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fromArs Technica
4 hours 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.
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#byd
Alternative transportation
fromWIRED
1 week 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
1 week 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.
#tesla
Toronto startup
from24/7 Wall St.
7 hours 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.
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frominsideevs.com
10 hours ago

Tesla Is Sitting On A Record 50,000 Unsold EVs

Tesla faces record unsold inventory as production exceeds deliveries, leading to a strategic shift in focus towards robotics and automation.
Toronto startup
fromTNW | China
56 minutes 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
from24/7 Wall St.
7 hours 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.
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frominsideevs.com
10 hours ago

Tesla Is Sitting On A Record 50,000 Unsold EVs

Tesla faces record unsold inventory as production exceeds deliveries, leading to a strategic shift in focus towards robotics and automation.
Environment
fromFast Company
9 hours 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.
Gadgets
fromWIRED
8 hours ago

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.
Business
from24/7 Wall St.
1 day 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
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
3 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.
#suvs
Cars
fromThe Verge
1 day ago

Rising gas prices are good news for EV sales, for now

Rising gasoline prices are shifting consumer interest towards fuel-efficient vehicles, particularly hybrids and electric SUVs.
Cars
fromThe Verge
1 day ago

Rising gas prices are good news for EV sales, for now

Rising gasoline prices are shifting consumer interest towards fuel-efficient vehicles, particularly hybrids and electric SUVs.
#uber
fromThe Verge
1 day ago
Alternative transportation

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

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fromThe Verge
1 day 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.
#nio
Business
from24/7 Wall St.
1 day 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.
Cars
fromWIRED
1 day 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.
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fromwww.businessinsider.com
1 hour 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
fromFuturism
2 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
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frominsideevs.com
5 days ago

The Kia EV5 Is The Boxier, Cheaper Alternative To The EV6. With One Catch.

Kia's EV5 is a mid-sized SUV that balances traditional design with modern features, appealing to those seeking practicality over futuristic aesthetics.
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
frominsideevs.com
5 days ago

The Kia EV5 Is The Boxier, Cheaper Alternative To The EV6. With One Catch.

Kia's EV5 is a mid-sized SUV that balances traditional design with modern features, appealing to those seeking practicality over futuristic aesthetics.
Cars
fromThe Verge
1 day 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.
#electric-vehicles
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fromEngadget
1 day 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.
fromFast Company
2 months ago
Environment

This tech could keep EVs from stressing the grid-and save everyone money

Active managed EV charging can save up to $400 per vehicle annually while reducing evening grid peak and delaying costly utility upgrades.
fromWIRED
1 month ago
Business

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.
Alternative transportation
fromEngadget
1 day 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.
#toyota
Cars
frominsideevs.com
20 hours 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
2 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
2 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
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.
frominsideevs.com
1 day 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.
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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
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fromwww.bbc.com
2 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.
Toronto startup
fromWIRED
3 days ago

Tesla Says Its Robotaxis Are Sometimes Driven by Remote Humans

Remote assistance programs are crucial for autonomous vehicles, but companies are not disclosing how often they are needed, raising safety concerns.
Cars
frominsideevs.com
2 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.
Alternative transportation
fromSustainable Bus
4 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 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.
#ev-fast-charging
#ev-charging
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frominsideevs.com
4 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.
frominsideevs.com
2 months ago

High-Power Fast Charging Is The Leading Cause Of EV Battery Degradation: Report

Batteries in electric vehicles that regularly use 100-plus-kilowatts fast chargers degrade faster than those that rely primarily on slow charging, a new study suggests. Using fast chargers more frequently can cause some packs to lose nearly a quarter of their capacity in eight years, it claims. We've seen other studies suggest that fast charging has little impact on long-term battery health, so it's not a settled debate.
Science
frominsideevs.com
2 months ago

GM Just Fixed One Of The Biggest Headaches Of EV Charging

General Motors just made life a little easier for the owners of its electric cars. That's because over 5,000 Electrify America DC fast chargers in the United States have been integrated into the car company's own smartphone apps. In other words, Chevrolet, GMC and Cadillac EV owners can use the native myChevrolet, myGMC or myCadillac app instead to find chargers, initiate charging and pay for the top-up.
Mobile UX
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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.
Toronto startup
frominsideevs.com
3 weeks ago

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.
Toronto startup
fromTESLARATI
3 weeks ago

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.
Toronto startup
fromTESLARATI
3 weeks ago

Tesla preps to build its most massive Supercharger yet: 400+ V4 stalls

Tesla is building a 400+ stall Supercharger in Yermo, California across six phases, becoming its largest charging station ever.
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
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.
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fromBusiness Matters
3 weeks ago

Why EV Charging Is Becoming a Workplace Benefit Employees Are Starting to Expect

Workplace EV charging is emerging as a valued employee benefit that removes commute friction and reflects modern employer responsiveness to evolving workforce needs.
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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.
Toronto startup
frominsideevs.com
1 month ago

Tesla's Megawatt Chargers Are Coming Soon. Here's Where The First Ones Will Go

Tesla is expanding its Megacharger network from two locations to 64 new sites, creating viable long-haul corridors for Semi trucks across the United States and Europe by 2027.
Alternative transportation
fromTechRepublic
3 weeks ago

BYD's EV Charging Breakthrough Still Depends on BYD's Own Network - TechRepublic

BYD's five-minute EV charging is technically real but requires proprietary BYD vehicles, batteries, and ultra-high-power chargers, limiting widespread adoption.
Cars
frominsideevs.com
3 weeks ago

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.
Alternative transportation
fromTESLARATI
1 month ago

I figured out how to charge my Tesla at my rented townhouse - Here's how

Tesla owners in rental communities can achieve home charging through alternative solutions like the Tesla Mobile Connector, avoiding total reliance on Superchargers despite parking and electrical limitations.
Cars
frominsideevs.com
1 month ago

These Are The Most Reliable EV Charging Networks, According To EV Drivers

Tesla Superchargers are the most reliable public EV chargers, and public charging reliability has improved with high owner satisfaction.
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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.
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
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