A rift appears to be forming between Tesla CEO Elon Musk and President Trump over a disagreement over tariffs. Musk’s brother and Tesla board member, Kimball Musk, is getting involved and has even insulted the President. Read more…
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Zoox expands driverless testing operations to Los Angeles
Zoox is saying, “LiDAR, camera, action!” The autonomous robotaxi developer announced an expansion into Los Angeles, marking Zoox’s sixth testing location. The initial rollout around Hollywood will be small to begin as Zoox remains “thoughtful and measured” in its rollout approach. Read more…
It floats, it flies, it works: World’s first hydrofoil electric ferry is crushing it
It flies, it floats, it’s electric — and now it’s officially a hit. The world’s first electric hydrofoil ferry, a Candela P-12 vessel named Nova, has wrapped up its first season of public service in Stockholm, and new data confirms what many suspected: this sleek, silent, water-skimming machine isn’t just a cool piece of tech — it’s also wildly successful. Read more…
All the EVs (and PHEVs) you can buy with 0% financing in April 2025 [update]
Lease deals get all the hype, but most people still want to own the car after they’re done making all those payments on it. If that sounds like you, and you’ve been waiting for the interest rates on auto loans to drop, you’re in luck: there are a bunch of great plug-in cars you can buy with 0% financing and at pre-tariff prices this April. Read more…
I tried taking a tiny e-bike kayak-camping on a deserted island. Here’s what happened
When I first looked at the JackRabbit XG Pro, my instinct was to take it somewhere wild. Sure, it’s designed to be a compact, fun-sized ride for urban zipping and off-road excursions — but what if I took it even further? What if I used it to tow a kayak… to the beach… and then paddled that kayak with the e-bike strapped to it to a deserted island to go camping. Read more…
Tesla’s long-time top engineer launches new energy startup: Heron Power
Drew Baglino, a long-time top executive at Tesla who exited last year, has launched a new energy startup: Heron Power. Read more…
Barcelona’s new electric commuter ferry runs for 21 hours on a single charge
The Port of Barcelona launched the Ecocat Tres, a highly efficient, all-electric commuter ferry powered by Molabo’s ARIES i50 electric motors. Read more…
Nissan’s new LEAF EV was caught at a Tesla Supercharger in Canada
The next-gen LEAF is almost here, and it’s looking better than ever. This isn’t the electric hatch you are used to seeing. Nissan’s new LEAF EV has more range, a fresh crossover design, and yes, it can finally charge up at Tesla Superchargers with an NACS port. With the official reveal just around the corner, someone already spotted the new LEAF at a Tesla charger in Canada. Read more…
BYD’s new Qin L EV is off to a hot start with +10,000 sold in its first week
The stylish new electric sedan is the size of a Tesla Model 3, but it’s about half the cost at under $17,000. BYD’s Qin L EV is already off to a hot start, with over 10,000 sold in its first week on the market. Here’s a look at the new midsize model. Read more…
XCMG launches XE215EV battery swap electric excavator ahead of bauma
The electric construction equipment experts at XCMG just released a new, 25 ton electric crawler excavator ahead of bauma 2025 – and they have their eye on the global urban construction, mine operations, and logistical material handling markets. Read more…
What EV sales slump? Illinois’ EV sales outpace the nation by 4:1
Fueled by incentives from the Illinois EPA and the state’s largest utility company, new EV registrations nearly quadrupled the 12% first-quarter increase in EV registrations nationally – and there are no signs the state is slowing down. Read more…
Volvo shows off production PU500 battery energy storage system
As “extreme” weather events become more commonplace, the demand for reliable and portable energy continues to rise. In response to that growing demand for dependable off-grid power, Volvo has developed the new PU500 Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) designed to take electrical power when it’s needed most. Read more…
Costco Executive members get MASSIVE $31,500 off Chevy Brightdrop van
With 272 miles of range and more room inside its walls than your first apartment, GM’s Chevy Brightdrop electric van is one of the best commercial EVs you can buy. And if you’re a Costco Executive member, you can get one for yourself or your business with an absolutely incredible $31,500 discount. (!. Read more…
ReVolt extended range electric semi trucks score their first customer
Based on a Peterbilt 579 commercial semi truck, the ReVolt EREV hybrid electric semi truck promises 40% better fuel economy and more than twice the torque of a conventional, diesel-powered semi. The concept has promise – and now, it has customers. Read more…
Parker launches Mobile Electrification Technology Center training program
Last week, Parker Hannifin launched what they’re calling the industry’s first certified Mobile Electrification Technology Center to train mobile equipment technicians make the transition from conventional diesel engines to modern electric motors. Read more…
Delhi-ghtful! India mulls 2035 ICE ban, blocks fuel sales to older vehicles
In a bold bid to combat the crippling air pollution crisis in its capital, Delhi, Indian lawmakers have begun high-level discussions about a plan to phase out gas and diesel combustion vehicles by 2035 – a move that could cause a seismic shift in the global EV space and provide a cleaner, greener future for India’s capital. Read more…
Tesla quietly removes range extender battery option on Cybertruck
Tesla has quietly removed the Cybertruck’s range extender from the options in its online configurator.. Read more…
Tesla loses another top talent: its long-time head of software
Tesla is losing another top talent: its long-time head of software, David Lau, has reportedly told co-workers that he is exiting the automaker. Read more…
Tesla launches cheaper new Model Y in US and Canada
Tesla has launched the cheaper non-Launch Edition version of the new Model Y in the US and Canada. It now starts at $49,000 before incentives. Read more…
Hyundai and Genesis will not raise US vehicle prices, at least for now
Hyundai and Genesis brand vehicles will not see price hikes over the next few months. After launching its new Customer Assurance program on Friday, Hyundai said US buyers can have peace of mind knowing vehicle prices will not increase. Read more…