A daily roundup of EV news from some of EV Rider’s favorite websites and YouTube channels.
Inside EVs
- ‘It’s Naive To Anchor Everything On Government Policy’: Scout Motors CEOon June 18, 2025
The American automaker backed by the Volkswagen Group has a few aces up its sleeve to help it tackle changing policies.
- The Leasing Loophole Drove Huge EV Sales. The Senate May Have Killed It Alreadyon June 17, 2025
Senate Republicans unveiled a sweeping budget and tax proposal that takes direct aim at the EV "leasing loophole."
- Why The New Hyundai Ioniq 6 Will Be A Range Monsteron June 17, 2025
Hyundai's radical-looking electric sedan is already off to a promising start as a long-range EV. Here's what we know.
- Watch A Next-Gen BMW EV Charge At 403 KWon June 17, 2025
The BMW Neue Klasse line of models rides on a new electric architecture, featuring new motors and batteries that improve charging speed.
- The Most American-Made Cars Are EVs Nowon June 17, 2025
Despite the U.S. doing its best to kill off EVs, they're now the most made-in-America cars.
The Pack (EV Motorcycle News)
- Diem Motors presented their X-01 Prototype at Reload Land in Berlinon June 15, 2025
Diem Motors introduced the X-01 concept at MBE in Verona in January 2025, followed by a display at Reload.Land in Berlin in June 2025. The team has developed a fully...Continue reading →
- AI workshop at Reload Land in Berlin with Younes Mohammadi, Jumoke Fernandez and THE PACKon June 13, 2025
In Berlin at Reload Land, THE PACK attended a presentation by Sebastian Martinez, Design & Innovation Lead at BRP, who discussed the inspiration and technical challenges they faced while developing...Continue reading →
- THE PACK’s ride with Can-Am Pulse and Can-Am Origin in Berlinon June 11, 2025
Once a pioneer in the history of motocross, the legendary Canadian brand Can-Am Motorcycles is paving the way for the future with electrification as part of the BRP group. At...Continue reading →
- Trevor Motorcycles launches Crowdcube campaign to accelerate production of new DTRe Vinceon June 9, 2025
Belgian electric motorcycle company Trevor Motorcycles revealed today that they are initiating a new Crowdcube campaign to aid in the expedited production launch of their eagerly awaited model, the Trevor...Continue reading →
- This was Reload Land 2025on June 9, 2025
Reload Land 2025 edition wasn’t just a show, It was a movement marking the rise of electric two‑wheeler culture in Europe. THE PACK enjoyed the electric buzz, a weekend of...Continue reading →
Electrek
- Tesla manager fired for sounding the alarm explains why the automaker is screwedon June 18, 2025
A Tesla manager who was recently fired for warning that CEO Elon Musk was ruining the company, Matthew LaBrot, has given an interview to give more details about the situation and how he doesn’t see Tesla coming out of it. more…
- New GM patent leaks plans for drone assisted towingon June 18, 2025
Like manual transmission shifting, the ability back a tow hitch under a trailer coupler seems to be a skill that younger generations have given up on – but that doesn’t mean they don’t want to haul their bikes, boats, or RVs out into the wilderness. Now, a new patent reveals GM’s plans to make hooking a trailer to your vehicle even easier, with a drone. more…
- BYD begins delivering its first luxury electric super sedan just as Ferrari delays a new EVon June 17, 2025
While Ferrari is pushing back EV plans, BYD is stepping in with its first luxury electric super sedan. BYD kicked off deliveries of the Yangwang U7, a four-motor, flagship electric sedan powerhouse packing nearly 1,300 horsepower. more…
- ChargeLab debuts OpenOCPP to make EV charger integration way easier – and it’s freeon June 17, 2025
EV charger operating system manufacturer ChargeLab just launched OpenOCPP, a free and open-source software stack that could majorly simplify life for EV charger manufacturers. more…
- Kempower’s 1.2 MW EV charger powers big trucks and cars at the same timeon June 17, 2025
Kempower’s MORE Power fast and flexible charging solution is set to deliver megawatt-level charging to both electric trucks and cars, and it’s shipping from Finland. more…
Automotive Addicts
- Could Hydrogen Fuel Be the Comeback Kid of Clean Mobility? Why BMW and Toyota Are Betting on It Againon June 16, 2025
In a market that seems dominated by electric vehicles, it’s easy to forget there’s another zero-emissions technology that once had its moment in the spotlight — hydrogen fuel-cell power. As Full Article »
- Senate Moves to Block California’s 2035 Gas Car Ban, Sparking Nationwide Debateon May 22, 2025
In a high-stakes move that could ripple across the auto industry and environmental policy for years to come, the U.S. Senate voted Thursday to block California’s landmark plan to ban Full Article »
- Slate’s $20K Electric Pickup Hits 100,000 Reservations in Just Two Weekson May 20, 2025
There’s a new player in the EV game, and it’s coming in hot — or more accurately, cheap. Just two weeks after unveiling its ultra-affordable electric pickup, a little-known company Full Article »
- 2025 Volkswagen ID. Buzz Pro S Plus 4MOTION Review & Test Driveon May 8, 2025
The time has finally come, the Volkswagen Microbus is essentially back, only this time it’s the coolest minivan you can buy that turns heads everywhere you go – and it’s Full Article »
- New Car Preview: 2026 Lexus ES Gets A Full Redesign Offering Hybrid and Electric Powertrainson April 23, 2025
Lexus has pulled the wraps off a completely redesigned ES sedan at Auto Shanghai, signaling a bold new direction for one of its most popular luxury nameplates. After years of Full Article »
- New Car Preview: 2026 Subaru Solterra EVon April 16, 2025
Subaru’s first electric vehicle didn’t exactly land with a bang, but that’s changing fast. With a major overhaul for the 2026 model year, the Subaru Solterra has transformed from a Full Article »
Motor1
- BMW Thinks the 'Timing Is Right' For Hydrogen. Is It Really?on June 13, 2025
With more companies shifting from battery-electric vehicles, brands like BMW have more of a reason to explore alternative fuels.
- GM's EV Sales Are Booming. But Can It Catch Tesla?on June 10, 2025
General Motors has posted record EV sales over the last few months. But there’s still plenty of room for growth.
- The New Nissan Leaf Is Torquier. But That's Not Even Its Biggest Upgradeon June 10, 2025
It should be more fun to drive thanks to a key improvement.
Clean Technica
- WeRide Partners with Uber to Provide Robotaxis in Dubaion June 18, 2025
While the US market focuses on Waymo and Tesla much of the time when tracking and discussing robotaxis, the fact is, there are robotaxis in operation outside the US already as well. One company developing such vehicle is WeRide. We have covered WeRide numerous times in the past, and I’ll ... [continued] The post WeRide Partners with Uber to Provide Robotaxis in Dubai appeared first on CleanTechnica.
- Senate Republicans Look Ready to Kill Clean Energy & EV Tax Credits — Shockeron June 18, 2025
We’ve covered this topic countless times now, so let’s just do a recap with a short bullet list before getting to the latest news: Republican politicians have been heavily funded by the fossil fuel industry for decades. Therefore, even as we have learned more and more about the harms of ... [continued] The post Senate Republicans Look Ready to Kill Clean Energy & EV Tax Credits — Shocker appeared first on CleanTechnica.
- Geely Brings Electric EX5 to 6 Adriatic Countrieson June 18, 2025
Geely Auto officially launched its electric SUV, the Geely EX5, across six strategic markets in the Adriatic region on June 10, 2025: Serbia, Croatia, Slovenia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, North Macedonia, and Montenegro. As Geely Auto’s first global model to achieve EU WVTA (Whole Vehicle Type Approval) certification, the Geely EX5 ... [continued] The post Geely Brings Electric EX5 to 6 Adriatic Countries appeared first on CleanTechnica.
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Teslarati
- Tesla CEO Elon Musk hits back at drug use claims, calls publications ‘hypocrites’on June 17, 2025
Elon Musk showed a clean drug test, dispelling any rumors of drug use that came from unfounded reports from two large media outlets. The post Tesla CEO Elon Musk hits back at drug use claims, calls publications ‘hypocrites’ appeared first on TESLARATI.
- Tesla’s Grok integration will be more realistic with this cool featureon June 17, 2025
Tesla is preparing Grok for its first integration into vehicles, but it's making it more robust than ever, firmware shows. The post Tesla’s Grok integration will be more realistic with this cool feature appeared first on TESLARATI.
- Tesla dominates Cars.com’s Made in America Index with clean sweepon June 17, 2025
Tesla continues to dominate Cars.com's Made in America Index with a clean sweep of the Top 4 spots. The post Tesla dominates Cars.com’s Made in America Index with clean sweep appeared first on TESLARATI.