Inside EVs

1. Polestar Still Has No Idea Why The U.S. Govt. Kicked It Out

   The automaker was stripped off its authorization to sell cars in the U.S. model year 2027 onward.

2. The Mercedes CLA 350 4Matic Destroys EPA-Rated Range With Shocking Efficiency

   The new Mercedes EV went close to 400 miles in a recent 70 mph range test.

3. Xiaomi Unveils Custom Chip For Driver-Assist Features

   Xiaomi revealed new powerful in-house chips this week that will power everything from cell phones to electric cars.

4. More EV Owners Can Now Get Paid To Power California’s Grid

   The new Chevy Bolt EV and Kia EV9 are among a bunch of new EVs capable of vehicle-to-grid power sharing.

5. Wawa Branded EV Chargers Are Here Thanks To Electrify America

   This is what happens when a charging giant and a gas/sandwich giant team up.

6. Europe’s EV Sales Explode, Now Making Up A Quarter Of New Cars

   Rising fuel prices are convincing more and more Europeans that electric cars are worth it in the long run.

7. Walmart's EV Charging Network Just Hit A Big Milestone: 100 Stations In 20 States

   The retail giant is ramping up installations, with the latest station opened at the Walmart Supercenter in Monument, Colorado.

8. Rivian EVs Are Getting A Software Update That Makes It Easier To Dodge The Cops

   It’s part of a big upgrade that’s coming to all Rivian passenger EVs, even the first-gen R1. Just don’t expect CarPlay.

9. 'Most Companies Are Struggling': Executive Shares An Uncomfortable Truth About Solid-State EV Batteries

   Korean battery giant LG Energy Solution said key challenges in solid-state battery development remain.

10. This New All-In-One Range Extender Is Ready To Go Into Any Electric Truck

    Mahle says its new range extender can fit in the same space as a battery module, increasing driving range to roughly 500 miles.