Ford believes its low-cost EV platform will go head-to-head with China

Can Ford really compete with China’s electric vehicles? The American automaker believes it may hold the key to competing with Chinese EV makers. Ford shared a few more details about its upcoming low-cost EV platform and how it plans to keep pace with China.

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The 2026 Chevy Silverado EV is here and it’s a long-range powerhouse

The 2026 Chevy Silverado EV has officially arrived. With a range of up to 493 miles, the electric pickup is built for the long haul. It can tow up to 12,500 lbs, sprint from 0 to 60 mph in under 4.5 seconds, and now features a rugged new Trail Boss trim with 775 hp and more off-road capability than ever.

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Switzerland killed study proving upgrading to an electric car is good for the environment

In a concerning series of poor decisions, Switzerland’s Federal Office of Energy (SFOE) decided to bury a study it had ordered and paid $120,000 for, as it confirmed that upgrading an internal combustion engine (ICE) car to an electric vehicle is beneficial for the environment.

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Zero announces its new low-cost electric motorcycles have begun production

Zero Motorcycles announced this week that production of its new XE and XB electric motorcycles is now officially underway, with the first units set to begin shipping soon. The milestone marks a major step forward in Zero’s plan to expand beyond its high-performance electric motorcycles and tap into the growing market for more affordable EVs on two wheels.

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Tesla hacker reveals a new Model Y with 6 seats is in the works

A Tesla hacker has revealed that through a new software update, the automaker is working on a new Model Y with a 6-seat configuration.

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Tesla is asked to delay Robotaxi launch in Austin by Texas lawmakers

Texas lawmakers have officially requested that Tesla delay its planned Robotaxi launch in Austin by a few months due to a new law being implemented.

It’s a Godsend for Elon Musk.

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Rove breaks ground on 2nd ‘full-service’ EV charger, this time in Costa Mesa, CA

Rove, a company founded to improve the EV charging experience by building “full service” EV charging centers with access to amenities you can use while charging, has just broken ground on its 2nd charging center, to be open in October/November of this year.

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SolarEdge batteries now qualify for up to $3,000 in OR and WA incentives

SolarEdge just became a qualified home battery storage maker for Pacific Power’s new Wattsmart Battery Program, which offers incentives for solar battery installations in Washington and Oregon.

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Nissan confirms its first EV with ‘game-changer’ solid-state batteries is still on track

Nissan is betting big on solid-state batteries to help power up a comeback. The automaker says the next-gen battery tech will be a “game-changer for EVs,” promising more range, faster charging, and lower costs. Nissan just confirmed its first EV with solid-state batteries is on track, but it may trail Toyota and Volkswagen to market.

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ENGIE’s ‘precycling’ plan could change utility-scale solar builds

ENGIE North America is taking a big step toward making solar power more sustainable by baking recycling into the foundation of four upcoming clean energy projects.

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