If you’ve been thinking about driving electric, Costco is back with another limited-time deal, and this time it’s on Polestar and Chevy EV models. Read more…
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Report shows progress towards even cleaner EV supply chains, Tesla leads
A new report produced by a coalition of environmental and social advocacy groups details forward progress being made across the industry towards more sustainable supply chains, with Tesla leading the pack and Chinese brands standing out as making the quickest progress in the last year. Read more…
Lithium shortages could hit by 2028 as EV demand surges
Global lithium demand could top 13 million tonnes by 2050 if the world moves fast on clean energy, according to Wood Mackenzie’s latest Energy Transition Outlook for Lithium. The warning is blunt: Without major new investment, lithium shortages could start as early as 2028. Read more…
Elon’s dirty deals, Tesla’s credit losses, and electric semi trucks save BIG money
On today’s disturbingly dirty episode of Quick Charge, Elon Musk is undoing nearly two decades of decarbonization by pumping out massive amounts of pollution to keep his xAI and Grok slop-machines rolling – and hurting some of America’s most vulnerable communities at the same time. Read more…
Toyota’s luxury brand kills off its first electric SUV with a new EV launching in 2026
Lexus has officially axed the UX 300e from its lineup, its first 100% electric vehicle. The RZ is now the only EV that Toyota’s luxury brand offers, but that will change soon. Read more…
Aptera (SEV) completes first Solar EV build off its validation assembly line
Aptera Motors, “the little startup that could,” announced another important milestone today, completing the first example of its flagship solar EV on its validation assembly line in Southern California. You go, Aptera.. Read more…
BYD pulls the cover off its stunning flagship electric SUV for the first time [Images]
With its official debut just days away, BYD revealed the first images of its new flagship electric SUV, the Great Tang. Read more…
Tesla loses Toyota and Stellantis from its EU CO2 pool, taking billions with them
Toyota and Stellantis are both withdrawing from Tesla’s European CO2 emissions pool for 2026, according to new EU filings. The two automakers were among the largest paying members of the pool. Read more…
The BMW iX4 is almost here and it looks even better than expected
The 2027 iX4 is set to join BMW’s electric vehicle lineup soon, bringing a new coupe SUV-like style to the family. Ahead of its debut, the 2027 BMW iX4 was spotted testing in Sweden, giving us a closer look at what to expect. Read more…
Zoomlion looks set for breakout year with $1.2 BILLION in deliveries
Chinese manufacturing and equipment firm Zoomlion looks set for a breakout year – the company has shipped some 15,000 units with a combined value of approximately 8.5 billion yuan (~1.2B), and we’re barely into March (!). Read more…
Hyundai bucks the trend as IONIQ 5 EV sales surge 33% in record-setting February
Hyundai’s hot streak continued after another record-setting US sales month. The IONIQ 5 defied the odds with a surprise record February after sales rose 33%. Read more…
Elon Musk’s xAI is undoing Tesla’s climate work all in the name of AI slop
Elon Musk’s xAI is now operating 62 unpermitted methane gas turbines across two data centers in Memphis, Tennessee, and Southaven, Mississippi. According to xAI’s own permit application, the facilities could emit more than 6 million tons of greenhouse gases and over 1,300 tons of health-harming air pollutants every year. Read more…
The new low-cost 40 MPH e-moped that teens will love and HOAs will hate
Engwe, a popular maker of several different styles of electric bicycles, has just launched what appears to be its boldest and most powerful electric two-wheeler yet, the M20 3.0. Read more…
Fast, compact e-motos are getting even more affordable with Yozma IN10 Pro+ launch
If you’ve been watching the light electric two-wheeler space over the last few years, you’ve probably noticed one category growing faster than just about anything else: compact electric “e-motos.”. Read more…
Xiaomi reveals full specs of its 1,900 hp Vision GT electric hypercar concept
Xiaomi has revealed the full technical specifications of its Vision Gran Turismo electric hypercar concept at MWC Barcelona, and the details are genuinely impressive — including a magnetic wheel system that keeps wheel covers stationary while the car is moving. Read more…
Volkswagen supplier begins testing 1,000 km range all-solid-state EV batteries in vehicles
Volkswagen’s partner, Gotion High Tech, has begun testing all-solid-state EV batteries with a CLTC range of 1,000 km (620 miles) in vehicles. Read more…
Hyundai celebrates IONIQ 9 success in Korea with more EV discounts
Hyundai’s three-row electric SUV turned out to be a surprise hit in its home market. To celebrate the IONIQ 9 sweeping the “2026 Car of the Year” awards, Hyundai launched new discounts across its EV lineup. Read more…
Here’s why Florida’s 10 MPH e-bike speed limit law actually makes sense
Florida’s proposed 10 mph e-bike speed limit law is moving forward, and unlike many recent attempts at regulating electric bikes, this one may actually thread the needle. Read more…
BYD unveils new Toyota Camry-sized Seal 07 EV with 705 km range [Images]
BYD revealed the first images of the Seal 07 EV, its new electric sedan that’s about the size of the Toyota Camry. Read more…
Polestar 4 on ice: 544 hp and fine-tuned dynamics make it a blast to drift
I spent a full day drifting the Polestar 4 on ice at Quebec’s Mecaglisse track, and I came away seriously impressed with how well Polestar has tuned the dynamics of its 544-hp electric SUV coupé. Read more…
