Early Chinese Tesla Model Y L reviews show good dynamics, cramped 3rd row
Tesla released its larger, six-seat Model Y L in China one week ago, and now we’re starting to get an idea of what it’s capable of from the earliest reviews.
Awkward Tesla Robotaxi incident proves they are putting optics over safety
An awkward Tesla Robotaxi incident, where the “safety monitor” had to exit the vehicle in the middle of traffic to take the driver’s seat, suggests that Elon Musk’s company is prioritizing optics over safety.
Copper goes green in Zambia with new 70t LiuGong electric haul trucks
An Africa copper mine is taking big steps towards modernizing and decarbonizing its copper mining operations and strengthening its partnerships with Beijing through the purchase and deployment of fully 31 electric haul trucks.
Mercedes drives ‘around the world in 8 days’ in its GT XX, breaking EV records
Mercedes took its GT XX concept out to the Nardo high-speed test track in Southern Italy and came back with a slew of records for electric distance driving – including one for driving a distance equal to the circumference of the world.
When it comes to towing, not all 2026 GMC Sierra EV pickups are created equal
Tow ratings on the 2026 GMC Sierra EV swing from a towering 12,500 lbs. to a just so-so 8,500 lbs. — a two-ton gap. If you’re buying one to haul, you’ll want to pay close attention, because we’ve got the full breakdown for you right here.
Tesla offered many Cybertruck trade-ins above purchase price in apparent glitch
Over the weekend, Tesla began offering many Cybertruck trade-in estimated values above the original purchase price, apparently due to a glitch in its system.
New 50-ton SANY reach stacker brings Formula 1 tech to the job site
Multinational equipment brand SANY just launched a clever new 50-ton reach stacker that pairs gravity and an F1-style KERS system to generate electricity, improve operating efficiency, and reduce costs. The best part: they’re putting that smart tech to work by helping clean up (and shore up) the grid.
Want EV charging at your apartment, as an owner or a renter? Click here
EVs are great, and can unlock more transportation convenience with the ease of charging at home. But for apartment-dwellers, this can be a complicated conversation. So a nonprofit called Forth is here to help, through its Charge at Home program.
5 ways I use my Chinese electric mini-excavator that I didn’t expect
When I first got my hands on a Chinese electric mini-excavator, I thought it would be a fun little machine for digging a few holes and moving some dirt around. What I didn’t expect was just how useful and versatile it would become – and how often I’d reach for it for jobs that I never initially planned on tackling with a compact electric digger.
Slate poaches key Tesla manufacturing leader to build its electric pickup truck
Slate Auto, a new EV startup backed by Jeff Bezos, has poached a key Tesla manufacturing leader to build its electric pickup truck factory in Indiana.