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Startup Converts Teslas into Minibuses, Pickups, and More

by mira

The Hoffman Badger is not your typical Tesla. A Wisconsin startup is transforming old or damaged Tesla EVs into various vehicles, from 11-seat minibuses to pickups. The Hoffman Badger, a minibus, debuted at the SEMA show in Las Vegas, showcasing its ability to use Tesla’s Superchargers and Full-Self Driving system. This slightly unconventional vehicle drove itself to the event from its Wisconsin base, utilizing Superchargers along the way, just like…

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Rivian's Normal, Illinois factory adds a bay of 3D printers to enhance production efficiency. Rivian has invested over $5 million in 3D printing technology, using it to speed up development and production. The company is now scaling up its use of additive manufacturing, adding a bay of machines at its factory in Normal, Illinois. This expansion follows the successful implementation of 3D printers at its Detroit facility, where the technology…

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Audi F1 Team Prioritizes Fan Engagement Over Race Wins

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Audi F1 team enters Formula 1 in 2026 with a unique strategy prioritizing fan engagement. The old motorsport saying, "Win on Sunday, sell on Monday", is getting a modern twist. Once, race cars and road cars shared designs, making it easy to link track victories to showroom sales. Today, that connection is less clear. In Formula 1, the gap between race cars and road models is vast. Teams like Red…

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Uber’s EV rides surge but falls short of climate goals

Uber’s EV rides hit record highs in Q3 2026, but the company...

mira • Nov 13, 2026 • Rally Circuit

Uber’s EV rides surge but falls short of climate goals

U ber’s EV rides reached 207.4 million globally in Q3 2026, averaging 26 trips per second. Uber logged its highest-ever electric vehicle (EV) ride totals in the third quarter of 2026, with 424,000 drivers using EVs on its platform—a...

52% jump from the same three-month stretch the prior year. Worldwide, those drivers completed 207.4 million EV rides, averaging 26 trips per second, a rise from 2025’s figures. The increase aligns with Uber’s emissions-reduction efforts, though the company admits its...

Ford Mustang Mach-E batteries hold up well after heavy use

Ford’s study of 36,000 Mustang Mach-E SUVs shows minimal battery degradation after...

Victoria Guzman • Nov 10, 2026 • Road Legends

Ford Mustang Mach-E batteries hold up well after heavy use

F ord tracked battery performance in 36,000 Mustang Mach-E SUVs sold in the U.S. and Canada over five years. Ford’s analysis of battery performance across 36,000 Mustang Mach-E electric SUVs over five years reveals that electric vehicle owners experience...

minimal long-term range loss. The study, which examined 2021 model-year vehicles sold in the U.S. and Canada, showed that after an average of 55,000 miles and 5.2 years, these SUVs retained 92% of their original battery capacity. For a high-end...

BMW offers $500 in free EV charging with new models

BMW’s 2027 electric vehicles now include $500 in free public charging credits—valid...

Rocio Bravo • Nov 6, 2026 • Engine Talk

BMW offers $500 in free EV charging with new models

T he remaining $200 must be spent exclusively at Ionna stations, reflecting BMW’s partnership with the provider. BMW has introduced a new incentive for customers purchasing its upcoming 2027 electric vehicles, including the i5, i7, and iX3. Under the...

program, buyers and lessees will receive $500 in free public charging credits, valid for one year from the vehicle’s purchase date. The offer applies to all qualifying transactions, whether through outright purchase or lease agreements. The $500 is divided into...

Mercedes Develops New Battery Technology

Mercedes-Benz introduces the Power Converter battery system. Mercedes-Benz has introduced an innovative battery system designed to transform electric vehicle energy storage. Dubbed the Power Converter, this technology allows precise management of individual...

Rivian Expands 3D Printing to Boost Production Efficiency

Rivian invests $5 million in 3D printing technology to boost production efficiency,...

Victoria Guzman • Nov 3, 2026 • Trail Reports

Rivian Expands 3D Printing to Boost Production Efficiency

R ivian's Normal, Illinois factory adds a bay of 3D printers to enhance production efficiency. Rivian has invested over $5 million in 3D printing technology, using it to speed up development and production. The company is now scaling up...

its use of additive manufacturing, adding a bay of machines at its factory in Normal, Illinois. This expansion follows the successful implementation of 3D printers at its Detroit facility, where the technology has been instrumental in creating prototypes and production...