Solar giant Qcells has started making solar cells at its Cartersville, Georgia, factory, and it’s on track to become the largest solar cell factory in US history by Q3 2026. Read more…
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Xiaomi gets approval to build extended-range EVs, plans full-size SUV to rival Li Auto
China’s Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT) granted Xiaomi regulatory approval to produce extended-range electric vehicles (EREVs), clearing a key hurdle for the company’s expansion beyond battery-only EVs. Read more…
Solid-state EV batteries are getting real as on-road testing begins in North America
Solid-state EV batteries are now being tested on the road in North America for the first time, promising longer range, faster charging, and lower costs. Read more…
Specialized launches Turbo Levo 4 X, a full-suspension off-road cargo e-bike
Specialized is taking the increasingly popular concept of bikepacking and giving it a serious electric boost with the launch of the new Turbo Levo 4 X. Read more…
EV sales just hit their best month since federal tax credits ended
New EV prices continued to slide in May, even as sales climbed to their strongest level since the Trump administration killed federal EV tax credits last fall. Read more…
BYD is bringing its 5-min ‘Flash’ electric car charging to Canada
BYD is preparing to bring its megawatt “Flash Charging” network, which can add about 250 miles (400 km) of range in 5 minutes, to Canada – the first confirmed deployment in North America. Read more…
GM is betting on battery cells that don’t use lithium
GM has partnered with Peak Energy to develop next-generation sodium-ion battery cells, but they’re not going into EVs – they’re for grid-scale energy storage projects. GM Ventures is making a strategic investment in Peak Energy. Read more…
Ford’s $30,000 EV pickup was just spotted in the wild for the first time
Just days after Ford said you might see one testing in public, the low-cost EV pickup was caught driving in Long Beach, and it’s even smaller than expected. Read more…
Kia EV2 delivers 105% of its official range estimate in the real world, ranking #1 in class
It may be Kia’s smallest electric vehicle, but the EV2 is a “big” deal. Kia’s electric SUV beat its official range estimate in a recent real-world test, outperforming all others in its class. Read more…
BYD’s new plug-in Super hatch packs 65 miles of EV range, promises to slash fuel costs
The Dolphin G DM-i is BYD’s first car specifically designed for Europe. With up to 65 miles of pure electric range and 646 miles combined, BYD said the plug-in hatch will redefine the segment as an affordable, efficient alternative. Read more…
Electric equipment means MASSIVE fuel savings for this operator
This heavy equipment operator put seven, 20-ton battery electric wheel loaders and dozers from Chinese equipment brand XCMG to work for combined 17,370 (!) hours last year, and realized an “astonishing” cost savings. Read more…
BYD threatens to sue Trump administration over Pentagon military list
BYD is threatening to sue the US government after the Pentagon added the world’s largest EV maker to its list of “Chinese military companies” this week. Read more…
BYD outsold Ford, and now it thinks it can catch Toyota as the world’s No. 1 automaker
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…
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…
