The $7,500 EV tax credit is gone, but each gas car still gets $20k+ in subsidies
The $7,500 US federal EV tax credit is no more, having expired yesterday, a deadline which was set when republicans voted to reverse climate progress and channel trillions of dollars from everyday Americans to wealthy elites.
However, that’s not the end of subsidies for the American auto industry, as most gas cars continue to benefit from over $20k in subsidy for each vehicle over the course of their lifetime.
World’s first cargo electric motorcycle completes successful real world trials
The PNY Ponie P2, an electric cargo motorcycle built for serious utility work, has just completed a wide-ranging pilot program, and the results are in. After being put through the paces in everything from food delivery to mail service and even ambulance duty, the Ponie P2 seems more than ready for the demands of the modern urban fleet.
Now the bike is undergoing even further refinement ahead of a larger expected rollout.
Daimler CEO just dropped some pretty WILD pro-hydrogen claims
Daimler Truck AG CEO Karin Rådström hopped on LinkedIn today and dropped some absolutely wild pro-hydrogen talking points, using words like “emotional” and “inspiring” while making some pretty heady claims about the viability and economics of hydrogen. The rant is doubly embarrassing for another reason: the company’s hydrogen trucks are more than 100 million miles behind Volvo’s electric semis.
Chevy Silverado EV Trail Boss first off-road adventure
Chevy flew us out to San Diego and hosted us for a quick adventure to the mountains east of the city to show off the new Chevy Silverado Trail Boss EV. Was this the new boss of the trails or just some expensive inside and outside trim updates? As usual, the answer lies in between. Let’s take a look…
Tesla launches Model Y Performance in the US for $57,500
Tesla has officially launched and started taking orders for the updated Model Y Performance in the US, starting at $57,500 before incentives.
Solar leads EU electricity generation as renewables hit 54%
More than half of the European Union’s (EU) electricity came from renewables in the second quarter of 2025, and solar is leading from the front.
Rivian’s latest patents detail new headlamp and energy storage system with grid capabilities
Another week, another patent filing with the USPTO from Rivian. Filings from Rivian, published today, detail an ornamental headlamp design, as well as a home energy storage system similar to Tesla’s Powerwall. Could this be our first glimpse at Rivian’s version of home energy management technology, including vehicle-to-grid (V2G) capabilities?