Patrick George

Patrick George

New York
Patrick George is a longtime journalist who covers the intersection of technology and the auto industry. He is based in New York.
Jan
23
For The Verge: Sony and Honda’s EV goes where the Apple Car never did

For The Verge: Sony and Honda’s EV goes where the Apple Car never did

It’s easy to be cynical about Sony’s entry into the automotive world. Even the name — Afeela — evokes more eye rolls than serious expressions. But here’s why you should take it seriously.
1 min read
Jan
14
For The Verge: Tesla’s big price cuts mean ‘a major shift in the EV market’

For The Verge: Tesla’s big price cuts mean ‘a major shift in the EV market’

Analysts say Tesla’s hitting back hard over demand concerns. But many recent customers aren’t happy about missing out on these deals.
1 min read
Jan
11
For The Verge: Tesla owners in China are furious over price cuts — here’s why protests became the answer

For The Verge: Tesla owners in China are furious over price cuts — here’s why protests became the answer

Elon Musk’s customers in China aren’t happy, but their anger says a lot about how they flex their muscles — and against whom.
1 min read
Jan
05
For The Verge: Ram 1500 Revolution brings muscle car energy — and tons of gimmicks — to EV truck race

For The Verge: Ram 1500 Revolution brings muscle car energy — and tons of gimmicks — to EV truck race

Ram’s late to the game with an EV truck, but this ‘open letter to the fanbase’ packs a ton of wild features. It even follows you around.
1 min read
Jan
04
For The Verge: The BMW i Vision Dee is a future EV sports sedan that can talk back to you

For The Verge: The BMW i Vision Dee is a future EV sports sedan that can talk back to you

KITT with a kidney grille? With a minimalist design, a HUD across the whole windshield, and a digital assistant that talks back, this could be the most polarizing BMW concept yet.
1 min read
Jan
03
For The Verge: Henrik Fisker wants to sell you an EV you can actually afford

For The Verge: Henrik Fisker wants to sell you an EV you can actually afford

In a wide-ranging interview, the Fisker Inc. CEO talks about avoiding production hell, making an actually affordable electric car, and why 2023 will be a pivotal year for EVs.
1 min read
Dec
29
For The Verge: The vibes are off at Tesla

For The Verge: The vibes are off at Tesla

Layoffs, lawsuits, delays, Twitter chaos, stock in free fall, factory shutdowns — What happened to America’s favorite electric car company?
1 min read
Dec
20
For The Verge: The EV tax credit rules are being delayed until March 2023 — here’s what that means for you

For The Verge: The EV tax credit rules are being delayed until March 2023 — here’s what that means for you

The Treasury Department said it would release its guidance on the EV tax credit in March. That means some EVs, like the Chevy Bolt and Tesla Model 3, are about to become a much better deal.
1 min read
Dec
14
For The Verge: Volkswagen has given a name to its pain, and it is ‘software’

For The Verge: Volkswagen has given a name to its pain, and it is ‘software’

The German automaker’s ID family of electric cars are plagued with buggy software. How can VW patch the problem?
1 min read
Dec
09
For The Verge: Lexus could save the stick shift for EVs, if drivers are willing to pretend

For The Verge: Lexus could save the stick shift for EVs, if drivers are willing to pretend

The Japanese automaker is reportedly working on a manual transmission for electric cars. Will the stick-obsessed be willing to play make-believe?
1 min read