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Cadillac has released photos and specs on its Celestiq EV flagship sedan. It is being positioned as the brand’s “flagship.” But its $300,000+ price and very limited volume make it more myth than machine…
BY EDWARD A. SANCHEZ
This week, the third major (relatively speaking) automaker pledged support for Tesla’s NACS protocol. EV startup manufacturer Rivian said it would begin equipping its 2025 models with the NACS port as standard…
BY EDWARD A. SANCHEZ
For the past several years, Toyota has earned itself a reputation of being a noted skeptic of the “all-in” trend toward battery electric vehicles (BEVs) that much of the rest of the automotive industry has enthusiastically…
BY EDWARD A. SANCHEZ
CharIN, the international EV charging consortium that has collaboratively created, and is the guardian of, the Combined Charging Standard (CCS), has finally acknowledged what has become clear over the last few…
BY EDWARD A. SANCHEZ
Ford Motor Company’s announcement that it would adopt Tesla’s NACS charging plug from 2025 on sent shockwaves through the automotive and charging infrastructure industry. But many were not prepared…
BY EDWARD A. SANCHEZ
How do you get attention in the automotive marketplace? By offering outstanding value and a stronger bang-for-the-buck proposition than your competitors. That’s what Volvo is hoping to do with its new EX30…
BY EDWARD A. SANCHEZ
As expected, CharIN, the international standards organization, which is the creator and promoter of the Combined Charging Standard (CCS), has issued a response to the news of Ford’s decision to adopt Tesla’s…
BY EDWARD A. SANCHEZ
The long-awaited official debut of the long-wheelbase (LWB) Volkswagen ID. Buzz for the North American market has finally arrived. Much of it is as-expected. Same basic shape and packaging as the two-row European…
BY EDWARD A. SANCHEZ
With an assist from Tesla, Ford has just added fire to existing EV charging fragmentation and confusion. In a move that came from left field, Ford announced that its EVs would now be compatible with Tesla’s…
BY PHIL ROYLE
Ford shocked almost everyone in the automotive world when it announced that it would adopt Tesla’s NACS charging plug standard starting on 2025 EV models, an announcement made on Twitter jointly with Tesla CEO…
BY EDWARD A. SANCHEZ
Assuming you have a general interest in the automotive market and EVs in general, you’ve no doubt read some of the reviews on the VinFast VF 8 that have been published over the last several weeks…
BY EDWARD A. SANCHEZ
The Tesla showroom was far more crowded than VinFast’s for many reasons. For one, the person I was with admittedly didn’t even know other companies were aiming to take on the big “T” in the world of electric cars…
BY PHIL ROYLE
Those who regularly follow this blog and podcast know that I’m an advocate and fan of BYOC (Bring Your Own Cord/Cable). This is a highly obscure interest, even within the world of EVs. But there are many advantages…
BY EDWARD A. SANCHEZ
In General Motors’ Q1 2023 financial results presentation, GM CEO Mary Barra announced that the Chevrolet Bolt and Bolt EUV would end production by the end of 2023. While this development was not entirely…
BY EDWARD A. SANCHEZ
MG, the brand historically synonymous with British roadsters, unveiled the production-intent model of its Cyberster EV roadster at Auto Shanghai. Like many other legacy European brands, including Lotus…
BY EDWARD A. SANCHEZ
Many were initially underwhelmed by the specifications and driving experience of the Volkswagen ID.4, myself included. While perfectly competent in its own right, there was little about the mid-sized electric…
BY EDWARD A. SANCHEZ
Over the last several decades, Ram has transformed from an also-ran truck brand to a top-of-mind, class-leading contender. Having won several back-to-back MotorTrend Truck of the Year awards…
BY EDWARD A. SANCHEZ
We’re all guilty of it: Hoarding old consumer electronics items with batteries that are no longer functional, or no longer hold a reasonable charge. Many of us have them stashed in desk and kitchen drawers…
BY EDWARD A. SANCHEZ
Among American diesel enthusiasts, and even globally to a certain extent, there are few names more synonymous with diesel power than Cummins. The company’s engines power thousands of Class 8 trucks…
BY EDWARD A. SANCHEZ
While there are some who still see EVs as a sinister imposition of a socialist, collectivist agenda, the negative sentiment seems to be slowly fading as they’re realizing the objective benefits of EV drivetrains…
BY EDWARD A. SANCHEZ
