Is the ID.Cross the low-cost SUV we’ve been waiting for? The Volkswagen ID.Cross debuted at the Munich Motor Show with the “secret sauce” as an affordable, stylish new electric SUV. Read more…
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A new plan will allow NYPD to confiscate electric bike batteries
In the latest chapter of New York City’s crackdown on e-bikes, officials are exploring a plan that would help reduce the number of non-certified electric bicycle batteries used or stored in the city. Read more…
Rimac unveils new solid state battery and EV powertrains
Rimac Technology used IAA Mobility in Munich to launch new products, including a new battery pack platform based on solid-state battery cells. Read more…
Mercedes unveils GLC electric SUV: a more refined all-electric platform with 440 miles of range
Mercedes-Benz has now fully pulled the wraps off the all-electric GLC at IAA Mobility in Munich. A new next-gen electric powertrain now underpins the most popular model from the German luxury automotive brand. Read more…
Solar growth surges, but Trump roadblocks put 55 GW at risk
The US solar industry put nearly 18 gigawatts (GW) of new capacity on the grid in the first half of 2025. Even as the Trump administration rolled out anti-clean energy policies, solar and storage still made up 82% of all new power added to the grid in the first six months of the year. But the growth picture isn’t as sunny as it looks, according to the SEIA.. Read more…
Inflation is back – but not here! These EVs are actually CHEAPER for 2026
Inflation is back, with prices rising 2.7% compared to last year (and that doesn’t include food, fuel, or rent, which are up even more), which is objectively bad. But it’s not true that everything is getting more expensive. These inflation-busting EVs are heading into 2026 with prices that are lower than they were in 2025. Read more…
Sennebogen 824 G Electro Battery material handler promises 24/7 power
Sennebogen’s new 824 G Electro Battery material handler is being put through its paces at a recycling site in Munich’s Aubing district. And, thanks to its innovative grid-connected/battery system, it never has to stop to recharge. Read more…
MINI x Deus Ex Machina Skeg electric concept lightens the mood
MINI has partnered with lifestyle brand, Deus Ex Machina, to develop this. It’s called the Skeg, and it’s a high-performance, racing-inspired electric concept car that’s sure to lighten the mood – by shedding fully 15% of its mass in the quest for speed. Read more…
E-quipment highlight: John Deere TE 4×2 Electric Gator UTV
For more than 30 years, John Deere’s go-anywhere Gator has been a trusted tool for ranchers, landscapers, and hobby farmers. But the all-electric TE 4×2 version of Big Green’s little truckster rarely gets to steal the spotlight from its ICE-powered 6×4 cousins. Read more…
2026 Mercedes-Benz GLC EV exterior leaks ahead of schedule
That didn’t take long! Just a few hours after Mercedes revealed the screen-heavy interior of its upcoming 2026 GLC EV, photos of the new crossover’s exterior – and that controversial grille! – leaked on Instagram and Reddit. We’ve got them here. Read more…
Volvo Penta teams up with e-power to equip Boels with next-gen Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS)
Veteran marine and industrial power solutions company Volvo Penta has joined forces with energy solutions provider e-power to build battery energy storage systems (BESS). Volvo Penta’s battery systems for energy storage will power BESS units built by e-power that can be catered to a range of applications, most notably construction rental clients like Boels Rentals in Europe. Read more…
Alibaba delivers again with this crazy octuple (8x) suspension e-bike for $350
I’m going to start this off by immediately begging you not to buy this ridiculous contraption you’ll see in the article below. You’ve been warned. Ok, now feast your eyes on this monstrosity! A $350 e-bike from Alibaba that comes with not just a suspension fork, not just full-suspension, but at least five more shocks than any bike should ever conceivably possess, seemingly randomly sprinkled around the bike’s frame. Read more…
Tesla changes meaning of ‘Full Self-Driving’, gives up on promise of autonomy
Tesla has changed the meaning of “Full Self-Driving”, also known as “FSD”, to give up on its original promise of delivering unsupervised autonomy. Read more…
Yes, an EV really CAN power your home – if it’s one of these (*)
Can an EV really help power your home when the power goes out? It’s one of the biggest FAQs people have about electric cars — but the answer can be a bit confusing. It’s either a yes, with a but – or a no, with an unless. To find out which EVs can offer vehicle-to-home (V2H) tech to keep the lights on or even lower your energy bills, keep on reading. Read more…
From $0 a month: 5 of the best EV lease deals in September
With the 25% tariff on imported EVs already raising prices and the federal tax credit set to vanish on September 30, automakers are dangling some of their best offers yet. If you’re thinking about leasing a new EV, jump on it. From SUVs to luxury vehicles, here are some of the top September EV lease deals spotted by our friends at CarsDirect. Read more…
From $0 a month: 5 of the best EV lease deals in September
With the 25% tariff on imported EVs already raising prices and the federal tax credit set to vanish on September 30, automakers are dangling some of their best offers yet. If you’re thinking about leasing a new EV, jump on it. From SUVs to luxury vehicles, here are some of the top September EV lease deals spotted by our friends at CarsDirect. Read more…
Canada may get cheap Chinese EVs because of cooking oil – here’s why
Canada is “reviewing” its current 100% tariff on Chinese EVs, which could potentially give another entry point for the inexpensive, advanced vehicles into the North American market. Read more…
Canada may get cheap Chinese EVs because of cooking oil – here’s why
Canada is “reviewing” its current 100% tariff on Chinese EVs, which could potentially give another entry point for the inexpensive, advanced vehicles into the North American market. Read more…
Connecticut, Rhode Island sue Trump to save 80% complete offshore wind farm
Connecticut and Rhode Island are suing the Trump administration to overturn its “baseless” decision to halt Revolution Wind, a nearly completed offshore wind farm set to deliver clean power to New England. Read more…
Connecticut, Rhode Island sue Trump to save 80% complete offshore wind farm
Connecticut and Rhode Island are suing the Trump administration to overturn its “baseless” decision to halt Revolution Wind, a nearly completed offshore wind farm set to deliver clean power to New England. Read more…