CHINA RECAP: Beijing, Xiaomi test drive, BYD news, and a fresh home battery pilot
On today’s totally true episode of Quick Charge, Fred returns from the Beijing Auto Show with a fresh look at the future of the car business, and a test drive […]
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2027 Chevy Blazer EV drops CCS for Tesla-style NACS port
GM is continuing its shift to Tesla’s NACS charging standard, and the 2027 Chevy Blazer EV is next in line. more…
Tesla Semi: first truck rolls off high-volume production line
Tesla has produced the first Semi truck off its new high-volume production line at Gigafactory Nevada, marking a critical milestone for the long-delayed electric truck program. The automaker shared an […]
Rivian is adding 150+ fast chargers at popular LA shopping hubs
Rivian is scaling up in Southern California with a big expansion of its Caruso partnership, adding two showrooms and lining up more than 150 fast chargers across some of LA’s […]
Rocsys unveils hands-free charging system for robotaxis, raises $13M
Rocsys launched the M1, which it calls the world’s first hands-free charging system capable of serving multiple bays in robotaxi depot operations. A single overhead-mounted unit can charge vehicles across […]
Ford beats Q1 earnings, raises forecast thanks to $1.3 billion in tariff relief
Ford (NYSE: F) reported Q1 2026 earnings after the market closed, beating top and bottom lines due to a $1.3 billion one-time tariff refund and improvements with the Novelis plant […]
Ride1Up Prodigy V2 mid-drive e-bike at new $1,795 low, Anker SOLIX 72-hour flash sale + exclusive bonus savings, Jackery, EGO, more
We’ve got some big sales – both long-term and soon-to-end – leading our mid-week Green Deals. Things start with the Ride1Up Spring Into Action Sale with up to $700 e-bike […]
Tesla Semi hits the port: drayage operator MDB launches 3-week freight pilot
MDB Transportation, a Southern California drayage operator, has launched a three-week pilot running a Tesla Semi on active port freight lanes — marking the second port trucking company to put […]
Volkswagen opens ID. Polo orders at $40,000, but a more affordable model is coming
The new entry-level EV is finally here. Volkswagen opened pre-orders for the ID. Polo on Wednesday, starting at 33,795 euros ($40,000). The promised base version at 25,000 euros ($29,000) will […]
Xpeng VLA 2.0 test drive: Tesla is not alone with ‘Full Self-Driving’ anymore
I test-drove Xpeng’s new VLA 2.0 autonomous driving system in Beijing last week, and after 40 minutes of navigating one of the most aggressive driving environments in the world, I […]