Kia wants a bigger slice of the US EV market with new discounts to win over rivals

Are you seeing more Kia electric cars on the road? It’s not just you. Kia’s EVs, including the EV6 and new EV9, have helped push the brand to two consecutive record-breaking sales months in the US. With its new conquest cash incentive, Kia is now taking aim at Tesla drivers as it looks to win over owners.

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Tesla partners directly with smart breaker manufactuers to improve Powerwall integration

Tesla and Eaton, a giant multinational manufacturer focused on intelligent power management, are partnering to improve Powerwall integration with the latter’s smart breakers.

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Texas just became No 1 in the US for most utility-scale solar

For the first time, Texas has bumped California out of the No 1 spot for the most utility-scale solar capacity.

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Musk denies report of new ethics conflict in Tesla/xAI FSD revenue-share scheme

Tesla has considered an arrangement that would license AI models from CEO Elon Musk’s AI startup, xAI, according to WSJ.

It would be the latest in a number of conflicts of interest that have cropped up related to Musk’s channeling of resources from Tesla, a public company, to xAI, his own privately-held company, though Musk denied the report without reading it.

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Polydrops introduces electric travel trailer with solar panels from Aptera, priced under $40K

A new recreational mobility startup, Polydrops, has recently unveiled its latest model—a solar-electric travel trailer called the P21. This sustainable second home on wheels was designed with comfort and efficiency in mind and features solar technology from Aptera as well as a bunch of other cool features—all for a starting price below $40,000.

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Tesla (TSLA) gains on good numbers coming from China, but is it enough to compensate?

Tesla’s stock (TSLA) has gained back some after slipping last Friday seemingly on good sales numbers coming from China.

But is it enough to compensate for the rest of the world?

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BYD launches the new Han EV powered by its latest tech, starting at just $25,000

The new BYD Han flagship sedan has arrived. BYD launched the “Evolved” 2025 Han EV featuring its latest tech and a low starting price of just $25,300 (179,800 yuan).

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Tesla launches hands-free frunk opening

Tesla has launched a new feature that enables owners to open their frunk (front trunk) by simply standing in front of it.

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ARKHAUS founders venture into electric water taxis with new Miami-based service, ‘E-Lixr’

The innovative founders of ARKHAUS, a solar-electric floating social club, are venturing into a new segment in marine sustainability around Miami. Today, the team shared plans for a new electric water taxi service, codenamed “E-Lixr,” to help alleviate urban congestion.

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ARKHAUS founders venture into electric water taxis with new Miami-based service, ‘E-Lixr’

The innovative founders of ARKHAUS, a solar-electric floating social club, are venturing into a new segment in marine sustainability around Miami. Today, the team shared plans for a new electric water taxi service, codenamed “E-Lixr,” to help alleviate urban congestion.

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