For the first time since Tesla launched the Model 3 in China in 2019, another automaker has outsold it in the premium electric sedan segment. And it’s a smartphone company. Read more…
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The 2026 Toyota bZ Woodland is a bigger and more powerful EV: Is it worth the higher price?
The bZ Woodland is longer than Toyota’s first electric SUV, and it comes with all-wheel drive as standard. Is it worth the added price. Read more…
The Kia Seltos goes hybrid for the first time: Will we see an EV version next?
Kia opened orders for the Seltos hybrid in South Korea, saying it lays the groundwork for the electric vehicle era. Does that mean the Seltos will get an EV version, too. Read more…
Tesla quietly starts shipping Model Y with new AI4.5 computer
Tesla appears to be quietly rolling out a new version of its Full Self-Driving computer, with new Model Y owners discovering their vehicles are equipped with “Hardware 4.5”, or AI4.5 as it’s being labeled internally. Read more…
GM plugs in with Electrify America to make EV charging a breeze
GM just made it even easier for Chevy, GMC, and Cadillac EV drivers to find and use Electrify America charging stations. Read more…
Tesla brings Cybertruck to Middle East amid US demand collapse
Tesla has officially begun Cybertruck deliveries in the United Arab Emirates, marking the electric pickup’s first sales in the Middle East and its second international market after South Korea. Read more…
Tesla loses another manufacturing director as exodus continues
Benjamin Bate, Tesla’s Director of Vehicle Operations and Engineering at Fremont, has left the automaker after over 8 years to become a plant manager at Chemelex. Read more…
This major city just banned fat tire electric bikes
Amsterdam is often held up as the gold standard for bicycle-friendly cities, but even in one of the most bike-centric places on Earth, not all e-bikes are being treated equally. The Dutch capital has announced plans to ban electric fat tire bikes from its most famous park, and city officials are openly discussing whether wider restrictions could follow. Read more…
The surprising way your e-bike could be a lifeline after a big storm
When storms roll through and the power goes out, most people think about flashlights, candles, or portable power stations. But there’s a backup power source sitting in a lot of garages that often gets overlooked: your e-bike battery. Read more…
Volvo parent Geely set to produce its first solid-state battery this year
Volvo parent company Geely is set to complete production of its first in-house solid-state battery pack in 2026, becoming the latest Chinese electric automaker to announce progress with this next-generation battery tech. Read more…
Dig it: Volvo is offering 0% interest financing on EC230 Electric excavator
The groundbreaking EC230 Electric excavator has spent the last few years proving its worth on job sites around the world – now, Volvo is making it easier than ever to help it prove itself on your job site with an aggressive 0% financing deal. Read more…
Electric school buses arrive in Long Island with latest Zenobē launch
Zenobē is teaming up with the Trans Group and Educational Bus Transportation (EBT) to electrify the Copiague Public Schools bus fleet in Long Island, NY, helping the district’s 4,500 students to cleaner, healthier transportation. Read more…
The clever way food trucks are now using e-bike batteries
New York City’s food carts are part of the city’s soul. They’re loud, fast, fragrant, and everywhere – serving up everything from tacos to kebabs on street corners that somehow never sleep. But for all their charm, there’s one thing almost everyone agrees could disappear tomorrow without being missed: the rattling, smoky gas generators that keep those carts powered. Read more…
The new $29k 2027 Chevy Bolt is on sale now, get it before it’s gone again (Upd.)
Chevy is delivering 2027 Bolts to dealerships as we speak, bringing back the much-beloved electric hatchback which had been retired in 2023, with some nice updates but a very familiar form. Read more…
Harbinger launches standalone battery business with new Airstream deal
Commercial truck brand Harbinger is spinning its battery technology into a standalone business, supplying other manufacturers with dependable, US-made energy storage at tariff-free prices – and iconic RV brand Airstream is their first customer. Read more…
FSD is for chumps: SC01 is an EV that BEGS to be driven – and it’s coming to Europe
Weighing in at just 1,356 kg and packing a 320 kW (~430 hp) electric motor, the Xiaomi-backed JMEV SC01 ditches the extras and keeps the essentials – so if you’re the kind of person that dreams of a self-driving future that lets you pay more attention to your Twitter X feed than the road ahead, this one’s not for you. Read more…
Hybrid and electric semi truck sales topped 231,000 units 2025 – in China alone
While some companies are making promises, other companies are building hybrid and electric semi trucks. In fact, more than 231,000 electrified work trucks rolled off assembly lines 2025 – and that’s just in China. Read more…
Home solar in rural America: how much battery do you need in a winter storm?
There’s no shortage of advice on how to size a home solar and battery system, but most of it assumes a suburban home with city services and outages measured in hours, not days. Rural homes play by different rules, especially during major winter storms. When ice and snow take down lines and your utility prioritizes restoring power to urban neighborhoods, having a home battery isn’t about convenience — it’s about damage control. Read more…
ChargePoint turns rental car lots into public EV charging stations
ChargePoint is adding public EV chargers at rental car locations in Wisconsin, a small but notable expansion of charging access at airports and neighborhood branches in Appleton and Madison – and not just for people renting EVs. Read more…
Ford joins the electric semi truck fray with new 2026 F-Line E
Ford is getting into the MD- and HDEV game with the new Ford F-Line E electric semi truck that will be rolling onto Westerm European roads in either 4×2 or 6×2 configurations this summer, with 26-ton ratings and up to 1,820 lb-ft of Earth-moving torque. Read more…

