Rivian’s new Apple Watch companion app makes vehicle access easier than ever [Video]

Three months after initial reports that Apple Watch support was coming to the Rivian app, the American automaker has begun rolling out the feature to its vehicle owners. I received early access to test on my R1S, which you can see in my video below.

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The Hyundai IONIQ 5 EV was spotted with surprise upgrades that look more like a Tesla

Hyundai’s electric SUV appears to be undergoing a considerable overhaul after a mysterious model was caught with several major upgrades. The prototype looks more like a Tesla than the current IONIQ 5 on the inside.

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Tesla admits it still needs drivers and remote operators — then argues that’s better than Waymo

Tesla filed new comments with the California Public Utilities Commission that amount to a quiet admission: its “Robotaxi” service still relies on both in-car human drivers and domestic remote operators to function. Rather than downplaying these dependencies, Tesla leans into them — arguing that its multi-layered human supervision model is more reliable than Waymo’s fully driverless system, pointing to the December 2025 San Francisco blackout as proof.

The filing, submitted February 13 in CPUC Rulemaking 25-08-013, reveals the massive operational gap between what Tesla calls a “Robotaxi” and what Waymo actually operates as one.

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New California bill to require license plates for electric bikes

A newly introduced bill in California could dramatically change how electric bikes are treated under state law – and it may put license plates on most e-bikes.

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Tesla’s European future in doubt, but they didn’t get banned in California!

On today’s labor-intensive episode of Quick Charge, Germany’s largest union IG Metall is squaring off with Tesla in a major dispute involving a toxic work culture, criminal charges, defamation, and more – but at least they can still sell cars in California (for now).

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Amazon grew its Rivian electric delivery van fleet by 50% in 2025

Amazon is committed to adding 100,000 Rivian electric vans to its delivery fleet by 2030. And, if 2025 is any indication, they’re well on their way — the company grew its Rivian van fleet by more than 50% in 2025, alone.

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This European company’s sleek solar roof just made its US debut

European solar roofing company Roofit.Solar has completed its first US project, marking its official entry into the North American market with a residential installation in Michigan.

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Most EV batteries outlast their cars, real-world data shows

A new large‑scale UK dataset suggests EV batteries are holding up far better than many skeptics expected.

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Porsche may scrap its EV sports car, but this luxury brand won’t

Although Porsche is considering scrapping the 718 Boxster and Cayman EVs, Audi’s CEO told employees that the electric TT successor is still on track.

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This is the off-road electric SUV we want, but can’t have [Images]

Hongqi, a luxury Chinese brand, is preparing to launch its first off-road electric SUV. The off-roader will be equipped with four electric motors and a rugged new design. Here’s our first look at it in action.

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