After notching its fifth straight record-breaking sales year in the US, Hyundai has no plans of slowing down. The company is ramping up local production while advancing new battery tech to boost EV sales. Read more…
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AI in a box: Windrose wants to containerize the data center
Windrose is making big, fast moves in the heavy-duty EV space with its electric semi truck business already expanding into four continents — but CEO Wen Han doesn’t want to stop there. He’s got an idea for a mobile data center and BESS solution packed into one, and he really wants us to know about it. Read more…
Tesla goes through another head of North American sales
Tesla VP Raj Jegannathan, who was tapped to lead North American sales after the previous head was dismissed, has announced his departure after 13 years at the automaker. It’s the latest in a string of high-profile exits as Tesla’s sales continue to struggle. Read more…
Kia’s electric hot hatch caught in action for the first time [Images]
Days after opening orders for the EV4 GT, we are getting our first look at Kia’s electric hot hatch driving in public. Read more…
Big oil is betting big on Toyota to win the solid-state battery race
Toyota has been working on a solid-state pilot program with Japanese refining oil giant Idemitsu Kosan since 2023 — but we’re way past that now. The companies have decided to move ahead with a new factory to produce solid electrolyte for all-solid-state EV batteries. Read more…
Rivian launching Apple Watch app with remote controls and Gen 1 digital key feature
Back in December, Rivian released support for using an Apple Watch as a digital key. Next, the EV maker is launching a dedicated Apple Watch app with remote access and control capabilities.. Read more…
$35B in US EV, clean energy projects vanished in 2025 – here’s what broke
Businesses walked away from $5.1 billion in large-scale factories and clean energy projects in December alone – a stark finish to a year in which cancellations finally overtook new investment in the US clean energy sector. By the end of 2025, nearly $35 billion in clean energy investments had been canceled or downsized nationwide, taking more than 38,000 current and future jobs with them, according to new tracking from E2. Read more…
A new Hyundai electric SUV is out testing that looks just like the Crater EV Concept [Images]
Is Hyundai bringing the Crater Concept to life? A covered electric SUV was spotted in the wild, which could give us our first clue. Read more…
Rivian R2 enters final validation testing, spotted uncamouflaged on streets
Rivian’s upcoming R2 SUV is undergoing final validation testing, ahead of its planned release in the first half of this year – with at least one vehicle spotted without camouflage (but with a wrap) on public roads in recent days. Read more…
BYD hits a milestone with solid-state EV batteries due out as soon as 2027
The world’s leading EV maker is preparing to introduce new battery chemistries to stay a step ahead of the competition. After a series of breakthroughs, BYD is expected to begin producing solid-state EV batteries as soon as next year. Read more…
Toyota reveals the Highlander EV as its first three-row electric SUV
It’s finally official. Toyota confirmed the 2027 Highlander will be its first three-row electric SUV after revealing new details about the upcoming EV on Monday. Read more…
Ferrari reveals name of first electric car, ‘Luce,’ shows off Jony Ive-designed interior
Ferrari has officially named its first all-electric vehicle: the Ferrari Luce. The Italian automaker unveiled parts of the interior design today in San Francisco, showcasing a cabin co-designed with Jony Ive’s creative collective LoveFrom that prioritizes physical controls over touchscreens. Read more…
Volvo cuts 2026 EX90 prices despite major upgrades
The 2026 Volvo EX90 is smarter, more powerful, and can charge faster than ever. Despite considerable upgrades, Volvo is making it more affordable with a new base model. Read more…
Tesla reveals final Semi specs with two trims ahead of customer deliveries
Tesla has quietly updated its official Semi website with final specifications for the production version of its all-electric Class 8 truck, confirming two trim levels — Standard Range and Long Range — as customer deliveries approach. Read more…
BYD outsells Tesla 10-to-1 in Australia as Chinese EVs dominate January sales
BYD sold 5,001 vehicles in Australia in January, a staggering 641% increase year-over-year, while Tesla managed just 501, leaving the American automaker in 24th place as Chinese brands continue their takeover of the Australian EV market. Read more…
Nebula Next enters the luxury EV race with its bold 01 Concept that debuted at CES
Nebula Next made its CES debut on January 6, pulling the wraps off the Nebula Next 01 Concept, the company’s first public look at where it wants to take high-performance electric vehicles. Read more…
Xpeng is getting serious about selling you an aircraft carrier
Xpeng’s flying car unit Aridge is ramping up its marketing efforts for the new Land Aircraft Carrier designed carry its AeroHT eVTOL “flying car” as it inches closer to production reality. Read more…
Autonomous, battery-swap mining truck gets big-buck boost from BYD [video]
Chinese equipment brand Boonray has developed an autonomous, battery-swapping electric mining truck that it hopes will revolutionize the global mining industry – and global EV leader BYD just gave it a multimillion dollar vote of confidence. Read more…
Why another US state is preparing a 10 mph e-bike speed limit
Florida is the latest US state to wade into the increasingly crowded waters of e-bike regulation, with lawmakers advancing a bill that would impose a situational 10 mph (16 km/h) speed limit for e-bikes on shared-use paths. It’s a move that fits squarely into a broader national trend, as states and cities across the country reconsider how electric bikes fit into public spaces that were never designed with fast, motor-assisted travel in mind. Read more…
Genesis GV90 caught with coach doors again as the ultra-luxe EV approaches its debut
After reports claimed the Genesis GV90 may launch without its most hyped feature, the coach doors, a new sighting suggests it’s still on track. Read more…

