New York lawmakers are trying to shut down Tesla stores

New York state lawmakers have launched an effort to shut down Tesla’s stores in the state by revoking its waiver to allow direct sales.

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Jeep, Dodge maker validates ‘breakthrough’ solid-state EV batteries coming in 2026

After hitting another major milestone, Stellantis is preparing to bring the next-gen battery tech from the lab to reality. The electric Dodge Charger will be the first EV to launch with Factorial’s “breakthrough” solid-state batteries in 2026.

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Meet CudaJet: An all-electric underwater jetpack propelling sea exploration down 40 meters

“The world’s first underwater jetpack?” Yes, please. A UK company called CudaJet is making sustainable sea exploration faster and more efficient with a revamped hydrodynamic underwater jetpack for 2025. We would love to get our hands on one, but we may need crowdfunding to afford one; learn more below.

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NIU KQi 200F launched as new smart electric scooter with folding handlebars

NIU, one of the world’s leading smart electric scooter and micromobility companies, has just launched a new lightweight commuter option, the NIU KQi 200F. Designed for riders who need a balance between portability and performance, the new model introduces folding handlebars – following up on a feature introduced late last year to NIU’s popular KQi scooter line.

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ABB is bringing its new, 1.2 MW modular truck chargers to ACT Expo

Capable of delivering up to 1,200 kW of power to get electric commercial trucks back on the road in minutes, the new ABB MCS1200 Megawatt Charging System is part of an ecosystem of electric vehicle supply equipment (EVSE) that ABB’s bringing to this year’s ACT Expo.

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Tesla Cybertruck owner gets stuck after beliving Elon Musk’s ‘river crossing’ claim

A Tesla Cybertruck owner believed Elon Musk’s claims that the Cybertruck would be able to “act as a boat” and “cross rivers”, and he got his $100,000 stuck because of it.

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Whisper Aero ultralight aircraft scores $500K for “UltraQuiet” electric jet motor tests

Along with Tennessee Tech, Tennessee-based ultralight aircraft company Whisper Aero has secured a $500,000 grant to help advance the company’s innovative electric jet motor concept off the drawing board and onto the testing phase.

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Tesla hikes prices on its EVs in Canada amid tariffs, expect demand collapse

Tesla has increased prices across its entire electric vehicle lineup in Canada amid increase tariffs due to President Trump’s trade war.

The American automaker was already struggling to sell cars in Canada this year, but with these prices, we should expect a total demand collapse.

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Bang for the buck: Omoda 9 arrives in Europe, nothing cheaper has more power

The latest Chinese EREV to arrive in the west, the Omoda 9 SHS crossover hopes to shake things up in the hyper-competitive class with a top-shelf tech package, more horsepower than a Porsche 911 GT3, and a €39,900 price tag.

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This robot loves cleaning pools more than you do! Meet Fanttik Aero X Robotic Pool Cleaner

Warm weather is nearly here, and there’s no better way to get your swimming pool ready than with the Fanttik Aero X Cordless Robotic Pool Cleaner. Developed by a core R&D team with DJI lineage, led by the former product lead of DJI FPV (First-Person View), it brings drone sensor technology to the world of pool-cleaning robotics.

And for a limited time, Fanttik is offering a special discount of $300, which drops the price from $1,199.99 to just $899.99! Plus, you’ll receive a free gift when you purchase through Fanttik’s official website or

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