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Hyundai's U.S. eVTOL Subsidiary Lays Off Nearly 80% of Staff

Supernal consolidates operations to Irvine headquarters as it reevaluates its aircraft development timeline.

Tree Topples Onto Highway 101, Hits Two Teslas

One driver taken to hospital with minor injuries after incident in Sunnyvale

Rivian Opens New Facility in Milpitas, Kicking Off Tax Deal

The electric vehicle manufacturer's new site is expected to generate millions in revenue for the city.

BYD Unveils 5-Minute 'Flash Charging' EV Batteries, But There's a Catch

The Chinese automaker's new Blade Battery 2.0 can charge from 10% to 70% in just 5 minutes, but requires BYD's proprietary charging stations.

8 Electric Vehicles With Shockingly Poor Range in 2026

Fiat 500e leads disappointing pack with 149-mile range despite $37,695 price tag as luxury brands struggle too

Polestar Signs Tennis Champion As Ambassador

A growing trend of automakers leveraging athlete partnerships to connect with consumers

Aptera Claims It's Ready to Build 100 Cars a Day

Quirky, hyper-efficient, two-seater pumpkin seed completes first car off 'validation assembly line'.

Stanford Study Reveals 6 Hidden Factors Accelerating Hybrid Battery Aging

Behaviors like fast-charging addiction and thermal runaway can push degradation beyond normal 2% yearly loss.

California Faces Backlash Over $165M in Tesla Semi Vouchers

Critics allege unfair advantages and potential harm to broader electric vehicle market

NIO and Bosch Partner on EV Technology

The deal covers collaboration across NIO's three brands and targets core smart electric vehicle systems.

2026 Subaru Uncharted Delivers Off-Road Capability in an Electric Crossover

The Uncharted shares Toyota DNA but maintains Subaru's signature ruggedness and all-wheel-drive performance.

Lucid Cuts Over 300 Jobs as EV Demand Softens

The luxury electric vehicle maker is laying off 12% of its workforce amid billions in losses.

Loop Global Delivers Breakout 2025 with Over 50% Revenue Growth

Expanded customer adoption and industry-leading uptime drive strong performance

Faraday Future to Begin 2026 EAI Robotics Deliveries

The electric vehicle startup will make its first deliveries on February 27.

Trump Administration, California Clash Over EV Regulations

Automakers caught in the crossfire as legal battle intensifies over state's emissions rules

Kingbull launches new long-range e-bike, the Ranger

The Ranger offers high-torque performance, long-range capability, and all-terrain stability starting at $700.

Lithium-ion Battery Fire Prompts Street Closure in Woodland

Firefighters respond to incident involving vehicle charging unit on C Street

San Luis Obispo Expands Public EV Charging Network

New charging stations open across the city to meet growing demand for electric vehicles.

Faraday Future Founder Shares Update on EAI Robotics Deliveries

FF will officially begin its first batch of EAI robot deliveries next week.

Polestar 6 Delayed to 2029, May Not Happen

Polestar's glamorous electric convertible sports car faces lengthy delays and an uncertain future.

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