 6, 2025
Video Friday is your weekly selection of awesome robotics videos, collected by your friends at IEEE Spectrum robotics. We also post a weekly calendar of upcoming robotics events for the next few months. Please send us your events for inclusion. 2025 Energy Drone & Robotics Summit : 16–18 June 2025, HOUSTON RSS 2025 : 21–25 June 2025, LOS ANGELES ETH Robotics Summer School : 21–27 June 2025, GENEVA IAS 2025 : 30 June–4 July 2025, GENOA, ITALY ICRES 2025 : 3–4 July 2025, PORTO, PORTUGAL IEEE W
EV Talk: Keynote Conversations #3
Electric Auto Association
JUNE 6, 2025
EV drivers know juggling multiple apps and accounts for charging is a necessary evil today. But it doesn’t have to be that way. Learn how Lynkwell is building a better charging experience.
On Tesla, Irrational Support, & Irrational Hate
CleanTechnica EVs
JUNE 6, 2025
Underneath my recent article “Hating on Tesla vs. Objective Realism,” unsurprisingly, there were several great responses. A couple of them were on the long side and quite well thought out and expressed, so I’m republishing them here. The first is from Larry Evans and the second is from Username Taycan. [continued] The post On Tesla, Irrational Support, & Irrational Hate appeared first on CleanTechnica.
Bozi Breakdown: The Pit Crew Deserved Better. Penske? Not So Much
The Truth About Cars
JUNE 6, 2025
North Wilkesboro delivered. The All-Star race was solid, but the undercard — NASCAR’s Pit Crew Challenge — stole the show. In a surprise twist, the No. 71 crew, a young, scrappy squad from Hendrick’s development ranks leased to Spire, took top honors. Most are fresh out of college, ex-football players, barely into their 20s. Their jackman pulled off a slick hybrid crossover move that blended techniques from rival top-tier teams.
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