There was a time when Mercedes-Benz seemed convinced that the future of motoring depended on cars looking like bars of soap. We all watched, scratching our heads, as the three-pointed star was slapped onto aerodynamically pure, but aesthetically tragic jellybeans. Thankfully, someone in Stuttgart found the sanity switch – and flipped it. The newly reinvented GLA is proof that Mercedes… Read more…
The PJM grid’s largest battery is now under construction in Ohio
A giant 1 GWh battery is now under construction outside Columbus, Ohio, where data center and industrial development is rapidly pushing up electricity demand. Read more…
RIZON introduces new service combo body for its electric truck
RIZON launches a new service combo body for its medium-duty electric trucks, enhancing fleet functionality with versatile vocational features. Read more…
Rivian (RIVN) Q2 2026 earnings: revenue up 27%, gross margins soaring
Rivian reported its second-quarter 2026 earnings today, and there are improvements across the board. It’s a car. The company started delivering the R2, its first vehicle priced under $50,000, to customers on June 9. Read more…
The Kia EV3 will go on sale soon, with production set to begin in Mexico next week
Kia opened pre-orders for the EV3 in Mexico, where the electric SUV will be built and shipped to the US later this year. Read more…
A new Zipcar pilot pairs shared EVs with off-grid solar charging
Four Greater Boston communities now have off-grid solar EV chargers powering a new Zipcar pilot designed to bring affordable carsharing to places that have historically gone without it. Read more…
Juiced Scrambler: Testing the best bang-for-your-buck moto-style e-bike
Juiced Bikes is one of the most recognizable names in the history of electric bikes in North America. Long before e-bike classes and speed limits became commonplace, the company built a loyal following with powerful bikes that blurred the line between bicycles and mopeds. But after the brand collapsed in 2024, many assumed Juiced was destined to become little more than a nostalgic footnote. Read more…
What the next generation of EV charging has to look like
Explore the next generation of EV charging networks focusing on faster deployment, utility roles, and innovative incentives to boost US EV infrastructure. Read more…
Xiaomi is betting big on the new SkyNomad N70 and N90 EREVs
If someone told me five years ago that the tech empire responsible for making my smartphone would be rewriting the rules of large family haulers, I would have laughed them right out of the room. Yet, here we are in mid-2026, and Xiaomi is no longer just a smartphone brand playing dress-up in the car industry. They are now officially… Read more…
This Quad-Motor Electric Land Rover Defender Restomod Has More Range Than Some Teslas
There are zillions of companies who will EV swap a classic Defender. Few can claim to offer 375 miles of WLTP range. Read More…
Driventic’s EAC compressor delivers up to 15 bar for electric trucks and buses
Driventic unveils its Electric Air Compressor delivering up to 15 bar pressure for electric trucks and buses, boosting efficiency and reducing energy use. Read more…
I Thought This 11-Year-Old Tesla Model S Would Feel Ancient. It Didn’t
After 160,000 miles, this 2015 P85D still has its original battery, more than 186 miles of real-world range, and insane performance. Read More…
Tesla Reaches Its Biggest Manufacturing Milestone Yet With 10 Million EVs
Without new models, the road to 20 million could be challenging. Read More…
Xiaomi Sky Nomad EREV SUVs go on pre-sale, launch set for September
The N90 Max is priced at 299,900 yuan ($44,170) in pre-sales and the N70 Max at 259,900 yuan, below the 339,000 yuan Tesla Model Y L. Read more…
Dutch charging stations to open parking bays to internal combustion vehicles
Alpine A390 GT review: electric crossover stays true to Alpine DNA
In A First, U.S. Clears Zoox’s Steering Wheel-Free Robotaxis For Paid Rides
NHTSA granted Zoox a temporary exemption to commercially deploy up to 2,500 of its autonomous pods per year. Read More…
Porsche’s 6,000-Pound Electric Cayenne Beats Supercars To 60 MPH
Independent instrumented testing shows the Cayenne Turbo EV hitting 60 mph in 2.1 seconds, making it faster than most supercars. Read More…
Chery-JLR starts building Freelander 8 ahead of August 10 pre-sales
The Freelander 8 rolled off the line at the Changshu plant as the first product of the revived Freelander brand. Read more…
Plug-in port: Brazilian Port of Santos electrifies DP World terminal
DP World is electrifying its port fleet at the Brazilian Port of Santos with 15 battery-electric terminal trucks and three electric reach stackers in a move that marks another key step toward clean freight handling at one of Latin America’s busiest container ports. Read more…
