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CEO Seth Cutler knows EVs are the future but that customers need better education about range and charging.

Before this, Tesla's Powershare feature was only available on the Cybertruck.

Next year, Honda will begin testing out a wireless charger baked into a stretch of highway near Tokyo.

The base Eclipse Sportback EV is $8,000 more expensive than the entry-level 2027 Leaf.

Some Tesla Model 3 and Model Y owners can use their EV battery to keep the lights on longer during a power outage, now that Tesla's expanding the Powershare Home Backup feature. It was previously only available on the Cybertruck, and also requires owning Tesla's Powerwall 3. However, support for the Powerwall 2 and Powerwall Plus is "coming soon." Tesla's EVs aren't the first or only ones with bidirectional charging; companies like Kia and GM also offer vehicle-to-home power on their vehicles, while Nissan's Leaf offered power-to-grid charging years ago. Tesla says the Model 3 and Model Y can extend home backup power to over two days for Pr … Read the full story at The Verge.

The Eclipse Sportback is a little more expensive than the equivalent Leaf, but you do get a little more range.

Gasoline shortages are pushing Russian buyers toward electric cars and plug-in hybrids. Most of them come from China.

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The 2027 Mitsubishi Eclipse Sportback starts at $37,745, or nearly $8,000 more than its twin, the Nissan LEAF. more…

Fit Energy, a developer of energy solutions for data center projects, has announced plans for a fuel cell power generation and data center project in Newport Township, Luzerne County, Pennsylvania. The project received township zoning approval for both uses in August of this year. Fit Energy on October 6 said engineering and the remaining permitting […] The post Fit Energy Will Use Gas-Powered Fuel Cells For Pennsylvania Data Center Project appeared first on POWER Magazine.

I drove Kia's newest and cheapest EV. With up to 321 miles of range, it's a great value.

Tesla has registered just 993 vehicles in India since it started deliveries there in September 2025, according to registration data compiled by Indian EV publication ElecTree. But 294 of those came in September 2026 alone. That’s a record month for Tesla in India, and it comes right after the automaker cut prices and launched the six-seat Model Y L. more…

The Kia EV3 starts at $29,890 in the US, and after a day of driving it around Vancouver Island, I think it’s the best-packaged affordable EV you can buy right now. It comes with up to 321 miles of range, two battery sizes, and available all-wheel drive, which is more choice than anything else at this price. But there’s a catch: that $30,000 price tag climbs fast. more…

EVs had the most to gain from the gas cars’ continued decline, with some experts estimating that electric cars will dominate by 2030.

It’s an all-electric reinterpretation of the original Espace minivan, which was the vehicle of choice for countless European families.

Toyota is one of the strongest believers in hydrogen transportation in the world. Of course, there are other

The American startup delivered fewer than 4,000 EVs in the third quarter, while production remains capped at a single shift.

Toyota and Isuzu launched the next-generation Sora hydrogen fuel-cell route bus in Japan, combining Isuzu’s flat-floor electric chassis with Toyota’s PEM fuel-cell system, offering over 300 km range and ten-minute refueling, with production set at J-Bus’s Utsunomiya Plant.

MissionH24 and Toyota Racing announced at Fuji Speedway that the H24EVO prototype will adopt a Toyota 3.5-litre V6 hydrogen-combustion engine with hybrid assistance, targeting 650 kW output.

As part of its 1969 Progress of Power exhibition, General Motors introduced four concept cars that showed off GM's innovations. One was its first modern EV.

Between increasingly extreme weather, rising electricity demands, and the rapid expansion of data centers, energy independence is starting to look less like a talking point for doomsday preppers and more like sound planning. That shift in thinking is driving more homeowners than ever towards solar-plus-battery energy solutions like the industry-leading Tesla Powerwall – but Powerwall isn’t the only game in town, anymore. UPDATE 05OCT26: added the EcoFlow DELTA Pro. more…

As if to prove that there may not be money for universal childcare or nationalized healthcare but there is ALWAYS more money for war, the US Department of War has awarded Amprius a $75 million grant to convert a civilian EV battery production line to churn out high-energy-density batteries for military drones. more…

BYD’s full-size flagship electric SUV is off to a strong early start, with more than 10,000 units sold in its first three months on the market. more…

SpaceX shares have bounced almost 60% off their low in early August, boosted by the company's AI business and Starship progress.

A disguised Hyundai SUV has been spotted out testing, giving us an early look at what’s thought to be the IONIQ 4, or possibly the IONIQ 1. more…

More affordable EVs are attracting buyers as electric car sales surge in the EU, but price isn’t the only driver of the shift.

The Jaecoo 7 SUV, available as a plug-in hybrid, was the best-selling new car in the UK in September.

Tesla’s early strategy for charging units operating within its Robotaxi fleet reveals that the company surely has not lost any of that scrappy DNA that took it from an unlikely success story to the most valuable carmaker in the world. An observer at a Tesla Supercharger in Austin spotted ten total Robotaxi vehicles arrive: one […] The post Tesla reveals early Robotaxi charging strategy, showing scrappy DNA appeared first on TESLARATI.

That’s despite having less hydrogen on board than its predecessor.

The IONIQ 3 has received more interest than any Hyundai vehicle in the UK ever. Starting at about $25,000, Hyundai’s electric hatch undercuts much of the competition. more…

The latest teaser shows the electric M3 in its lightest camouflage yet, giving us our clearest look at the production-bound sports sedan.

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LiveWire’s smallest electric motorcycle is about to take on a new role, and it could prove to be one of the most important ones yet. The LiveWire S4 Honcho Street has now met the Motorcycle Safety Foundation’s (MSF) criteria for use in rider training programs, opening the door for new riders to learn the ropes – and potentially earn their motorcycle endorsement – without first learning how to operate a clutch and gearbox on a gas-powered motorcycle. more…

The Recon’s boxy body and stubby wheels are made for off-roading, but drivers still need to drive on the highway to get to trails.

The automaker had good intentions with the feature, but it forgot to put some guardrails in place.

HD Hyundai XiteSolution has launched electric forklifts with lifting capacities of up to 18 tons, expanding electrification into heavy-duty worksites such as shipyards, ports and steel mills. The company said Monday that it recently held a test-drive event for its next-generation electric forklifts at its plant in Eumseong, North Chungcheong Province, where it showcased its new large-model lineup and began mass production. The lineup includes 10- to 18-ton models, following the launch of mid-sized electric forklifts last year. HD Hyundai XiteSolution is the only Korean manufacturer producing electric forklifts with capacities of 10 tons or more. Diesel forklifts have traditionally been used at heavy-duty worksites because of their high power and long operating times. But tighter environmental regulations and growing demand to cut carbon emissions are driving the shift to electric models. HD Hyundai XiteSolution applied high-voltage battery systems and enhanced electric motor

Spain’s BOE launched a 15-day public consultation for the 62 km Tivissa–Tarragona hydrogen pipeline segment, part of PCI 9.1.3, covering project authorization, public utility and environmental review.

Jacobs Solutions extends its program and construction management role on thyssenkrupp Steel’s hydrogen DRI plant in Duisburg, a 2.5 Mt/y facility backed by €2 billion in public funding to advance Europe’s industrial decarbonization.

ETW Energietechnik and Stadtwerke Duisburg are building a modular hydrogen-ready CHP plant at Wanheim Energy Park to replace aging equipment, boost efficiency and prepare for future hydrogen fuel use.

H2 MOBILITY will cut gross hydrogen prices by 12%–16% at 15 German refuelling stations starting in October, leveraging green hydrogen production and greenhouse-gas reduction quota credits to support a mixed-use network serving passenger cars, buses and trucks.

Hyundai Rotem showcased a 400 km/h high-speed concept, a 220 km/h hydrogen multiple unit and a 3 MW hydrogen freight locomotive prototype at InnoTrans.

NYK Line’s upcoming hydrogen fuel-cell dining cruise ship AMANE is set for Tokyo Bay service around May 2027, featuring Yanmar-designed fuel cells, Toyota storage modules and ENEOS-supported bunkering under MLIT safety guidelines.

Looking at the seven best-selling EVs in the first half of 2026, it would seem that higher sales figures don't necessarily mean less range anxiety.

Here's what Tommy and Roman from TFL think after one month with Audi's coolest EV.

Doug Demuro loves his quirks and features, and the GV60 Magma has a bunch of them.

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The founder of SpaceX, with billions of dollars in military contracts, joins several other defense industry executives on a Pentagon advisory board.

Beijing wants large-scale production, but the world’s biggest EV battery maker warns that making the technology affordable is another matter.

All 2027 GM EVs will come out of the factory with a Tesla-style charging port, but the Escalade EV gets a little extra.

Elon Musk's effort to move beyond auto sales largely relies on the success of his company's Cybercab, which launched in Austin a month ago.

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On this week's Plugged-In Podcast, we discuss the Tesla-beating BMW, Trump's clean-car rollback, and the Chevy Bolt's limited run.

The Jeep Recon EV has removable doors and packs 670 horsepower combined, but it’s less efficient than advertised. more…

In the Electrek Podcast, we discuss the most popular news in the world of sustainable transport and energy. In this week’s episode, we discuss the Tesla Roadster delay, EV deliveries in the US, battery swap coming back, and more. more…

UK EV sales hit a new all-time record in September. The country registered 99,199 battery-electric cars last month, up 36.3% from a year ago and good for 28.3% of the market, according to preliminary data released today by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT). Tesla’s Model 3 was the best-selling EV and the second best-selling car overall. And yet the auto industry’s own lobby group is using the record month to argue that the UK’s EV targets are too hard. more…

Rivian had high hopes for its more affordable R2 vehicle - and so far, those hopes appear to be paying off. The company released its third-quarter production and delivery numbers today, reporting 19,751 vehicles produced and 19,248 delivered. That represents an 85 percent year-over-year increase in production and a 45 percent jump in deliveries. (For a direct-to-consumer automaker like Rivian, deliveries serve as a proxy for sales.) The company also reaffirmed its full-year 2026 guidance, expecting to deliver 65,000 to 70,000 vehicles. Rivian's sales surge is a rare bright spot in a struggling industry. A year after President Trump and Re … Read the full story at The Verge.

Simulated engines and gears are being pushed as a way to make EVs feel more engaging. The best ones don’t need them.

Tesla says misuse of the feature could result in "additional penalties," since each use can cause up to $25,000 in damages.

Tesla sales fell slightly in the third quarter. But it could be a lot, lot worse.

The Ford Fathom is set to go on sale in early 2027, starting at about $30,000. Meanwhile, Ford’s US EV sales dropped 80% in the third quarter. more…

On Friday, Rivian said it delivered 19,248 vehicles in the third quarter.

Kia is crushing it in Europe with a full lineup of electric vehicles, ranging from entry-level models to the three-row flagship SUV. Thanks to its new EVs, Kia is now Europe’s fastest-growing top 10 passenger car brand this year. more…

American Model 3s still don’t have vehicle-to-load (V2L) functionality, despite the feature being introduced in China.

While electric vehicles often underperform in real-world highway driving relative to their EPA estimates, the Recon’s result puts it among the least efficient EVs we’ve ever tested.

Tesla's core autos business is under pressure as Chinese and European carmakers roll out affordable and innovative EVs.

Global hydrogen fuel-cell truck sales fell 55% to about 530 units in H1, with China accounting for 95%, while battery-electric truck sales surged to 158,000—a clear split in zero-emission freight.

Rivian posted its third-quarter production and delivery numbers this morning and, with the R2, remains on track to meet its annual targets despite some headwinds across the US electric vehicle sector. more…

The electric E-Class alternative is out of the picture for 2027. The same goes for the top-spec EQS SUV and AMG S-Class.

Germany is clearing the way for EV owners to sell power back to the grid, provided their cars and chargers are up to the job.

Europe is the only market where Volvo is still doing alright. Everywhere else, it’s all red.

Hyundai’s best-seller is bigger, more efficient, and fancier than ever.

Introduction As the global shipping industry navigates the treacherous waters of decarbonization, one of Japan’s largest maritime conglomerates is preparing to launch a vessel that could signal a profound shift in how coastal passenger transport operates. Nippon Yusen Kabushiki Kaisha (NYK Line) has announced that its first ship powered by a hydrogen fuel cell system, […] The post Setting Sail for a Hydrogen Horizon: NYK Line’s Amane and the Future of Maritime Decarbonization first appeared on Hydrogen Cars Now.

HyShip has chosen two Samskip SeaShuttle vessels for an 18-month liquid hydrogen demo on the Rotterdam–Oslofjord route, pairing 6.4 MW of Ballard FCwave fuel cells with cryogenic storage and shore-side bunkering.

India has expanded its green hydrogen transport pilots from 37 to 70 vehicles and nine to 16 refuelling stations across multiple highway corridors, targeting 45–50 trial vehicles by 2026 and 400–500 in operation by 2030. Data from fuel-cell and hydrogen combustion trials will inform policies, infrastructure investments and industrial growth for a potential heavy transport fuel shift.

Dhamma Blue’s DHB-P01 boat received green hydrogen at Alcudia port this month in a closed-loop test of production, distribution and marine refueling. The trial linked Lloseta’s solar-powered electrolysis plant with a compact dispenser by Argo-Anleg under port authority oversight, validating hydrogen infrastructure steps needed for zero-emission boating.

Tesla is now putting its larger 16-inch center touchscreen in every Model 3 sold in the US, Puerto Rico, and Mexico, a day after it rolled out the same upgrade in China. The Model 3 Performance also gets a black headliner, 316 miles of range, and 528 hp, while the Premium AWD now does 0 to 60 mph in 3.8 seconds. But there’s still no word on the US Model 3 getting vehicle-to-load. more…

Tesla launched a new feature called “Emergency Drive Away” that lets drivers shift into Drive and leave while still plugged into a Supercharger. The update comes two months after a gunman shot three people in Teslas at a Supercharger station in Twin Falls, Idaho. And Tesla is limiting it to the US. more…

Ford's $30,000 electric pickup is its opportunity to reset its EV business, but it won't be easy.

The Hyundai IONIQ 5 is still one of the EVs Americans are buying the most, with more than 31,000 sold through September. more…

Silverado EV sales fell 92% year over year. But it's more to do with tax credits than anything else.

GM’s third-quarter sales fell 5.5% and its electric models collapsed, with the Equinox EV down 92.4% to 1,905 cars after America ended its $7,500 purchase credit. Europe kept its mandates, where electric cars took 29% of new registrations in August and drivers pay about twice the American petrol price. GM sold 5.5% fewer vehicles last […] This story continues at The Next Web

Volkswagen’s new small EV feels remarkably grown-up on a European road trip. It might be VW's best EV ever, but it doesn't come cheap.

A growing proportion of Toyota and Lexus sales are EVs, hybrids, and plug-in hybrids. And the company isn't slowing down any time soon.

The Chevy Equinox EV’s run as GM’s top-selling electric car is quickly coming to an end after sales dropped 92% in Q3. more…

GM's sales of all-electric vehicles are down across the board, as enthusiasm for electric vehicles wanes.

GM's sales of all-electric vehicles are down across the board, as enthusiasm for electric vehicles wanes.

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Tesla has launched its newest iteration of the Model 3 in China with a slew of new features, including the highly requested V2L (vehicle-to-load) feature and a new interior option. The Model 3 now has a 16″ front touchscreen with improved resolution, a black headliner, V2L capabilities, Zen Grey interior in the Premium and Performance […] The post Tesla launches improved Model 3 in China with V2L, new interior option appeared first on TESLARATI.

The entry-level electric car is part of BMW’s turnaround plan, which also includes a big gas SUV for the U.S.

HKPC and APAS have inaugurated Hong Kong’s first hydrogen fuel testing laboratory at the HKPC Building, offering local gas chromatography and ISO 14687-based analysis to bolster hydrogen infrastructure, reduce reliance on mainland labs and ensure fuel quality for refuelling stations and vehicles.

Toyota’s U.S. patent filing for a hydrogen-combustion series hybrid powertrain highlights a path to blend engine know-how with electric propulsion, yet real-world success hinges on hydrogen production, storage and infrastructure.

The electric sedan is finally getting vehicle-to-load (V2L) functionality, but you’ll need to move out of the country to get one.

The package delivery company will deploy Harbinger’s American-made EVs in the United States and Canada.

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About 20% of Mercedes shares are owned by Chinese investors. To be on the right side of a new law, though, Mercedes may have to get that number down.

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