Honda has 100 million reasons to electrify the Super Cub – Here’s why it hasn’t

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For years now, riders have been asking the same question: When is Honda finally going to give us a true-to-form electric Super Cub?

The gasoline-powered Honda Super Cub isn’t simply another small bike in the long history of mopeds and light motorcycles. It’s the best-selling motor vehicle in history, with more than 100 million units produced since its 1958 debut. The Cub helped motorize post-war Japan, democratized two-wheeled transport across Southeast Asia, and even carved out a cult following in the US with its step-through frame and famously approachable design. It’s not an exaggeration to say that the Super Cub is one of the most important vehicles ever built.

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The Lexus IS could be reborn as an EV: Here’s what it will look like

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Just after Tesla pulled the plug on the Model S, Toyota’s Lexus may step in with a luxury electric sedan of its own. Lexus is reportedly bringing the IS back as an EV as soon as next year.

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Waymo adds 4 more cities to its robotaxi service, now 10 total (Tesla: still 0)

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Waymo has started driverless robotaxi operation in 4 more US cities today: Dallas, Houston, San Antonio, and Orlando. This brings the running total to 10 cities, while Waymo’s highest-profile competitor in the space, Tesla, currently operates driverless robotaxis in zero cities, despite big claims to the contrary.

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Solid-state EV batteries are rolling out in China, promising nearly 1,000 miles of range

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Chinese battery manufacturers already account for well over 50% of the global market, but new battery types, including solid-state, are rolling out, promising to be safer, more efficient, and safer.

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Tesla registrations crash 17% in Europe as BEV market surges 14%

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New data from the European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association (ACEA) confirms that Tesla registered just 8,075 vehicles across the EU, EFTA, and UK in January 2026, a 17% decline from the same month last year.

The drop is particularly damaging because January 2025 was already a weak month for Tesla, during the production transition to the refreshed Model Y. The broader battery-electric vehicle market, meanwhile, grew 13.9%, making Tesla’s collapse increasingly difficult to explain away as a timing issue.

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Rivian just unlocked a new way for drivers to get paid to charge

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Rivian is partnering with EnergyHub to make it easier for its drivers across North America to join utility‑run EV charging programs that reward customers for charging at grid‑friendly times.

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Xtracycle Swoop ASM launched as cargo e-bike that fits the ENTIRE family

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Family cargo biking just got a big upgrade. Xtracycle, one of the original pioneers of longtail cargo bikes in North America, has announced the launch of the new Swoop ASM (Automatic Smile Machine), a fully redesigned family cargo e-bike that aims to remove many of the friction points that keep families from making the leap out of a car and onto two wheels. And with room for four people on a single bike, this is one that could truly replace the family car for school drop offs, sports practice, or just about any other family-oriented trip.

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Another new California e-bike bill was just introduced, now with broader support

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California lawmakers are once again turning their attention to electric two-wheelers, but this time the approach looks more targeted – and notably, it’s drawing broader support from major bike advocacy groups.

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Texas is about to overtake California in battery storage

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A new report finds Texas is set to overtake California in battery storage as US installs hit a record 57.6 GWh in 2025, up 30% year-over-year.

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Tesla sues California DMV to reverse ‘Full Self-Driving’ false advertising ruling

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Tesla has filed a lawsuit against the California Department of Motor Vehicles seeking to reverse the administrative ruling that found the automaker engaged in false advertising with its “Autopilot” and “Full Self-Driving” marketing.

The move comes just days after Tesla complied with the DMV’s demands to clean up its marketing language — raising the question of why the company is fighting a ruling it already capitulated to.

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