Lucid (LCID) CEO praises Chinese EVs, but claims it has an edge where it matters most

Following a recent trip to China, Lucid’s (LCID) interim CEO, Marc Winterhoff, was impressed with the progress the industry has made over the past few years. Despite the advancements, Winterhoff still believes Lucid has Chinese EVs beat where it matters most.

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After more than 250,000 miles, Ford Mustang Mach-E still has 92% battery life

The unbelievers are still hoping against hope that electric cars won’t be as durable as ICE cars — but after more than 250,000 miles of driving in just three years, this Ford Mustang Mach-E isn’t just still going, it’s still going strong with more than 90% of its original battery capacity!

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New York slams the brakes on offshore wind grid plans as feds halt permits

The New York State Public Service Commission (PSC) voted to pull the plug on its current planning process for offshore wind power lines. Because the Trump administration has put a freeze on permitting new offshore wind projects, New York says it’s “impossible” to move ahead on schedule.

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California Governor signs two new electric bike safety bills into law

California’s growing fleet of electric bikes is the subject of two new laws signed this week by Governor Gavin Newsom and intended to increase the safety of the quickly growing form of alternative transportation.

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Tesla (TSLA) sales are down 21% in biggest US EV market, dragging whole market down

Tesla (TSLA) sales are down 21% in California, the largest EV market in the US, and this decline is dragging the entire EV market down.

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Isuzu’s first electric pickup is impressive, but it’s not cheap

A fully electric Japanese electric pickup truck? It’s not a Toyota or Honda, but Isuzu’s new electric pickup packs a punch. The D-MAX EV can tow over 7,770 lbs (3,500 kg), plow through nearly 24″ (600 mm) of water, and it even has a dedicated Terrain Mode for extreme off-roading. However, it comes at a cost.

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This $900 million solar farm in Texas is going 100% to data centers

Enbridge is going big on solar again in Texas, and Meta is snapping up all the solar power it can get.

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GM took a $1 billion hit in Q2 over tariffs, but profitable EVs continue to be its ‘north star’

Chevy is now the #2 electric vehicle brand in the US. Cadillac is the luxury EV leader. GM is even selling more vehicles in China. Although Trump’s tariffs cost GM an extra $1.1 billion in Q2, the company reassured investors that profitable EVs continue to be its “north star.”

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Lucid owners gain full access to Tesla’s Supercharger network, but with a big caveat

Lucid Motors announced that its Air owners will gain full access to Tesla’s Supercharger stations in North America starting July 31.

But there’s a big caveat.

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Honda and Acura EV owners can finally charge at Tesla Superchargers

Honda has finally unlocked Tesla Supercharger access for Prologue and Acura ZDX owners. Your next road trip just got that much easier with over 23,500 Superchargers across the US and Google-built-in maps to find them.

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