As $11 billion cash shortfall looms, we ask: is Volkswagen cooked?

According to reports from Europe, internal reviews suggest the Volkswagen Group could be more than $11 billion short of the free cash flow it needs to continue operating past 2026. If confirmed, the automaker might be forced to take drastic measures to stay afloat.

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BYD previews its first ‘light EV’ with its big reveal just days away

BYD will unveil the light EV at the Japan Mobility Show in less than a week. With its big debut just days away, China’s EV giant offered a sneak peek at its first electric kei car.

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Clearer skies ahead: Shire gets into the electric ground equipment game

Belgian aviation support brand Shire is hoping to change the airport ground support equipment (GSE) game with a line of purpose-built baggage and cargo tractors engineered from the ground up as electric vehicles.

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Elon Musk spent $288M to cost Tesla $1.4B in lost revenue – and more to come

Tesla CEO Elon Musk managed to find a way to turn lobbying, which is typically one of the most efficient ways to spend money as a company, into a net revenue loser for his company – flipping the script again from a true “innovator” in the field of corporate destruction.

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Mercedes opens orders for the new GLC EV, the luxury brand’s most important vehicle

The luxury brand’s best-selling vehicle is now available in all-electric form. Mercedes-Benz considers the new GLC EV as its most important vehicle to date.

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Rivian to lay off about 4% of staff to possibly lean down ahead of 2026 R2 launch

A report this morning detailed American EV automaker Rivian’s plans to lay off a portion of its current workforce as it tries to conserve cash while gearing up for the launch of its newest model, the R2, next year.

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E-quipment highlight: Caterpillar D6 XE electric drive hybrid dozer

The bright yellow D6 XE dozer might look like your everyday medium-class dozer, but underneath that vibrant bodywork it’s hiding a highly efficient electric drive system that Cat says makes it the most advanced hybrid dozer on the market.

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Tesla confirms electric semi truck production is delayed despite recently claiming otherwise

Tesla has confirmed that production of the Tesla Semi, its electric semi truck, has been delayed into 2026 despite claiming the contrary a few months ago.

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Hyundai’s new IONIQ 6 looks way better in person after its facelift [Video]

Hyundai will reveal the refreshed electric fastback at the LA Auto Show next month. Ahead of the event, the 2026 Hyundai IONIQ 6 was caught rocking a sleek new facelift in the US.

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Here are 3 things you need to check on your e-bike before winter hits to keep you safe

As more riders switch to using two wheels for many of their journeys around town, it’s important to remember that the convenience of an e-bike doesn’t mean it’s totally maintenance-free. Even if you’ve chosen a model designed to minimize maintenance, there are still a few things that can creep up on you. Here are three areas I recommend taking a look at before winter hits.

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