There’s a surprisingly strong debate long-swirling around the term “moped.” For a word that started as a simple mashup of “motor” and “pedal,” moped has caused an outsized amount of contention. Now, with the prevalence of a new age of light electric two-wheelers, that debate has only grown. Read more…
Radical New 2027 Lexus IS Could Drop Gas For Good: Report
One report from Japan says the electric IS is coming in mid-2027 with radical styling and a super slippery body. Lire la suite…
EV driver shares surprising, real-world data after installing solar panels
Are you wondering how much it would cost to charge up your EV if you added a home solar system to your roof? One EV owner did just that. After 14,000 miles of driving, he’s sharing his results online — and the real-world data might surprise you. Read more…
Mack LR Electric garbage trucks help the Bronx breathe better
Royal Waster Services took delivery of its first Mack LR Electric garbage truck in December — and they’re happy enough with their big EV’s performance to have placed an order for three more, helping Bronx residents sleep in, and breathe easier. Read more…
IT BEGINS: McMurtry kicks off production of $1.36 million electric fan car
McMurtry Automotive has confirmed that production of its insane, record-setting, upside-down driving all-electric Spéirling PURE fan hypercar is underway — but if you’re worried about pulling up next to yourself at a stoplight, don’t be: this one’s a limited edition. Read more…
Chinese scientists build new electric car batteries from plastic
The batteries that we use to power electric vehicles rely on heavy metals like cobalt and nickel. Unfortunately, these metals are hard to find, are expensive, and often come from places with poor working conditions. But a new study published on February 18, 2026, shows that we might be able to trade those heavy metals for something much lighter and… Read more…
Polestar’s High-Performance EVs Are Coming For BMW And Mercedes
The manufacturer says its future EVs will be more performance-focused. Lire la suite…
The Surprising Reason Ford Went With LFP Batteries For Its $30,000 EV Truck
Ford’s skunkworks head Alan Clarke joined the InsideEVs podcast to discuss how the company is reinventing its EVs. Lire la suite…
These Are The Most Reliable EV Charging Networks, According To EV Drivers
Every network is more reliable than drivers expect. But there’s a clear leader. Lire la suite…
Tesla’s Cybercab clears key regulatory step for inductive charging
Tesla is moving ahead with plans to wirelessly charge its upcoming Cybercab and has now secured a crucial waiver from the US Federal Communications Commission (FCC), allowing the company to use ultra-wideband (UWB) radio technology for its inductive charging system in the United States and clearing an important regulatory hurdle for the cable-free solution. Read more…
FEV and Ceer plan strategic partnership
Development service provider FEV and Saudi electric vehicle brand Ceer have signed a letter of intent to collaborate closely in the areas of innovation, industrial expansion, and knowledge transfer. Read more…
EV sound system fitted ahead of approval
Several carmakers already use loudspeakers to generate artificial combustion-engine sounds in electric vehicles. Observers expect the UNECE Working Party on Noise to formally approve Exterior Sound Enhancement Systems (ESES) in the near term. Read more…
Amazon grows van fleet, solar-powered semis, and BetterFleet stops by
On today’s smarter episode of Quick Charge, we’ve got CEO Daniel Hilson here to give us an in-depth look at how BetterFleet can help fleets and utilities manage their charging schedules to keep both energy costs and downtime to a minimum. Read more…
Tesla Made The Cybertruck Way Cheaper. Then Elon Musk Said It Was Already Going Away
Musk confirmed that the $60,000 Cybertruck will only be around for 10 days. What happens after that? It depends on demand, he says. Lire la suite…
Podcast: new Tesla (temp) Cybertruck, Cybercab, Ford wants China in the US, and more
In the Electrek Podcast, we discuss the most popular news in the world of sustainable transport and energy. In this week’s episode, we discuss the new Tesla (temporary) Cybertruck, Cybercab news, Ford wanting China in the US, and more. Read more…
Kia is refreshing its new electric SUV with a major interior overhaul
The EV5, Kia’s new midsize electric SUV, is getting an overhaul. While the exterior already looks like an upgrade, the interior was spotted with an unexpected surprise. Read more…
Exclusive: Nissan’s Most Affordable EV Just Got Delayed Indefinitely
Nissan was supposed to launch an even cheaper version of its affordable Leaf EV for the 2026 model year. That isn’t happening. Lire la suite…
Major study reveals plug-in hybrids use four times more fuel than claimed
The automakers around the world paint plug-in hybrids (PHEVs) as the perfect bridge to a cleaner future. These vehicles carry both a battery and a gasoline engine, promising the best of both worlds. But a huge new study reveals that this “bridge” might be built on a very shaky ground. Research from the Fraunhofer Institute shows that these cars are… Read more…
Used EV Batteries Are Way Healthier Than You Probably Think
The issue isn’t that EV batteries automatically “go bad” with age, but that it’s hard to spot the outliers. Lire la suite…
Lucid (LCID) is cutting 12% of its US workforce ahead of its $50,000 midsize EV
Lucid Motors (LCID) announced plans on Friday to trim 12% of its US workforce as it looks to improve profitability ahead of its next growth stage. Read more…
