Ford is betting on its new Universal EV platform to compete with BYD and other leading Chinese brands. The first UEV-based model will be a mid-size electric pickup that Ford says will start at around $30,000. Here’s our first look at it. Read more…
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Audi announces 2027 A6/Q6 e-tron updates: scroll wheel return, new drift mode, improved regen
Audi is rolling out significant updates to its A6 e-tron and Q6 e-tron electric vehicles for the 2027 model year, bringing back physical controls, adding a new “dynamic plus” drift mode, and improving regenerative braking for better efficiency. Read more…
Trek shifts itself with a new 28 MPH car-replacing e-bike
Trek just pulled the covers off a new top-tier city e-bike aimed squarely at riders who want comfort, power, and polish without turning daily riding into a hobby that requires constant tinkering. The new Trek Charter+ arrives as Trek’s most premium everyday e-bike yet, blending high-end drivetrain tech, deep integration, and a strong focus on car-replacement practicality. Read more…
San Bernadino hub can now charge 200 electric semi trucks per day
One of the busiest HDEV charging depots in the country got a major upgrade last week, enabling it to charge up to 200 electric semi trucks per day and offer megawatt charging to trucks that can handle the power. Read more…
Tesla drops plans for robo-charging site for the SF robotaxis it doesn’t have
Tesla has abruptly decided to give up plans to build an autonomous charging station for future driverless taxis in downtown San Francisco, ahead of a public hearing on the matter. The plan had received pushback from the Teamsters union, though whether that influenced Tesla’s decision is not clear. Read more…
Quick Charge checks out the e-bikes at CABDA Chicago 2026
On today’s show-stopping episode of Quick Charge, we’re on location at the midwest’s largest independent bicycle dealer show checking out some of the highlights from Himiway, Radio Flyer, Rambo, and a whole lot more. Read more…
Tesla’s new FSD push looks like a gross money grab: they have questions to anwser
Tesla is sending emails urging owners to purchase Full Self-Driving (FSD) before February 14, when the automaker switches to a subscription-only model.. Read more…
Two Tesla board members are all over the Epstein files: what happens next?
How far are you willing to go to make a buck? For Tesla shareholders, looking the other way when two board members had close relationships with the head of a sex trafficking organization, and lied about it, is evidently on the table. Read more…
BMW just built the first i3 Neue Klasse EV, its most important electric sedan
The new i3 is a drastic improvement over the outgoing model as BMW’s first Neue Klasse electric sedan. After the first pre-series models rolled off the production line, BMW is preparing to begin mass production by the end of 2026. Read more…
BMW just built the first i3 Neue Klasse EV, its most important electric sedan
The new i3 is a drastic improvement over the outgoing model as BMW’s first Neue Klasse electric sedan. After the first pre-series models rolled off the production line, BMW is preparing to begin mass production by the end of 2026. Read more…
Hyundai is pausing production of this electric SUV, but promises the EV will return
The Kona EV will not be available for the 2026 model year, but Hyundai says the electric SUV is not gone for good. Until then, it will still offer 2025 models. Read more…
The Toyota bZ is now among America’s top-selling EVs after a surprise sales surge
Toyota is finally selling electric vehicles in the US, thanks to the new and improved bZ. After sales shot up in January, the bZ was among the best-selling EVs in the US, outpacing the Hyundai IONIQ 5. Read more…
Tesla UK sales plunge 57% in January as BYD races ahead
Tesla’s struggles in Europe have reached the UK, with January 2026 registrations plunging more than 57% year-over-year to just 647 vehicles, according to new data. Read more…
Ford has a new plan to compete with Chinese EVs: If you can’t beat ’em, join ’em
For months, Ford and Geely have been discussing a potential partnership that would allow the Chinese automaker to use underutilized plant capacity in Europe. The two appear to be closing in on a deal that would involve more than just sharing manufacturing space. Read more…
Ford has a new plan to compete with Chinese EVs: If you can’t beat ’em, join ’em
For months, Ford and Geely have been discussing a potential partnership that would allow the Chinese automaker to use underutilized plant capacity in Europe. The two appear to be closing in on a deal that would involve more than just sharing manufacturing space. Read more…
Boston Public Schools is installing 105 DC fast chargers – here’s why that matters
Boston Public Schools is adding another major block of depot-scale DC fast chargers as it pushes toward a fully electric bus fleet – a reminder that some of the biggest EV charging builds are happening far from highway rest stops. Read more…
Kia’s electric van shows up in the US again, but something is different
Kia’s futuristic electric van was recently caught driving in Michigan. Although we’ve seen the PV5 testing in the US before, this one was different. Read more…
Free V2X chargers will let Massachusetts EVs power the grid
Massachusetts is turning EVs into grid assets, starting with free, bi-directional (V2X) chargers for schools, towns, and residents. Read more…
Ford drivers who go electric don’t miss gas cars ‘in the least bit,’ so where’s the EVs?
Ford says some drivers are “embracing an electric future,” with no plans to buy another ordinary gas car after experiencing the difference firsthand.. Read more…
Jackery Super Bowl sale drops Explorer 5000 Plus power station to $2,849, Lectric XPress e-bikes, EcoFlow RIVER 2 Pro bundle, more
We’re one day closer to the Super Bowl, and as such today’s Green Deals is headlined by Jackery’s Power Your Game Sale with up to 54% power station discounts. There are even some bonus savings to score, like we’re seeing on Jackery’s Explorer 5000 Plus Portable Power Station (and bundles) starting from $2,849. We’re also shining a spotlight on Lectric’s XPress Commuter e-bikes that are getting up to $336 bundles starting from $999, as well as EcoFlow’s latest flash sale changeup that added a RIVER 2 Pro bundle at its best price, Segway’s ZT3 Pro e-scooter getting more savings than usual, two EGO Power+ string trimmer options at their best rates since October, and more waiting for you below. And don’t forget the hangover deals at the bottom of the page, like yesterday’s EcoFlow Super Bowl sale, the new low price on Velotric’s Breeze 1 cruiser e-bike bundle, and more.. Read more…

