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…
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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…
Toyota and Lexus just made EV road trips way easier
The new 2026 ES will be the first Lexus model to feature Toyota’s Arene software platform, unlocking new features including EV route planning. Read more…
Waymo recalls 3,791 robotaxis over flooded road incident, deploying OTA software fix
Waymo has filed a voluntary recall with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) covering 3,791 robotaxis after one of its vehicles drove into a flooded road in San Antonio last month. No one was injured. Read more…
Tesla finally launches Supercharger virtual queue pilot after fights broke out
Tesla is now testing a virtual waitlist feature at five Supercharger locations, allowing drivers to join a queue through the Tesla app instead of physically lining up at crowded stations. Read more…
Ford explains every Mustang Mach-E has a distinct ‘personality’
Didn’t you know your vehicle has its own personality? Ford said all 2026 Mustang Mach-E’s have a unique “personality,” and it’s not just a different look. Here’s how they compare. Read more…
After cops failed to catch hooligan bike riders, state asks locals for help
Police departments around the country are increasingly finding themselves in a difficult position when it comes to illegal electric motorbike riders tearing through neighborhoods, parks, and bike trails. In one Colorado town, officials are now trying a new strategy after struggling to catch many of the riders themselves: asking residents to help identify them. Read more…
Zenobē keeps “Winnings” with Australian electric truck deal
Zenobē recently announced plans to make a $100 million investment into the Australian market – and that investment is quickly bearing fruit in the form of a new strategic partnership with Aussie appliance brand Winnings. Read more…
The UK delivers Europe’s largest vanadium flow battery system
London-listed Invinity Energy Systems has delivered 20.7 megawatt-hours of vanadium flow batteries to the Copwood VFB Energy Hub in East Sussex. Once the project enters service later in 2026, Invinity says it will be Europe’s largest vanadium flow battery installation. Read more…
Around the world in 80 charges: The first electric semi to circumnavigate the globe
A German Youtuber who focuses on electric trucking content will drive a Mercedes-Benz eActros around the world, becoming the first to circumnavigate the globe in a heavy duty electric truck. Read more…
Ford launches Ford Energy subsidiary to build 20 GWh of battery storage annually
Ford has officially unveiled Ford Energy, a wholly owned subsidiary that will manufacture and sell U.S.-assembled battery energy storage systems (BESS) for utilities, data centers, and large industrial customers. The new unit plans to produce 20 GWh of energy storage annually from its Kentucky gigafactory. Read more…
Duracell taps Driivz to power its new EV fast charger network
Duracell is getting into EV charging in the UK, and it’s partnering with EV charging software company Driivz to help run the network. Read more…
The new BMW iX3 costs nearly $1,000 a month to lease
Starting at $61,500, the 2027 BMW iX3 is cheaper than the Porsche Macan Electric and offers more range with up to 434 miles. Read more…
BYD is upgrading its top selling EVs with 5-min flash charging and nearly 400 miles of range
BYD launched its new Flash Charging system, enabling EV charging in as little as 5 minutes, in luxury vehicles like the Denza Z9 GT. Now, it’s rolling out to some of its best sellers. Read more…
Tesla China retail sales fall 10% in April despite reports of 36% surge
Tesla’s actual retail sales in China fell 10% year-over-year in April to just 25,956 vehicles, according to new data from the China Passenger Car Association (CPCA) — despite widespread reports last week that Tesla’s China sales had surged 36%. Read more…
Zeem celebrates 350,000th successful charging session at LAX [video]
Electric logistics firm Zeem Solutions celebrated some good reliability news at ACT Expo last week, after its commercial charging depot at LAX hit a huge milestone, surpassing 350,000 successful charging sessions as one of the highest-throughput charging facilities in the US. Read more…
XPeng (XPEV) reveals Mona L03 SUV with 650 km range for ~$20,500
XPeng (XPEV) is expanding its hit Mona budget EV lineup with the L03, the sub-brand’s first SUV, which surfaced in Chinese regulatory filings with up to 650 km of CLTC range, a 183 kW motor, and LFP battery options up to 69 kWh. Read more…
