Uber has struck a dizzying number of deals with self-driving tech companies, charging networks and fleet management firms. In my latest story, I try to make sense of why the company is betting on every horse in this race, what it means for drivers, riders, and the future of autonomy.

The 615-horsepower Chevy Blazer EV SS is plenty fast, but it's got one huge disadvantage compared to its rivals.

Tesla's passenger vehicle business may be struggling, but its energy storage deployments reached record levels last year, the company said during its Q4 and full year 2025 earnings call on Wednesday.

America's electric vehicle public fast-charging infrastructure grew at a staggering pace last year, defying all headwinds facing the industry. There was a 30% YoY growth for the full year and 44% in Q4. insideevs.com/news/785615/...

A small Finland-based startup claims to have made a big, solid-state battery breakthrough. Now, the industry is asking for proof. insideevs.com/news/785308/...

insideevs.com/features/781... The Optiq is a lovable compact EV with plenty of luxury, value and comfort. But is it the best EV this year had to offer?

The zig-zag approaching cars have to do when people double park in New York City. This happens more during street cleaning; people double park so they can quickly reclaim their spaces once the cleaning trucks are gone. @nycdot.bsky.social #newyorkcity

The dual-motor Polestar 4 feels aggressive. The single-motor, rear-wheel-drive version felt far more friendly and approachable. It’s also nearly 300 pounds lighter, which you can feel from behind the wheel. @polestarcars.bsky.social insideevs.com/reviews/7778...

Look ma, no rear window. @polestarcars.bsky.social insideevs.com/news/777906/...

@generalmotors.bsky.social is moving towards software-defined vehicles, @patrickgeorge.bsky.social reports. Centralized computing platform and #lidar for eyes-off driving. Yes, GM said you can sit back and read a book, unlike current EVs from #Tesla. Full story: tinyurl.com/ynenhnw5

Tesla added more #Superchargers in Q3 than the next nine networks combined. Its all-time Supercharger market share is at over 53%, but Q3 market share was down to about 45% as other networks also continue their expansion. insideevs.com/news/775911/...

The refreshed Tesla Model Y "Juniper" is a fantastic car. Rides great, charging is worry-free, NVH is top tier, and efficiency is excellent. But can't sit back and watch Netflix still. FSD requires supervision a 100% of the time. Pay attention, don't die (or kill).

I drove the 2026 #NissanLeaf for a week and it blew me away. For about $31,485, you get a fresh design, a ton of equipment, plenty of range and a Tesla-style charging port all right from the factory. But a couple of things drove me nuts. insideevs.com/reviews/7754...

After the disastrous launch of the @volvocarusa.bsky.social #EX90, #Volvo claims that a heavily upgraded software stack can finally resolve all the issues. insideevs.com/news/774024/...

I tested Tesla's Full-Self Driving system on the Model Y in New York City, the worst place in America for driving. I was the city's most hated motorist that day, cutting cyclists and not yielding to FDNY trucks. But there were some positives, too! Full story: insideevs.com/news/772593/...

EV and grid batteries may share some DNA, but they live different lives. EV cells chase range and performance under tough conditions, while grid batteries stay cool and are built to last decades. Lowdown on how batteries are saving the grid: insideevs.com/news/770660/...

Got lost in the Colorado mountains driving the electric 2026 Subaru Solterra. Didn't freak out with range anxiety. Saw a Moose having lunch. And lots of beautiful emerald green pine trees. Not posting Moose pics to respect their privacy. First drive impressions: tinyurl.com/ybcfrk4h

“One of our mantras is, the best part is no part,” said Doug Field, Ford’s chief EV, Digital and Design Officer. “If we pull this off, you will never put an instrument panel or a seat through a door opening again,” he told workers. insideevs.com/news/768960/...

I was in Kentucky last week to witness what could become a historic moment in time. A $30,000 electric truck from Ford, riding on a brand new platform, put together on a radically different manufacturing process. Ford's "Model T moment" of the electric era. insideevs.com/news/768601/...

A missile in a straight line and a comfy cruiser everywhere else, the 2026 Hyundai Ioniq 9 makes long distances feel really short. insideevs.com/reviews/7677...

Alpitronic's proven track record in Europe, along with cutting-edge tech and reliability, has now turned the company into America’s de facto charger supplier in addition to #Tesla. Read how it's helping make EV charging bigger and better: insideevs.com/news/767025/...

"Charging 2.0" has started in the U.S., folks. A new era of EV charging heralded by larger stations, faster-charging stalls and more amenities on site. Plus, backed by record levels of station deployment in the U.S. insideevs.com/news/767059/...

Akio Toyoda said in a media interview that 9 million EVs have the same emissions impact at 27 million hybrids. Many news outlets were quick to frame that with inflammatory titles like "Carbon bombshell" and "Damning admission." Here's what climate researchers say ⬇️ tinyurl.com/4s5uk6ch

The new Toyota C-HR is #electric and that makes it so much better than the old gas model. Better design, more features, double the power and a lot of personality. Watch my walkaround video on @insideevs.com YouTube channel: youtu.be/foWe1FCXPFs?...

I interviewed engineers at #Ford and #GeneralMotors to learn why they are racing to develop lithium manganese-rich (LMR) battery cells and what that could mean for your future #EV. insideevs.com/news/761675/...

Really cool story from @cablenews.bsky.social about GM and Ford's efforts to develop LMR batteries, which could be what America needs to finally step out of China’s shadow: insideevs.com/news/761675/...

The New Jersey Turnpike Authority asked #Tesla to decommission dozens of reliable #Superchargers along the key highway corridor. Why is this suddenly happening? insideevs.com/news/761428/...

Really good Plugged-In Pod this week from @tlevin.bsky.social with @cablenews.bsky.social filling in while I’m out. And I’m glad he did, because he explains why LMR batteries are such a big deal better than I ever could: insideevs.com/features/759...

General Motors has developed a new EV battery with lithium-manganese-rich (LMR) chemistry. It says LMR + prismatic cells results in better cost, energy and weight balance. It plans to launch these cells in a production truck in 2028. All details: tinyurl.com/ezaytcad

Trump's tariffs are predicated on the idea that the rest of the world wants—even needs—the kinds of goods we make. China, however, would like a word. via @cablenews.bsky.social:

At least one of the major companies that produces the Tesla-to-other-EVs charging adapters is caught in the tariff crossfire, we report today: insideevs.com/news/756076/...

In a week of driving the #Volkswagen ID. Buzz in #NYC, I had a dozen interactions with onlookers and even the police! People love it, but were thrown off by its $60,000 starting price. Full story: shorturl.at/r8Msu

GM finally has its EV plan rolling forward. Will Trump derail it? This and more in today's Critical Materials. insideevs.com/news/752160/...

It is perfectly legal to know your rights and to educate others about them, too. EVERYONE in the United States, citizen or not, has rights. I will not allow this administration to intimidate us from helping you know about them. Here’s our shareable guide ⬇️: (pt. 1/2)

The timeline of #Tesla bringing unsupervised self-driving to the masses has shifted several times over the past decade, but this is the most specific CEO #ElonMusk has ever been. Tesla's autonomous ride-hailing service is coming to Austin in June. Other cities soon. insideevs.com/news/749016/...

A growing number of @generalmotors.bsky.social customers are subscribing to its hands-free automated driving assistance system. Now there are early signs that focusing on consumer applications for autonomy rather than a robotaxi service might be paying off. Full story: insideevs.com/news/748950/...

Indian cities rank the worst globally for traffic congestion. You need to get creative to keep moving. The 815 kg MG Comet EV, half the size of a BMW i7, does a phenomenal job at darting around town. It starts at $8,000 (7 lakh rupees) Review: insideevs.com/reviews/7479...

I drove past a brutal snowstorm this weekend from Connecticut to NYC. I wasn't sure how confident the primarily front-wheel-drive Toyota Corolla Cross Hybrid would be. Here's how things went.

Tesla's stance on ending federal incentives is peak hypocrisy. Trump's aides are okay with Tesla benefitting from billions in federal incentives, but staunchly oppose Rivian from getting the same? insideevs.com/news/747710/...

Computerization of EVs has its advantages. But sometimes, it can lead to unexpected failures. A Ford Mustang Mach-E owner told me this week that his 9-month-old baby was trapped inside the car for nearly an hour because the electronic doors failed to open. Full story 👉🏻 insideevs.com/news/746818/...

Teslafication of the entire auto industry feels depressing and dystopian. Screens, compute, AI, robots... Give me a break.

BMW took its heads-up display and turned it into a giant pillar-to-pillar projection to tackle driver distraction. Will it work? insideevs.com/news/746351/...

Congestion pricing begins today in NYC. Drivers entering Manhattan under 60th Street till the Battery pay between $9-21 depending on the vehicle type. 75% lower prices in off-peak hours. Exceptions for first responders. Tax credits for low income drivers.