Small package, big impact: that’s the story behind Maxon’s new Air S mid‑drive motor. On the surface, it looks almost identical to the original Air: sleek, nearly invisible, and designed to disappear into your bike’s frame. But beneath this minimalist exterior is a dramatic leap in capability. Read more…

Guys, I think JackRabbit has a two-person e-bike coming, errr… electric scooter? I’m not really sure what you call this thing, but it looks wild. Read more…

There you are, motoring along in your Volvo XC90 PHEV with the Pilot Assist engaged alongside a big 18-wheeler at a comfortable 70 mph cruise when the interstate starts to slowly sweep left. From the drivers’ seat, that semi on your right looks awfully close. As the steering wheel turns itself in your hand, you start to wonder if that truck’s a bit too close. The car isn’t doing anything wrong, but it’s too close for your comfort and you give the wheel a little nudge to hug the inside of the lane just a bit more. Read more…

Tesla’s Dojo supercomputer project is reportedly over. Bloomberg reports that CEO Elon Musk is killing the project after a mass exodus of talent from the Dojo team to a competing startup. Read more…

Elon wants the US military to start buying Tesla Cybertrucks – and now they are! The Air Force has ordered two Cybertruck testers for target practice to determine how easy they are to blow up, while Jo makes up a whole new conspiracy theory on today’s explosive episode of Quick Charge. Read more…

Despite a full lineup of electric models rolling out, Cadillac now plans to keep offering at least one popular gas-powered SUV. Read more…

Until GM builds its own, the new Chevy Bolt EV will use lower-cost LFP batteries from China’s CATL. GM will temporarily lean on CATL to power its most affordable electric vehicle. Read more…

Indiana is getting a major EV charging boost. GOEVIN (Go Electric Vehicle Indiana) just announced the recipients of its latest funding round, aimed at expanding the state’s publicly accessible EV charging network.. Read more…

A new patent hints at the name of Ford’s upcoming midsize EV pickup. Ford could be reviving an old nameplate for what it’s promising to be a “breakthrough” electric vehicle. Read more…

You know how the old saying goes: “If you can’t beat them, join them.” Well, Toyota’s new strategy is just that — it’s teaming up with China to lower costs for its upcoming EV models. Read more…

The Tesla Autopilot and Full Self-Driving (FSD) lawsuit floodgates are open. We are now starting to see trials and settlements arising from crashes that occurred in 2018-2019 as they work through the legal process. Read more…

Leading our Green Deal coverage today is the two launch discounts on Heybike’s new flagship Ranger 3.0 Pro Folding Fat-Tire e-bike at $1,399 and the Mars 3.0 Folding Fat-Tire e-bike at $1,199. From there, we have EcoFlow’s latest 48-hour flash sale that has dropped its DELTA 3 1500 Portable Power Station to a new $699 low, among three other offers on the DELTA Pro Ultra station, WAVE 3, and a 500W alternator charger. We also have Greenworks’ attachment-capable 40V 16-inch Gen 2 Cordless String Trimmer back at its lowest rate, the brand’s 40V 8-inch Cordless Edger at the best price of the year, and a one-day-only discount on Worx’s Nitro 20V Cordless Pruning Shear. Plus, all the hangover savings are at the bottom of the page, like yesterday’s first savings on the new Bluetti Elite 30 V2 power station and its bundle, the $750 post-tariff deal on Segway’s F3 eKickScooter, and more.. Read more…

The two auto giants are teaming up to take on China and others with lower-priced cars. Hyundai and GM will launch five new co-developed vehicles, including a compact SUV, car, and pickup, a midsize pickup, and even an EV. However, the tie-up will involve much more. Read more…

Northvolt’s facilities are about to get a second life in Europe, thanks to a San Jose, California-based lithium-sulfur battery maker: Lyten announced today that it’s acquiring all of Northvolt’s remaining assets in Sweden and Germany. Read more…

Priority Bicycles just pulled the wraps off its most advanced electric bike yet, and it’s got some serious hardware under the hood – or rather, in the bottom bracket. Say hello to the absurdly high-end for a direct-to-consumer (D2C) e-bike, the Priority Skyline. Read more…

Heybike has just announced the launch of its new X-Series, with the Mars 3.0 and Ranger S 3.0 Pro comprising the first two big new models. Or maybe not so “big”, as they’re actually kinda compact-sized, at least for full-suspension e-bikes. They’re both 20″ wheel folding e-bikes, and they pack in a lot of performance into comfortable rides. I’ve been testing both, and today we’re jumping in with both feet to check out how well the Mars 3.0 rides. Read more…

Heybike has just announced the launch of its new X-Series, with the Mars 3.0 and Ranger S 3.0 Pro comprising the first two big new models. Or maybe not so “big”, as they’re actually kinda compact-sized, at least for full-suspension e-bikes. They’re both 20″ wheel folding e-bikes, and they pack in a lot of performance into comfortable rides. I’ve been testing both, and today we’re jumping in with both feet to check out how well the Mars 3.0 rides. Read more…

Elon Musk is getting his wish; Tesla Cybertrucks are going to be used by the US military, but perhaps not in the way he intended. Read more…

The Genesis Electrified G80 will no longer be sold in the US. Genesis has already pulled the luxury EV sedan from its website. Read more…

Lucid Group’s (LCID) stock is dropping on Wednesday after the company missed Q2 expectations. CEO Marc Winterhoff admitted during a new interview that the auto tariffs and the end of the $7,500 EV tax credit “keeps us up at night,” but promises things are looking up from here. Read more…