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20 hours ago

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Used EV sales spike alongside gas prices

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These 4 European EVs Could Give Tesla A Serious Run For Its Money In The States

The hottest EVs from the 2026 New York Auto Show (plus one brawny concept)

Consumers are increasingly turning to electric vehicles due to rising gas prices, with notable debuts at the 2026 New York International Auto Show.

14 hours ago

Crank Windows And No Radio: Why Slate And Dodge's Cheap EVs May Be Far More Spartan Than Chinese Ones

American automakers are focusing on cheaper EVs by stripping features rather than innovating technology or manufacturing processes.

EV Depreciation Is Still Brutal. But Hybrids Should Give Us Hope

Electric vehicles depreciate significantly faster than hybrids and the overall market average, losing 57.2% of their value in five years.

13 hours ago

Gas prices aren't the only factor fueling used EV sales | TechCrunch

New electric vehicle sales dropped 28% in Q1, while used EV sales increased 12% due to expiring leases and rising gas prices.

20 hours ago

Used EV sales spike alongside gas prices

Aggressive pricing by Tesla and others is driving sales but lowering used EV values, while high petrol prices may influence interest in EVs.

These 4 European EVs Could Give Tesla A Serious Run For Its Money In The States

America's electric car sales dropped 28% in Q1, while Europe saw a 30% increase in sales last year.

The hottest EVs from the 2026 New York Auto Show (plus one brawny concept)

Consumers are increasingly turning to electric vehicles due to rising gas prices, with notable debuts at the 2026 New York International Auto Show.

14 hours ago

Crank Windows And No Radio: Why Slate And Dodge's Cheap EVs May Be Far More Spartan Than Chinese Ones

American automakers are focusing on cheaper EVs by stripping features rather than innovating technology or manufacturing processes.

EV Depreciation Is Still Brutal. But Hybrids Should Give Us Hope

Electric vehicles depreciate significantly faster than hybrids and the overall market average, losing 57.2% of their value in five years.

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Toronto startup

Tesla Is Quietly Becoming a Global Utility and Wall Street Barely Notices

Intellectual property law

Tesla Partially Succeeds at CAFC with Ruling Finding Some EV Charging Claims Obvious

Toronto startup

Tesla uses Model S and X 'sentimental' value to enforce massive pricing move

Cars

Tesla Reclaims World's Top EV Spot After BYD Sales Plummet 25%

Tesla broadens most-wanted Model Y to eight new markets

Tesla expands Model Y L availability to eight Asian markets, targeting family buyers with a focus on practicality and performance.

Tesla's Little Miracle

Tesla's Q1 sales fell short of expectations, but steady deliveries suggest potential market share gains despite challenges.

Intellectual property law

Tesla Is Quietly Becoming a Global Utility and Wall Street Barely Notices

Tesla's energy business is growing significantly, indicating a structural shift despite declining automotive revenue.

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Tesla Partially Succeeds at CAFC with Ruling Finding Some EV Charging Claims Obvious

The CAFC affirmed, reversed, and vacated parts of the PTAB's decision regarding Tesla's challenge to Charge Fusion's patent on electric vehicle charging.

Tesla uses Model S and X 'sentimental' value to enforce massive pricing move

Tesla has raised prices on remaining Model S and Model X vehicles by $15,000, leveraging scarcity and sentimental value.

Tesla Reclaims World's Top EV Spot After BYD Sales Plummet 25%

Tesla regained its position as the world's largest electric car maker with a 6.5% increase in deliveries, while BYD's sales dropped significantly.

Tesla broadens most-wanted Model Y to eight new markets

Tesla expands Model Y L availability to eight Asian markets, targeting family buyers with a focus on practicality and performance.

Tesla's Little Miracle

Tesla's Q1 sales fell short of expectations, but steady deliveries suggest potential market share gains despite challenges.

Plug Power Advances 4% on Biggest Electrolyzer Project Yet and Clear Path to Profitability

Plug Power's stock rises 4% following a major electrolyzer contract for a green hydrogen project in Canada.

Plug Power Gains 6%: 3 Reasons Investors Are Betting on a Hydrogen Comeback Story

Plug Power's stock has risen 6% amid positive financial developments and a strategic turnaround plan.

Plug Power Advances 4% on Biggest Electrolyzer Project Yet and Clear Path to Profitability

Plug Power's stock rises 4% following a major electrolyzer contract for a green hydrogen project in Canada.

fromwww.independent.co.uk

Plug Power Gains 6%: 3 Reasons Investors Are Betting on a Hydrogen Comeback Story

Plug Power's stock has risen 6% amid positive financial developments and a strategic turnaround plan.

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11 hours ago

E-bike and e-scooter warning issued amid growing' black market

E-bike and e-scooter fires in the UK surged in 2025, raising safety concerns about products from online marketplaces.

This Tiny EV Camper Solves The 'Park Anywhere' Problem, But There's A Catch

A tiny electric camper from Germany offers limited range and features, designed for local exploration and urban logistics.

#autonomous-vehicles

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18 hours ago

NYC politics

Across New York, debate about the inevitability of driverless cars begins

European startups

TechCrunch Mobility: 'A stunning lack of transparency' | TechCrunch

16 hours ago

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Robotaxi companies won't say how often remote operators intervene

NYC politics

fromRoute Fifty

18 hours ago

Across New York, debate about the inevitability of driverless cars begins

Concerns about autonomous vehicles in New York focus on job displacement and lack of support for affected workers.

European startups

TechCrunch Mobility: 'A stunning lack of transparency' | TechCrunch

Waymo's remote assistance issue reflects a broader lack of transparency in the autonomous vehicle industry regarding reliance on remote staff.

16 hours ago

Robotaxi companies won't say how often remote operators intervene

Autonomous vehicle companies are not disclosing details about remote assistance teams and their intervention frequency.

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Gadgets

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14 hours ago

E-bike battery starts fire inside San Jose apartment, killing 1

A faulty e-bike battery caused a fire in San José, resulting in one death and highlighting the dangers of lithium-ion batteries.

fromSFGATE

Lithium battery fire inside Bay Area home kills one

San Jose fire officials warned that lithium-ion batteries are highly toxic when ablaze due to 'highly irritating gases' like carbon monoxide.

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Europe news

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2 days ago

European drivers choke on rising diesel prices

Diesel prices in Europe have surged over 30% due to the Middle East war, highlighting dependence on imported energy.

Environment

California just hit an inflection point for batteries

California's battery storage reached 12.3 gigawatts, providing 43% of grid demand, significantly reducing reliance on fossil fuels and lowering energy costs.

18 minutes ago

New Rivian R2 Specs: How a Standard Heat Pump Pushed Range to 335 Miles

The 2027 Rivian R2 Performance outperforms the Tesla Model Y in efficiency and range, achieving 335 miles on a full charge.

Venture

Rivian spinoff Also will build autonomous delivery vehicles for DoorDash | TechCrunch

Also partners with DoorDash to develop autonomous delivery vehicles, raising $200 million and achieving a valuation over $1 billion.

#byd

BYD Has Already Built 5,000 Of Its New Megawatt 'Flash' Charging Stations

BYD has launched its second-generation Flash chargers, capable of 1.5 megawatts, and has installed 5,000 stations across China.

fromwww.businessinsider.com

BYD's global push is accelerating just as expensive gas jolts EV demand

BYD is rapidly expanding globally, aiming for 1.5 million overseas vehicle sales, driven by high gas prices and a diverse vehicle lineup.

fromWIRED

How BYD Got EV Chargers to Work Almost as Fast as Gas Pumps

BYD's new Flash Chargers can charge EV batteries from 10 to 70 percent in five minutes, revolutionizing the charging experience.

BYD Has Already Built 5,000 Of Its New Megawatt 'Flash' Charging Stations

BYD has launched its second-generation Flash chargers, capable of 1.5 megawatts, and has installed 5,000 stations across China.

fromwww.businessinsider.com

BYD's global push is accelerating just as expensive gas jolts EV demand

BYD is rapidly expanding globally, aiming for 1.5 million overseas vehicle sales, driven by high gas prices and a diverse vehicle lineup.

fromWIRED

How BYD Got EV Chargers to Work Almost as Fast as Gas Pumps

BYD's new Flash Chargers can charge EV batteries from 10 to 70 percent in five minutes, revolutionizing the charging experience.

The Best Portable Jump Starter Can Amp a Dead Land Cruiser 15 Times

Portable jump starters eliminate the need for tow trucks, providing reliable power for dead batteries and charging devices.

Is the Slate Truck too minimal for its own good?

Slate Truck offers a surprisingly spacious interior despite its small size, emphasizing usability and accessibility in its minimalist design.

Nio Leaps 8% on Delivery Hopes and Battery Swap Momentum: 3 Reasons the Rally Could Have Legs

Nio stock is rising due to strong delivery data, battery swap infrastructure, and a growing product pipeline.

3 surprising (but simple) ways to save gas as fuel costs skyrocket

Gas prices are rising due to disruptions in oil supply chains, particularly from the conflict in Iran, leading to increased costs at the pump.

13 hours ago

How The Kia EV3 Delivers 320 Miles Of Range Without Looking Like A Bar Of Soap

Kia's EV3 offers over 320 miles of range with a boxy design, challenging traditional aerodynamic EV shapes.

#uber

Uber expands its EV incentive program across the US

Uber offers $4,000 grants and additional discounts to drivers switching to electric vehicles to promote EV adoption among its drivers.

Uber Expands $4,000 Grants For Drivers Who Switch To EVs

Uber has expanded its EV grant program nationwide, offering eligible drivers a $4,000 incentive to switch to electric vehicles.

Uber expands its $4,000 'Go Electric' grant to drivers nationwide

Uber expands its Go Electric grant to drivers nationwide, offering $4,000 to switch from gas vehicles to electric amid rising gas prices.

Uber expands its EV incentive program across the US

Uber offers $4,000 grants and additional discounts to drivers switching to electric vehicles to promote EV adoption among its drivers.

Uber Expands $4,000 Grants For Drivers Who Switch To EVs

Uber has expanded its EV grant program nationwide, offering eligible drivers a $4,000 incentive to switch to electric vehicles.

Uber expands its $4,000 'Go Electric' grant to drivers nationwide

Uber expands its Go Electric grant to drivers nationwide, offering $4,000 to switch from gas vehicles to electric amid rising gas prices.

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Artificial intelligence

Group14 opens factory to produce battery materials for flash charging EVs | TechCrunch

Group14 begins production at its BAM-3 factory in South Korea, capable of producing 2,000 metric tons of silicon battery materials annually to supply the EV market.

Lucid Faces Biggest Disaster Ever

Lucid delivered a remarkably small number of vehicles in Q1, at 3,903. It produced 5,500. The company blamed much of this on a supplier's lack of inventory, which cost it 29 days of disruption.

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Study: How Capping Vehicle Sizes Could Help Save the World - Streetsblog USA

Controlling vehicle size is essential to meet transportation goals and reduce emissions, fuel demand, and traffic deaths.

What's going on with Donut Lab?

Donut Labs claims to have developed a revolutionary solid state battery, but skepticism surrounds its feasibility and proof of concept.

Polestar's Largest EV Will Be Made Exclusively In The U.S.

Polestar 3 will be exclusively manufactured in South Carolina, ending Chinese production to avoid import tariffs and streamline operations.

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MCV at Bus2Bus in Berlin with the completely redesigned electric C127 EV and the fuel cell C127 FC LE

MCV will showcase two zero-emission buses, the C127 EV and C127 FC LE, at Bus2Bus 2026 in Berlin.

EV adoption in America: Who's winning, who's losing?

On average, fuel prices are up almost a dollar per gallon, or 25 percent, according to AAA. For a nation as addicted to the automotive as we are, that's bad news. Except, of course, for electric vehicles.

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fromSustainable Bus

Series production of MAN e-buses has started in Ankara

MAN has commenced electric bus production in Ankara, Turkey, expanding its global e-mobility capabilities and production capacity.

The Nail Test: Why this $54 billion innovation is terrifying Western auto executives

BYD's CEO initiated eight years of R&D to prevent battery failures after a tragic incident involving a ruptured battery.

2 days ago

Nissan's Turnaround Hinges On This Unique Hybrid System. It's Nothing Like Toyota's

Nissan's Rogue Hybrid e-Power will offer a unique driving experience, combining electric vehicle performance with hybrid fuel efficiency, launching in late 2026.

#kia

Alternative transportation

Kia's Futuristic EV Van Could Become A New York Taxi

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Kia's compact EV3 is coming to the US this year, with 320 miles of range

Kia's Futuristic EV Van Could Become A New York Taxi

Kia PV5 WAV, developed with BraunAbility, is an ADA-compliant electric van designed for wheelchair accessibility and potential use as a taxi.

Kia's compact EV3 is coming to the US this year, with 320 miles of range

Kia's EV3 compact electric SUV will launch in the US in late 2026 with updated features and configurations.

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Automakers are teaming up, speeding up, and hoping AI can help them down a tough road ahead

Automakers are leveraging AI to shorten vehicle development timelines and enhance efficiency in response to industry challenges.

DoorDash partners with Rivian spinoff Also for autonomous delivery vehicles

DoorDash's investment in Also aims to develop and accelerate the deployment of autonomous delivery at scale, focusing on areas not yet fully solved for, including intersections of roadways and bike lanes.

Toronto startup

fromWIRED

Gas Prices Are Soaring. So Is the Demand for Used EVs

Increased interest in used electric vehicles at iDrive1 Motors amid rising gas prices and reduced new EV offerings from automakers.

Despite EV headwinds, Rivian's sales are up

Rivian reports strong Q1 2026 sales and production growth, anticipating a historic year despite previous challenges and market competition.

#ev-charging

Most EV Fast Chargers Are Built In Months. Ionna Just Built One In 5 Days

Ionna's fast expansion is driven by innovative construction techniques, allowing new EV charging stations to be built in under a week.

2 months ago

Environment

Thousands Of High-Power EV Chargers Are Coming To Your Favorite Supermarket's Parking Lot

Environment

Charging Demand Is Growing, But Charging Infrastructure Isn't Keeping Up

Most EV Fast Chargers Are Built In Months. Ionna Just Built One In 5 Days

Ionna's fast expansion is driven by innovative construction techniques, allowing new EV charging stations to be built in under a week.

2 months ago

Environment

Thousands Of High-Power EV Chargers Are Coming To Your Favorite Supermarket's Parking Lot

Environment

Charging Demand Is Growing, But Charging Infrastructure Isn't Keeping Up

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Honda Prologue's $7,500 Price Cut Means There's No Better Time To Buy

Honda has slashed the price of the 2026 Prologue by $7,500 across the board, essentially replacing the lost tax incentive and making the crossover a much better deal among its peers.

Cars

Toyota's Hydrogen Dream Is Far From Over

Toyota aims to become a third shareholder in Cellcentric to enhance hydrogen fuel cell technology for heavy commercial vehicles.

Toyota's still trying to make hydrogen fuel cells happen

Toyota is joining Daimler and Volvo in a joint venture to develop fuel cell technology for heavy commercial vehicles.

Toyota's Hydrogen Dream Is Far From Over

Toyota aims to become a third shareholder in Cellcentric to enhance hydrogen fuel cell technology for heavy commercial vehicles.

Toyota's still trying to make hydrogen fuel cells happen

Toyota is joining Daimler and Volvo in a joint venture to develop fuel cell technology for heavy commercial vehicles.

Ford's CEO Says An Affordable Tesla Model 3, Model Y Rival Is Coming

Ford plans to launch affordable EVs to compete with Tesla's Model Y and Model 3, utilizing a new Universal Electric Vehicle platform.

fromNature

Affordable mobility for all: why we need smaller, cheaper electric vehicles

Low-speed electric vehicles offer affordable, practical decarbonization for underserved populations but remain overlooked due to bias toward expensive, high-tech solutions and nationalist trade policies.

Tesla opens first public Tesla Semi Megacharger site in Los Angeles

Tesla opened its first public Tesla Semi Megacharger in Los Angeles, offering 750 kW charging speeds to support long-haul trucking operations and enhance Semi competitiveness.

Tesla Opened Its First Semi Truck Megacharger That's Not At A Tesla Factory

Tesla opened its first public Megacharger station in Ontario, California, capable of delivering 750 kW to charge Tesla Semi trucks for long-distance commercial hauling.

Doubling the voltage: What 800 V architecture really changes in EVs

800 V EV platforms will gradually become mainstream as costs decline from $1,180 to $420 by 2028, with 15-20% global adoption and 35% penetration in China projected by 2030.

Electric freight's next chapter will be won on discipline, not ambition

Electric trucks have proven capable of long-haul freight operations, shifting focus from feasibility to infrastructure, economics, and sustainable business models.

Cheap EVs are about to flood the used car market. Will more buyers make the switch from gas?

A surge of affordable used EVs is arriving as drivers seek alternatives to high gas prices.

Got One Of These Jeep, Ram, Fiat, Or Dodge EVs? You Can Now Use Tesla Superchargers

Stellantis vehicles now access Tesla's 27,500 North American Superchargers using NACS-to-CCS adapters, expanding EV charging infrastructure for Jeep, Dodge, Ram, Fiat, and Maserati owners.

Ionna Just Hit A Big Milestone, And It's Offering Serious Discounts

The up-and-coming DC fast charging network backed by several automakers opened its 100th station in the United States, bringing the total number of individual bays to nearly 1,000. That's a big deal for a newcomer that was founded just two years ago and energized its first DC fast chargers in December 2024.

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fromABC7 Los Angeles

A look at how EVs come with lower maintenance costs

Electric vehicles offer significantly lower maintenance costs than gas-powered vehicles, eliminating oil changes, spark plug replacements, and engine tuneups.

fromBusiness Insider

Higher gas prices spark a surge of search interest in EVs

Online searches for electric vehicles have increased as gas prices rise, though this interest surge has not yet translated into higher EV sales.

The Business Case For EV Fleets Is Getting Hard To Ignore

Switching corporate fleets from gas to electric vehicles can reduce total operating costs by up to 50% through lower energy expenses, reduced maintenance, and regulatory incentives.

fromBusiness Insider

The EV graveyard: All the electric cars that automakers have axed this year

American EV sales collapsed 53.5% in January 2026 after federal tax credits ended, prompting automakers to discontinue or delay multiple electric vehicle models.

2 months ago

This RV will charge your electric truck after towing

Electric trucks seem to have hit a pothole recently, ignored by truck owners who say they're worried about losing too much ranging from towing. But what if the thing your towing could also pump electrons back into your truck's battery when all's said and done? That what California-company Evotrex is proposing with its new RV, the Evotrex-PG5. The secret to the Evotrex-PG5 is its

Cars

Every Extended-Range EV Coming To America Soon

Extended-range electric vehicles combine electric drivetrains with onboard combustion generators to eliminate range anxiety while preserving charging flexibility.