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.
California police are leveraging drones to pursue riders of illegal e-bikes and non-street-legal electric motorcycles, reshaping enforcement in the electric vehicle landscape. In Desert Hot Springs, a suspect on a minibike fled police but was tracked to his home by a drone. Likewise, Irvine police used a drone to apprehend a teen riding an unregistered…
The U.S. Senate narrowly passed the “Big Beautiful Bill” on July 1, 2025, a sweeping legislative package championed by former President Donald Trump, sending it to the House for final approval. This 940-page bill, which includes a $5 trillion federal debt ceiling increase and cuts to entitlement programs, has ignited controversy among electric vehicle (EV)…
On July 1, 2025, U.S. President Donald Trump escalated tensions with Tesla CEO Elon Musk, threatening to review federal subsidies for Musk’s companies, including Tesla’s electric vehicle (EV) incentives, via the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE). This follows Musk’s sharp criticism of Trump’s $3.3 trillion tax and spending bill, which eliminates the $7,500 EV tax…
A Barron’s opinion piece by analyst Ben Z. Rose argues that Tesla’s Cybertruck, despite early setbacks, has become the top-selling electric vehicle (EV) pickup truck in the U.S., with an estimated 39,000 units sold in 2024, according to Cox Automotive. The truck’s bold design and Tesla’s software updates have driven its rise, surpassing competitors like…
Ford CEO Jim Farley has sounded the alarm on China’s electric vehicle (EV) industry, describing its technological and cost advantages as a critical challenge for American automakers. Speaking at the Aspen Ideas Festival on June 27, 2025, Farley called China’s EV progress “the most humbling thing I have ever seen,” citing superior in-vehicle technology and…
As the clock ticks down on June 30, 2025, Tesla is still offering its last wave of Q2 promotions, providing electric vehicle (EV) owners and enthusiasts a chance to snag significant savings and upgrades across its lineup. Posted by industry insider Sawyer Merritt on X, these deals target a broad audience, from military veterans to…
Tesla is projected to miss second-quarter delivery expectations, with Deutsche Bank forecasting 355,000 vehicles delivered against a consensus of over 380,000, according to Investing.com. Despite this, the bank maintains its Buy rating and $345.00 price target, citing Tesla’s long-term potential in the electric vehicle (EV) sector. This article explores the delivery outlook, regional trends, and…
On June 29, 2025, a Tesla Cybertruck towing a woodchipper ignited a half-acre grass fire in southwestern Colorado, prompting a multi-agency response and renewing discussions about electric vehicle (EV) safety during heavy-duty tasks. The incident, reported by KKTV, occurred on private land near Norwood, highlighting potential risks for EV owners and operators in rural settings.…
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