Today’s top stories

• Polestar 4 Gets Google’s Smart Lane Guidance

• Less Wrench, More Drive: Why EVs Need Less Maintenance

• Cool or Confusing? The EV Features Drivers Can’t Agree On

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Rivian’s $45K R2 is more than a sleek electric SUV—it’s a home power source on wheels. With bidirectional charging and a cutting-edge battery, it redefines what a vehicle can do. Your driveway might be the next frontier in home energy.

Waymo is bringing driverless taxis to 12 cities by 2026, from snowy Detroit to the bright lights of Vegas. With Uber integration and rapid expansion, it’s leaving rivals in the dust. The age of human-free mobility is no longer a concept—it’s becoming infrastructure.

NIU’s new micro EV is small enough to park anywhere and smart enough to run on scooter batteries. With swappable power packs and city-ready speed, it's built for the next urban era. What happens when charging your car feels as easy as charging your phone?

Polestar 4 is the first car to bring Google’s live lane guidance directly into the driver display. Real-time AI and camera data now help drivers make smoother, safer decisions on the road. When navigation becomes this intuitive, does driving start to feel less like effort—and more like instinct?

EV owners are skipping the mechanic and saving money, thanks to simpler systems and fewer parts to break. With batteries lasting over 100,000 miles and charging done at home, maintenance is becoming an afterthought. Maybe the real shift isn’t just in how we drive—but in how little we need to fix.

EVs are packed with futuristic features—but not all of them are winning hearts. From glass roofs to giant touchscreens, drivers are rethinking what really matters behind the wheel. As technology races forward, are carmakers still listening to the people who drive them every day?

Clean energy isn't just a future vision—it’s happening now in millions of American homes. From rooftop solar to EVs and heat pumps, individuals are leading a quiet revolution. What happens when energy independence starts one household at a time?

When your car drives itself, lunchtime becomes anytime.

🔋You’re now charged up!

Until Saturday, stay charged and ready for your next drive!