Andrew Hawkins

New Jersey, New York

Transportation Editor at The Verge

Transportation editor at @verge / DM for Signal etc / @vox_union

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Lime will recycle bike and scooter batteries with Redwood Materials | The Verge

1 week ago | theverge.com | Andrew Hawkins

Lime will recycle batteries from its e-bike and scooters with Redwood Materials, ex-Tesla CTO JB Straubel’s recycling and production firm.
The toxic trouble with Tesla.

3 weeks ago | theverge.com | Richard Lawler |Andrew Hawkins

Posted Mar 27, 2025 at 8:41 PM UTCThe toxic trouble with Tesla. Is Tesla really cooked? Watch as The Verge transportation editor, Andrew Hawkins, walks us through how Elon Musk’s unprecedented takeover of the federal government has transformed public opinion of his car company into something increasingly toxic instead of futuristic, with some owners suddenly selling their cars even at a loss.
Caterpillar taps Luminar’s lidar for self-driving construction equipment

4 weeks ago | theverge.com | Andrew Hawkins

NewsThe company will use Luminar’s Iris sensors for vehicles working at quarry sites. The company will use Luminar’s Iris sensors for vehicles working at quarry sites. Mar 27, 2025, 3:00 PM UTCNurPhoto via Getty ImagesAndrew J. Hawkins is transportation editor with 10+ years of experience who covers EVs, public transportation, and aviation. His work has appeared in The New York Daily News and City & State.
GMC Sierra electric truck now starts at $64,495 with new Elevation and ATF trims

4 weeks ago | theverge.com | Andrew Hawkins

NewsThe ATF trim will get two extra inches of lift thanks to new coiled suspension and 35-inch tires. The ATF trim will get two extra inches of lift thanks to new coiled suspension and 35-inch tires. Mar 27, 2025, 2:00 PM UTCThe 2026 GMC Sierra EV is getting some new features. Image: GMCAndrew J. Hawkins is transportation editor with 10+ years of experience who covers EVs, public transportation, and aviation. His work has appeared in The New York Daily News and City & State.
Uber Shuttle will get you to JFK airport for $10

4 weeks ago | technewstube.com | Andrew Hawkins

Tech News Tube is a real time news feed of the latest technology news headlines.Follow all of the top tech sites in one place, on the web or your mobile device.
Uber Shuttle will get you to JFK airport for $10

4 weeks ago | theverge.com | Andrew Hawkins

NewsFares will go up to $25 after April 30th. Fares will go up to $25 after April 30th. Mar 27, 2025, 10:00 AM UTCUber’s shuttle to JFK runs every 30 minutes. Image: UberAndrew J. Hawkins is transportation editor with 10+ years of experience who covers EVs, public transportation, and aviation. His work has appeared in The New York Daily News and City & State. Uber is expanding its airport shuttle service to include one of the busiest hubs in the world, New York City’s John F.
Rivian’s spins out secret e-bike lab into a new company called Also

4 weeks ago | theverge.com | Andrew Hawkins

NewsThe deal includes $105 million from VC firm Eclipse. The deal includes $105 million from VC firm Eclipse. Mar 26, 2025, 4:13 PM UTCImage: Cath Virginia / The VergeAndrew J. Hawkins is transportation editor with 10+ years of experience who covers EVs, public transportation, and aviation. His work has appeared in The New York Daily News and City & State. Rivian announced the creation of a new micromobility company called Also.
The Nissan Leaf lives on as a compact SUV with a Tesla charge port

4 weeks ago | theverge.com | Andrew Hawkins

NewsThe rumors of my demise were greatly exaggerated. The rumors of my demise were greatly exaggerated. Mar 26, 2025, 2:58 PM UTCThe new Leaf is an SUV. Image: NissanAndrew J. Hawkins is transportation editor with 10+ years of experience who covers EVs, public transportation, and aviation. His work has appeared in The New York Daily News and City & State. The Nissan Leaf is back, and it’s not a frumpy looking hatchback anymore.
Tesla continues to plummet in Europe.

1 month ago | theverge.com | Andrew Hawkins

Posted Mar 25, 2025 at 4:29 PM UTCAAndrew J. HawkinsTesla continues to plummet in Europe. The company’s sales in January and February are down nearly 43 percent year over year, according to new registration data from the EU. Meanwhile, overall electric vehicle registrations are up 28 percent across the continent, as EVs capture 15.2 percent of total EU market share. People still really like EVs, just not the one associated with Elon Musk.
Tesla Takedown: all the news about the protests roiling the automaker

1 month ago | theverge.com | Andrew Hawkins

NewsUpdated Today, Mar 25, 2025, 3:52 PM UTCSince early February, Tesla has been the target of protesters opposed to CEO Elon Musk’s unprecedented takeover of the federal government. As Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) eliminates humanitarian aid programs and fires tens of thousands of government workers, demonstrators are expressing their rage by picketing Tesla showrooms and demanding Tesla owners sell their vehicles.