Metro Detroit is about to get a big boost of fast EV chargers, with more than 40 new ChargePoint ports set to come online across multiple sites owned by the Dabaja Brothers Development Group. Read more…
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Tesla AI4 vs. NVIDIA Thor: the brutal reality of self-driving computers
The race for autonomous driving has three fronts: software, hardware, and regulatory. For years, we’ve watched Tesla try to brute-force its way to “Full Self-Driving (FSD)” with its own custom hardware, while the rest of the automotive industry is increasingly lining up behind NVIDIA. Read more…
Mercedes-Benz opens its first DC fast charging hub at Starbucks
Mercedes-Benz High-Power Charging and Starbucks have officially opened their first DC fast charging hub together, off the I-5 in Red Bluff, California.. Read more…
Porsche exec says driving Hyundai’s electric sports car was ‘eye-opening’
Porsche may take a page from Hyundai’s playbook after taking the IONIQ 5 N for a spin. After driving the electric sports car, a Porsche executive said it was “eye-opening” and hinted that it might steal a few fun features. Read more…
JackRabbit MG Doble review: The 2-person ‘e-bike’ that’s way too fun
When I first saw the JackRabbit MG Doble upon its unveiling earlier this year, I wasn’t totally sure what to expect. It’s not quite a full-size electric bike, but definitely not a mini-bike either. It has no pedals, yet it feels like a legit vehicle, not a toy. And while its higher price tag isn’t exactly budget-friendly, the Doble offers something that’s surprisingly rare in the e-bike world: a two-person ride that’s actually fun, compact, and borderline addictive. Read more…
Chevy is taking a caravan of Silverado EVs on a nearly 3,000 mile trip across the US
A caravan of Chevy Silverado EVs will take the nearly 3,000-mile holiday trip across the US, lighting Christmas trees, surprising onlookers with light shows, and powering up festivities. Read more…
Velotric e-bikes get up to $750 increased Black Friday savings with new lows + extra battery bundles from $999, EcoFlow, more
Taking the lead in today’s Green Deals is Velotric’s Black Friday Sale that has switched into a higher gear with increased savings and expanded FREE bundle sizes for a limited-time window, offering plenty of returning and new low prices. One notable standout is Velotric’s T1 ST Plus Lightweight Urban e-bike getting a FREE range extender battery ($400 value) at $1,299, among many others. Behind that, we have EcoFlow’s latest 24-hour Black Friday flash sale that is giving us some new low prices on various units, like the DELTA 2 Max hitting a new $799 low or a DELTA 3 Ultra solar home backup bundle, and others. There’s also Lectric’s XPeak 2.0 e-bike bundles that are close to selling out, holiday savings roundups on Worx and Husqvarna tools, and much more waiting for you below. And don’t forget about the hangover deals that are collected together at the bottom of the page, like yesterday’s Anker SOLIX 4-day Black Friday flash sale with new lows or the brand’s PowerCore Reserve at $80, and more.. Read more…
Volkswagen can now build EVs in China, claiming it can cut costs by up to 50%
For the first time, Volkswagen can now fully develop new vehicles outside of Germany. Volkswagen claims it can cut development costs by up to 50% by building EVs in China. Read more…
2026, and the road ahead for clean fleets with TRC’s Joe Annotti
TRC hosts the ACT Expo – America’s premier clean commercial vehicle show – and helps fleets find the funding and resources they need to decarbonize. On today’s episode of Quick Charge, we’ve got TRC’s Sr. VP of incentives Joe Annotti here to give us a 30,000 ft view of the road ahead. Read more…
Tesla is bleeding AI talent to a small new robotics start-up
Tesla’s AI and robotics divisions are facing a significant “brain drain” as a stealth startup called Sunday Robotics emerges with a roster of engineers from Tesla’s Optimus and Autopilot teams. Read more…
CPSC warns Rad Power Bikes owners to stop using select batteries immediately due to fire risk
In an unprecedented move, the US Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) has issued a public safety warning urging owners of certain Rad Power Bikes e-bike batteries to immediately stop using them, citing a risk of fire, explosion, and potentially serious injury or death. Read more…
Elon Musk admits other automakers don’t want to license Tesla’s ‘Full Self-Driving’
After years of teasing that other automakers would license Tesla’s Full Self-Driving (FSD) system, Elon Musk has now admitted that no other automakers want to license it. Read more…
The new Acura RSX EV spotted at a Tesla Supercharger ahead of its launch [Images]
Acura is reviving the RSX to kick off its new generation of electric vehicles. The sporty electric SUV was caught at a Tesla Supercharger with an NACS port ahead of its official launch. Read more…
Rivian’s e-bike brand launches $250 smart helmet with breakthrough safety tech and lights
ALSO, the new micromobility brand spun out of Rivian, just announced official pricing for its long-awaited Alpha Wave helmet. The smart helmet, which introduces a brand-new safety tech called the Release Layer System (RLS), is now listed at $250, with “notify for pre-order” now open on ALSO’s site. Deliveries are expected to begin in spring 2026. Read more…
Homeowners share surprising, real-world data after installing solar panels
Are you wondering what kind of results you’d get if you added a home solar system to your roof? Homeowners are sharing their results online — and the real-world data might surprise you. Read more…
Volvo set to ditch LiDAR for 2026 – and Luminar is BIG mad
It seems like the writing was already on the wall last week when Volvo moved to make its Luminar-supplied LiDAR system an option – there are now reports that the Swedish car brand is set to ditch LiDAR tech entirely in 2026. Read more…
John Deere electric riding mower gets removable batteries from EGO
The new John Deere Z370RS Electric ZTrak zero turn electric riding mower promises all the power and performance Deere’s customers have come to expect from its quiet, maintenance-free electric offerings – but with an all new twist: removable batteries. Read more…
New Renault electric van SHOULD be coming to America — as a Nissan
Unless they have vivid memories of guys like Nigel Mansell, Fernando Alonso, and Sebastian Vettel driving the wheels off a screaming, Renault-powered Formula 1 car, it’s tough to get an American to care about a new Renault — but Nissan’s renewed willingness to work with its old partners means we may yet get the new Trafic E-Tech here. (!. Read more…
New electric AUDI E SUV concept promises 670 hp, 435 mile range
Audi embraced its future in China with the launch of a new Chinese market electric sub-brand called AUDI that ditched the iconic “four rings” logo in favor of four capital letters – but one thing this latest concept hasn’t ditched is the brand’s traditionally teutonic long-roof design language. Read more…
Daimler CEO just dropped some pretty WILD pro-hydrogen claims [update]
Daimler Truck AG CEO Karin Rådström hopped on LinkedIn today and dropped some absolutely wild pro-hydrogen talking points, using words like “emotional” and “inspiring” while making some pretty heady claims about the viability and economics of hydrogen. The rant is doubly embarrassing for another reason: the company’s hydrogen trucks are more than 100 million miles behind Volvo’s electric semis. Read more…

