What does Trump’s election mean for EVs, Tesla, and Elon Musk?

During the election campaign, Donald Trump said a lot about electric vehicles. He said he would “end the electric vehicle ban on day one,” that electric vehicles “don’t work,” and that they benefit China and Mexico but hurt American autoworkers. But he has also become close with Elon Musk, who runs the largest electric vehicle … Read more

Arkansas has enough lithium for the world’s EVs — but getting to it is the problem

According to the US Geological Survey (USGS), Arkansas has lithium reserves that could be large enough to meet all of the world's electric vehicle battery needs. It is estimated that there could be 5 to 19 million tons of lithium in southwest Arkansas. That would be enough to supply nine times the amount of key … Read more

Rivian is now shipping its Gen 2 R1T and R1S EVs with tri-motor powertrains

Rivian now delivers its electric trucks and SUVs with a three-motor configuration that offers an additional power boost compared to the two-motor version. The new 850 hp powertrain uses Rivian's new in-house Enduro motors, one on the front axle and two on the rear axle. The new three-engine system forms the basis for Rivian's redesigned … Read more