Ford has long been rumored to be in discussions with Tesla about licensing its Full Self-Driving technology, but CEO Jim Farley has now shut down those rumors. Read more…
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Ford CEO shuts down Tesla Full Self-Driving deal, says Waymo is better
Ford has long been rumored to be in discussions with Tesla about licensing its Full Self-Driving technology, but CEO Jim Farley has now shut down those rumors. Read more…
Nissan sounds the alarm as it pushes to delay supplier payments
Is Nissan raising the red flag? Nissan is now asking suppliers to delay payments, sparking concern over the automaker’s future. Read more…
Nissan sounds the alarm as it pushes to delay supplier payments
Is Nissan raising the red flag? Nissan is now asking suppliers to delay payments, sparking concern over the automaker’s future. Read more…
My Secret Tesla Master Plan (Part 4)
Tesla CEO Elon Musk has been talking about releasing his ‘Tesla Master Plan Part 4’ for over a year now. It has yet to come, and Tesla has yet to complete the goals in Parts 2 and 3. So I decided to come up with my own Tesla Master Plan.. Read more…
My Secret Tesla Master Plan (Part 4)
Tesla CEO Elon Musk has been talking about releasing his ‘Tesla Master Plan Part 4’ for over a year now. It has yet to come, and Tesla has yet to complete the goals in Parts 2 and 3. So I decided to come up with my own Tesla Master Plan.. Read more…
The dangers of low-cost electric bikes: What you’re really getting for $500
There’s a reason the phrase “you get what you pay for” has stuck around for so long – because it’s usually true. And when it comes to electric bikes, that old saying might be more important than ever. Read more…
Volvo delivers 5,000th electric semi with little fanfare, sending a BIG message
With the Tesla Semi making headlines consistently since its first public appearance waaay back back in 2017, you might think they were some kind of market leaders. Meanwhile, Volvo Trucks has quietly delivered its 5,000th electric semi truck … and they’re just getting started. Read more…
E-quipment highlight: Manitou telehandler gets electric retrofit
No matter how badly a fleet may want to electrify, harsh economic realities and the greater up-front costs typically associated with battery electric remain high hurdles to overcome — but a new retrofit option from French equipment manufacturer Manitou could help lower those barriers. Read more…
CASE expands compact equipment lineup with new CX25EV electric excavator
CASE CE is expanding its mini excavator lineup with the launch of four models this week, including an all-new electric model designed to delivers emissions-free performance that rivals any of its comparably-sized diesel counterparts — including its CASE-branded siblings. Read more…
Dahon unveils bold new electric and folding bike lineup for 2025

At Eurobike 2025 in Frankfurt, folding bike pioneer Dr. David Hon made a major splash by showcasing a completely revamped lineup of Dahon bikes that includes new carbon models, upgraded folding designs, and a growing portfolio of electric two-wheelers aimed at changing how people get around cities.. Read more…
Republicans are now trying to kill $7,500 EV tax credit 3 months early
Republicans in the Senate have now updated Trump’s tax and budget bill to kill the $7,500 tax credit for electric vehicles by the end of September. Read more…
Wasn’t Tesla supposed to start making a more affordable model 2 days from now?
For the better part of a year, Tesla has been promising “more affordable models” to replace the cancelled “Model 2.” The new models were supposed to go into production in the next 2 days, but it sure feels like that might not happen, because nobody’s heard anything at all about them. Read more…
Newly unveiled electric bike motor is ‘world’s lightest, most efficient’
TQ, the German force behind some of the lightest and quietest e-bike motors on the market, just took a leap forward – again. Barely weeks after debuting the lightweight HPR60 e-bike drive system, the company has introduced the HPR40, now claiming the title of the lightest and most efficient mid-drive motor in the world. Read more…
Hurricanes, heat domes, and holding up the grid with home batteries
Hurricanes, wildfires, and triple-digit heat domes are stressing America’s energy grid like never before, with millions experiencing rolling blackouts and brownouts as they struggle to keep their collective cool. As rooftop solar and home batteries show up in more and more places, however, we’re building something bigger than a backup: a virtual power plant that can keep things running when the grid can’t. Read more…
Solar panel maker Meyer Burger US files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy [Update]
Swiss solar manufacturer Meyer Burger has filed for voluntary Chapter 11 bankruptcy relief in the US after filing for insolvency proceedings earlier this month in Germany. Read more…
The GMC Sierra EV pickup just got way more affordable
The 2026 GMC Sierra EV is already over $27,500 cheaper than the outgoing model. With new deals dropping this month, the electric pickup is even more affordable. Read more…
The Genesis GV90 interior takes luxury to a whole new level: Here’s our first look
The GV90 is not just the most luxurious Genesis EV to date. It’s an ultra-luxe tech powerhouse. Genesis set out to redefine luxury with the GV90, and the interior proves it. Here’s our first look. Read more…
From $129/month: the 5 best EV lease deals right now
CarsDirect just flagged some of the best EV lease deals we’ve seen this summer. These five stand out for their low monthly costs and solid perks. Some expire at the end of June, others run into July – so if one catches your eye, don’t sleep on it. Read more…
California cops are teaching kids to ride electric bikes
Electric bikes have exploded in popularity – and so have the risks. In Huntington Beach, California, rising e-bike crashes involving young riders prompted the city’s police department to launch what may be California’s first police-led e-bike safety course for kids, and it might be exactly the kind of inventive community-based program more places need. Read more…

