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#byd
fromWIRED
2 weeks ago
Alternative transportation

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

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.
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
#tesla
Toronto startup
fromTechCrunch
1 day 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.
fromTNW | China
1 day ago
Toronto startup

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

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
fromArs Technica
2 days ago

Tesla sales grew by 6% in Q1, but company has an overproduction problem

Tesla's Q1 2026 production increased by 12.6%, but sales growth lagged at 6.3%, leading to higher inventory levels.
Toronto startup
fromTESLARATI
2 days 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
fromTechCrunch
1 day 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
fromTNW | China
1 day 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.
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
fromArs Technica
2 days ago

Tesla sales grew by 6% in Q1, but company has an overproduction problem

Tesla's Q1 2026 production increased by 12.6%, but sales growth lagged at 6.3%, leading to higher inventory levels.
Toronto startup
fromTESLARATI
2 days 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.
Austin
fromPadailypost
1 day ago

New bus-only route might open the door to 7-story apartment buildings

Turning the Dumbarton Rail Corridor into a bus-only route may lead to seven-story apartment buildings in Atherton.
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.
Brooklyn
fromUrbanplacesandspaces
1 day ago

Rebuilding Place in the Urban Space

Siloed transit planning hinders effective connections between projects like IBX and Penn Station Access, limiting regional transit network potential.
NYC music
fromStreetsblog California
2 days ago

The Week in Short Videos - Streetsblog California

Streetsblog NYC announced a themed action movie starring Sebastian Stan, alongside updates on videos and federal land fracking proposals.
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.
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 days ago

National app could end parking headaches for drivers

The National Parking Platform initiative aims to simplify parking payments by allowing drivers to use one app for multiple services.
New York City
fromwww.amny.com
3 days ago

Transit officials announce clean air investments in South Bronx thanks to congestion pricing revenue | amNewYork

Congestion pricing funds will replace diesel trucks with hybrid models to reduce air pollution in the city.
#electric-buses
fromSustainable Bus
5 days ago
Germany news

German operator MVG deploys 20 eCitaro buses in Ludenscheid, with five more due in 2026 - Sustainable Bus

fromSustainable Bus
1 week ago
Alternative transportation

Hyderabad awarded 915 e-buses to EKA Mobility-GreenCell within CESL framework - Sustainable Bus

Alternative transportation
fromSustainable Bus
2 weeks ago

Global investment firm KKR backs Allfleet and PMI Electro with up to $310 million for e-bus scale-up in India - Sustainable Bus

KKR-managed funds commit up to $310 million to Allfleet and PMI Electro to expand India's electric bus platform and manufacturing capabilities.
fromSustainable Bus
5 days ago
Germany news

German operator MVG deploys 20 eCitaro buses in Ludenscheid, with five more due in 2026 - Sustainable Bus

fromSustainable Bus
1 week ago
Alternative transportation

Hyderabad awarded 915 e-buses to EKA Mobility-GreenCell within CESL framework - Sustainable Bus

Alternative transportation
fromSustainable Bus
2 weeks ago

Global investment firm KKR backs Allfleet and PMI Electro with up to $310 million for e-bus scale-up in India - Sustainable Bus

KKR-managed funds commit up to $310 million to Allfleet and PMI Electro to expand India's electric bus platform and manufacturing capabilities.
Bicycling
fromHeybike
1 year ago

New Electric Bike Laws 2025 for New York

Electric bicycles in New York are defined by specific criteria and classified into three categories based on their motor assistance and speed capabilities.
SF politics
fromStreetsblog USA
5 days ago

Transit Safety For the People, By the People - Streetsblog USA

The RIDER Safety Act proposes hiring transit ambassadors to enhance safety in public transit without police involvement.
Cars
fromFast Company
19 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.
Brooklyn
fromNews 12 - Default
4 days ago

Ride along: Amazon expands delivery e-bikes across Brooklyn and Manhattan

Amazon is expanding its delivery service using electric-assisted bikes across Brooklyn and Manhattan.
#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.
fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
5 days ago
Alternative transportation

Electric car drivers hit with eye-watering energy costs - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

Rising energy costs amid the Middle East oil crisis are significantly increasing electric vehicle charging expenses, potentially deterring drivers from switching from fossil fuels.
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.
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.
Cars
frominsideevs.com
1 day 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.
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
frominsideevs.com
13 hours 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.
#renewable-energy
Environment
fromArs Technica
2 days 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
3 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
2 days 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
3 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.
#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.
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.
#kia
Cars
fromThe Verge
3 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
fromwww.businessinsider.com
1 day 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.
Toronto startup
fromFuturism
4 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.
#toyota
Cars
frominsideevs.com
2 days 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
4 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
4 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.
fromTravel + Leisure
1 day ago

America's Fastest Trains Are Here-but Rail Experts Say High-speed Travel Is Still Years Away

True high-speed rail in the U.S. is still years away despite recent advancements and public support. Rail experts emphasize that actual high-speed rail requires dedicated infrastructure and faster trains, similar to systems in Europe and Asia.
Alternative transportation
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.
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.
Alternative transportation
fromSustainable Bus
3 days ago

New certified Ultrafabrics collections target durability and compliance in passenger transport interiors - Sustainable Bus

Ultrafabrics launches new certified collections for passenger transport, combining durability, aesthetics, and sustainability in high-performance upholstery fabrics.
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.
fromSustainable Bus
1 month ago

Evolution: the practical path to autonomous buses - Sustainable Bus

It's tempting to frame autonomous driving as a single leap. In public transport, adoption tends to be incremental - because the system is built for reliability, and new capabilities have to fit into daily operations without disrupting service. That is why a practical strategy is evolution, not revolution: introduce autonomy in a defined domain, learn safely in real operations, and expand capability step-by-step.
Artificial intelligence
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.
Washington DC
fromSustainable Bus
1 month ago

New Flyer to supply further 100 Xcelsior hybrid and BEV buses to Washington Metro - Sustainable Bus

Metro ordered 100 New Flyer buses: 75 Xcelsior 40-foot hybrid-electric and 25 Xcelsior CHARGE NG 40-foot battery-electric to replace legacy fleet.
Gadgets
fromFast Company
2 months ago

Detroit's streetlights are becoming EV chargers

Streetlight-mounted Voltpost Air units enable quick, low-power Level 2 EV charging by using existing electrical infrastructure, minimizing installation time and avoiding costly grid upgrades.
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.
Miscellaneous
fromianVisits
2 months ago

How engineers turned a former Tube train into a battery powered prototype

A former London Underground train converted to battery power began carrying paying passengers as a test proving battery trains could replace short-line diesel services.
UK news
fromSustainable Bus
1 month ago

Reading Buses launches first electric double-deck fleet with Enviro400EV - Sustainable Bus

Reading Buses deployed 24 Alexander Dennis Enviro400EV electric double-deck buses on core routes, funded by ZEBRA 2, with eight more on order.
Alternative transportation
fromSustainable Bus
5 days ago

Higer posts +14k units sold in 2025 as it expands European cooperation and prepares new e-bus launch - Sustainable Bus

Higer leads in new energy bus sales, focusing on European market expansion and innovative technology for efficiency and reliability.
#bus-electrification
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.
fromSustainable Bus
2 months ago

Seven Iveco Crossway LE Elec intercity buses planned for rural services in Germany's Luchow-Dannenberg district - Sustainable Bus

The vehicle supply contract was awarded to Iveco Bus shortly before Christmas. The press release does not specify the exact vehicle model ordered by LSE. However, given the reference to a Low-Entry configuration, the vehicles can reasonably be expected to belong to Iveco's Crossway LE Elec range, launched in 2023. The same model has been ordered in 200 units in Germany by the purchasing group "BusGruppe" in late 2024.
Germany news
Alternative transportation
fromSustainable Bus
1 week ago

BEV buses to dominate, delivery capability to decide market shares. Martin Schmitz outlines VDV's view - Sustainable Bus

Decarbonisation of public transport and integration of autonomous technologies are key challenges for the industry in Germany.
Alternative transportation
fromSustainable Bus
1 week ago

UK Department for Transport expects over 21,000 zero-emission bus orders by 2035, double-deck buses dominate forecast - Sustainable Bus

The UK plans to order up to 21,525 zero-emission buses from 2026 to 2035, with a focus on double-deck models.
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
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
fromSustainable Bus
2 weeks ago

Solaris battery retrofit offer: 170 e-buses in pipeline, 1,300 targeted - Sustainable Bus

Solaris launched a battery retrofit programme in December 2025 for over 1,300 early-generation electric buses delivered between 2013 and 2019, with 170 vehicles already undergoing retrofits across Europe.
Alternative transportation
fromSustainable Bus
2 weeks ago

With electrification, bus fleets become energy assets - and reshape the system. A contribution by First Bus' Isabel McAllister - Sustainable Bus

Transport electrification is fundamentally reshaping the UK's energy system by transforming transport operators from passive energy users into active participants with grid-scale infrastructure requirements and flexibility capabilities.
Alternative transportation
fromSustainable Bus
2 weeks ago

Ballard to supply 500 fuel cell engines for New Flyer buses from 2026 - Sustainable Bus

Ballard Power Systems signed an agreement with New Flyer to supply 500 fuel cell bus engines totaling 50 MW, with deliveries beginning in 2026.
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.
Alternative transportation
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.
Alternative transportation
fromSustainable Bus
1 month ago

"The Battery Cycle" launched: a 2026 special feature exploring batteries between rigor and clarity - Sustainable Bus

The Battery Cycle is a structured educational initiative providing comprehensive battery management knowledge for electric vehicle fleet operators across bus, truck, and powertrain sectors throughout 2026.
Alternative transportation
fromSustainable Bus
1 month ago

From e-coaches to UITP insights on MENA, Altas industrial strategy and Europe's trolleybus revival (and more) in new Sustainable Bus magazine - Sustainable Bus

Europe's e-bus sector achieved over 9,000 registrations in 2025 with 40% growth, while the bus and coach industry undergoes rapid transformation driven by electrification, battery strategies, charging infrastructure, and emerging driverless technologies.
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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