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Inside Rivian’s $4,500 electric bike gamble

The Also TM-B is a shapeshifting, pedal-by-wire, USB-C chargeable electric bike set to launch soon. But will the $4,500 price tag limit its appeal?

Andrew J. Hawkins
Rivian’s first e-bike is unlike anything you’ve ever seenRivian’s first e-bike is unlike anything you’ve ever seen
GM will ditch Apple CarPlay and Android Auto on all its cars, not just EVsGM will ditch Apple CarPlay and Android Auto on all its cars, not just EVs
Why GM will give you Gemini — but not CarPlay

GM CEO Mary Barra and new Chief Product Officer Sterling Anderson on the company’s plans for AI, autonomy, and EVs.

Nilay Patel
GM says hands-free, eyes-off driving is coming to Escalade IQ in 2028GM says hands-free, eyes-off driving is coming to Escalade IQ in 2028
Stevie Bonifield
Stevie Bonifield
Tesla is recalling nearly 13k vehicles over a battery defect that could cause sudden power loss.

A potential battery pack contactor defect could cause the EVs to suddenly lose power, as reported by Reuters. Tesla acknowledged in a NHTSA filing that the issue impacts 12,963 2025 Model 3 and 2026 Model Y vehicles manufactured between March 8th and August 15th, 2025.

Affected vehicles are equipped with a battery pack contactor manufactured with InTiCa solenoid which may suddenly open due to poor coil termination connection, potentially causing a sudden loss of propulsion.

Uber will pay drivers $4,000 to switch to EVsUber will pay drivers $4,000 to switch to EVs
GM to end production of electric Chevy Brightdrop vansGM to end production of electric Chevy Brightdrop vans
Thomas Ricker
Thomas Ricker
A better look at Rivian’s first e-bike.

It’s due to be announced tomorrow by the company’s micromobility spinoff Also, with an initial focus on US and European audiences. You can read more over at Electrek.

Photo: Adem Rudin (via Electrek)
Photo: Adem Rudin (via Electrek)
Ford’s Mustang Mach-E GT California Special blends the old with the newFord’s Mustang Mach-E GT California Special blends the old with the new
The lab where GM is cooking up new EV batteries to beat China

As the EV industry stumbles, GM makes a big bet on new chemistries to help revive sales — and regain the global lead.

Lawrence Ulrich
Ex-lidar CEO makes a bid to reclaim his companyEx-lidar CEO makes a bid to reclaim his company
Apple TV will be the only place to watch F1 in the US, starting next yearApple TV will be the only place to watch F1 in the US, starting next year
Kevin Nguyen
Kevin Nguyen
“Women don’t like the vehicle.”

At Wired, Zoë Schiffer (a Verge alum) talked to Cybertruck owners about life with Elon Musk’s controversial car. Somehow, the quotes in this story are even more ridiculous than the photos.

Spit On, Sworn At, and Undeterred: What It’s Like to Own a Cybertruck

[WIRED]

The EV tax credit is gone — now the hard part begins

Guest host Jake Kastrenakes and transportation editor Andy Hawkins discuss the death of the federal EV tax credit and what it means for US automakers.

Jacob Kastrenakes

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