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Haye Kesteloo is the Editor in Chief and Founder of EVXL.co, where he covers all electric vehicle-related news, covering brands such as Tesla, Ford, GM, BMW, Nissan and others. He fulfills a similar role at the drone news site DroneXL.co. Haye can be reached at haye @ evxl.co or @hayekesteloo.

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Chinese Automaker Claims 48% Thermal Efficiency Engine, Surpassing Toyota’s Hybrid Tech
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Chinese Automaker Claims 48% Thermal Efficiency Engine, Surpassing Toyota’s Hybrid Tech

Omoda & Jaecoo, the export brands of Chinese automotive giant Chery Group, unveiled plans for an internal combustion engine achieving 48% thermal efficiency at their International User Summit in October 2025. If realized, this would dramatically outpace the industry standard and even exceed Toyota’s class-leading hybrid powertrains. The announcement signals that while the world races…

Rivian Spins Out $1B E-Bike and AI Startups to Fund Tech with VC Cash
Rivian

Rivian Spinoff Also Unveils $4,500 Pedal-By-Wire E-Bike and Lands Amazon Delivery Partnership

Rivian‘s micromobility spinoff Also unveiled its first electric bike today alongside a major commercial partnership with Amazon, marking the EV maker’s expansion into urban transportation solutions for trips under 15 miles. Also announced the TM-B electric bike at an event in Oakland on October 22, launching a modular platform that applies Rivian’s software-first approach to…

Uber Launches $4,000 EV Grants For Drivers As Federal Tax Credit Expires
Tesla

Uber Launches $4,000 EV Grants For Drivers As Federal Tax Credit Expires

Uber is launching a $4,000 grant program for drivers purchasing electric vehicles in select states, stepping in just as the federal EV tax credit vanished from the market. The ride-hailing giant announced Wednesday it’s rebranding “Uber Green” to “Uber Electric” while rolling out its Go Electric grants to drivers in California, New York, Colorado, and…

GM Announces Eyes-Off Driving For Cadillac Escalade IQ In 2028, Pivoting From Failed $10 Billion Robotaxi Venture
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GM Announces Eyes-Off Driving For Cadillac Escalade IQ In 2028, Pivoting From Failed $10 Billion Robotaxi Venture

General Motors unveiled plans today to bring eyes-off autonomous driving to the Cadillac Escalade IQ electric SUV by 2028, marking a dramatic strategic shift after shutting down its $10 billion Cruise robotaxi business. The announcement positions GM to compete directly with Tesla’s Full Self-Driving technology as the American EV market struggles following the expiration of…

Tesla Q3 Earnings: Record Deliveries Hide Looming Post-Tax Credit Reality
Tesla

Tesla Q3 Earnings: Record Deliveries Hide Looming Post-Tax Credit Reality

Tesla is poised to beat Wall Street expectations when it reports third-quarter earnings Wednesday, riding record vehicle deliveries and energy storage deployment. But for EV enthusiasts watching the company’s trajectory, the real story isn’t the numbers—it’s what comes next. The electric vehicle maker delivered 497,099 vehicles in Q3, crushing analyst estimates and marking one of…

Polestar

Polestar Recalls Nearly 28,000 Polestar 2 EVs for Rearview Camera Glitch

Polestar is recalling 27,816 Polestar 2 vehicles in the United States due to a software issue that can cause the rearview camera to fail, increasing the risk of a crash. The recall, announced by the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), affects certain 2021-2025 models. The problem lies in a software glitch within the…

Porsche Macan EV Charges Ahead with Impressive EPA Range and Cutting-Edge Tech
Porsche

Porsche Pumps Brakes on EV Rollout, Prioritizes Hybrids Amid Market Shift

Porsche is significantly altering its electric vehicle strategy, delaying the launch of some all-electric models and re-emphasizing combustion and hybrid powertrains in response to a cooling EV market and other economic pressures. The move, which includes a substantial cut to its profit forecast accorsing to the WSJ, signals a major recalibration for the iconic German…

The California Manufacturers and Technology Association (CMTA) hailed this electric beauty as the "Coolest Thing Made in California". Model Y. Photo courtesy of Tesla, Inc.
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Tesla Probes to Intensify Under New NHTSA Chief Jonathan Morrison

The U.S. Senate has confirmed Jonathan Morrison to lead the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), the nation’s top auto safety agency, placing a former Apple lawyer and Trump-era official in charge of multiple, high-stakes investigations into Tesla’s vehicle safety. The confirmation, which passed in a 51-47 vote on Thursday, according to Reuters, fills a…

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