Britain’s wind turbines set a new wind generation record, generating an impressive 22.7 gigawatts (GW) at 7:30 pm on November 11. That was enough electricity to power 22 million homes, the National Energy System Operator (Neso) said. Read more…
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Kia’s first electric van snags a historic win, claiming 2026 International Van of the Year
The PV5, Kia’s first 100% electric van, was unanimously chosen as the 2026 International Van of the Year, becoming the first Korean model to win the prestigious award. Read more…
Waymo expands to three more US cities with test vehicles rolling out immediately
Robotaxi network Waymo is continuing the rapid expansion of its test fleet vehicles in new cities around the US as it looks to offer more driverless ride options to the public. The Alphabet Inc. subsidiary announced three new cities where test vehicles will roll out en route to commercial services, marking Waymo’s second expansion announcement in just three days. Read more…
Pedego granted new life, getting bought by Hong Kong e-bike brand Urtopia
Pedego, one of the most recognizable names from the early days of American e-bike brands, is entering a new era. The company has been acquired by the “US-based” ownership group behind the Asian e-bike brand Urtopia, a relatively young, tech-forward electric bike brand known for carbon fiber e-bikes with built-in connectivity and smart features. The result is a newly formed New Pedego Holdings Inc., which both companies are pitching not as a takeover, but as a reboot designed to modernize Pedego and rebuild the dealer network that once made it a retail powerhouse. Read more…
Tesla lobbies CA to keep Robotaxi data hidden as Waymo pushes transparency
Tesla and Waymo and currently on opposite sides of a back-and-forth regarding how to proceed with California’s autonomous ride-hailing rules, and Tesla’s filings paint a different picture of its “Robotaxi” system’s capabilities than its CEO Elon Musk has in his public statements. Read more…
Lincoln Electric is bringing DC fast charging to sites WITHOUT 3-phase power
With a modular design that supports up to 100kW of DC fast charging output, this new collaborative charging platform gives businesses, municipalities, and fleet operators a scalable solution to accelerate EV adoption to sites without -phase power. Read more…
BYD may bring an even smaller, cheaper EV to Europe
The Dolphin Surf is already one of Europe’s cheapest EVs, yet BYD may have an even more affordable electric car up its sleeve. Read more…
Electreon snaps up InductEV’s wireless charging tech in new MoU
Electreon just took a big step toward expanding wireless EV charging. The Israel-based company signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to acquire the assets of InductEV, a Pennsylvania-based firm known for its ultra-fast, high-power static wireless charging systems used by heavy-duty electric transit and freight fleets. Read more…
Mercedes takes out the trash as German city deploys 18 electric garbage trucks
The German city of Karlsruhe is setting an example for sustainability in waste management by deploying a fleet of 18 Mercedes-Benz eEconic electric garbage trucks that are helping make the streets cleaner, quieter, and a lot less stinky. Read more…
Maker of Onewheel launches wild new electric mini bike that does self-balancing wheelies
Future Motion – the company that basically invented the “self-balancing asphalt surfboard” category with the Onewheel – has officially entered the two-wheeled world. And in typical Future Motion fashion, they didn’t just build a bike. They built a weirdly wild, 1970s-inspired electric mini bike that can literally hold you in a wheelie. Read more…
Cadillac launches the Escalade IQ as Korea’s first full-size electric SUV with 460 mi range
The Cadillac Escalade IQ is arriving as Korea’s first full-size electric SUV, boasting an impressive 739 km (459 miles) of range. Read more…
Porsche’s new electric Cayenne can charge without plugging in
Porsche unveiled its new Cayenne EV today, and it comes with an option for something we haven’t seen out of a factory-equipped car before: inductive charging. Read more…
Durham finally gets its first downtown DC fast charger
Kempower just cut the ribbon on downtown Durham, North Carolina’s first public DC fast-charging station. The new charger is operated in partnership with National Car Charging. Read more…
Hyundai now has Germany’s best-selling EV under €25,000
The Inster, Hyundai’s most affordable EV, is Germany’s best-selling small electric car and top overall vehicle priced under €25,000. Read more…
You might not like it, but faster electric bikes can be safer. Here’s why
There’s a popular belief that slower equals safer. The concept is not entirely without merit, but it doesn’t apply universally, and especially not to electric bicycles. Read more…
Stellantis becomes last automaker to adopt Tesla’s NACS, and goes global with it
After watching every other major automaker, Ford, GM, Mercedes, Hyundai-Kia, and even the famously cautious Toyota, and just last week Volkswagen, jump ship from the clunky CCS standard to the elegant, proven, and reliable NACS connector, Stellantis was the last major legacy holdout. Read more…
Small runways, big tech: hybrid-electric aircraft shows off some uSTOL magic
Aviation startup Electra made history last month when its EL2 became the first hybrid-electric Ultra Short Take-off and Landing (uSTOL) aircraft to successfully complete helicopter-like take-offs and landings at the Watertown International Airport. Read more…
Trump admin OKs $1B loan for Three Mile Island nuclear reboot
The US Department of Energy’s Loan Programs Office (LPO) closed a $1 billion loan to restart Three Mile Island Unit 1, a nuclear reactor at Three Mile Island in Londonderry Township, Pennsylvania. Read more…
The Jeep Recon EV is a beast of an off-road electric SUV
It’s not the Wrangler EV, but it’s the closest thing to it. The 2026 Jeep Recon EV is the first fully electric trail-rated SUV, packing 650 horsepower, 9.1″ of ground clearance, and plenty of range to get you back to town. Read more…
Kia just showed the PV5 electric van can pretty much do it all
The PV5 is more than just an electric van. It can do it all. After revealing the PV5 Chassis Cab, Kia showed how it can turn into a food truck, a camper, and plenty of other setups you wouldn’t expect. Read more…

