Solar accounted for more than 72% of US electrical generating capacity added in 2025, with another 16% from wind, according to belatedly released data from the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) reviewed by the SUN DAY Campaign. Read more…
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BYD sold 120,000 NEVs overseas in March, but the EV giant says this is just the start
Even Thailand’s Prime Minister is driving a BYD EV amid surging gas prices. As overseas sales continue to rise, BYD said it’s “highly confident” it can sell 1.5 million new energy vehicles (NEVs) in overseas markets in 2026. Read more…
The world added 692 GW of renewables in 2025 – here’s what it means
The world added a massive 692 gigawatts (GW) of renewable power in 2025, pushing total global capacity to 5,149 GW, according to a new report from the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA). Read more…
Arc Boats’ new ‘high-octane package’ makes your boat worse for April Fools
It’s April Fools’ Day, also known as the worst day on the internet, where everyone thinks they’re clever with their fake announcements. Read more…
Tesla confirms Model S and Model X production is over — only ~600 left
Elon Musk confirmed today that Tesla has stopped producing the Model S and Model X. Custom orders are no longer accepted, and only about 600 vehicles remain in inventory worldwide. Read more…
Toyota’s electric SUV is suddenly one of America’s top-selling EVs
Toyota sold over 10,000 electric bZ SUVs in the first three months of 2026, beating out GM’s top-selling Chevy Equinox EV. Read more…
Kia unveils US-spec EV3, for sale this year, picking up the ball Volvo dropped
Kia has unveiled the US version of its EV3 small SUV, which has been selling like gangbusters overseas and will come to the American market by the end of this year. Read more…
Subaru announces new Getaway 3-row EV SUV and we got a sneak preview
Subaru just revealed its new Getaway EV, a 420hp three-row SUV. But we got a sneak preview last month in California for the inside scoop. Read more…
Xiaomi hires Tesla’s former head of sales in China to lead its auto retail push
Xiaomi has recruited Kong Yanshuang, formerly Tesla’s General Manager for the China region, to take charge of its growing automotive sales operations. The hire signals a significant professionalization of Xiaomi’s EV retail strategy as the company targets 550,000 deliveries in 2026. Read more…
Hyundai unveils new Ford Bronco-like Boulder SUV Concept [Images]
The Boulder SUV Concept is a preview of Hyundai’s first body-on-frame vehicle set to launch in the US. Here’s our first look at the rugged off-roader. Read more…
Why the Los Angeles Fire Department just added 30 electric motorcycles to its fleet
The Los Angeles Fire Department is adding a new tool to its emergency response arsenal, and it’s not your typical fire truck. The department is rolling out 30 new ERidePro electric motorcycles designed to serve as fast, highly mobile medical response units. Read more…
E-quipment highlight: Maintou MTA 519e electric telehandler
With practical lift heights, load capacities, and the ability to run a variety of skid steer attachments, it’s no wonder the telehandler market is growing – and French equipment brand Manitou is hoping their latest all-electric MTA 519e model is going to grow with it. Read more…
NYC just dropped 360 kW chargers where drivers really need them
New York City just added another DC fast-charging hub, and this one is clearly aimed at the drivers who need it most. Read more…
Energy Dept. extends order to keep dead Colo. coal plant online, costing millions
The Department of Energy has extended its previous 90-day order to a broken Colorado coal plant, forcing it to stay online further despite generating no electricity, and costing ratepayers tens of millions of dollars. Read more…
This $8,500 EV in China racked up nearly 57,000 orders
BYD’s top-selling Seagull EV has a new rival after Chery Automotive’s new QQ3 secured close to 57,000 orders. Chery launched the new EV in China, starting at about $8,500. Read more…
Tesla expands unsupervised ‘Robotaxi’ area in Austin with only a handful of cars
Tesla has expanded the geofence for its unsupervised “Robotaxi” service in Austin, Texas, growing the area where vehicles can operate without a safety monitor inside the car. Read more…
bp pulse is building Australia’s first airport-scale EV charging hub
bp pulse has broken ground on its first large-scale EV charging hub in Australia – and it’s landing in a high-traffic spot: Melbourne Airport. Read more…
Tesla showroom in Sydney torched in suspected arson, 3 vehicles destroyed
A Tesla showroom in Parramatta, a suburb of Sydney, Australia, was set ablaze in an overnight attack that destroyed three vehicles and damaged the building. Jerrycan lids were found at the scene. Read more…
The Freelander SUV is reborn as a sharp off-road EV, and it’s going global [Images]
The Freelander SUV was the best-selling 4WD off-roader in Europe for years. Now, it’s back with an electric powertrain and a sleek new style. Here’s our first look at the Freelander EV. Read more…
GM idles Factory Zero again, lays off 1,300 EV workers for a month
General Motors has shut down production at Factory Zero in Detroit for the second time in less than three months, temporarily laying off 1,300 workers. The plant won’t restart until mid-April. Read more…
