Kia reveals 7 new PV5 electric van variants — From camper to pickup truck

Kia plans to introduce a series of new models based on the PV5. During its PV5 Tech Day event on Tuesday, Kia revealed plans for seven new body types, including a camper (for the van lifers out there), a “Premium” luxury model, and a pickup truck.

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bp pulse opens massive EV charging hub near LAX Airport, it’s largest in the US to date

EV charging arm bp pulse has cut the ribbon on a long-promised new hub near LAX Airport. This is the first of many “Gigahubs” in the works and has opened as bp pulse’s largest EV charging station in the US.

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This $900 million solar farm in Texas is going 100% to data centers

Enbridge is going big on solar again in Texas, and Meta is snapping up all the solar power it can get.

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California Governor signs two new electric bike safety bills into law

California’s growing fleet of electric bikes is the subject of two new laws signed this week by Governor Gavin Newsom and intended to increase the safety of the quickly growing form of alternative transportation.

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Tesla (TSLA) sales are down 21% in biggest US EV market, dragging whole market down

Tesla (TSLA) sales are down 21% in California, the largest EV market in the US, and this decline is dragging the entire EV market down.

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Isuzu’s first electric pickup is impressive, but it’s not cheap

A fully electric Japanese electric pickup truck? It’s not a Toyota or Honda, but Isuzu’s new electric pickup packs a punch. The D-MAX EV can tow over 7,770 lbs (3,500 kg), plow through nearly 24″ (600 mm) of water, and it even has a dedicated Terrain Mode for extreme off-roading. However, it comes at a cost.

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New York slams the brakes on offshore wind grid plans as feds halt permits

The New York State Public Service Commission (PSC) voted to pull the plug on its current planning process for offshore wind power lines. Because the Trump administration has put a freeze on permitting new offshore wind projects, New York says it’s “impossible” to move ahead on schedule.

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After more than 250,000 miles, Ford Mustang Mach-E still has 92% battery life

The unbelievers are still hoping against hope that electric cars won’t be as durable as ICE cars — but after more than 250,000 miles of driving in just three years, this Ford Mustang Mach-E isn’t just still going, it’s still going strong with more than 90% of its original battery capacity!

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Lucid (LCID) CEO praises Chinese EVs, but claims it has an edge where it matters most

Following a recent trip to China, Lucid’s (LCID) interim CEO, Marc Winterhoff, was impressed with the progress the industry has made over the past few years. Despite the advancements, Winterhoff still believes Lucid has Chinese EVs beat where it matters most.

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Tesla (TSLA) Q2 earnings preview: on the road to unprofitability

Tesla (TSLA) will release its Q2 2025 financial results on Wednesday, July 31, after the market closes. As usual, a conference call and Q&A with Tesla’s management are scheduled after the results.

Here, we’ll look at what the street and retail investors expect for the quarterly results.

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