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Rob Stumpf,

Contributing Writer

rob.stumpf@insideevs.com

After putting down the camera and leaving the tuner car scene behind, Rob has been covering the EV and car tech beat for many years. Rob’s blend of technology and automotive backgrounds coupled with his industry insight give a unique perspective of what the future of tech-focused mobility holds. Rob lives in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania with his wife and three dogs.

Articles by Rob Stumpf

Tesla’s CyberCab Can Be Driven With An Xbox-Like Controller: Report

Tesla's Cybercab doesn't have a steering wheel, but it does work with a video game controller.

Honda-Nissan Merger May Prevent A Hostile Takeover

Plus, Canoo is once again in trouble as it furloughs more workers and Subaru is betting big on a new hybrid plant.

Tesla's Head Designer Hints Robotaxi Could Get Additional Form Factors

Could this be the Robovan concept or something else?

The Dodge Charger Daytona Can't Do A Burnout

Well, this is a little embarrassing.

Is Tesla Model S Free Lifetime Supercharging Deal Worth It?

The Model S now comes with free Supercharging for life, but at the cost of a raised price tag. Let's figure out if it's worth the extra

Charging - Dec 17

Trump Pitches A Complete U-Turn On Federal Support For EVs

Plus, automakers slash EV prices to meet EU targets and Mercedes reflects on its shrinking market share in China.

Tesla Quietly Lobbied For Strict Emission Regulations As Musk Eyes Dismantling Others

Plus, the Cybertruck could be coming to China and Ferrari says it will always build its cars—even EVs—in Italy.

Critical Materials - Dec 12

Cruise Robotaxi Service Is Dead As GM Pivots

"A Robotaxi business is not General Motors' core business," said CEO Mary Barra.

Tesla's 2025 Will Be 'A Year Of Product Launches'

Plus, the Robotaxi launch is going to be a wild learning curve and Jaguar is increasing the price of its new EV.

Tesla Robotaxi Will Have 50% Fewer Parts Than Model 3

That's one way to get the price below $30,000.

The EV Industry Is Gearing Up To Fight Donald Trump

Plus, Waymo's ridership has gone way, way up, and things are going very, very bad for GM in China.

Tesla Is Screwing Over Dozens Of App Developers

Tesla is pulling a Twitter as it prepares to charge third-party software developers huge sums of cash.

Tesla Won't Sell You A V2L Adapter, But These Companies Will

Tesla couldn't be bothered by adding V2L to its cars, so companies are taking it into their own hands.

Charging - Dec 03

Elon Musk Will Not Get A $100 Billion Pay Package For Christmas

Plus, Stellantis gets a $7.5 billion loan for building batteries, and GM backs out of its nearly-completed battery plant.

Critical Materials - Dec 03

Rivian Will Power Volkswagen’s Electric Golf, ‘Project Trinity’

The tech will first come to Audi and Porsche as early as 2027, but VW's flagship EV is on that list too.

Rivian Gets $6.6 Billion Loan To Supercharge Its New Georgia Plant

Plus, NHTSA moves automatic emergency braking mandate forward and the EU isn't any closer to a deal with China over tariffs.

GM And Hyundai EV Pickup Could Be In Development

The two global rivals are reportedly working together to build an EV pickup that could be sold under a "badge engineering" scheme.

Volkswagen ID. Buzz Dealer Markups Are Here, Even Though VW Said 'Don't'

VW "strongly discouraged" dealers from marking up the ID Buzz—they're doing it anyway.

Rivian's CEO Thinks It Can Be Besties With Scout

Plus, Lucid isn't scared of tax credits going away and Lotus abandons its all-EV approach.

Critical Materials - Nov 21

America's EV Demand Could Dive 27% Without Tax Credits

Don't expect the move to have a big impact on gas car sales either.

China's 'Smart Cars' Are Coming For Tesla

Plus, Xiaomi is laughing all the way to the bank and the $25,000 EV dream is dying.

Critical Materials - Nov 19

77% Of Tesla's Stock Value Rides On Self-Driving

CEO Elon Musk has written a very big check with all his promises about autonomous cars. When will that check come due?

Technology - Nov 18

Why You're Less Likely To Get Rear-Ended By An Electric Car

But you're more likely to be rear-ended in one.

Crashes / Wrecks - Nov 14

China's Xiaomi Just Smashed Another Tesla Record

Plus, China's CATL would build a U.S. plant (if allowed) and Stellantis bets big on synthetic graphite.

Critical Materials - Nov 14