Ram ends EV pickup truck plans
Stellantis, the parent company of Ram, said Friday that it will no longer develop a battery-electric full-size pickup. The company cited low demand for full-size battery-electric trucks as the primary reason.
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Via shrugs off tepid open to end first day of trading slightly above IPO price
Transit tech software startup Via had its IPO debut on Friday, starting at below offering price before rising to close at nearly $50.
Stellantis cancels Ram 1500 REV as electric truck demand dims
Stellantis announced that it was discontinuing its Ram 1500 REV electric truck, citing slowing sales of heavy-duty electric trucks. The name plate, however, will live on. Stellantis said that it was renaming its Range-Extended Electric Vehicle (REEV) Ramcharger pickup to Ram 1500 REV. “This vehicle will set a new benchmark in the half-ton segment, offering […]
New FAA program will let eVTOL startups test some operations before full certification
It’s a major change that paves the way for electric air taxi startups to perform more robust demonstrations of their technology before they begin any commercial flights.
Tesla’s robotaxi plans for Nevada move forward with testing permit
Tesla can now test its autonomous vehicle technology on public streets in Nevada, but it still has steps to take if it wants to offer paid rides like in Austin, Texas.
Elon Musk’s Boring Company suspends work on Vegas airport tunnel after ‘crushing injury’
A worker had to be rescued by the local fire department, but is reportedly stable. Dozens of Boring Company workers have been injured over the years in Vegas.
Justice Department sues Uber for allegedly discriminating against people with disabilities
It’s the latest in a long line of criticism — and action — against the company’s treatment of people with physical disabilities.
Baseus’ solar-powered dash cam keeps an eye on your parked car for up to two weeks
Baseus has announced a new dash cam that can continue capturing incidents even while your vehicle is turned off. The PrimeTrip VD1 Pro includes both a rechargeable battery and a high-efficiency solar panel it uses to record incidents when motion or impacts are detected for up to 14 days while your car is parked, without […]
Arc gets its first major order for electric tugboats worth $160M
It’s a big step in the company’s ambitous plan to electrify all watercraft.
The Ferrari Testarossa returns as a plug-in hyrbid with 1035hp
If you need another sign that the go-go ‘80s are back, look no further than the return of the fabled Ferrari Testarossa nameplate, which the Italian automaker announced this week in Milan. But this is no retread: the new 849 Testarossa now sports a hybrid powertain for added oomph. How much oomph we talking? The […]