BYD is already the world’s largest EV maker, but the company’s CEO is confident it will become the world’s leading global automaker within the next five years. Read more…
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Tezeus C8 review: This light & sleek European commuter e-bike gets a lot right
The Tezeus C8 is one of those e-bikes that hides several interesting, higher-end features/components behind an unassuming design, giving you more than you bargained for without attracting too much unwanted attention. And while it’s a pricier model than the usual budget suspects, the added features may be enough to warrant a deeper look. Read more…
Solar beats coal in the US electricity mix for the first month ever
Solar generated more US electricity than coal for the first month on record in May 2026, according to new analysis from global energy think tank Ember. Solar supplied 12.8% of US electricity during the month, while coal dropped to 12.2%. Read more…
Solar + storage keeps winning so much in the US power race
Solar and storage made up a huge 91% of all new power capacity added to the US grid in Q1 2026, according to a new report from the Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA) and Wood Mackenzie. Read more…
Toyota and Lexus are going big with their first 3-row electric SUVs
The Toyota Highlander BEV and Lexus TZ will go on sale by the end of 2026, offering three rows of seating and 300 miles of range. Read more…
GM becomes first automaker to partner with Redwood across full battery lifecycle
General Motors has expanded its partnership with Redwood Materials to cover every stage of the battery lifecycle — manufacturing scrap recovery, end-of-life recycling, and now second-life energy storage deployed at a GM factory. It’s the first automaker to hit all three with JB Straubel’s company. Read more…
BYD’s 5-minute EV chargers go live overseas, and they may undercut Tesla Superchargers
Ready to go in 5 minutes, BYD’s Flash Charging stations are just as quick as filling up at the gas station. After opening the first stations in Europe and the UK, BYD’s new EV chargers may be even cheaper than Tesla Superchargers. Read more…
One company is building a massive 1.4 GW solar portfolio for Meta
Meta and Zelestra are expanding their fast-growing US solar partnership with yet another Texas project as the tech giant’s electricity demand continues to climb. Read more…
Waymo buys Apple’s abandoned self-driving car proving ground for $220M
Waymo has acquired a massive 5,500-acre autonomous vehicle proving ground in Wittmann, Arizona, for $220 million — nearly double the $125 million Apple paid for it in 2021. The facility was the centerpiece of Apple’s now-dead self-driving car program. Read more…
Mitsubishi’s new EV breaks cover, and it looks a bit familiar [Images]
The Mitsubishi Eclipse is finally going electric with a little help from Nissan. Set to go on sale in the next few weeks, Mitsubishi unveiled the new Eclipse Sportback EV for the first time. Read more…
Tesla ‘FSD’ approved in Denmark, 4th European country in 2 months
Denmark has provisionally approved Tesla’s “Full Self-Driving” (Supervised) system, making it the fourth European country to clear the software in roughly eight weeks. Read more…
Hyundai cuts IONIQ 5 prices as the new 2027 model launches in Korea
After reducing IONIQ 5 prices in the US by nearly $10,000 last year, Hyundai launched the refreshed 2027 model in Korea at a more competitive price. Read more…
Ukraine officially adopts new electric motorcycle for military use
Ukraine has officially approved a new electric motorcycle for use by its armed forces, highlighting the growing role that battery-powered two-wheelers are playing in modern military operations. Read more…
Donut Lab’s ‘solid-state’ battery exposed as regular li-ion in damning investigation
A comprehensive investigation by battery researcher Ziroth, involving over 20 independent battery experts, has produced what amounts to definitive proof that Donut Lab’s “miracle” solid-state battery is actually a lithium-ion cell. The company raised approximately $25 million from over 1,300 mostly small investors based on claims that now appear to be false. Read more…
Ford’s $30,000 EV pickup is getting closer — You may even see one out in the wild
The midsize electric pickup can’t come soon enough. According to Ford, you might see a disguised one on the streets very soon. Read more…
BYD’s 1,000+ hp drop-top luxury EV spotted undisguised [Images]
BYD is already calling it the world’s first intelligent electric supercar. Packing over 1,000 hp, the Denza Z can sprint from 0-62 mph (0-100 km/h) in under 2 seconds, and it’s about to go head-to-head with Porsche, Ferrari, and other luxury brands in Europe. Read more…
Solar is crushing gas growth worldwide, a new report finds
Natural gas is losing its grip on the global power mix as countries increasingly turn to cheaper, more secure renewable energy, according to a new report from climate and energy think tank Ember. Read more…
China’s EV shift cut pollution enough to prevent 262,000 deaths
China’s rapid switch to electric and other new energy vehicles cut urban air pollution enough to prevent an estimated 262,000 premature deaths, according to a new peer-reviewed study published in Nature Health. Read more…
BYD is about to launch another flagship luxury EV: Here’s our first look [Images]
BYD released the first images of the Da Han, a new flagship luxury electric sedan equipped with its ultra-fast Flash Charging. Read more…
Kia Niro EV is the most affordable new EV you can lease in June 2026
After checking almost every mainstream vehicle brand’s official website looking for the lowest monthly payments with the least amount of money due at signing, one EV stood out as the most affordable new electric car you can lease in June 2026: the Kia Niro EV. Read more…
