Mercedes-Benz announced multiple newsworthy innovations during its Operating System Strategy Update in Sunnyvale, California earlier today. The German automaker announced it is building its own proprietary operating system called MB.OS which will offer features like navigation and maps from Google. Additionally, Mercedes announced it is expanding upon a previous partnership with lidar specialist Luminar in a new multi-billion dollar deal to integrate the tech by mid-decade. More…

After releasing an unexpectedly strong earnings report Wednesday on the heels of climbing EV momentum, Stellantis says it’s ready to do the same in North America, starting with the Ram and Jeep brands. More…

Tesla is set to announce a move to a new ‘California Engineering Headquarters’ in about an hour with both CEO Elon Musk and Governor Gavin Newsome participating in the announcement. More…

A year and a half ago, we broke the news about a wild new drive system for electric bikes that lacked any mechanical connection between the pedals and wheels. The Free Drive system, created by a partnership between German companies Schaeffler and Heinzmann, is now finally entering production. More…

Bentley Motors, the British luxury automaker, is bidding farewell to its 12-cylinder W12 engine after nearly two decades as the iconic brand charges toward an all-electric future.. More…

Thirty years ago to the day after opening its main production facility in Martorell, Spain, SEAT S.A. announced it will use the site as home to its largest transformation to electrification yet. Following an investment of three billion euros (~$3.2B), SEAT intends to lead development and become a small BEV production hub for a number of brands under the Volkswagen Group umbrella.. More…

Marking a huge milestone for the South Korean automaker, Hyundai celebrated its first electric vehicle assembled in the US Tuesday. The Genesis Electrified GV70 EV is the luxury brand’s first model constructed outside South Korea as the automaker moves toward an electric future. More…

A couple of Tesla Model S and Model X vehicles have been spotted with the new Hardware 4.0 suite of cameras. More…

When Himiway proposed launching special US state versions of its e-bikes, the company hosted a poll to see what its users wanted most. California and Florida scooped up the most votes, and now we’re looking at what could be the first-ever US state e-bikes. And they look pretty cool, if you’re into sunny states. More…

A new Tesla Cybertruck prototype was spotted with a functioning air suspension, but it was all filmed with a potato, unfortunately. More…

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Growth of wind and solar power has saved the European Union (EU) €12 billion in avoided gas costs since Russia invaded Ukraine, according to a new analysis from energy think tank Ember. More…

The first commercial spiral-welded wind turbine tower has begun operation – here’s what it is and why it matters. More…

After building the anticipation, Hyundai has finally revealed prices for its electrified streamliner sedan everyone’s been talking about. The Hyundai IONIQ 6 will have a starting MSRP of $41,600, with most trim levels available at US dealerships starting this spring. More…

Tesla is shifting its battery cell production capacity from Germany to the US as it expects that it is going to be more useful there, giving the automaker’s buyers access to the $7,500 federal tax credit. More…

Ford signed into a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to establish a new joint venture Tuesday with LG Energy Solution and Koç Holding. The JV plans to build one of Europe’s largest commercial EV battery cell facilities, with up to 45 GWh in potential annual production capacity. More…

Battery recycling giant Ecobat is building its first lithium-ion battery recycling facility in North America – its third li-ion battery recycling facility globally. More…

Your favorite place to grab a sub, or maybe it’s the most convenient, is joining the electric revolution. Subway is teaming up with GenZ EV Solutions to provide an “EV charging oasis” of the future so you can charge up and chow down.. More…

With buyers’ preference for zero-emission electric vehicles soaring, Toyota looks to (finally) join the movement. Toyota is expected to begin producing electric SUVs in the US in 2025 as it aims to capture a piece of the booming market. More…

Uber Freight is teaming up with California-based WattEV, an electric trucking and charging infrastructure company, to launch the company’s first zero-emission electric truck pilot. More…