Suvrat @cablenews.bsky.social · 26/09/2026This was a fascinating reporting assignment that took me to Texas and beyond my comfort zone. All our lives depend on this tiny rare earth magnet and I saw how it's made and learned more about that business. Full story in comments. 265
Suvrat @cablenews.bsky.social · 20/09/2026EV batteries that last longer, drive farther, and charge as fast as refilling gas are now being developed not by one company, but a coalition of many specialized solid-state battery makers. 122
Suvrat @cablenews.bsky.social · 03/09/2026Testing EV fast charging stations can be a wild experience. Most times it's unbelievably seamless, but in rare cases it can also be frustrating. I recently pulled up to the Walmart-branded charger in New Jersey and got roasted in the sun trying to get the thing working. Full story in the thread. 100
Suvrat @cablenews.bsky.social · 02/09/2026I drove the new Range Rover Electric off-road and it was exceptional. It executed a 30 degree rock crawl with one-pedal driving. The EV is delayed, but has created a blueprint for future JLR electrics with 300 patents filed for in-house developed drive units, battery, and thermal management. 100
Suvrat @cablenews.bsky.social · 21/08/2026I toured the $2 billion battery gigafactory that's making cells for Tesla and Toyota. The facility is half a mile long and a quarter mile across. Inside, hallways stretch as far as the eyes can see. The scale is unbelievable and so is the complex process of making LFP cells. Story in the comments. 132
Suvrat @cablenews.bsky.social · 02/06/2026Renting gas cars feels financially irresponsible right now. I recently road-tripped in a Hyundai Ioniq 5, and the cost of public fast charging was substantially lower than the cost of a comparable gas crossover. I outline my experience and the EV vs gas cost comparison in my latest story. 140
Suvrat @cablenews.bsky.social · 17/05/2026America’s charging infrastructure is preparing for a future that automakers aren’t ready for. The tech for 500 kW, 600 kW, & even 1 mW chargers already exists. But no passenger EVs in the U.S. can accept such high speeds just yet. My latest for @insideevs.com, story in comments. 130
Suvrat @cablenews.bsky.social · 07/05/2026The Toyota RAV4 is a hybrid-only nameplate now and feels like the default answer to the question: "What should I buy?" I got 56 mpg while driving it in the city, and the combined efficiency rarely dropped under 40 mpg. But that's not even the best part, this is a great car is so many other areas. 110
Suvrat @cablenews.bsky.social · 27/04/2026Uber is brokering the autonomous vehicle revolution. Now, it wants to do the same for electric vehicle charging. 120
Suvrat @cablenews.bsky.social · 28/03/2026One of my favorite places to go running/e-biking during sunset in New York City. Start at Shore Parkway in South Brooklyn 👉🏻 Bay Ridge Promenade 👉🏻 American Veterans Memorial Pier. It's all a single 5-ish mile stretch with gorgeous sights. #nyc #sunset 020
Suvrat @cablenews.bsky.social · 28/03/2026New from me: While Western automakers continue hemorrhaging money over EVs, a new crop of Chinese automakers is officially reporting profits. These young Chinese EV startups are maturing quickly while battling brutal competition and price wars on their home turf. Story in comments. 100
Suvrat @cablenews.bsky.social · 19/03/2026I got an early look at the Lucid Cosmos last week. It is packed with a cutting-edge motor and a new architecture built with autonomy in mind. Full story in comments👇🏻 120
Suvrat @cablenews.bsky.social · 24/02/2026Uber 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. 100
Suvrat @cablenews.bsky.social · 01/02/2026The 615-horsepower Chevy Blazer EV SS is plenty fast, but it's got one huge disadvantage compared to its rivals. 100
Suvrat @cablenews.bsky.social · 29/01/2026Tesla'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. 100
Suvrat @cablenews.bsky.social · 28/01/2026America'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/...insideevs.comAmerica’s EV Fast-Charging Network Just Had Its Biggest Year EverLed by private companies, America’s EV fast-charging network grew 30% in its strongest year ever. 000
Suvrat @cablenews.bsky.social · 24/01/2026A 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.comDonut Lab Says It Cracked Solid-State Batteries. Experts Have Questions.A small Finland-based startup claims to have made a big, solid-state battery breakthrough. It just forgot to bring evidence along. 020
Suvrat @cablenews.bsky.social · 19/12/2025insideevs.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?insideevs.comThe 2026 Cadillac Optiq Is An Incredible Luxury EV ValueThe Optiq is a lovable compact EV with plenty of luxury, value and comfort. But is it the best EV this year had to offer? 021
Suvrat @cablenews.bsky.social · 10/11/2025The 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 010
Suvrat @cablenews.bsky.social · 04/11/2025The 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...insideevs.comThe 2026 Polestar 4 Is Flawed But Charming—And Probably Polestar's Best YetThe electric Polestar 4 SUV-coupe gets up to 310 miles of range, and loses its rear window for a camera system. Here's why it all works. 020
Suvrat @cablenews.bsky.social · 04/11/2025Look ma, no rear window. @polestarcars.bsky.social insideevs.com/news/777906/...insideevs.comThe Polestar 4 Has No Rear Window. Here’s Why That’s Not CrazyPolestar's sleek coupe-SUV loses the rear window for a covered area, with a digital camera as a mirror. Here's what it's like to drive. 010
Suvrat @cablenews.bsky.social · 22/10/2025@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 020
Suvrat @cablenews.bsky.social · 20/10/2025Tesla 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/...insideevs.comTesla Added More Superchargers In Q3 Than The Next Nine Networks CombinedAmerica is on track to install a record number of DC fast charging stalls this year. Tesla is leading the charge. 010
Suvrat @cablenews.bsky.social · 12/10/2025The 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). 000
Suvrat @cablenews.bsky.social · 11/10/2025I 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...insideevs.comThe 2026 Nissan Leaf After A Week: Surprisingly Great, Slightly MaddeningThe third-generation Nissan Leaf opens a new frontier for affordable EVs in America. Here are five things I loved about it, and two things I didn’t. 000
Suvrat @cablenews.bsky.social · 29/09/2025After 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/...insideevs.com‘Sorry To Customers Who Lost Trust’: Inside Volvo’s Scramble To Fix Its SoftwareAfter the disastrous launch of the EX90, Volvo says a heavily upgraded software stack can finally iron out all the problems. 011
Suvrat @cablenews.bsky.social · 17/09/2025I 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/...insideevs.comWhat’s A Tesla Robotaxi Like In New York City? I Tried Full Self-Driving To Find OutTesla wants to launch Model Y Robotaxis in New York. But can its Full-Self Driving software handle the chaos? 033
Suvrat @cablenews.bsky.social · 03/09/2025EV 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/...insideevs.com'Vital To Our Future': How Lithium-Ion Batteries Are Saving The GridAs electric vehicle sales slow down, batteries are increasingly taking up a bigger role in supporting the world’s transmission grids. 010
Suvrat @cablenews.bsky.social · 25/08/2025Got 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 000
Suvrat @cablenews.bsky.social · 18/08/2025“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/...insideevs.comFord’s EV Factory Of The Future Could Mean Less Pain For WorkersFord claims its new “assembly tree” and Universal EV Platform will make car manufacturing less physically strenuous for line workers. Here’s how 031
Suvrat @cablenews.bsky.social · 18/08/2025I 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/...insideevs.comFord’s $30,000 Electric Truck Could Change EverythingFord’s “Model T moment” will use a completely new electric vehicle platform, as well as a radical new manufacturing process. 1164
Suvrat @cablenews.bsky.social · 02/08/2025A 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...insideevs.comWhy The 2026 Hyundai Ioniq 9 Is America’s New Road Trip DarlingA missile in a straight line and a comfy cruiser everywhere else, the 2026 Hyundai Ioniq 9 makes long distances feel really short. 001
Suvrat @cablenews.bsky.social · 28/07/2025Alpitronic'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/...insideevs.comHow This EV Charging Company Is Quietly Winning Over AmericaEV charging hardware provider Alpitronic is everywhere in Europe. Now, it’s taking the fight to Tesla in America's booming EV charging market. 010
Suvrat @cablenews.bsky.social · 28/07/2025"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/...insideevs.comAmerica's EV Charging Network Is About To SkyrocketLed by Tesla, ChargePoint and EVgo, the deployment of new public fast charging ports reached record levels in the second quarter. 033
Suvrat @cablenews.bsky.social · 16/06/2025Akio 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/4s5uk6chtinyurl.comToyota's Chairman Says EVs Pollute More Than Hybrids. Is He Right?Akio Toyoda says one electric car pollutes as much as three hybrids. Here’s what research says. 000
Suvrat @cablenews.bsky.social · 07/06/2025The 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?...youtu.be2026 Toyota C-HR First Look: Toyota’s Coolest EV Yet?YouTube video by InsideEVs 120
Suvrat @cablenews.bsky.social · 04/06/2025I 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/...insideevs.comHow Ford And GM Are Plotting A Battery Breakup With ChinaFord and General Motors are racing to develop a new type of electric vehicle battery. One engineer labeled it as “LFP of the West.” 020
Reposted by SuvratPatrick George @patrickgeorge.bsky.social · 04/06/2025Really 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/...insideevs.comHow Ford And GM Are Plotting A Battery Breakup With ChinaFord and General Motors are racing to develop a new type of electric vehicle battery. One engineer labeled it as “LFP of the West.” 093
Suvrat @cablenews.bsky.social · 03/06/2025The 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/...insideevs.comWhy Are Tesla Superchargers Suddenly Getting Removed In New Jersey?The New Jersey Turnpike Authority asked Tesla to decommission dozens of reliable Superchargers along the key highway corridor. 211
Reposted by SuvratPatrick George @patrickgeorge.bsky.social · 17/05/2025Really 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...insideevs.comWhat The EV Tax Credit Repeal Really MeansOn this week's Plugged-In Podcast, we discuss the looming demise of the EV tax credit, GM's cheaper batteries and new Toyota's new EVs. 173
Suvrat @cablenews.bsky.social · 13/05/2025General 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 100
Reposted by SuvratPatrick George @patrickgeorge.bsky.social · 11/04/2025Trump'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: 071
Reposted by SuvratPatrick George @patrickgeorge.bsky.social · 09/04/2025At 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/...insideevs.comLectron's Tesla Supercharger Adapter May Be In Big TroubleThe adapter is helping open up Tesla Supercharger access to the masses. Now it could get caught up in tariff crossfire. 2184
Suvrat @cablenews.bsky.social · 27/03/2025In 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/r8Msushorturl.atThe Volkswagen ID. Buzz Is A Crowd MagnetPeople love the Volkswagen ID. Buzz. Even the cops might pull you over just to check it out. 100
Reposted by SuvratInsideEVs @insideevs.com · 28/02/2025GM finally has its EV plan rolling forward. Will Trump derail it? This and more in today's Critical Materials. insideevs.com/news/752160/...insideevs.comGM’s EV Surge Is Set To Face Its Biggest Challenge This YearGeneral Motors catapulted to become one of America’s best-selling EV makers. Now comes Trump’s wrecking ball. 1143
Reposted by SuvratAlexandria Ocasio-Cortez @aoc.bsky.social · 14/02/2025It 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) 181311454833881
Suvrat @cablenews.bsky.social · 30/01/2025The 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/... 120
Suvrat @cablenews.bsky.social · 29/01/2025A 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/... 051
Suvrat @cablenews.bsky.social · 22/01/2025Indian 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... 350