After a fire broke out at Kia’s No. 3 plant in Hwaseong, South Korea, Tuesday, the automaker is pausing production until September 6. Kia’s EV6 electric crossover is one of the models built at the facility. More…

Tesla Autopilot’s so-called “Elon Mode,” which is not really what it is called, is drawing attention from regulators because it enables fewer driver monitoring alerts. More…

To be fair, the Äike T electric scooter is an interesting and innovative ride by itself. But the fact that it’s the world’s first USB-C enabled electric scooter is icing on the cake.. More…

Porsche is bringing fresh design features for its upcoming electric vehicles. According to Ingo Scheinhütte, head of advanced exterior design at Porsche, the brand’s new EVs “must be an evolution” of the German firm’s heritage.. More…

Tesla has greatly expanded Supercharger access for non-Tesla EVs in Australia, with now most of the network being opened to everyone. More…

Mercury Marine has just announced the launch of its two newest electric outboard motors, the Avator 20e and Avator 35e. More…

EV conversion specialist Electrogenic is back, showcasing its latest electrification of a classic vehicle. This time, the company truly rolled back the clock in converting a 1929 Rolls-Royce Phantom II into an EV – describing it as its most complex conversion yet. Check this thing out. More…

You may know of EGO POWER from the company’s electric lawn care tools, such as their extensive line of mowers, string trimmers, chain saws and more. But now we’re seeing something that looks like a lot more fun than the rest of the company’s work-focused catalog: an electric mini bike. The creatively named EGO POWER+ Mini Bike uses the company’s swappable lithium-ion battery packs, meaning the same batteries that power your leaf blower can now send you flying over a sweet jump. More…

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There was only one bid in the first-ever US offshore wind auction in the Gulf of Mexico today – here’s why it was a bit of a washout. More…

Three gas-powered Ford models are out as the Blue Oval brand makes way for new electric vehicles. The move comes as the American automaker looks ahead toward its next-generation EV platform set to spawn a new generation of Ford EVs. More…

After the new EV5’s debut last week, we are finally learning the starting price of the compact electric SUV. And as a pleasant surprise – the Kia EV5 is much cheaper than initial expectations. More…

A select group of protestors in the San Francisco Bay area are demobilizing robotaxi EVs operated by companies like Waymo and Cruise by placing orange construction cones over their sensors. While opposition to this technology has been present in small doses for years, the resistance against autonomous vehicles has recently gotten more press following a recent vote to expand the services in California. Is this a fear of autonomy or just a fear of change in general. More…

China’s top EV maker, BYD, saw profits surge 145% in the second quarter, aided by record deliveries. The staggering growth comes amid China’s EV price war that’s limiting margin growth in the region. More…

As summer comes to an end, Rad Power Bikes is offering some of the best prices ever on its collection of popular e-bikes. With up to $700 off a series of different EVs, the savings today are also joined by discounts on Anker solar power stations and a massive list of other e-bike discounts. More…

Ford Motor Company has announced that Germany is the next market where customers will gain access to its BlueCruise driver assistance technology. Following approval, Ford drivers in Germany can now take advantage of true hands-free driving on certain roadways. More…

Pioneering luxury off-grid travel trailer company Living Vehicle released its newest HD24 model Tuesday. The new all-electric trailer boasts the same advanced features (like an all-solar roof) and capabilities as its flagship model, only in a smaller package. More…

Tesla battery degradation is not accelerated by frequent Supercharging, which was previously thought, according to an extensive new study. More…

Specialized’s dedicated value-oriented utility bike brand Globe has just launched its second model, a fast and powerful long tail cargo e-bike known as the Globe Haul LT. More…

Tesla is making all Superchargers free in Europe for a day in celebration of 10 years of Supercharging on the continent. More…