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EV Battery Longevity: The Long View From a Decade of Ownership

EV Battery Longevity: The Long View From a Deca...

Last week I was quoted in The Wall Street Journal on how well EV batteries are holding up. Here's the fuller story, drawn from more than a decade of owning...

EV Battery Longevity: The Long View From a Deca...

Last week I was quoted in The Wall Street Journal on how well EV batteries are holding up. Here's the fuller story, drawn from more than a decade of owning...

EV Towing 3 Years Later: Rivian R1S vs Silverado EV

EV Towing 3 Years Later: Rivian R1S vs Silverad...

Three years ago I towed to Hilton Head in a Rivian R1S and white-knuckled every charging stop. This spring I ran the same route in a Silverado EV. Here's what...

EV Towing 3 Years Later: Rivian R1S vs Silverad...

Three years ago I towed to Hilton Head in a Rivian R1S and white-knuckled every charging stop. This spring I ran the same route in a Silverado EV. Here's what...

Why Is the Rivian R2 Lease So Expensive? An EV Analyst Explains

Why Is the Rivian R2 Lease So Expensive? An EV ...

The Rivian R2's higher-than-expected lease payments have sparked frustration among some reservation holders, but the monthly payment alone doesn't tell the whole story. As an EV analyst and Rivian owner,...

Why Is the Rivian R2 Lease So Expensive? An EV ...

The Rivian R2's higher-than-expected lease payments have sparked frustration among some reservation holders, but the monthly payment alone doesn't tell the whole story. As an EV analyst and Rivian owner,...

An Open Letter to GM's Mary Barra: Bring Back CarPlay and Android Auto in Your EVs

An Open Letter to GM's Mary Barra: Bring Back C...

General Motors is stripping Apple CarPlay and Android Auto from its electric vehicles and replacing them with a sparser, subscription-driven system. I sent an open letter to GM CEO Mary...

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An Open Letter to GM's Mary Barra: Bring Back C...

General Motors is stripping Apple CarPlay and Android Auto from its electric vehicles and replacing them with a sparser, subscription-driven system. I sent an open letter to GM CEO Mary...

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Rivian R2 Launches June 9th | What Reservation Holders Need To Know

Rivian R2 Launches June 9th | What Reservation ...

The Rivian R2 launch officially begins June 9, 2026, with order invitations, demo drives, and first customer deliveries. Here’s what reservation holders need to know about invite timing, pricing, range,...

Rivian R2 Launches June 9th | What Reservation ...

The Rivian R2 launch officially begins June 9, 2026, with order invitations, demo drives, and first customer deliveries. Here’s what reservation holders need to know about invite timing, pricing, range,...

GM’s Full-Size EV Truck Program Is Changing, But That May Be Good News for Silverado EV and Sierra EV Owners

GM’s Full-Size EV Truck Program Is Changing, Bu...

First, let’s clear up the biggest misconception: GM has not canceled the Chevrolet Silverado EV or GMC Sierra EV. Some early reports suggested GM’s full-size EV truck program had been...

GM’s Full-Size EV Truck Program Is Changing, Bu...

First, let’s clear up the biggest misconception: GM has not canceled the Chevrolet Silverado EV or GMC Sierra EV. Some early reports suggested GM’s full-size EV truck program had been...