A new study by the Pembina Institute shows that a third of the commercial trucks and vans on Toronto’s roads are ready to electrify today – while nearly half could be electrified by 2030. Read more…
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Fortescue Infinity Train electric locomotive never needs fuel or charging
Fortescue has taken the wraps off a prototype of its proposed “Infinity Train” electric locomotive, making the 1,100 km (about 685 miles) trip from Perth to the Pilbara and marking a major milestone in the decarbonization of the company’s heavy haul operations. Read more…
Current Classics: Rolls-Royce Phantom V gets even smoother and quieter
The electric restomod experts at Lunaz have turned their talents towards the classic Rolls-Royce Phantom V limousine – and the result is exactly the kind of smooth, quiet, and luxurious ride RR’s founders would have built. Read more…
Tesla’s former head of AI warns against believing that self-driving is solved
Tesla’s former head of artificial intelligence, Andrej Karpathy, who worked on the automaker’s self-driving effort until 2022, warns against believing that self-driving is solved, and fully autonomous vehicles are happening soon. Read more…
Surprise! New York’s congestion pricing plan to fix traffic… actually fixed traffic
In January, New York City added a toll to all vehicles entering the city, the first in the US to do so. It was controversial at first, but now that it’s been around for months, residents support it and are seeing the positive effects – less traffic, less noise, more revenue, and more walkable spaces. Read more…
Ford is halting Mustang Mach-E sales due to a recall impacting over 300,000 vehicles
Ford is recalling over 300,000 Mustang Mach-E models globally due to a glitch that could leave you locked out or potentially trapped inside the vehicle. Nearly 200,000 are being recalled in the US. Read more…
Enel + Nissan LEAF second life battery storage project goes online
Originally announced two years ago, a joint energy storage project between European energy firm Enel and Nissan has come online, giving LEAF batteries a second chance at life and ensuring electrical supply for more than 90,000 people. Read more…
The Honda Prologue was the most leased non-Tesla EV in the first quarter
The Honda Prologue continues to surprise, ranking among the top ten most leased vehicles (gas-powered or EV) in the US in the first quarter. It was the only EV, outside of Tesla’s Model Y and Model 3, that made the list. Read more…
Batteries are so cheap now, solar power doesn’t sleep
A new report from global energy think tank Ember says batteries have officially hit the price point that lets solar power deliver affordable electricity almost every hour of the year in the sunniest parts of the world. Read more…
The ticket bot cometh: city is recording drivers that AI says are bad
In a high-tech move that we can all get behind and isn’t dystopian at all, the City of Barcelona is feeding camera data from its city buses into an advanced AI, but they swear they’re not using the footage to to issue tickets to bad drivers. Yet. Read more…
BYD begins delivering its first luxury electric super sedan just as Ferrari delays a new EV
While Ferrari is pushing back EV plans, BYD is stepping in with its first luxury electric super sedan. BYD kicked off deliveries of the Yangwang U7, a four-motor, flagship electric sedan powerhouse packing nearly 1,300 horsepower. Read more…
Kia is offering up to $12,500 off the EV9, but there’s a catch
With a new rebate, you can score up to $12,500 off the Kia EV9 right now. However, not all models are eligible for the promotion. Here’s how you can snag some savings. Read more…
Suzuki reveals prices for its first EV, a twin to Toyota’s upcoming electric SUV
Suzuki revealed prices for its first EV, a twin to the upcoming Toyota Urban Cruiser. The e Vitarra will go on sale next month in an increasingly crowded market. Can it keep up with the Kia EV3 and other popular electric SUVs. Read more…
Tesla (TSLA) plans to pause production at Gigafactory Texas for second time in 2 months
Tesla (TSLA) has reportedly told employees that it will pause production at Gigafactory Texas, where it produces Model Y and Cybertruck vehicles, for the second time in as many months. Read more…
Tesla gears up to start selling Tesla Semi electric truck in Europe
Tesla is gearing up to start selling its upcoming Tesla Semi electric truck in Europe with a new hire to develop the market. Read more…
Home solar/battery 30% incentive is over 180 days after Trump signs it – latest Senate bill
In the latest Senate version of the GOP’s budget and tax bill, better known as Trump’s Big Beautiful Bill, the 30% tax credit for home solar and batteries is going to be over 180 days from the time the President signs it. Read more…
Finally! The Nissan LEAF has been reborn as a new 2026 crossover, and it has NACS! [Video]
After years of development and months of teasers, Nissan has officially launched a reimagined version of the LEAF as a 2026 model year crossover, set to hit dealerships later this year. We will always love the original LEAF, but this new model is sharp and includes some well overdue upgrades, including a NACS port and Plug & Charge capabilities.. Read more…
Bloomberg just released the most embarrassing report about Tesla, Waymo, and self-driving
Bloomberg has just released an embarrassingly bad report about the self-driving space, in which it claimed Tesla has an advantage over Waymo by misrepresenting data. Read more…
BYD overtakes Tesla as China’s EV giants dominate global sales
China’s EV automakers have surged ahead of the competition in global EV sales, and a new report shows just how far ahead they are. Read more…
Kia’s affordable EV2 may be small, but it looks bigger in person [Video]
The EV2 is set to arrive as Kia’s smallest and most affordable electric vehicle next year. With its official debut coming up, the electric SUV was spotted driving on public roads. The electric SUV may be small, but it looks bigger in person. Read more…
