Tesla quietly closes its secret ~$2 billion AI hardware deal
Tesla has closed the mysterious ~$2 billion acquisition of an AI hardware company that it first hinted at in April — and it did so, again, without naming the target […]
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Solar generated more electricity than coal and wind in May – EIA data
In May alone, solar-generated electricity exceeded that of both coal and wind, according to new data just released by the US Energy Information Administration (EIA), and reviewed by the SUN […]
Kingbull Discover ST 2.0 review: A surprisingly capable fat tire e-bike that stops just short of ‘premium’
One of the easiest ways to get my attention is to slap the word “premium” on an affordable e-bike. Sometimes it’s justified. Other times it’s… aspirational.
Kia sold 110,000 EVs in Q2, with the PV5 and new low-cost models leading the way
From electric vans to entry-level SUVs, Kia now has an EV for nearly everyone. After sales jumped 88% in the second quarter, Kia expects demand to pick up in the […]
NHTSA denies Tesla door-release defect petition, opens new door rules
NHTSA has denied a petition asking it to open a defect investigation into the hidden manual door releases on the Tesla Model 3. But in the same decision, the agency […]
This is the new 18-in-1 electric vehicle you can build yourself
If you’ve ever wished you could buy one electric vehicle that could evolve with your needs instead of replacing it every time your use case changes, a Canadian company thinks […]
NEVI gets real in Illinois as first federally funded EV chargers go online
The Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) cut the ribbon on the state’s first federally-funded EV charging station this week, after energizing new high-speed chargers at a Phillips 66 Mach 1 […]
The new Hyundai Kona leaks with a tougher look and a surprise inside
Hyundai skipped the typical mid-cycle refresh and instead gave the Kona a complete overhaul. The first image of it leaked, revealing a taller, SUV-like design.
Schneider Electric’s upgraded app-free EV charger now has NACS
Schneider Electric has just given its Charge Pro commercial Level 2 EV charger a sweet upgrade that includes NACS support, app-free charging, and a quicker setup process.
Massachusetts wants to pay EV drivers for their battery power
Some Massachusetts EV owners will soon be able to earn incentives for sending electricity from their car batteries back to the grid when demand spikes.