Global EV sales barely moved the needle in August, but that number hides two dramatically different markets: Europe surged 36% from a year ago, while North America plunged 33%. Read more…
New, 50-ton Volvo EC500 Electric excavator never needs charging
Volvo designed the 50-ton class EC500 Electric to deliver the same performance as the diesel-powered EC500 the brand’s customers know and love – but saying that is one thing. Proving it? That’s another thing, entirely. Read more…
The Boring Company Raises $3 Billion To Help Put More Teslas In Tunnels
Elon Musk’s tunneling venture is now worth $23 billion, the company said on Wednesday. Read More…
PG&E expands its California V2X program
PG&E expands its California V2X program with new EV models, chargers, and incentives to boost bidirectional charging and grid integration. Read more…
Tesla Cybertruck Powershare finally backs up homes with a Powerwall 3
Tesla’s Cybertruck Powershare feature can now back up your home at the same time as a Powerwall 3, the company announced Thursday. Run together, the truck and the battery add more than three days of backup power, which Tesla says is the equivalent of nine extra Powerwalls. Read more…
Kia reveals EV3 lease offer for $349 a month, but there’s a catch
The EV3 is now on sale as Kia’s most affordable electric vehicle, starting at $29,890. So, how much does it cost to lease. Read more…
Ford bids farewell to the F-150 Lightning as new Fathom and EREV pickups near
With its next-generation electric pickups arriving in 2027, the F-150 Lightning is no longer available. Ford is preparing to introduce the $30,000 Fathom EV pickup and an extended-range electric vehicle (EREV) to replace it. Read more…
Geely taps Volvo’s European network to expand Lynk & Co
Volvo Cars will take charge of Lynk & Co’s commercial and brand operations in Europe from January 2027, providing retail and after-sales network support. Read more…
Volkswagen Just Added New Assisted Driving Tech To The ID.Buzz
Atlas, Golf, and Tiguan models all get VW’s new suite of driver assistance tech, too. Read More…
I Drove All The New Toyota EVs. Here’s My Pick—And How To Choose
The Toyota bZ, C-HR, and bZ Woodland all share the same bones. I drove them all to find the best value. Read More…
Li Auto kicks off European push with golf partnership, names overseas i6 Li 6
Li Auto confirmed that the Li i6 will appear as the Li 6 at next month’s Paris Motor Show, where it will unveil its global product lineup and European business plans. Read more…
San Francisco schools begin rolling out electric school buses
San Francisco Unified School District begins deploying electric school buses with V2G tech, partnering with Zum to build a cleaner student mobility system. Read more…
A new Arizona plant is going after the rare earth supply crunch
A new rare earth recycling plant in Arizona could create another domestic source of materials needed for EV motors, wind turbines, and a long list of other products. Read more…
Trump Could Be Ready To U-Turn On Chinese EVs, One Senator Claims
One U.S. Senator claims that rumors are swirling around Washington an upcoming meeting with China may open the door to Chinese EVs. Read More…
Geely launches Galaxy TT sedan with lower starting price, longer range
The Geely Galaxy TT starts at a limited-time price of 129,900 yuan ($19,170), with CLTC ranges of 640-725 km. Read more…
Webinar: Standards and practical methods for EVSE commissioning and field inspection
Henkel introduces LOCTITE SOLVE, an AI-powered virtual adhesives hub to accelerate EV component design and optimize battery manufacturing simulations. Read more…
Nissan revives Pixo in order to survive the electric era
If you had €7,030 in your pocket back in 2009, you could have walked into any Nissan showroom in the UK and gotten a new car. For that amount, the salesperson would hand you the keys to the Indian-built Suzuki Alto with a Nissan badge glued to the bumper. It had wind-up windows, plastic bottle-cap-looking wheel trims, and zero street… Read more…
Australia expands EV rebates for dealerships and repair shops
The Australian government is expanding its support for EV infrastructure at dealerships and repair shops, offering rebates of up to AU$3,000 (~€1850) per charging plug. It also aims to cover 80 per cent of eligible costs for EV-specific workshop equipment. Read more…
Wallbox Chargers closes US plant – in favour of Spain
Spanish charging station manufacturer Wallbox Chargers is shutting down its production in the USA and relocating it to Barcelona. The measure only affects production and, according to the company, does not represent a withdrawal from the US market. The company now plans to supply North American customers from Barcelona. Read more…
Volkswagen ID.3 Neo test reveals an electric car that does what it’s meant to
The controls in the Volkswagen ID.3 Neo are now haptic push buttons and rotary knobs. No one misses the sliders. But what really sets this VW apart is not the new interior – although it does have a great spacious feel – it’s actually the overall package that is most pleasantly convincing. The ID.3 has now become a genuinely good electric car. Read more…
