A daily roundup of EV news from some of EV Rider’s favorite websites and YouTube channels.
Inside EVs
- Xiaomi Unveils Custom Chip For Driver-Assist Features
on August 24, 2026Xiaomi revealed new powerful in-house chips this week that will power everything from cell phones to electric cars.
- Genesis' First Few EVs Didn't Blow Me Away. The GV90 Flagship Did
on August 24, 2026Genesis' EV efforts got off to a slow start. But the GV90 is here to fix that.
- More EV Owners Can Now Get Paid To Power California’s Grid
on August 24, 2026The new Chevy Bolt EV and Kia EV9 are among a bunch of new EVs capable of vehicle-to-grid power sharing.
- Wawa Branded EV Chargers Are Here Thanks To Electrify America
on August 24, 2026This is what happens when a charging giant and a gas/sandwich giant team up.
- Europe’s EV Sales Explode, Now Making Up A Quarter Of New Cars
on August 24, 2026Rising fuel prices are convincing more and more Europeans that electric cars are worth it in the long run.
Automotive Addicts
- Ford Fathom Production Takes Shape as Louisville Plant Reinvents How EVs Are Built
on August 19, 2026Ford’s upcoming Fathom electric pickup is getting closer to reality, and the bigger story may be how the company plans to build it. Louisville Assembly Plant in Kentucky has undergone Full Article »
- Acura Nexera Vision Concept Previews a Bold New Look for Brand’s Future
on August 14, 2026Acura is using Monterey Car Week to give us a much clearer idea of where the brand is headed next, and the Nexera Vision concept makes quite the statement. Created Full Article »
- 2027 Lucid Gravity GT-S Packs 1,070 HP Into a Seriously Fast Three-Row EV
on August 14, 2026Lucid is not letting the departure of the Gravity Dream Edition leave a 1,000-horsepower hole in its electric SUV lineup. Making its debut around Monterey Car Week, the new 2027 Full Article »
- 2027 Genesis GV90 Takes Flagship Luxury to a New Level With Coach Doors and 657 Horsepower
on August 20, 2026Genesis has spent the past several years proving that it belongs in the luxury-car conversation, but the 2027 Genesis GV90 may be the vehicle that pushes the brand into genuinely Full Article »
- 2026 Subaru Uncharted Sport AWD Review & Test Drive
on August 12, 2026Through the joint efforts of Subaru and Toyota, the brands have offered the public several electric vehicle (EV) options in a variety of sizes. One particular vehicle that has come Full Article »
- 2028 Mercedes-Benz GLA Goes Electric First With Hybrid Models to Follow
on July 29, 2026Mercedes-Benz is taking its entry-level SUV into a new era with the redesigned 2028 GLA, and the biggest change is how it will launch. Following the same playbook as the Full Article »
EV
- XPeng to Start G9L China Deliveries in September, L05 Due in Q4
on August 24, 2026XPeng detailed plans for its upcoming product launches on Monday, including the beginning of deliveries of the G9L SUV and the launch of the recently spotted Mona L05 SUV. The post XPeng to Start G9L China Deliveries in September, L05 Due in Q4 appeared first on EV.
- XPeng Shares Plunge Over Disappointing Q2 Results, Q3 Guidanceon August 24, 2026
XPeng’s US-listed shares fell more than 7% on Monday morning to $11.33, marking their lowest level since the first trading day of 2025. The post XPeng Shares Plunge Over Disappointing Q2 Results, Q3 Guidance appeared first on EV.
- Rivian’s R2 Assigned VINs Cross 8,300 Ahead of Second Production Shifton August 24, 2026
Rivian has assigned at least 8,316 vehicle identification numbers (VINs) to its R2 SUV, according to owner tracking on the Rivian Forums, adding roughly 1,100 serials in the ten days since the count passed 7,200. The post Rivian’s R2 Assigned VINs Cross 8,300 Ahead of Second Production Shift appeared first on EV.
- Porsche Sells MHP to TCS for €320 Million, Commits €1.25 Billion Backon August 24, 2026
Porsche AG agreed on Monday to sell its management and IT consultancy MHP to Tata Consultancy Services for an enterprise value of €320 million ($373.3 million), shedding another non-core asset. The post Porsche Sells MHP to TCS for €320 Million, Commits €1.25 Billion Back appeared first on EV.
- Leapmotor Cuts Full-Year Profit Target by 40% Despite Record First Halfon August 24, 2026
Leapmotor cut its full-year net profit guidance by 40% on Monday, to 3 billion yuan ($446.3 million) from 5 billion yuan ($743.9 million), citing rising raw material costs, as it reported record first-half revenue. The post Leapmotor Cuts Full-Year Profit Target by 40% Despite Record First Half appeared first on EV.
Motor1
- Volvo Wants Its PHEVs To Drive Like EVs
on August 24, 2026Volvo is doubling down on plug-in hybrid production with new models touting up to 100 miles of EV range.
- The Suzuki e Sky Is A Tiny Electric Car That Does More With Less
on August 24, 2026Suzuki's diminutive EV has a small battery to keep the car as lightweight as possible.
- BMW’s Car2Car Project Proves 51% Of Scrap Can Feed New Cars
on August 11, 2026BMW Car2Car testing shows how steel, aluminum, and copper can loop back into new vehicles while plastics and glass still lag behind.
Clean Technica
- Gas Stations are Changing Globally. How Has It Changed in Your Town? (Part 3: Africa)on August 24, 2026
While Europe and Asia redesign their roadside service stations around high-powered charging plugs for passenger cars, the African continent is charting an entirely different course for the retail forecourt. In Nairobi, Kigali, Cotonou, and Johannesburg, the traditional petrol station is transforming not by merely copying Western grid-tied fast chargers, but ... [continued] The post Gas Stations are Changing Globally. How Has It Changed in Your Town? (Part 3: Africa) appeared first on CleanTechnica.
- Broad Coalition of 95 Organizations Urges Congress to Reject Attacks on Long-Standing Clean Air Protectionson August 24, 2026
WASHINGTON, DC — A broad coalition today urged Congress to reject four Congressional Review Act resolutions that would overturn long-standing Clean Air Act preemption waivers relied upon by states to protect public health and air quality. The waivers cover established standards for passenger cars, light-duty and medium-duty vehicles, and small off-road engines. ... [continued] The post Broad Coalition of 95 Organizations Urges Congress to Reject Attacks on Long-Standing Clean Air Protections appeared first on CleanTechnica.
- BYD Da Han Claims Global Flagship Statuson August 23, 2026
BYD launched the new Da Han last week as a global flagship-level sedan. This is not just an evolution of the Han and BYD brand. The Da Han challenges and, in many ways, beats top models from global premium automakers. The original Han was one of the first competitive, electrified ... [continued] The post BYD Da Han Claims Global Flagship Status appeared first on CleanTechnica.
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Teslarati
- Elon Musk just set a condition that could end Falcon 9 as we know iton August 24, 2026
Elon Musk says SpaceX will finally retire Falcon 9 once Starship flies reliably every week. The post Elon Musk just set a condition that could end Falcon 9 as we know it appeared first on TESLARATI.
- Tesla will launch Cybercab on September 3on August 22, 2026
Tesla Cybercab is set to launch in Austin, Texas, on September 3, as the company has officially started sending out invitations to a dedicated event it will hold in the city where its headquarters is located. The Cybercab is Tesla’s dedicated ride-sharing vehicle: it features just two seats and has no steering wheel or pedals. The post Tesla will launch Cybercab on September 3 appeared first on TESLARATI.
- SpaceX and a new Trump order that could rewrite the next decade of launcheson August 22, 2026
Elon Musk put a number on where he thinks SpaceX’s Starship program is headed by 2030, replying on X a day after President Trump signed a memo pushing the country toward 1,000 space launches and reentries a year. The exchange started when Aaron Burnett, co-founder of propulsion startup Mach 33, posted that “1,000 launches/reentries is The post SpaceX and a new Trump order that could rewrite the next decade of launches appeared first on TESLARATI.