NIU’s scooter-sized electric microcar is actually headed for production

Earlier this year, we covered the unveiling of the NIUMM, an electric microcar designed for urban residents (and especially those with a NIU scooter already, since it shares the same batteries). Now the company is actually bringing it to market.

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Australia has so much solar that it’s offering everyone free electricity

The Australian government is floating a scheme that would share the benefits of solar power with everyone on the grid, offering totally free electricity to ratepayers in the middle of the day, when the sun is shining the strongest.

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Toyota teases a new vehicle and it sure looks like an electric truck

After teasing another new vehicle, Toyota said “a major unveiling” is set for next week. Is this Toyota’s electric truck?

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First look at Zero Motorcycles’ new electric scooter launched today

Zero Motorcycles, long known for its powerful electric motorcycles, is diving deeper into the world of urban mobility with the launch of the all-new LS1 electric scooter. Unveiled today at EICMA 2025 in Milan, the LS1 is designed to expand Zero’s reach beyond motorcycles and into the increasingly important city commuter segment.

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Jeep recalls 375,000 Wrangler and Grand Cherokee PHEVs, tells owners to park outside

Stellantis is recalling over 375,000 Jeep Wrangler and Grand Cherokee 4xe plug-in hybrids, telling owners to avoid charging and park away from any buildings due to a potential fire risk.

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Rivian (RIVN) Q3 2025 report: Revenues and deliveries rise, R2 closer than ever, plus a new AI co.

Rivian has just posted its latest letter to shareholders, detailing its financial numbers and accomplishments for Q3 2025. In addition to some steady financials, we’ve gained a clearer view of the American automaker’s 2025 outlook, as well as its timeline for the R2 next year. Oh, and apparently, it also created a new AI company.

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Polestar 4 is the first EV to get Google Maps’ new live lane guidance

Polestar is about to make staying on course and finding your exit on the highway a lot less stressful. The EV maker is rolling out Google Maps’ new live lane guidance feature right onto the 10.2-inch driver display in the Polestar 4 – and it’s the first car brand to do so.

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Hyundai extends ultra-low IONIQ 5 lease deal for just $189 a month

Hyundai’s at it again. The automaker is extending its IONIQ 5 lease offer, keeping one of the most affordable EV deals in the US alive at just $189 per month.

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PowerUp America is adding 100 new fast chargers in the Southeast

Tennessee EV charging infrastructure developer PowerUp America just ordered a minimum of 100 new DC fast chargers in Q3 from Kempower, the Finnish company with a manufacturing hub in North Carolina.

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MASSIVE Australian battery project will store 5.5 GWh of total power

Finnish energy giant Wärtsilä has announced the latest addition to its massive network utility-scale battery energy storage system (BESS) projects in Australia: a record-breaking 1.5 GWh deployment that brings the company’s total energy storage capacity in the nation to 5.5 GWh.

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