America now has 100 percent tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles, but with US automakers struggling to compete and its reliance on China’s materials, will this help? Mercedes, BMW and VW think not. Biden Is Trying to Buy EVs Time With New Tariffs ...This entry was posted in Gear on May 14, 2024 by Aarian Marshall
What’s the difference between a hybrid, a mild hybrid, and a plug-in hybrid? This is the WIRED guide for the electric-curious. Everything You Need to Know About Hybrid CarsThis entry was posted in Gear on May 3, 2024 by Aarian Marshall
The company's decision to eliminate the team building its charging infrastructure comes at a delicate time for the EV industry. Other players are eager to pick up where Tesla left off. As Questions Swirl Around Tesla’s Superchargers, the Race Is On ...This entry was posted in Gear on May 1, 2024 by Aarian Marshall
In an investigative report into crashes and deaths associated with Tesla Autopilot, federal regulators concluded that the system lacked standard protections. Tesla Autopilot Was Uniquely Risky—and May Still BeThis entry was posted in Gear on April 26, 2024 by Aarian Marshall
Elon Musk’s automaker told investors Tuesday that sales and revenue are down but that new “more affordable vehicles” will launch before mid 2025, sooner than originally planned. Tesla Promises ‘More Affordable Vehicles’ and a ‘Cybercab’This entry was posted in business Gear on April 23, 2024 by Aarian Marshall
Autonomous vehicle tech has proven tricky for even the most sophisticated tech developers. But Tesla seems to be staking its future on it. Tesla Is Going All In on Robotaxis—Buckle UpThis entry was posted in Gear on April 5, 2024 by Aarian Marshall
New US emissions rules mean more plug-in hybrid cars are on the way. The electric vehicle tech is clean—but has a catch. Here Comes the Flood of Plug-In HybridsThis entry was posted in Gear on March 25, 2024 by Aarian Marshall
Despite a flood of bad news about mechanical mishaps on commercial airliners, data from regulators shows that jumbo jets aren’t all suddenly falling apart. Don’t Let the Headlines Fool You. Air Travel Is Really ...This entry was posted in Gear on March 15, 2024 by Aarian Marshall
WIRED talks to CEO RJ Scaringe about how the automaker’s engineering team learned to say no—or make some compromises to create a smaller, more affordable electric car. How Rivian Is Pulling Off Its $45,000 R2 Electric SUVThis entry was posted in Gear on March 12, 2024 by Aarian Marshall
The Rivian R2, a new smaller EV, will cost “around” $45,000 and will be available in 2026, the troubled automaker said at an event in California today. Two crossovers, the R3 and R3X, will follow. Rivian R2, R3, R3X Electric SUVs: Price, Specs, Release DateThis entry was posted in Gear on March 7, 2024 by Aarian Marshall