Ford’s Long Beach Skunkworks: The High-Stakes Gamble to Build a $30k EV
Ford is bypassing corporate bureaucracy at its Long Beach EVDC to develop a modular, affordable electric vehicle platform using 'Skunk Works' principles.
Tag: EVs
The Invisible Key: Why Android’s Move Toward UWB Digital Keys Is a Security Gamble
Beyond the convenience of Google Wallet, Android's digital car key implementation uses UWB to combat relay attacks. Here is how it works and what to watch for.
Waymo’s New Ojai Robotaxi: A Spacious Pivot Toward Scale and All-Weather Autonomy
Waymo introduces the Ojai, a custom Zeekr-based robotaxi designed for better accessibility, more passenger space, and 6th-gen sensor hardware for harsh weather.
Rivian Sets June 9 Delivery Date for R2, Pivoting Toward a Mass-Market Play
Rivian confirms June 9 as the first delivery date for the R2 SUV, a critical move to scale production and reach profitability through a more affordable EV lineup.
Lamborghini CEO Validates EV Pivot as Ferrari Luce Sparks Purist Backlash
Lamborghini CEO Stephan Winkelmann defends the decision to pivot from full EVs to PHEVs following the contentious debut of the Ferrari Luce.
The First Icons: Which Early EVs Are Destined for Collector Status?
From the disruptive Tesla Roadster to the mass-market Nissan Leaf, we analyze the electric vehicles that are shifting from daily drivers to historical artifacts.
Volvo Secures Rare U.S. Waiver to Bypass Ban on Chinese Connected Car Tech
The Trump administration has granted Volvo a specific authorization to continue selling vehicles with Chinese connected technology, bypassing a broad national security ban.
Ferrari’s Electric Gamble: The ‘Luce’ Debut Sparks Market Turmoil and Brand Identity Crisis
Ferrari's first fully electric vehicle, the Luce, has triggered a sharp decline in shares as investors and purists clash over the car's design and the brand's shift away…
Toyota Data Challenges the Narrative That PHEV Owners Don’t Actually Plug In
New data from Toyota Research Institute North America suggests PHEV drivers are charging their vehicles far more often than skeptics claim.