In just a few short years, upstart automakers like XPeng have emerged as serious global players, pushing established brands to innovate faster. The 2026 XPeng G6 facelift is a perfect example of this dizzying pace, returning with more than 20,000 small but important refinements, after being on the scene for just over a year. This mid-size electric SUV challenges rivals… Read more…
Jetour hosts 1st global fan festival as it advances ambitious international expansion
Jetour hosted its inaugural global fan festival at Liwa, the Middle East’s premier winter desert automotive event, as its business expands across 100 countries and regions.
Jetour has sold over 2.1 million vehicles globally and launched the G700 hybrid SUV in the UAE last month.
Maximizing fleet efficiency and ROI with telematics integration [update]
Even without clean fleet tax credits and cash-on-the-hood incentives, fleet managers are working hard to maximize their ROI on vehicle assets and reduce their total cost of ownership – and they’re increasingly turning to data‑driven telematics solutions to help. Read more…
Mammoet expands electric vehicle fleet with massive XCMG hybrid crane
French heavy lift and logistics specialists Mammoet are living up to their name with the addition of a new, mammoth-sized, 60-ton hybrid crane from the electric equipment experts at XCMG. Read more…
The backup battery choice you didn’t know you had: natural gas fuel cell
Whether it’s to keep the lights on after a natural disaster or just to avoid peak energy rates, more people than ever are adding battery energy storage to their home solar systems — but li-ion batteries aren’t the only option. The new WATT Fuel Cell uses the natural gas connection your home already has to generate power when you need it. Read more…
Giddyup: Polestar picks up $600 million in fresh funding
Geely-backed performance EV brand Polestar has had some troubling times in recent months, but its future is looking a whole lot better after the company secured a $600 million loan facility to help it keep on keepin’ on. Read more…
Never Forget: When The Power Went Out, The Ford F-150 Lightning Saved The Day
The Lightning was far from perfect as an electric truck. But it proved its worth in emergencies on countless occasions. Lire la suite…
This One Chart Shows What Happened To EVs In America In 2025
In the U.S., electric car sales seem poised to decline in 2025 after years of upward growth. Here’s what happened. Lire la suite…
Volkswagen cancels the 2026 ID. Buzz in the US
The iconic Volkswagen bus was once a symbol of affordable travel and freedom. When the German automaker first announced the ID. Buzz, fans expected a modern, electric version of that classic spirit. Unfortunately, the journey for the new electric Buzz has just hit a major speed bump as Volkswagen confirmed that it will not make a 2026 model of the… Read more…
Delaware Court reinstates Musk’s $55B pay package, penalizes him $1 instead
The Delaware Supreme Court made its ruling in the fight over Tesla CEO Elon Musk’s $55 billion pay package from 2018, reversing the Court of Chancery’s decision and reinstating the pay package. Read more…
I Love EVs. But I’m Happy The Bad Ones Are Getting Canceled
If we want to win over skeptics, we’re not going to do it with overpriced, uncompetitive EVs. Cancel them. Lire la suite…
I Drove Tesla’s Budget Model Y Standard. It’s Not Worth It.
Unless you’re burning up to buy a Tesla, just skip this one. Lire la suite…
Manfred Harrer appointed Hyundai Head of R&D
The Hyundai Motor Group has announced a series of personnel decisions. The most significant: Manfred Harrer will be promoted to President and Head of the Research and Development Division of the Hyundai Motor Group, effective January 1, 2026. Read more…
Fortescue takes delivery of second 14.5 MWh battery electric locomotive
Fortescue has received its second 14.5 MWh battery electric locomotive from Progress Rail. The eight-axle units are described as among the world’s largest land-mobile batteries and are set to cut diesel use by around one million litres per year. Read more…
Circle K expands charging network in Germany – also for electric trucks
The fuel station chain Circle K has expanded its German charging network by six new locations with a total of 43 fast-charging points. At three of the new charging parks, the company is offering charging options for e-trucks in Germany for the first time. Read more…
General Motors looks to tech veteran Sterling Anderson for future leadership
General Motors is preparing for a major change at the top. Mary Barra, the current CEO of the 117-year-old car company, is looking for someone to lead the brand into a new era. According to recent reports, Barra has her eyes on Sterling Anderson. He spent years working on high-tech projects, including a stint at Tesla. Now, he is facing… Read more…
bp pulse drops a 40‑bay DC fast‑charging hub at Chicago O’Hare
Airports are quickly turning into some of the busiest places to charge an EV, and bp pulse is leaning into that trend by officially opening a new DC fast‑charging hub today near Chicago’s O’Hare International Airport. Similar bp pulse hubs are already operating near airports in Los Angeles, Boston, San Francisco, Fort Lauderdale, and Houston. Read more…
Tesla rental fleet that bought into Elon Musk’s self-driving lies goes bankrupt due to depreciation
Dutch leasing company Mistergreen, known for its “Tesla only” fleet and bold bets on a future of autonomous robotaxis, is reportedly facing bankruptcy. The company’s financial collapse highlights the danger of buying into Elon Musk’s claims that Tesla vehicles would become “appreciating assets”—a prediction that has faced a harsh reality check in the used EV market. Read more…
An Oregon cattle ranch just added solar without losing grazing land
An Angus ranch in southern Oregon has become the test case for a new kind of cattle-friendly solar, hosting RUTE SunTracker’s first commercial project. Read more…
Kempower unveils ChargEye cybersecurity framework to enhance EV charging station data security
Kempower has released technical details about the cybersecurity architecture of its ChargEye charging station management system. The company reports this is the first time it has publicly shared information about the security foundations of ChargEye, which is developed and designed exclusively in Finland by Kempower’s internal engineering team. ChargEye’s software development lifecycle is certified under… Read more…
