FERC: Renewables made up 88% of new US power generating capacity in 2025
Solar accounted for more than 72% of US electrical generating capacity added in 2025, with another 16% from wind, according to belatedly released data from the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) reviewed by the SUN DAY Campaign. Read more…
BYD sold 120,000 NEVs overseas in March, but the EV giant says this is just the start
Even Thailand’s Prime Minister is driving a BYD EV amid surging gas prices. As overseas sales continue to rise, BYD said it’s “highly confident” it can sell 1.5 million new energy vehicles (NEVs) in overseas markets in 2026. Read more…
The world added 692 GW of renewables in 2025 – here’s what it means
The world added a massive 692 gigawatts (GW) of renewable power in 2025, pushing total global capacity to 5,149 GW, according to a new report from the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA). Read more…
Mercedes-Benz Trucks opens orders for its eArocs 400 electric construction truck
Kia’s Futuristic EV Van Could Become A New York Taxi
BraunAbility and Kia have come together to created an ADA-compliant, wheelchair accessible van designed for taxi and rideshare use. Lire la suite…
Honda Prologue’s $7,500 Price Cut Means There’s No Better Time To Buy
Miss the EV tax credit? Well then, good news, because Honda has slashed the price of the Prologue by $7,500 Lire la suite…
Vishay’s new automotive MOSFET driver delivers 8 mm creepage in compact SMD-4 package
Tesla sometimes uses remote human operators to drive its robotaxis
According to a report by Wired, a letter sent to Senator Ed Markey by Tesla reveals that the company sometimes relies on actual human operators, driving the company’s robotaxis that are currently being tested around the US. Some Tesla vehicles are already deployed in Austin, Texas, without a human present in the car. Instead, Tesla relies on remote operators to… Read more…
Arc Boats’ new ‘high-octane package’ makes your boat worse for April Fools
It’s April Fools’ Day, also known as the worst day on the internet, where everyone thinks they’re clever with their fake announcements. Read more…
Tesla confirms Model S and Model X production is over — only ~600 left
Elon Musk confirmed today that Tesla has stopped producing the Model S and Model X. Custom orders are no longer accepted, and only about 600 vehicles remain in inventory worldwide. Read more…
Toyota’s electric SUV is suddenly one of America’s top-selling EVs
Toyota sold over 10,000 electric bZ SUVs in the first three months of 2026, beating out GM’s top-selling Chevy Equinox EV. Read more…
Republican Senator Calls Chinese Cars A ‘Cancer,’ Vowing Stricter Ban
Senator Bernie Moreno of Ohio said he would introduce legislation to ban partnerships that could bring Chinese cars into America. Lire la suite…
VW Boss Says Physical Controls Are A ‘Non-Negotiable’
Volkswagen’s capacitive controls and funky model names are going away, the brand’s CEO says. Lire la suite…
You can now talk to ChatGPT on Apple CarPlay
Apple released iOS 26.4 last week, and it brought with it support for third-party AI chatbots in CarPlay. The providers of said chatbots did need to update their apps to support this new functionality, and this now seems to be the case, at least with ChatGPT (other chatbots may work too, and if they don’t right now, they surely will… Read more…
e-Vadea launches charging solution for electric HGVs
The multi-technical service provider SPIE is expanding its charging portfolio in France with a focus on electric commercial vehicles. It will initially build seven HPC charging stations optimised for electric trucks along highways operated by Autoroutes Paris-Rhin-Rhône. Read more…
Fraunhofer IFAM uses electrodes to support battery recycling
In the MeGaBat project, researchers at Fraunhofer IFAM in Bremen, Germany, are developing an electrochemical process that isolates materials such as lithium, cobalt and nickel during battery recycling. The team also aims to recover rare earth elements in the future. Read more…
Zeekr 7X review: Late to the party, but still convincing
Geely’s Zeekr brand had long intended to enter the German market, but the launch was repeatedly delayed. A few weeks ago, the first units of the 7X were delivered to customers. We had the opportunity to test this Chinese electric SUV and can share our impressions of whether the wait was truly worthwhile.
Sion Power’s Licerion cells exceed 500 Wh/kg for defense and aerospace
Kia unveils US-spec EV3, for sale this year, picking up the ball Volvo dropped
Kia has unveiled the US version of its EV3 small SUV, which has been selling like gangbusters overseas and will come to the American market by the end of this year. Read more…
