Tesla has once again suggested that it has Robotaxis operating in the San Francisco Bay Area, despite the company cannot legally operate autonomous vehicles in the state of California. Read more…
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Elon Musk kills Tesla Model S and Model X because of ‘autonomy’
Tesla will discontinue the Model S and Model X by the end of Q2 2026, CEO Elon Musk announced during the company’s Q4 2025 earnings call today. Read more…
US DC fast charger deployment saw astounding growth in 2025
The US DC fast charging industry slowdown never showed up in 2025. In fact, according to Paren’s new “US EV Fast Charging” state of the industry report, fast charging networks set records last year, with infrastructure buildout and charging demand both jumping about 30% year-over-year. Read more…
Musk says unsold Cybertrucks could be used for cargo delivery: why it won’t work
On today’s Tesla Q4 earnings call, Tesla CEO Elon Musk responded to a question about Cybertruck’s failed design by stating that Cybertrucks could be used for intra-city autonomous deliveries. Read more…
Musk admits no Optimus robots are doing ‘useful work’ at Tesla — after claiming otherwise
Elon Musk admitted on Tesla’s Q4 2025 earnings call today that the company doesn’t have any Optimus robots doing useful work in its factories right now. Read more…
BYD’s new flagship EV spotted in public for the first time
BYD is preparing to launch several new flagship EVs in early 2026, including a pair of electric SUVs and a sedan. With their official debut coming up, we are getting a better look at the upcoming models. Read more…
Now another US state wants to force registrations for e-bikes
Just as the dust is settling from New Jersey’s widely criticized move to treat many electric bicycles more like motor vehicles, another state is floating a proposal that has riders and advocates shaking their heads.. Read more…
Indiana brought a 150 MW solar farm online, and it’s just the beginning
EDP Renewables’ new 150-megawatt solar project is now feeding power into Indiana’s grid, as utilities look for more reliable, in-state generation. Read more…
The Hyundai Kona is getting a sleek new look, and it looks a lot like this EV concept [Video]
The Hyundai Kona is about to look a lot different. Hyundai is scrapping plans for a mid-cycle facelift and will instead introduce an entirely new Kona. Read more…
EVgo bets on NACS as Tesla’s charging port takes over US EVs
EVgo is betting big on Tesla’s charging standard. After a 2025 pilot that put nearly 100 NACS connectors online across 22 major metro areas, the public fast-charging provider says it plans to scale quickly, with more than 500 NACS connectors expected to be installed by the end of this year at both existing sites and new locations. Read more…
Trump’s offshore wind pause just lost again – Vineyard Wind is back to work [update]
A federal judge cleared Vineyard Wind to restart construction, adding to a growing list of offshore wind projects beating Trump’s stop-work orders. Read more…
Tesla lands major Semi charging deal with nation’s largest truck stop operator
Pilot, the nation’s largest operator of travel centers, has announced a partnership with Tesla to install Semi chargers at select locations along major highway corridors. The first sites are expected to open in Summer 2026. Read more…
Tesla lands major Semi charging deal with nation’s largest truck stop operator
Pilot, the nation’s largest operator of travel centers, has announced a partnership with Tesla to install Semi chargers at select locations along major highway corridors. The first sites are expected to open in Summer 2026. Read more…
Segway Xyber and Xafari e-bikes from $1,800 low + power station sale, EcoFlow expanded DELTA 2 Max flash bundle $1,399, more
Leading our Tuesday Green Deals is Segway’s Xyber Electric Bike dropping to $3,000 to join the ongoing Xafari Electric Bike being at its $1,800 low – plus, we also have the brand’s Lumina and Cube Power Stations (and accessories) at up to 50% off starting from $130. Right behind is EcoFlow’s latest 48-hour flash sale that is closing out the brand’s current Disaster Winter Storm Sale, and offering the DELTA 2 Max Power Station with an expansion battery at $1,399. There’s also Hiboy’s S2 series of e-scooters getting discounts, a new 2-in-1 Worx combo kit low, a rechargeable AAA + AA battery charger steal, and much more waiting for you below. And don’t forget the hangover deals at the bottom of the page, like yesterday’s $3,389 exclusive savings to a new low price on the EcoFlow DELTA Pro Ultra Power Station and Smart Home Panel 2 bundle, and more.. Read more…
Segway Xyber and Xafari e-bikes from $1,800 low + power station sale, EcoFlow expanded DELTA 2 Max flash bundle $1,399, more
Leading our Tuesday Green Deals is Segway’s Xyber Electric Bike dropping to $3,000 to join the ongoing Xafari Electric Bike being at its $1,800 low – plus, we also have the brand’s Lumina and Cube Power Stations (and accessories) at up to 50% off starting from $130. Right behind is EcoFlow’s latest 48-hour flash sale that is closing out the brand’s current Disaster Winter Storm Sale, and offering the DELTA 2 Max Power Station with an expansion battery at $1,399. There’s also Hiboy’s S2 series of e-scooters getting discounts, a new 2-in-1 Worx combo kit low, a rechargeable AAA + AA battery charger steal, and much more waiting for you below. And don’t forget the hangover deals at the bottom of the page, like yesterday’s $3,389 exclusive savings to a new low price on the EcoFlow DELTA Pro Ultra Power Station and Smart Home Panel 2 bundle, and more.. Read more…
This new Chinese EV pickup looks a Toyota Hilux, but it’s only $18,000
It looks almost identical to a Toyota Hilux, but it’s about half the price. Chery Automotive launched its first electric pickup, starting at just 127,800 yuan ($18,300). Read more…
This new Chinese EV pickup looks a Toyota Hilux, but it’s only $18,000
It looks almost identical to a Toyota Hilux, but it’s about half the price. Chery Automotive launched its first electric pickup, starting at just 127,800 yuan ($18,300). Read more…
Tesla adds clever trick to release frozen charge cables with new software update
Tesla is pushing a new software update that adds a handy workaround for when your charge cable gets stuck in the charge port, a common problem in cold weather when the port can freeze shut. Read more…
Toyota’s biggest electric SUV is almost here
Toyota promised to launch a three-row electric SUV, and it might finally be making good on that promise. In a cryptic teaser image, Toyota hinted at “something new on the horizon,” with what appears to be a larger SUV, possibly the Highlander EV. Read more…
GM expects ‘significantly’ lower EV volume in 2026 as adjustments drag on earnings
General Motors’ (GM) recent plans to scale back EV production in the US cost the company over $7 billion in 2025. Despite selling nearly 100,000 electric vehicles last year, GM is calling for “significantly” lower EV volume this year. Read more…

