On Tuesday, February 17, 2026, Tesla announced that its first Cybercab finished production at the Gigafactory in Austin, Texas. This is a big deal because the vehicle is the first one Tesla has built from the ground up to drive itself. Unlike the other Teslas, this new model does not have a steering wheel or pedals. It is a small,… Read more…
Ford targets top efficiency with new affordable electric pickup
Ford has revealed a range of details about its new Universal EV Platform for significantly more affordable electric vehicles. The focus is primarily on the first planned model, an affordable electric pickup—designed to rely on high efficiency rather than a large battery. Read more…
VW’s U.S. Scout comeback reportedly delayed to mid-2028
Volkswagen Group is reportedly pushing back the revival of its US heritage brand Scout. Instead of the previously targeted 2027 launch, the company now plans to start production of the first models in summer 2028. Moreover, Scout will not launch with fully electric vehicles at the outset, but will initially offer its models exclusively with a range extender. Read more…
Clean e-bikes, dirty tricks: e-bike company accuses competitors of sabotage
A war appears to be brewing in London’s shared e-bike market, and it’s getting messy with new accusations of sabotage. Read more…
Tesla unveils First Cybercab built in Texas
Tesla has built the first Cybercab at its Texas plant, as newly released photos confirm. Series production is set to start in April. The robotaxi will launch without pedals or a steering wheel. Still, it remains unclear how quickly Tesla can ramp up output. Read more…
Plug Charging acquires Wattif’s UK and Ireland charge point estate
Cardiff-based charge point operator Plug Charging has acquired the UK and Ireland charge point estate of Wattif EV UK, adding 350 charge points to its network across both markets. The portfolio spans transport hubs, healthcare sites and destination locations, strengthening Plug’s footprint and operational platform in both markets. Read more…
Toyota’s next Yaris will do it all: gas, hybrid, and electric
Toyota is planning a major “rethink” for its famous Yaris model. Many car companies are choosing to build only electric cars or only gas cars, but Toyota wants to do both. The fifth-generation Yaris, expected to arrive around 2027 or 2028, will let buyers choose between a traditional gas engine, a hybrid setup, or for the first time – a… Read more…
Robotaxis wreck 4x more than humans, and at least one Tesla wants to swim
On today’s crash-tacular episode of Quick Charge it’s been a rough, rough week for Tesla stans as new data out of Austin shows Robotaxis crashing at rates more than 4x higher than humans, new data out of China shows sales crashing more than 45%, and a new video seems to show a Tesla trying to crash into a lake. Read more…
Japanese EV startup partners with major gas station chain
Japanese startup KG Motors (whose investors include Toyota Gosei) makes a tiny, affordable city EV called the MiBot. The single-seat MiBot is aimed at drivers who have short urban commutes—it has about 100 kilometers of range, a top speed of 60 km/h, and a rock-bottom price tag of ¥1 million (around $7,000). KG delivered the… Read more…
Helix supplies dual-motor propulsion system delivering 1,000 hp for McMurtry Spéirling hypercar
UK-based electric motor manufacturer Helix has developed a bespoke dual-motor propulsion system for the McMurtry Spéirling, the single-seater electric fan hypercar that holds records at Goodwood and Laguna Seca. Customer deliveries of the production car are set to begin in 2026. The system pairs two Helix SPX242-94 motors at the rear of the vehicle, delivering… Read more…
it’s electric to install 16 curbside EV charging stations in Washington DC pilot
Curbside charging is the solution for urban drivers who want to go electric, but who lack private parking spaces and can’t install their own chargers. A pioneer in this space is it’s electric, which we profiled in our July-September 2024 issue. Now Washington DC’s District Department of Transportation (DDOT) has partnered with it’s electric on… Read more…
Tesla rolls first steering wheel-less Cybercab unit off the line before solving autonomy
Tesla shared today that the first Cybercab production unit has rolled off the assembly line at Gigafactory Texas. The vehicle has no steering wheel and no pedals. It is entirely dependent on autonomous driving software that, based on every available data point, Tesla has not solved — and is nowhere close to solving. Read more…
BYD’s first electric kei car is almost here, and it already looks like a hit
The Racco, BYD’s first electric kei car, will go on sale this summer, but it’s already generating hype. BYD declared that a “small EV revolution” has begun after revealing the interior and a few more details ahead of its launch. Read more…
A UK energy giant is investing $1B in California clean tech
Octopus Energy Generation is investing almost $1 billion in California clean tech projects, the latest move by the UK‑based renewable investor as it scales up its presence in the US market. Read more…
South Dakota just approved its largest wind farm ever
South Dakota just approved what will become its biggest wind farm yet — a 333‑megawatt (MW) project planned across 68,300 acres in Haakon County, about 85 miles east of Rapid City. Read more…
Tesla Begins Cybercab Production. Now Comes The Hard Part
The company has begun the production of its first purpose-built autonomous vehicle, the Cybercab. Lire la suite…
Minespider launches digital marketplace for second-life EV batteries and recycled materials
Berlin-based traceability firm Minespider has launched Recircle.market, a digital marketplace designed to connect companies across the EV battery reuse, refurbishment and recycling value chain. The platform enables listing and trading of second-life batteries with verified technical and lifecycle data, sourcing of recycled battery materials and components, and connecting with service providers for testing, diagnostics, logistics,… Read more…
Webinar: How to decrease risks of catastrophic failures in EV battery cells (it is not what you think)
Lithium-ion battery technology has played a significant role in the advancement of electric vehicles and other consumer electronics. As market competition intensifies, manufacturers are striving to achieve higher power densities and production throughput. While lithium-ion technology has matured, electrical shorts can still develop inside the cell after passing production tests due to burrs or particles… Read more…
ACC labels construction of new battery factories as ‘completely irresponsible’
Automotive Cells Company (ACC), the battery cell joint venture between Stellantis, Mercedes-Benz and TotalEnergies, has issued an official statement explaining its decision to scrap planned battery factories in Germany and Italy. Read more…
Maserati EV discounts now up to $85,000 in the US
Maserati is reportedly offering deep discounts on its Folgore EV trims in the United States – including up to $85,000 off certain models. Dealerships are said to have been instructed to lower prices as Maserati aims to clear its 2025 inventory. Read more…
