Rivian is scaling up in Southern California with a big expansion of its Caruso partnership, adding two showrooms and lining up more than 150 fast chargers across some of LA’s busiest retail properties. Read more…
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Rocsys unveils hands-free charging system for robotaxis, raises $13M
Rocsys launched the M1, which it calls the world’s first hands-free charging system capable of serving multiple bays in robotaxi depot operations. A single overhead-mounted unit can charge vehicles across up to 10 bays without human intervention. Read more…
Ford beats Q1 earnings, raises forecast thanks to $1.3 billion in tariff relief
Ford (NYSE: F) reported Q1 2026 earnings after the market closed, beating top and bottom lines due to a $1.3 billion one-time tariff refund and improvements with the Novelis plant recovery. Read more…
This ultra-light cargo e-bike from JackRabbit can carry 10x its own weight
JackRabbit has made a name for itself by doing things differently in the e-bike world, and now the company is taking that same unconventional approach into cargo territory. This week, the San Diego-based micromobility brand unveiled the new MG Cargo, an ultra-lightweight cargo e-bike that aims to deliver serious hauling capability without the size and weight penalty that typically comes with the category. Read more…
Xpeng VLA 2.0 test drive: Tesla is not alone with ‘Full Self-Driving’ anymore
I test-drove Xpeng’s new VLA 2.0 autonomous driving system in Beijing last week, and after 40 minutes of navigating one of the most aggressive driving environments in the world, I didn’t have to intervene once. Read more…
Tesla promises FSD V14 Lite for HW3 cars internationally to appease growing tensions
Tesla posted on X that it plans to expand FSD V14 Lite to HW3 vehicles in international markets — but only after the US rollout is complete and with no timeline attached. Read more…
Walmart + ABB roll out 400 kW EV chargers – starting in Phoenix
Walmart has partnered with ABB E-mobility to install its A400 All-in-One DC fast chargers at seven Walmart locations in the Phoenix area. The Arizona sites, along with stores in Colorado, Florida, and Georgia, are part of a broader US-wide Walmart-ABB launch. Read more…
Toyota’s new bZ electric SUV delivers more driving range than expected
The new 2026 Toyota bZ has an EPA-estimated driving range of up to 314 miles, but real-world testing suggests it can go even further. Read more…
This US city is putting solar + batteries on 150 homes to cut bills
Ann Arbor is about to test a new way to power homes — and it could become a model for other cities. Read more…
Volkswagen will unveil the first EV from its entry-level lineup tomorrow: What to expect
The ID. Polo is set to kick off a new chapter at Volkswagen as the first model from its new family of entry-level EVs. Read more…
Nio’s Onvo L80 undercuts Tesla Model Y in China with $36,000 starting price
Nio’s budget sub-brand Onvo officially launched the L80, a five-seat electric SUV priced from 245,800 yuan (~$36,020), undercutting Tesla’s Model Y by 17,700 yuan (~$2,400) in China. Read more…
GM is still the #2 EV seller in the US, but for how long?
GM beat first-quarter earnings expectations after winning a US Supreme Court decision to refund around $500 million from the Trump Administration’s tariffs. Read more…
PV5 electric van sales are so hot, Kia is ramping up production plans
The new PV5 is Kia’s first entry into the commercial vehicle space, and the company had ambitious plans to sell some 4,000 of the boxy EVs to UK fleets in 2026. Well, it’s April – and it looks like Kia is going to have to build a lot more than that if it’s going to meet demand. Read more…
The uncomfortable reality behind Rivian’s new ‘billion-dollar’ e-bike brand
A billion-dollar valuation is a headline that’s hard to ignore. And when it’s attached to a new e-bike brand spun out of a company like Rivian, it’s even harder not to get swept up in the excitement. Read more…
CATL says sodium batteries are mainstream-ready, signs massive 60 GWh deal
CATL, the world’s largest battery maker, signed a 60 GWh sodium-ion battery deal with energy storage integrator HyperStrong — the largest sodium-ion battery order ever placed. The three-year agreement is equivalent to half of all energy storage batteries CATL delivered in 2025. Read more…
Here’s our first look at the Hyundai IONIQ 3 in real life [video]
A week after its official debut, Hyundai’s electric hatchback was captured in public for the first time as a standard model. Read more…
EIA: 80 GW of new solar, wind + storage capacity coming in 2026
Utility-scale solar, wind, and battery storage will add more than 80 gigawatts (GW) of new generating capacity in the US by February 28, 2027, while total fossil fuel and nuclear power capacity will fall by almost 5 GW, according to data just released by the US Energy Information Administration (EIA), which was reviewed by the SUN DAY Campaign. Read more…
Oregon boosts EV road trips with 24 new fast-charging sites
Oregon is getting ready to deploy another round of fast-charging stations along the highways, and it’s a meaningful step toward making EV road trips easier across the state. Read more…
Kia is slashing EV prices to keep pace with low-cost rivals
Kia is cutting prices in the US, Europe, and other key markets in response to a wave of new low-cost rivals. Read more…
First drive: next-gen Xiaomi SU7 shows how fast Chinese EVs are improving
I got behind the wheel of the next-generation Xiaomi SU7, and the upgrades are significant. The refreshed electric sedan delivers up to 902 km (560 miles) of CLTC range, 800V charging architecture across all trims, and standard LiDAR — all while still undercutting the Tesla Model 3 in China. Read more…
