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For 2026, the updated Lexus RZ 550e F Sport takes a page from the Hyundai Ioniq 5 N playbook. But it doesn't pack the same thrills.

Polestar says it will release four new electric models over the next three years, including a new SUV and a revamped version of its Polestar 2 sedan. The Swedish automaker, which is owned by China's Geely, said it will start delivering its Polestar 5 grand tourer to customers this summer, followed by a new long-roof variant of its Polestar 4 in the fourth quarter. In early 2027, a "new successor" to the Polestar 2 will go into production. And in 2028, the company is planning to release a compact premium SUV as the Polestar 7. The news comes after Polestar reported strong sales growth in 2025, with the automaker's full-year sales reaching … Read the full story at The Verge.

A scan suggests big battery loss at 113,000 miles—but that may not be the real figure.

Imagine walking into a lab chilled to a bone-freezing -253°C where liquid hydrogen sits waiting—no rocket engine in sight, just…

We’re thrilled that Hyundai Rotem is finally taking its cutting-edge hydrogen fuel cell technology beyond South Korea’s borders. At this…

Humain, which was created by Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman last year, said it made the investment just before xAI was acquired by SpaceX, Mr. Musk’s rocket company.

To make self-driving cars worthwhile, they need to be better than human drivers, otherwise what is the point?

Polestar's upcoming models will have a little more personality and a little less Scandinavian minimalism.

Tesla has avoided a 30-day suspension of its dealer and manufacturer licenses in California after complying with a DMV order to stop using the term “Autopilot” in its vehicle marketing. The settlement closes a case that dragged on for nearly three years, and confirms what critics have argued all along: Tesla’s marketing of its driver-assist features was misleading. more…

The agency confirmed Tuesday that Tesla has taken “corrective action.” The post Tesla avoids California sales suspension after DMV review appeared first on TESLARATI.

Polestar’s first model is getting a second generation, and the company is kicking things into high gear to make it happen.

The Polestar 4 is getting a new body style that combines the interior space of a wagon and the versatility of an SUV.

EV sales have fallen for the first time in a decade as 2025 data is revealed  supercarblondie.comEV Market Monitor – January 2026  Cox Automotive Inc.The EV Winter Is Going Global. Here's Why It's Hitting Tesla Hard.  Business InsiderEurope surges, US stumbles, China cools: EV sales dip in 2026  ElectrekEV registrations fall in 2025 for first time in a decade; December numbers plunge 48% after tax credit repeal  Automotive News

Price-competitive electric vehicles (EVs) made in China are rapidly reshaping Korea’s imported car market — once dominated by legacy European carmakers — as emerging EV brands are gaining ground through aggressive pricing and growing consumer trust, according to data and industry officials Wednesday. Data from the Korea Automobile and Mobility Association showed that EVs produced in China accounted for roughly one-third of newly registered EVs in Korea last year, a sharp increase from about 1 percent in 2021. Last year, a total of 220,177 EVs were registered here, and the number of EVs produced in China reached 74,728 out of them. The surge reflects the rising presence of China-based production in global supply chains and improving consumer perceptions of vehicles built there. Strong demand for the Tesla Model Y and Tesla Model 3, both produced at Tesla’s Shanghai Gigafactory, has propelled EV sales growth in Korea. The U.S. automaker has maintained steady promotional campaigns here to

We have put together stories from our coverage on electric and new energy vehicles from the past two weeks to help you stay informed. If you would like to see more of our reporting, please consider subscribing. 1. China becomes Brazil’s biggest vehicle exporter in January, surpassing Argentina China surpassed Argentina in January to become Brazil’s largest exporter of vehicles, solidifying Chinese brands’ dominance in the region’s biggest car market and undercutting a long-standing Argentine...

Price-competitive electric vehicles (EVs) made in China are rapidly reshaping Korea’s imported car market — once dominated by legacy European carmakers — as emerging EV brands are gaining ground through aggressive pricing and growing consumer trust, according to data and industry officials Wednesday. Data from the Korea Automobile and Mobility Association showed that EVs produced in China accounted for roughly one-third of newly registered EVs in Korea last year, a sharp increase from about 1 percent in 2021. The surge reflects the rising presence of China-based production in global supply chains and improving consumer perceptions of vehicles built there. Strong demand for the Tesla Model Y and Tesla Model 3, both produced at Tesla’s Shanghai Gigafactory, has propelled EV sales growth in Korea. The U.S. automaker has maintained steady promotional campaigns here to expand its customer base, particularly for its affordable EV lineup, which helped it sustain sales momentum despite

Elon Musk-led Tesla reveals first production-ready Cybercab, which will be priced at $30,000 and available by 2027. Importance Rank:  1 read more

Ross Gerber thinks Tesla's FSD needs hardware enhancements as vision-only approach fails to bring improvements. Importance Rank:  1 read more

The Chevy Equinox EV is already one of the most affordable electric vehicles, but with a new $10,000 discount, it’s even more tempting. more…

The company has begun the production of its first purpose-built autonomous vehicle, the Cybercab.

In a letter to employees, Audi's CEO reaffirmed the brand's commitment to producing an electric sports car using a platform developed with Porsche.

Audi CEO Gernot Döllner sent an internal memo guaranteeing the car's release.

The incidents bring the robotaxi service to a total of 14 crashes since launching last summer.

Tesla is now offering a 0.99% APR financing option for all new Model 3 orders in the United States, and it applies to all loan terms of up to 72 months. The post Tesla launches new Model 3 financing deal with awesome savings appeared first on TESLARATI.

Toyota’s newest electric SUV is set to arrive at dealerships next month. The 2026 bZ Woodland is bigger and comes with standard AWD, but is it worth over $10,000 more than Toyota’s first electric SUV? more…

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Tesla has reported five new crashes involving its “Robotaxi” fleet in Austin, Texas, bringing the total to 14 incidents since the service launched in June 2025. The newly filed NHTSA data also reveals that Tesla quietly upgraded one earlier crash to include a hospitalization injury, something the company never disclosed publicly. The new data comes from the latest update to NHTSA’s Standing General Order (SGO) incident report database for automated driving systems (ADS). We have been tracking Tesla’s Robotaxi crash data closely, and the trend is not improving. more…

After a string of EVs adapted from other projects, Detroit’s second-largest maker has finally started with a clean sheet of paper.

The bZ Woodland is powerful, quick and spacious. But it lacks basic features that should be table-stakes for an electric vehicle in 2026.

Ford's goal is to make an electric truck you can actually afford. Here are some of the tricks they're using to pull that off.

Chinese state media outlet China.com has published a report about a Tesla Model Y that lost all power on a highway despite showing 72 km of remaining range, and the story has gone viral across Chinese social media. The incident is drawing attention not just for the failure itself, but for the fact that state-controlled media chose to amplify it, a potential signal of shifting government sentiment toward Tesla in China. more…

Picture this: an excavator scoots dirt around without a puff of black smoke—just a tiny wisp of water vapor trailing…

Executive Summary Back in February 2026, Rolls-Royce Power Systems pulled back the curtain on its new modular, hydrogen-ready gas engine…

A new poll suggests buyers are warming to China-built EVs as Ottawa courts Chinese investment and Canadian production.

For many homeowners, installing rooftop solar panels seems like a smart idea to reduce electricity bills, but the upfront cost and installation complexity can be daunting. These barriers have kept countless households from directly participating in the energy transition. A new option is beginning to change the conversation. Instead of committing to a full rooftop… The post Balcony plug-in solar panels: Are we ready for this new era of accessible energy? appeared first on Solar Power World.

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Mercedes-Benz tried to fix the issue with software updates, but that didn’t work.

The Swedish automaker said over 2.5 million cars made after 2020 will benefit from the new user interface.

Researchers at the University of Oxford have developed a powerful new method to visualize an essential lithium-ion battery electrode component that had been extremely difficult to trace before. The discovery, published in Nature Communications, could lead to increased manufacturing efficiency of battery electrodes and ultimately help improve the charging rate and lifetime of Li-ion batteries.

Tesla's FSD almost drove this owner's car drove into a lake, raising questions about the system's autonomous capabilities. Importance Rank:  1 read more

Elon Musk reaffirms April production goal for Tesla's autonomous Cybercab, promising a radical manufacturing redesign. Importance Rank:  1 read more

Detroit-based GM has no plans to discontinue Chevrolet Silverado EV despite Trump administration's EPA rollback. Importance Rank:  1 read more

Melbourne based renewables developer and operator Mint Renewables begins community engagement for a proposed solar farm and battery energy storage system in NSW Southern Tablelands. The post Locally developed solar-battery project with four hours of storage joins NSW planning pipeline appeared first on Renew Economy.

The Song Ultra EV is the first B-segment electric SUV under BYD’s Dynasty lineup. BYD’s new EV SUV offers over 440 miles (710 km) of driving range, and it only costs $26,000. more…

A Tesla owner says his car tried to drive him into a lake while using the automaker’s latest “Full Self-Driving” software. The incident, captured on video and posted to social media, has gone viral with over 1 million views, adding to a growing list of dangerous FSD edge cases that raise serious questions about the system’s readiness. more…

The owner says it showed 46% moments earlier, then it lost all power and needed to be towed.

Merida is taking aim at the more budget-conscious end of the electric mountain bike market with the launch of its new ETMO range, described as the brand’s most price-focused Bosch-powered electric mountain bikes yet. Of course for big eMTB names like Merida, the idea of “affordable” becomes something of a relative term. more…

The California-based EV startup has to deliver 100,000 electric vans to the American e-commerce giant by 2030.

The California EV startup wants to give its electric van more power and range.

Researchers from the Chinese Academy of Sciences have successfully field-tested a new aluminum-based lithium-ion battery that aims to address winter range loss while supporting fast charging. The post This new aluminum-based EV battery could solve cold-weather range and charging issues appeared first on Digital Trends.

This month, Skywell New Energy Vehicles, operating under the Skyworth Auto banner and part of Kaiwo Group, handed over 249…

Air Liquide, the French giant in industrial gases, just doubled down on its partnership with Eastman Chemical Company. They’re tossing…

Nestled in rural Bavaria, a brand-new high-tech hub is gearing up to fast-track hydrogen mobility solutions for heavy-duty transport and…

Residents simply drop off their car, and the parking garage takes care of everything, including charging–no humans involved.

This week featured major business and political developments, including Tesla's semi pricing undercutting competitors, the Trump administration's rollback of EPA regulations, the Pentagon's addition of Alibaba and BYD to a Chinese military list, Ford's $7 billion EV charge forecast, and Waymo's potential $2.5 billion deal with Hyundai. Importance Rank:  1 read more

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A new American startup is working to bring an affordable, simple electric truck to the masses. Here’s what you can expect.

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Toyota and Rivian, two very different companies, just launched crucial new EVs at a daunting time. Will they succeed?

A new safety standard draft requires rim impact test points yokes don’t have.

Tesla announced last month that it would eliminate the ability to purchase the Full Self-Driving software outright, instead opting for a subscription-only program, which will require users to pay monthly. The post Tesla pushes Full Self-Driving outright purchasing option back in one market appeared first on TESLARATI.