Volkswagen’s new electric Golf will get the Rivian treatment

Volkswagen’s new electric Golf will get the Rivian treatment

The Golf represents “the heart” of the Volkswagen brand, the automaker said at the start of 2024, as the iconic model celebrated five decades of existence. A 50th anniversary also seems like the right occasion to fully bring the Golf into the 21st Century: While we already knew that VW is reviving an electric version … Read more

Rivian R2 EV’s LG battery boosts storage capacity sixfold

Rivian R2 EV’s LG battery boosts storage capacity sixfold

The Rivian R2, the EV maker’s much-anticipated affordable electric SUV, will be powered by U.S.-made batteries promising to store six times as much energy as those currently used. South Korea’s LG Energy Solutions announced it will be supplying LG’s 4695 cylindrical batteries to Rivian as part of a five-year agreement. Within the first year of … Read more

Rivian R2 vs Kia EV9: battle of affordable electric SUVs

Rivian R2 vs Kia EV9: battle of affordable electric SUVs

Christian de Looper / Digital Trends The long-awaited Rivian R2 has finally been announced, and it’s an excellent option for those who want an electric SUV that doesn’t completely break the bank. Sure, the R2 isn’t cheap — but it’s a whole lot cheaper than most other EVs out there, especially when it comes to … Read more