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First, the U.S. went slash-and-burn on most pro-EV policies. Now the battle over the EU’s 2035 ban on new combustion-vehicle sales is nearly settled.
The EU plans to reverse course next week, to the relief of automakers that have seen unexpectedly slow electric car sales. But China isn’t letting up, so is this the best move? Mack Hogan breaks it all down in our lead story below.
In other news:
Patrick George and I spoke with Rivian’s head of autonomy on this week’s Plugged-In Podcast all about where the EV startup’s self-driving car efforts are going next.
We test a retro-inspired Renault.
Ionna is wasting no time building out its DC charging network.
—Tim Levin, Senior Editor
Europe's Gas Car Ban Is About To Die
The continent planned for an aggressive transition to EVs. Customer sentiment and manufacturing lobbying tanked the idea.
Do red cars cost more to insure?
You may have heard the myth that red cars cost more to insure, often with varying reasons why. The truth is, the color of your car has nothing to do with your premium. Insurance companies are more interested in your vehicle’s make, model, age, safety features, and your driving history. What’s not a myth, though — is that people really can save a ton of money by switching insurers. Check out Money’s car insurance tool to see if you could, too.
Rivian’s New Autonomy Tech Arrives: Is This the Breakthrough It Needs?
On this week's Plugged-In Podcast, we recap Rivian's Autonomy and AI Day event, and interview its AI chief, James Philbin.
The 2025 Renault 4 E-Tech Is The Retro-Charmer City Car You Didn't Know You Wanted
Renault's parade of retro-inspired but high-tech EVs continues with the reborn Renault 4. And this icon is a welcome addition to this century.
Ionna Is About To Reach A Big Milestone Faster Than Any Other Charging Network
Not even Tesla was able to do what Ionna will achieve after its first year of operation.