Tim was a transportation reporter at Insider covering the auto industry and the global transition to electric vehicles.
Here's some of his best work:
Yes, electric vehicles are greener than gas cars — even when they use dirty power
The incredible, Earth-saving electric bike is having a moment
I watched YouTube in a self-driving Mercedes and experienced the future of commuting
Elon Musk has promised self-driving Teslas for years. Experts say it's not even close.
Chinese auto companies like Warren Buffett-backed BYD are making trouble for Tesla in its most important market.
Transportation
2023-11-28T14:51:02Z
2 days before delivery, Cybertruck buyers still don't know what they're getting — or how much it'll cost
The radical Tesla Cybertruck was revealed in 2019 and has suffered multiple delays. This week, it's finally being delivered.
Transportation
2023-11-16T19:41:05Z
EV startup Lucid revealed its first SUV — see the Gravity, which features a futuristic dashboard and more range than any Tesla
The luxury EV startup founded by a former Tesla chief engineer is moving into the SUV market with the $80,000 Gravity.
Transportation
2023-11-09T20:53:30Z
The F-150 Lightning is fast, fun, and comfortable — and you probably don't need one
I lived with the Ford's electric F-150 for a week. It showed me why Americans love trucks — and that they're probably overkill for most buyers.
Transportation
2023-11-08T13:21:12Z
Ram made an electric truck with a generator for people who aren't ready to give up gas convenience
Coming in 2025, the Ram 1500 Ramcharger promises the best parts of both gas and electric trucks.
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Transportation
2023-11-04T10:58:01Z
I drove BMW's $68,000 Tesla rival. Here are 4 pros and 2 cons before you buy.
The i4 isn't as futuristic or flashy as some electric rivals, but it's incredibly fun to drive.
Transportation
2023-11-03T16:37:44Z
Big Oil is all in on electric cars
Heavyweights of the combustion-car era like Shell, Exxon Mobil, and BP could dominate the electric future.
Transportation
2023-10-31T20:15:16Z
Electric cars don't have a demand problem. They have an affordability problem.
Despite what you may have been hearing, EVs have plenty of demand. Many of them are just too expensive for most people to afford.
Transportation
2023-10-30T09:00:01Z
I drove the electric BMW i4 and found a more luxurious, familiar alternative to a Tesla
The BMW i4 isn't too futuristic or weird. It's just a great BMW that's fun to drive and happens to be electric.
Transportation
2023-10-28T09:17:01Z
Hertz's embrace of Teslas isn't going so well
Hertz is slowing down its rollout of electric vehicles, citing higher repair costs and depreciation due to Tesla's aggressive price cuts.
Transportation
2023-10-27T09:00:01Z
This Lexus coming in 2026 will have 'twice the range' of today's EVs
Toyota has said it plans to release electric cars with roughly 500 miles of range starting in 2026.
Transportation
2023-10-25T18:58:10Z
Nissan is making minivans cool again with a futuristic, rose-gold living room on wheels
The Nissan Hyper Tourer concept is sleek, shiny, and self-driving. Too bad it probably won't actually get made.
Transportation
2023-10-24T19:56:39Z
Toyota unveiled a small electric pickup truck that could take on the F-150 Lightning and Ford Maverick
Toyota hasn't said whether its EPU electric pickup truck will actually be made. But I sure hope it does.
Transportation
2023-10-22T10:03:01Z
I drove electric SUVs from Tesla and Mercedes-Benz. Here's how they stack up and which I'd buy.
The Model Y has the edge when it comes to pricing and a minimalist interior. But the EQE SUV wins on luxury.
Transportation
2023-10-19T19:24:35Z
Tesla's Cybertruck is almost here — but don't bet on it being affordable
Tesla initially said the Cybertruck would start at $39,900. Now, CEO Elon Musk says it'll be tough to make the wild-looking truck affordable.
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Transportation
2023-10-18T20:59:08Z
Tesla finally sets a date to release its long-awaited Cybertruck
Tesla is finally set to hand off its first Cybertruck pickup trucks to customers — two years late.
Transportation
2023-10-18T17:20:05Z
Most Americans still don't want an electric car — and many EV buyers end up going back to gas
A new poll suggests that a majority of Americans aren't interested in giving up gasoline quite yet.
Transportation
2023-10-17T17:01:40Z
I drove gas and electric Mercedes sedans. Here's how the two $140,000 cars stack up.
The Mercedes EQS and S-Class I drove both cost around $140,000. Would you choose gas or electric?
Transportation
2023-10-15T18:10:39Z
Ranking all the electric-car frunks I've tested, from best to worst
Electric cars and trucks from the F-150 Lightning to the Tesla Model Y offer bonus cargo space under their hoods. But not all front-trunks are created equal.
Transportation
2023-10-13T12:44:10Z
Driving a 697-horsepower, V8-powered SUV reminded me what's missing from electric cars
Electric cars may be quick, fun, and packed with tech, but they can't replicate the thrill of a loud gas engine.