Norway, the world’s leading country in EV market share, still managed to maintain high EV market share right after retiring EV incentives, showing the world a path to resilient electrification of the auto industry. Read more…
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Maserati gets serious about EV price wars with $85,000 discounts
While the typical buyers cars like the Maserati GranCabrio or Grecale Folgore EVs may not have to ask what one costs, they do need to know what number to write on the check – and if they ask this month, that number could be a staggering $85,000 LOWER than before. (!. Read more…
This luxury carmaker is gearing up to launch a new entry-level EV, and we can’t wait
Audi is set to unveil the new entry-level luxury EV by the end of the year. The new model will likely carry on the A2 name, but the electric version will bring a unique new design and more. Read more…
Hyundai and Kia kick off 2026 with a bang
Hyundai and Kia are showing no signs of slowing down after posting record-breaking January sales to start the new year. Read more…
Honda patent reveals new ultra-simple, low-cost electric motorcycle
There’s a growing consensus in the electric motorcycle world that the key to success when considering the constraints of today’s technology is to target smaller, simpler, more urban electric motorcycles. While much of today’s attention goes to high-tech, high-price electric motorcycles and e-bikes, the real opportunity for electrification may lie at the opposite end of the spectrum: ultra-simple, ultra-affordable machines designed for the masses. Read more…
Tesla launches new Model Y AWD at $41,990 — just $2,000 more than base
Tesla has added a fifth Model Y variant to its US lineup: a new Standard All-Wheel Drive model priced at $41,990. For just $2,000 over the base rear-wheel drive version, buyers get dual motors and significantly better acceleration without having to pay for all the “premium” features. Read more…
The Toyota C-HR is not the $30,000 EV we had hoped for, but this one might be
The 2026 C-HR was expected to be the $30,000 EV everyone was waiting for from Toyota. Although it’s a bit more expensive than anticipated, Toyota does offer an EV starting around that price. Read more…
SpaceX bails out xAI in mega-deal — here’s what it means for Tesla
SpaceX announced today that it has acquired xAI, Elon Musk’s AI company, in a deal that creates a combined entity reportedly valued at $1.25 trillion ahead of a planned IPO. The acquisition notably does not include Tesla, which just invested $2 billion in xAI last month. Read more…
FERC: Renewables made up 88% of new US power generating capacity to Nov 2025
New solar and wind capacity additions in November were the second highest in 2025 and accounted for 93% of that month’s total. Solar continues to dominate new capacity additions and has held the lead among all energy sources for 27 consecutive months, according to data released by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) and reviewed by the SUN DAY Campaign. Read more…
Waymo raises massive $16 billion round at $126 billion valuation, plans expansion to 20+ cities
Waymo just closed a $16 billion funding round at a $126 billion valuation, the largest investment ever in an autonomous vehicle company. The Alphabet-backed robotaxi leader plans to use the capital to expand to over 20 new cities this year, including its first international markets. Read more…
Elon is in the files, Tesla sales are down, and Ford is NOT working with Xiaomi
On today’s island-hopping episode of Quick Charge, we have to talk about Elon Musk’s cringey appearance in the Epstein files amid Tesla’s rapid sales decline in Europe, as well as the ultra-fast Xiaomi SU7 Ultra and its own rapid sales decline. Read more…
Most outages start near homes – smart meters could catch them first
More than 90% of US power outages start on the distribution grid – the part closest to homes that utilities can’t always see in real time – but Sense says it’s trying to change that by pushing fault detection directly into smart meters.. Read more…
2 days left to comment on DOT’s plan to hike US fuel costs by $23B
In December, the US Department of Transportation proposed a plan to make cars less efficient when Americans are already paying record-high energy bills during an affordability crisis fueled by tariff-driven inflation. That plan is still up for public comment, with comments ending in two days. Read more…
Chinese EV leaders MG and BYD bring the price war overseas
MG launched the new MG4 EV Urban in the UK, priced at just £23,495 ($32,000), undercutting BYD’s popular Dolphin hatch as more affordable electric cars hit the market. Read more…
Sunrise Wind is back, collapsing Trump’s offshore wind shutdown [update]
A federal judge allowed Sunrise Wind to resume construction, making it the fifth and final offshore wind project to beat the shutdown order. Read more…
Owners of broken Colo. coal plant forced to reopen ask DoE to reconsider order
The two main utilities that own a Colorado coal plant which was ordered to reopen by fossil shill Chris Wright have pushed back on the order, stating plainly that it would raise costs and would not benefit reliability for Colorado electric ratepayers. Read more…
Toyota reveals the interior of its 3-row electric SUV ahead of its big debut
With its official debut in just a few days, Toyota unveiled the interior of the new SUV for the first time, revealing three rows of seating. Read more…
China finalizes proposed ban on Tesla-style hidden door handles for safety
China has officially moved forward with a proposed ban on flush EV door handles, with an effective date of January 1, 2027. The regulation will force a redesign of many EVs with sleek, electronically-actuated handles, a design popularized by Tesla. Read more…
Kia launches three new electric GT vehicles in Korea, starting at $37,000
Kia introduced a series of new electric GT vehicles in Korea. The EV3 GT, EV4 GT, and EV5 GT are the latest to join Kia’s growing performance EV lineup. Read more…
While some cops chase e-bikes, others are hopping on them
While some police departments in the US and around the world are busy chasing down illegal or reckless e-bike riders, others are taking a very different approach: if you can’t beat them, join them. Read more…

