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Alternative transportation
fromWIRED
2 weeks ago

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.
Alternative transportation
fromWIRED
2 weeks ago

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.
#electric-vehicles
fromIndependent
4 days ago
Europe news

David W Higgins: To keep driving affordable, we need to embrace cheap Chinese electric cars

Alternative transportation
fromEngadget
2 days ago

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.
Cars
fromInsideHook
1 week ago

Sales Data Shows Growing Demand for Used EVs in US, Europe

Electric vehicle sales trends show a decline in new EVs but an increase in used EV sales due to rising gas prices.
Business
fromWIRED
1 month ago

Join Our Livestream: The Hype, Reality, and Future of EVs

Electric-vehicle market is maturing with many automakers entering, Tesla losing dominance to BYD, and infrastructure, production, and policy uncertainties shaping future adoption.
Cars
frominsideevs.com
18 hours ago

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.
Europe news
fromIndependent
4 days ago

David W Higgins: To keep driving affordable, we need to embrace cheap Chinese electric cars

Ireland needs to reassess its electric vehicle policies due to rising fuel prices and the cost-of-living crisis.
Alternative transportation
fromEngadget
2 days ago

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.
Cars
fromInsideHook
1 week ago

Sales Data Shows Growing Demand for Used EVs in US, Europe

Electric vehicle sales trends show a decline in new EVs but an increase in used EV sales due to rising gas prices.
#tesla
Toronto startup
fromTechCrunch
22 hours ago

The final days of the Tesla Model X and S are here. All bets are on the Cybercab. | TechCrunch

Tesla ends production of Model S and Model X due to declining sales, focusing on new projects like the Optimus robot and Cybercab.
Toronto startup
from24/7 Wall St.
1 day ago

Bloomberg: Tesla's AI dreams don't change reality, cars still pay the bills

Tesla's Q1 2026 vehicle deliveries fell short of expectations, highlighting challenges in the automotive sector despite excitement over future technologies.
Toronto startup
fromTESLARATI
1 day ago

Tesla's Q1 delivery figures show Elon Musk was right

Tesla's Q1 2026 delivery figures show a shift towards Optimus, with traditional auto business becoming less central to its future.
Toronto startup
fromTNW | China
20 hours ago

Tesla beats BYD in Q1 2026 EV sales but inventory build and Europe slump cloud the win

Tesla delivered 358,023 electric vehicles in Q1 2026, surpassing BYD but missing Wall Street expectations, leading to a significant stock drop.
Toronto startup
fromTechCrunch
22 hours ago

The final days of the Tesla Model X and S are here. All bets are on the Cybercab. | TechCrunch

Tesla ends production of Model S and Model X due to declining sales, focusing on new projects like the Optimus robot and Cybercab.
Toronto startup
from24/7 Wall St.
1 day ago

Bloomberg: Tesla's AI dreams don't change reality, cars still pay the bills

Tesla's Q1 2026 vehicle deliveries fell short of expectations, highlighting challenges in the automotive sector despite excitement over future technologies.
Toronto startup
fromTESLARATI
1 day ago

Tesla's Q1 delivery figures show Elon Musk was right

Tesla's Q1 2026 delivery figures show a shift towards Optimus, with traditional auto business becoming less central to its future.
Environment
from99% Invisible
1 day ago

Service Request #4: How Does the Grid in Phoenix Work? - 99% Invisible

Phoenix's extreme summer heat underscores the critical importance of a reliable electrical grid for survival.
Tech industry
fromAxios
1 day ago

AI boom drives clash between grid power vs. energy "islands"

On-site power for data centers is increasing, with projections suggesting it could reach 50% of planned capacity.
Business
from24/7 Wall St.
2 days ago

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.
fromFuturism
1 day ago

Delivery Robot Companies in Trouble as Bot Become Targets for Vandalism

Out of the company's first 80,000 deliveries the bots finished on campus, about 1,600 involved incidents of vandalism. At a cost of $2,500 per Kiwibot, the damage adds up quick.
London startup
#ai
Artificial intelligence
fromEntrepreneur
2 days ago

Why Entrepreneurs Can't Ignore AI's Growing Energy Demands

AI's rapid growth is significantly increasing global electricity demand, reshaping energy as a strategic business asset for entrepreneurs.
fromFast Company
1 day ago
Environment

Critical minerals are required to power AI data center demand

AI is driving unprecedented demand for energy storage solutions, particularly batteries, to support data centers and ensure grid stability.
Artificial intelligence
fromEntrepreneur
2 days ago

Why Entrepreneurs Can't Ignore AI's Growing Energy Demands

AI's rapid growth is significantly increasing global electricity demand, reshaping energy as a strategic business asset for entrepreneurs.
Environment
fromFast Company
1 day ago

Critical minerals are required to power AI data center demand

AI is driving unprecedented demand for energy storage solutions, particularly batteries, to support data centers and ensure grid stability.
European startups
fromTNW | Cars
2 days ago

Geely will stop building factories and use Volvo's plants instead

Geely will stop building new car factories and focus on existing plants to meet global automotive demand.
Venture
fromTechCrunch
4 days ago

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.
Science
fromSilicon Canals
6 days ago

AI broke the energy grid's assumptions - Silicon Canals

The future of the electrical grid in 2035 hinges on AI-driven demand, creating competition among energy sources like natural gas, nuclear, and renewables.
Cars
fromFast Company
7 hours ago

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.
Environment
fromFast Company
1 day ago

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.
#nio
Business
from24/7 Wall St.
2 days ago

Nio Price Prediction: Where Will The Auto Stock Be In 2030?

NIO Inc. achieved its first quarterly GAAP net profit in Q4 2025, raising questions about its recovery in a competitive market.
Business
from24/7 Wall St.
3 days ago

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.
Business
from24/7 Wall St.
2 days ago

Nio Price Prediction: Where Will The Auto Stock Be In 2030?

NIO Inc. achieved its first quarterly GAAP net profit in Q4 2025, raising questions about its recovery in a competitive market.
Business
from24/7 Wall St.
3 days ago

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.
Tech industry
fromWIRED
1 day ago

A New Google-Funded Data Center Will Be Powered by a Massive Gas Plant

A pragmatic 'all-of-the-above' strategy is essential for energy, with gas as a critical bridge while investing in renewables.
fromArs Technica
1 day ago

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.
Cars
#uber
Alternative transportation
fromThe Verge
2 days ago

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.
#renewable-energy
Environment
fromArs Technica
1 day ago

Renewables dominate 2025's newly installed generating capacity

Renewable energy capacity grew by 700 GW last year, accounting for 86% of global generating capacity growth.
Environment
fromTheregister
2 days ago

Renewables hit 49.4% of global electricity capacity in 2025

Renewable energy reached nearly half of global electricity capacity in 2025, but commitments to renewable energy are still not on track.
Environment
fromArs Technica
1 day ago

Renewables dominate 2025's newly installed generating capacity

Renewable energy capacity grew by 700 GW last year, accounting for 86% of global generating capacity growth.
Environment
fromTheregister
2 days ago

Renewables hit 49.4% of global electricity capacity in 2025

Renewable energy reached nearly half of global electricity capacity in 2025, but commitments to renewable energy are still not on track.
Cars
frominsideevs.com
1 hour 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.
Environment
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

Google teams up with gas plant for AI datacenter in sharp turn from climate goals

Google partners with Crusoe Energy for a natural gas power plant to supply energy for its Texas datacenter, marking a shift from its carbon-neutral goals.
Cars
fromwww.businessinsider.com
21 hours ago

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.
Cars
fromWIRED
2 days ago

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.
Cars
fromFuturism
22 hours ago

Dozens of Robotaxis In China Stop Dead in the Middle of Roads and Highways, Causing Crashes

A system failure left over a hundred Baidu robotaxis stranded in Wuhan, causing traffic chaos and multiple crashes.
#kia
Cars
fromThe Verge
2 days ago

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.
Cars
fromEngadget
3 days ago

Kia shows off the 2027 EV3 at the NY Auto Show

Kia's EV3 subcompact electric SUV will debut in the US later this year, targeting a starting price of $35,000.
Cars
fromThe Verge
2 days ago

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.
Toronto startup
fromFuturism
3 days ago

Tesla Admits Its Robotaxis Are Being Driven Remotely

Waymo relies on remote operators in the Philippines for assistance with autonomous vehicles, highlighting the ongoing human involvement in autonomous driving.
Toronto startup
fromThe Verge
3 days ago

Baidu's robotaxis froze in traffic creating chaos

Baidu's robotaxis malfunctioned in Wuhan, trapping passengers and causing traffic issues due to a reported system failure.
#toyota
Cars
frominsideevs.com
1 day ago

The Toyota bZ Had An Amazing Start To 2026

Toyota's bZ is set to be the top-selling non-Tesla EV in the U.S. for 2026, with significant sales growth.
Cars
frominsideevs.com
3 days ago

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.
Cars
fromEngadget
3 days ago

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.
Cars
frominsideevs.com
1 day ago

The Toyota bZ Had An Amazing Start To 2026

Toyota's bZ is set to be the top-selling non-Tesla EV in the U.S. for 2026, with significant sales growth.
Cars
frominsideevs.com
3 days ago

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.
Cars
fromEngadget
3 days ago

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.
Toronto startup
frominsideevs.com
3 days ago

Rivian's E-Bike Spinoff Will Make Autonomous Delivery Bots For Bike Lanes

Also plans to develop self-driving delivery vehicles in partnership with DoorDash, expanding its focus beyond human-driven vehicles.
fromEngadget
3 days ago

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
Alternative transportation
fromSustainable Bus
5 days ago

Zero-emission buses move beyond cities: intercity transition in Sustainable Bus' session at BUS2BUS - Sustainable Bus

Electrification of intercity and coach segments in Europe is advancing, requiring new infrastructure and operational strategies for zero-emission mobility.
Cars
frominsideevs.com
2 days ago

The Hyundai Ioniq 5 Is Still Crushing It

The Hyundai Ioniq 5 achieved significant sales growth in Q1, outperforming competitors in the American EV market despite overall declines.
Cars
fromArs Technica
3 days ago

Kia shows off small cars in NY: The 2027 EV3 and 2027 Seltos Hybrid

The EV3 and Seltos Hybrid feature advanced technology, customizable infotainment, and various powertrain options, launching in late 2026.
frominsideevs.com
2 days ago

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
Cars
frominsideevs.com
3 days ago

The 2027 Kia EV3 Is Coming With 320 Miles Of Range And A Huge Question Mark

The 2027 Kia EV3, an affordable subcompact electric crossover, will launch in the U.S. with a range of up to 320 miles.
Cars
fromwww.bbc.com
3 days ago

Mass robotaxi malfunction halts traffic in Chinese city

A mass robotaxi outage in Wuhan raised safety concerns about driverless vehicles after over a hundred cars stopped mid-traffic due to a system malfunction.
Cars
frominsideevs.com
3 days ago

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.
#ev-charging
Cars
frominsideevs.com
5 days ago

All New BMW i5 EVs Now Have A Native NACS Charge Port

All U.S. BMW i5 EVs from March 2026 will feature a NACS charge port and come with necessary charging adapters.
Cars
fromTESLARATI
6 days ago

Tesla Robotaxi gets a small but significant change

Tesla's all-electric Semi is gaining positive feedback from drivers for its innovative features and ease of use.
Alternative transportation
fromNature
2 weeks ago

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.
Alternative transportation
fromArs Technica
3 weeks ago

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.
Cars
fromFast Company
1 week ago

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.
Cars
fromABC7 Los Angeles
2 weeks ago

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.
Cars
fromBusiness Insider
2 weeks ago

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.
Environment
fromSustainable Bus
2 months ago

The Mobility House launches Cascade EV Aggregator to enable utility-level EV charging management - Sustainable Bus

Cascade EV Aggregator aggregates EV chargers and vehicles into coordinated V1G and V2G resources, enabling utilities to access grid services across the US and Canada.
fromThe Verge
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
Cars
fromTESLARATI
2 months ago

Tesla Cybercab spotted with interesting charging solution, stimulating discussion

Tesla Cybercab prototypes include a rear, manually latched charging port for wired Supercharging while wireless induction charging is planned for future robotaxi operations.
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