Hyundai upgrades its $20,000 EV: Meet the 2026 Casper Electric

The Casper Electric is Hyundai’s cheapest electric SUV, sold overseas under the name Inster EV. Hyundai launched the 2026 Casper EV in Korea on Tuesday, introducing a few new features and more. Prices start at about $20,000, but with government subsidies, the actual purchase price could be closer to $15,000.

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Tesla’s long-time head of sales in North America is out

Tesla’s long-time head of sales in North America, Troy Jones, has reportedly left the automaker amid demand problems.

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Tesla finally launches in India, but at a price that doesn’t make sense

Tesla has finally launched in India after several false starts. Still, the automaker isn’t taking advantage of the deal to avoid tariffs, resulting in prices that don’t make much sense for the market.

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Joby Aviation to double eVTOL production across two states, leveraging Toyota’s expertise

Joby Aviation is gearing up (literally) eVTOL production in the US as it prepares for scaled commercial operations. The company is ramping up capabilities and its two current facilities in two states, leveraging the insight from its long-term investor, Toyota.

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Lucid (LCID) launches hands-free driving and more in a major software update

Lucid Motors (LCID) vehicles continue to get smarter and more advanced. After introducing hands-free driving in a major software update on Tuesday, Lucid said the new capabilities offer a glimpse into what’s to come.

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Mercedes-Benz unveils the new CLA Shooting Brake — its first electric estate car

The new CLA Shooting Brake is the first electric Mercedes vehicle available as an estate. It’s more spacious, more capable, and more high-tech than ever.

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This electric motorcycle company just did what no one else could

Stark Future, the Barcelona-based electric motorcycle startup known for its high-performance off-road bikes, has just smashed expectations by posting its first profitable quarter – and in record time. After announcing its first profitable month this past April, the company is now sharing that its Q2 2025 results show €47 million in revenue and €4.5 million in EBITDA. That would mark the fastest path to profitability ever recorded for an electric vehicle manufacturer, whether on two wheels or four.

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How one man with a hacksaw and an e-bike became a Texas flood ‘hero’

Locals call him the “Bicycle hero,” but Texas man Evan Wayne says he’s just doing what he can to help his community after it was cut off due to the recent devastating and deadly flooding tragedy.

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EV sales hit 9.1M globally in H1 2025, but the US just hit the brakes

The global EV market is still charging ahead. According to new numbers from global research firm Rho Motion, 9.1 million EVs were sold worldwide in the first half of 2025, up 28% compared to the same period last year. But not every region is accelerating at the same pace.

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The Lucid Air is crushing the competition as the best-selling luxury EV sedan in the US

Lucid’s electric sedan can drive further, charge faster, and packs more advanced tech than most of the competition. That might explain why it’s leading the segment. The Lucid Air remained the best-selling luxury EV sedan in the US after widening its lead in the Q2.

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