I just spent two days at the 2026 Beijing Auto Show (Auto China 2026), and I need to tell you something: the future of the auto industry is electric and Chinese. I’m not being dramatic. Just realistic. Read more…
Liebherr delivers 330 ton electric excavator to Bulgarian copper mine
The equipment experts at Liebherr have delivered a MASSIVE, 300 tonne (~330 ton) R 9350 E electric excavator the Assarel copper mine in Bulgaria’s Pazardzhik province, where it’s already delivering big efficiency gains. Read more…
Electric haul trucks could save Fortescue over $400 million in fuel per year [update]
Fortescue is marching towards zero emissions as it invests in new, zero-emission mining equipment options across its global operations. And that investment? It’s already paying off. One analyst says the company’s saving almost $400 million in fuel costs alone. Each year. Read more…
Uber Says It Has A ‘Superpower’ To Boost EV Charging Growth
The ride-hailing giant is brokering the autonomous vehicle revolution. Now, it wants to do the same for electric vehicle charging. Read More…
Nio Onvo highlights massive L80 storage space ahead of Apr 28 debut
The Onvo L80 features up to 2,840 liters of total storage space, claiming to be the five-seat SUV with the largest cargo capacity in China. Read more…
This fleet is going electric, and sharing their real-world results (and savings) online
We write a lot about fleet studies proving out the value of electric vehicles in the real world, but almost never hear from commercial fleets who are making the switch first hand – but one small fleet is doing just that, sharing their experience on Reddit for everyone to see. Read more…
THEY TOOK R JOBS: new DroneDog robot security guard gets to work
Humanoid robots are supposed to be the biggest thing in the history of anything, but despite real progress elsewhere, they’re still perpetually two years away. The quadrupeds? They’ve proven to be a little bit closer to prime time – and Boston Dynamics says its latest DroneDog is ready to stop job site theft and vandalism TODAY. Read more…
New bill in California senate could turn your home battery into a moneymaker
California senate bill 913 would allow utilities and grid operators to treat home backup batteries like real power plants, opening the door for programs that can pay homeowners to share excess energy capacity during peak demand. Read more…
XPeng’s $58,500 self-driving flagship GX SUV debuts
The Beijing Auto Show is always full of surprises, but this year, a giant took the stage. XPeng has officially pulled the covers off its newest flagship SUV, the XPeng GX. This big vehicle is designed to be the best of the best for the Chinese company. With a starting price of RMB 399,800, which is about €49,500, it is… Read more…
Li Auto accelerates global push with new Middle East and Asia partnerships
Li Auto has signed partnerships with UAE and Saudi Arabian dealers and announced expansion plans for the Asia-Pacific region. Read more…
Porsche debuts the high-power 2026 Cayenne Coupe Electric in Beijing
Porsche revealed its latest addition to its electric car portfolio at the Auto China 2026 show in Beijing. The new model is called the Cayenne Coupé Electric, and it is a sleeker, faster version of the brand’s already popular SUV. Many big SUVs look like boxes on wheels, but this one tries to look more like a sports car. It… Read more…
A Used Kia EV9 Is One Of The Best EV Deals In America Right Now
The EV9 is a fantastic three-row SUV that just happens to be electric. Now, used models are selling at half price. Read More…
Tesla Is Killing The Model S. But Its Legacy Is Everywhere
After 14 years, the Model S is bowing out. But the car industry it helped create will continue living in its shadow. Read More…
‘Existential Risk’: Western Car Companies Are Blowing The Software Race
They thought subscriptions were an easy route to profit. But the real value is in something else… Read More…
Solaris Bus & Coach to supply 103 electric buses to Nobina in Sweden
Solaris has signed additional contracts with the Scandinavian public transport operator Nobina. These include the delivery of a total of 103 Solaris Urbino 15 LE Electric buses. The electric buses will be deployed on routes in the Stockholm, Gothenburg, and Skåne regions. Delivery is planned for 2027. Read more…
GWM discontinues Ora 03 electric hatchback in the UK
Great Wall Motor (GWM) is phasing out the Ora 03 electric hatchback in the UK after weak sales performance. The model, originally launched in 2022 as the Ora Funky Cat, is now available only from existing dealer stock. Read more…
Porsche exits Bugatti Rimac and Rimac Group
Porsche has found a buyer for its stake in Croatian Rimac Group and the joint venture Bugatti Rimac, known for its hypercars. The purchaser is a consortium led by financial investor HOF Capital, backed by the Egyptian billionaire Sawiris family. Read more…
This week’s electric truck news—Einride, Range Energy, Volvo, Tesla, Windrose
Einride, Tesla, Volvo, and Windrose advance electric truck fleet deployments with new vehicles and charging infrastructure for major companies. Read more…
Hyundai reinvents itself in China with the Ioniq V
Hyundai hasn’t been doing very well in China, to put it mildly, but the Korean company has now started its reinvention in the market with the Ioniq V, a new EV developed specifically for the Chinese market in partnership with Beijing Automotive Group Co. (BAIC), with which it established the joint-venture Beijing Hyundai in late 2024. The Ioniq V is… Read more…
A Florida convention center doubles its solar with no added panels
One of the largest convention centers in North America just got a major solar upgrade without needing any extra roof space. Read more…
