Tesla Semi hits the port: drayage operator MDB launches 3-week freight pilot

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MDB Transportation, a Southern California drayage operator, has launched a three-week pilot running a Tesla Semi on active port freight lanes — marking the second port trucking company to put the electric Class 8 truck to work hauling containers.

The Compton-based carrier is testing the Semi in one of the most demanding urban freight environments in the country, tracking energy efficiency, cycle time, and driver experience throughout the deployment.

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Volkswagen opens ID. Polo orders at $40,000, but a more affordable model is coming

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The new entry-level EV is finally here. Volkswagen opened pre-orders for the ID. Polo on Wednesday, starting at 33,795 euros ($40,000). The promised base version at 25,000 euros ($29,000) will follow shortly.

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Xpeng VLA 2.0 test drive: Tesla is not alone with ‘Full Self-Driving’ anymore

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I test-drove Xpeng’s new VLA 2.0 autonomous driving system in Beijing last week, and after 40 minutes of navigating one of the most aggressive driving environments in the world, I didn’t have to intervene once.

This is a major development. Tesla has been the clear leader in advanced driver-assist systems in consumer cars, but Xpeng’s latest update proves that lead is shrinking fast — and in some ways, it’s already gone.

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This ultra-light cargo e-bike from JackRabbit can carry 10x its own weight

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JackRabbit has made a name for itself by doing things differently in the e-bike world, and now the company is taking that same unconventional approach into cargo territory. This week, the San Diego-based micromobility brand unveiled the new MG Cargo, an ultra-lightweight cargo e-bike that aims to deliver serious hauling capability without the size and weight penalty that typically comes with the category.

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Tesla promises FSD V14 Lite for HW3 cars internationally to appease growing tensions

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Tesla posted on X that it plans to expand FSD V14 Lite to HW3 vehicles in international markets — but only after the US rollout is complete and with no timeline attached.

The vague commitment comes as HW3 owners across Europe and other international markets are in open revolt after Tesla launched FSD abroad exclusively for HW4-equipped vehicles.

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This US city is putting solar + batteries on 150 homes to cut bills

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Ann Arbor is about to test a new way to power homes — and it could become a model for other cities.

Starting this week, energy management company FranklinWH will begin installing solar + battery storage in homes across Ann Arbor, Michigan, as part of a pilot run by the city’s Ann Arbor Sustainable Energy Utility (A2SEU).

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Toyota’s new bZ electric SUV delivers more driving range than expected

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The new 2026 Toyota bZ has an EPA-estimated driving range of up to 314 miles, but real-world testing suggests it can go even further.

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Walmart + ABB roll out 400 kW EV chargers – starting in Phoenix

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Walmart has partnered with ABB E-mobility to install its A400 All-in-One DC fast chargers at seven Walmart locations in the Phoenix area. The Arizona sites, along with stores in Colorado, Florida, and Georgia, are part of a broader US-wide Walmart-ABB launch.

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Volkswagen will unveil the first EV from its entry-level lineup tomorrow: What to expect

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The ID. Polo is set to kick off a new chapter at Volkswagen as the first model from its new family of entry-level EVs.

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Nio’s Onvo L80 undercuts Tesla Model Y in China with $36,000 starting price

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Nio’s budget sub-brand Onvo officially launched the L80, a five-seat electric SUV priced from 245,800 yuan (~$36,020), undercutting Tesla’s Model Y by 17,700 yuan (~$2,400) in China.

The L80 opens pre-orders immediately, with first deliveries scheduled for May 15 — adding another aggressive competitor to the most contested EV segment in the world’s largest auto market.

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