Edmunds’ Jonathan Eifalan tested charging a Rivian R1T at a Tesla Supercharger using the sparsely available NACS adapter and noted that not every V3 Supercharger is showing up on the Rivian charging station map yet.
Tesla first enabled Supercharger access for Ford before adding it for Rivian, and most recently added GM to the list — with Kia scheduled for next year.
RVs are notorious gas guzzlers, averaging just 10mpg at best. This Class A eRV prototype from Airstream-parent Thor has an impressive 500 mile range: 150 miles from its 140kWh battery pack which can be recharged on the fly with a built-in combustion engine that acts like a generator. The hybrid RV will be available to buy in 2025.
I’m not sure if this counts as Hollywood magic yet, but this is how Tesla’s promoting its robotaxi unveiling event. Elon Musk had announced an August date for the event, but then it was pushed back until October 10th.
The invitations say that remarks will begin at 7PM PT, if you’d like to clear some time in your schedule.
Hyundai and Kia are working on a next-generation infotainment system and have brought Samsung in as a strategic partner as the automakers venture further into smartphone connectivity and in-car apps. Using Samsung’s SmartThings app to find your missing (or stolen!) car is but one feature envisioned.
[Kia Global Media Center]
Ford has a good thing going with its next-gen infotainment system — whether you use CarPlay or not.
This wedge-shaped 1984 Honda HP-X concept used innovative materials for the time, like carbon fiber, Kevlar, and honeycomb paneling. It had all the right ideas and adorably looked like it ran on D-sized batteries.
Unfortunately, this mid-engine didn’t receive the EV restomod treatment. But don’t worry; Honda might still build upon the wedge design for future EVs.
