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Tesla

Tesla Model Y Performance Unleashes 3.3-Second Acceleration Through Aerodynamic Precision, Not Just Power

Tesla has pulled back the curtain on the engineering philosophy behind its new Model Y Performance, revealing how the electric automaker achieved blistering 3.3-second 0-60 mph times and 306 miles of EPA-estimated range through aerodynamic refinement rather than simply cranking up horsepower. In a detailed design walkthrough, Tesla’s engineering team explained how everything from extended…

Haye KestelooOct 29

GM Lays Off 3,300 EV Workers As Battery Plants Idle Following Tax Credit Expiration

General Motors is laying off more than 3,300 electric vehicle workers across Michigan, Ohio, and Tennessee as the automaker slashes EV production following the expiration of federal tax credits. The cuts represent one of the most significant workforce reductions in the industry since the $7,500 EV incentive ended on September 30, 2025. The layoffs come…

Haye KestelooOct 29

Rivian

Read Rivian CEO’s Memo On 600+ Layoffs: What He Said—And What He Didn’t

Rivian CEO RJ Scaringe sent an internal memo to employees Thursday announcing the company’s third workforce reduction in four months, cutting roughly 600 jobs as the electric vehicle maker struggles with collapsed post-tax-credit demand. The carefully worded message emphasized “structural adjustments” for the upcoming R2 launch while conspicuously avoiding the financial crisis threatening the comp

Haye KestelooOct 25

Rivian

Rivian Pays $250 Million to Settle IPO Fraud Lawsuit as Company Cuts 600 Jobs

Rivian has agreed to pay $250 million to settle a 2022 class-action lawsuit that accused the electric vehicle maker of misleading investors about vehicle pricing during its blockbuster 2021 initial public offering, according to a court filing Thursday. The settlement arrives at a critical juncture for the struggling EV startup. On the same day it…

Haye KestelooOct 23

Rivian

Rivian Slashes 600 Jobs as Trump’s EV Policy Upends Industry

Rivian Automotive is laying off approximately 600 employees—roughly 4.5% of its workforce—as the electric vehicle maker faces mounting pressure from the September 30 expiration of federal EV tax credits and a broader slowdown in EV demand. The layoffs, first reported by The Wall Street Journal, mark the third workforce reduction in just four months for…

Haye KestelooOct 23

Ford

Rivian CEO Teases R4, R5, and Possible R6 as Affordable EV Roadmap Expands

Rivian CEO RJ Scaringe has hinted at a broader lineup of affordable electric vehicles, including the R4, R5, and potentially an R6, following the launch of the R2 in early 2026 and R3 in 2027. The comments came during his appearance on Daniel Tosh’s Tosh Show podcast, where he also discussed the company’s ongoing production…

Haye KestelooAug 15

Rivian

Rivian R2 2026 Shockers: Tri-Motor Thrills and 4Runner Vibes, Minus the Accessory Port Heartbreak.

Hey EV adventurers, picture this: Your Rivian R2 gliding down the highway with the rear window dropped like a retro 4Runner – spy shots confirm it’s happening, but Rivian’s made some tough calls to keep it affordable. A prototype of the 2026 Rivian R2 electric SUV, spotted testing on U.S. public roads, displayed its dropdown…

Haye KestelooAug 9

Rivian

Rivian Launches East Coast Headquarters in Atlanta to Accelerate EV Expansion

Rivian has unveiled plans for its new East Coast headquarters in Atlanta, a key step that supports the automaker’s renewed push to scale production at its nearby Georgia manufacturing facility. This development follows months of financial adjustments, including layoffs, but highlights Rivian’s focus on growth through affordable electric vehicles. The headquarters will open in late…

Haye KestelooJul 19

R2

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