The new MG4, the world’s first mass-produced EV with a semi-solid-state battery, has quickly become a bestseller in China, with the 100,000th model rolling off the production line in just eight months. Read more…
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This boomer rep mocked a child about the $4 trillion debt she saddled him with
An 82 year old Congressional representative is getting heat for an embarrassing letter she wrote to a well-meaning 10 year old constituent on the topic of electric cars and climate change, where she seems to brag about saddling his generation with debt through a recent climate rollback she voted for. And she’s up for re-election for the 12th time, by the way. Read more…
Hyundai IONIQ 9 2026 Review: The three-row EV most families have been waiting for
I drove the IONIQ 9 for more than 600 km across a mix of highway and city driving, and I enjoyed the package Hyundai has put together. The E-GMP platform, the cabin space, and the seat quality are all class-leading or close to it. A few software-layer gaps keep it from being perfect, but for a family that covers distance, the IONIQ 9 is one of the most complete three-row EVs on the market today.. Read more…
China wants to build its own electric K-car industry to boost EV sales
China’s top auto industry group is calling for the creation of a standardized budget electric vehicle category — modeled on Japan’s wildly popular K-car ecosystem — to revive sluggish domestic car sales and bring millions of new buyers into the EV market. Read more…
Honda retreats to hybrids after failed EV bet triggers record $9 billion loss [Images]
Honda is waving the white flag. The Japanese automaker previewed two new hybrids set to launch by 2028 after taking an over $9 billion hit over its failed EV bet, leading to its biggest loss in company history. Read more…
Juiced launches 60+ MPH electric dirt bike for $2,499, and the e-moto market may never be the same
Juiced Bikes is officially back – and now it’s bringing its aggressive value pricing strategy to the electric dirt bike market. Read more…
With 100 JCB e-machines on-hand, this UK rental fleet makes it EZ to go EV
An equipment rental company in the UK is making it easier than ever for construction and groundskeeping crews to test out electric equipment options by adding more than 100 electric machines from JCB to its Leicestershire rental fleet. Read more…
If you still want that 30% solar tax credit, the new panic date is July 4
The Trump Administration’s decision to repeal of the 30% home solar tax credit in 2025 looked like the end of the road for subsidized residential rooftop solar projects, but homeowners can still get it under certain circumstances – until America’s 250th birthday, that is. Read more…
Volkswagen is about to reveal the first electric GTI
After five decades, Volkswagen confirmed the first electric GTI, the ID. Polo GTI will make its debut on Friday, May 15. Read more…
Waymo expands robotaxi coverage more than 20% — larger than Rhode Island
Waymo announced a major expansion of its autonomous robotaxi service area, growing to over 1,400 square miles across 11 US cities. That’s an estimated 27% increase from its previous coverage and more territory than the entire state of Rhode Island. Read more…
Volkswagen delays the Golf EV again — Will we ever see it launch?
The all-electric Golf will not arrive in 2028 as expected. After another delay, here’s when you can expect to see the Volkswagen Golf EV now. Read more…
Data centers are cutting power to homes, driving homeowners to solar and batteries
A Nevada utility just told 49,000 Lake Tahoe residents that it’s redirecting 75% of their electricity supply to data centers — and they have less than a year to find a new power source. It’s one of the starkest examples yet of the AI boom’s impact on everyday Americans. Read more…
BYD surpasses Tesla as world’s top energy storage deployer
BYD has overtaken Tesla to become the world’s largest battery energy storage system (BESS) integrator, capturing 13% of the global market in 2025 compared to Tesla’s 10%, according to new data from Benchmark Mineral Intelligence. Read more…
The ICE age is over: gas car sales drop 37% in world’s biggest market
Gas car sales have collapsed in the world’s largest auto market, dropping 37% year-over-year in April. As a result, 9 of the top 10 vehicles in China last month were plug-ins, with only a single one on the list sporting an ICE-only configuration. Read more…
Genesis GV90 with coach doors found abandoned with no camouflage [Images]
The GV90 will be available with Rolls-Royce-like coach doors as Genesis upscales into higher-end segments. With an expected debut soon, an uncovered model was found abandoned in a field alongside other Lucid, Hyundai, and Audi vehicles. Read more…
Europe drove global EV sales in April as China exports surged
Global EV sales reached 1.6 million units in April 2026, bringing total sales for the year so far to 5.6 million, according to new data from Benchmark Mineral Intelligence. Read more…
Corrupt DoT head takes oil money to film reality TV show during oil price spike
Sean Duffy, whose transportation expertise comes from being a contestant on the reality TV show Road Rules, is going back to his roots and filming a reality TV show while on the job. Read more…
Rivian rolls out ‘Hey Rivian’ AI assistant with full vehicle control
Rivian is rolling out its new AI-powered voice assistant to all Gen 1 and Gen 2 R1 owners as part of its latest over-the-air software update. The feature, activated by saying “Hey Rivian” or holding the left steering wheel button, requires an active Connect+ subscription. Read more…
BYD launches new Seagull with LiDAR for $13,000, setting a first for entry-level EVs [Video]
The Seagull is now the first A00-class EV with a roof-mounted LiDAR. BYD launched the 2026 Seagull with a LiDAR starting at about $13,000, bringing smart-driving tech to its most affordable EV. Read more…
California bets on sodium-ion batteries for extreme heat regions
California renewable energy developer Juniper Energy has partnered with Alsym Energy to deploy 500 MWh of sodium-ion battery storage projects across California. Read more…
