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Consumer Reports tested the real-world highway range of nearly 30 electric cars. See the winners and losers.

With the new i3 set to go on sale later this year, BMW is planning to discontinue another EV to make room for it. more…

Owners of Stellantis EVs can finally access America's largest and best charging network.

The investigation involves Model S, X, 3, Y and Cybertruck EVs that can use the company's FSD-branded driver assistance systems.

The luxury electric sedan is more affordable than expected. Lexus launched the 2026 ES EV with over 300 miles of range and prices starting under $50,000. more…

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NHTSA has escalated its investigation into Tesla’s “Full Self-Driving” system’s inability to handle reduced visibility conditions, upgrading the probe to an Engineering Analysis covering an estimated 3,203,754 vehicles — the step that typically precedes a recall. The agency found that FSD’s degradation detection system fails to warn drivers when cameras are blinded by common road conditions like sun glare and fog, and that Tesla may be under-reporting related crashes. more…

Uber will invest up to $1.25 billion in Rivian in the next five years, with an initial batch of 10,000 R2 robotaxis already on order.

Xiaomi is officially launching the next-generation SU7 electric sedan today with a sweeping set of upgrades — up to 902 km of CLTC range, standard LiDAR across all trims, and an 897V charging architecture on the top model. The updated sedan starts at 229,900 yuan (~$33,000), still undercutting the Tesla Model 3 in China by about 5,600 yuan (~$800) despite a price increase of 10,000-14,000 yuan over the outgoing model. Xiaomi racked up nearly 89,000 pre-orders in the first 24 hours when reservations opened in January. more…

Uber plans to invest up to $1.25 billion in Rivian as part of a deal to deploy up to 50,000 robotaxis in several countries through 2031.

Uber plans to invest up to $1.25 billion in Rivian as part of a deal to deploy up to 50,000 robotaxis in several countries through 2031.

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Uber plans to invest up to $1.25 billion in Rivian as part of a deal to deploy up to 50,000 robotaxis in several countries through 2031.

The luxury British automaker was working on no fewer than five new EVs that were bound to be revealed by 2035.

Hydrogen never worked in cars, but researchers in Norway have built a drone that runs on it, swapping batteries for a fuel cell to handle long-range jobs like power line inspections. The post Hydrogen fuel cars never caught on, but it just might produce next-gen long range drones appeared first on Digital Trends.

The billionaire Elon Musk is furiously pushing on social media for Senator John Thune, the majority leader, to pass the SAVE America Act. But so far, he hasn’t publicly spent money to promote the bill.

One of the best DC fast charging networks in the country is celebrating its second anniversary with low rates.

Can a $350,000 federal grant really shake up Connecticut’s clean energy manufacturing scene? On March 13, 2026, U.S. Rep. John…

Don’t let the name fool you: Snam’s latest play is all about green hydrogen. In a move that looks modest—just…

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BYD is celebrating 18 years since the launch of the BYD F3DM—the world’s first mass-produced plug-in hybrid—by crossing a massive 7.7 million global PHEV production milestone. And it’s not slowing..

Porsche Korea unveiled Thursday the all-electric version of its flagship Cayenne premium SUV for the first time here, signaling the carmaker’s stronger push into electrification and a deeper alliance with local battery makers. The luxury carmaker has high hopes for the Cayenne Electric with the market success of its mid-size SUV, which has long been considered one of the most highly sought-after luxury vehicles particularly for young customers here. The all-electric Cayenne will be available for sale in the latter half of this year. Porsche Korea expects the vehicle to serve as a major profit booster amid its rapid transition into electrification. The carmaker currently has two other all-electric lineups for sale here — the Macan Electric and Taycan. Porsche Korea has equipped all three of its electric vehicles with batteries from Korean firms. “We feel very confident for having Korean batteries in all our Porsche electric models,” Porsche Korea CEO Mathias Busse told reporters during

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With new incentives driving battery uptake, the focus is shifting to size and flexibility - and Fox ESS is betting on modular systems that can grow with household energy needs. The post Two storage pathways for homes under Australia’s evolving battery incentive programs appeared first on Renew Economy.

Lucid's upcoming make-or-break EV is packed with a cutting-edge motor and a new architecture built with autonomy in mind.

Solid-state batteries are called the “holy grail” of EV battery tech for a reason, right? The new battery tech is quickly moving from the lab to the real world, with some claiming to unlock over 800 miles of driving range. more…

A new law enabling direct-to-consumer sales means the Rivian R2 launch just got a huge boost.

Hyundai launched the Casper Electric Lounge as the top-tier trim, featuring a “luxurious interior” and a new style. The Casper Electric is Hyundai’s most affordable electric vehicle, sold overseas as the Inster EV. more…

Gas prices may be about to go up, but there are a lot of reasonably priced EV choices that could make fuel prices not a worry.

BMW has unveiled the new i3, a Neue Klasse electric sedan with next-gen design, improved range, and advanced EV technology. The post BMW reveals next-gen i3 with bold design and cutting-edge EV tech appeared first on Digital Trends.

A viral dashcam video shows a Tesla Cybertruck slamming into a concrete overpass barrier on a Houston highway while allegedly using “Full Self-Driving.” Elon Musk responded by saying Tesla’s logs show the driver disengaged the system 4 seconds before impact. Tesla fans jumped on this as yet another example of the media spreading FUD about the company. But watching the actual video tells a more nuanced — and more concerning — story about the real problem with FSD. more…

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The new BMW i3 delivers where it matters most with 440 miles of range, 800V ultra-fast charging, and Neue Klasse EV style. more…

Washington state legislators just voted overwhelmingly to allow Rivian and Lucid to sell electric vehicles directly to consumers, ending a 12-year arrangement that gave Tesla exclusive access to direct sales in the state. Senate Bill 6354 passed the House 84-9 and the Senate 47-2 — a bipartisan blowout that now heads to Governor Bob Ferguson’s desk for signature. more…

The R2 is Rivian’s make-or-break moment, so it has to do everything right. A big part of that is slimming down the parts bin.

The BMW 3 Series has long been one of the most successful models in the premium mid-size segment. From autumn, it will face electric competition from within its own ranks in the form of the new BMW i3. This version has nothing in common with the carbon-bodied experiment from 2013. For many, the name BMW […]

The first all-electric BMW 3 Series is here. And, with an 800-volt architecture and ultra-fast charging speeds, it means business.

The Vietnamese EV maker’s U.S. sales are a mystery. Despite that, it wants to resume construction on its North Carolina plant.

The electric Neue Klasse i3 will be joined by gas-powered 3 Series models with similar styling, but riding on the current CLAR platform.

Tesla's Model Y SUV has been the top-selling vehicle in the world for three years in a row, according to the automaker. Importance Rank:  1 read more

See the inside of BMW's new mid-size electric sedan from every angle.

The i3 debuts as a sibling to the iX3 SUV and the electric analog to the 3-series sedan, marking several changes for BMW.

See the exterior of BMW's new mid-size electric sedan from every angle.

The replacement for the bestselling DS model has up to 460 miles of WLTP range.

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. Geely beats BYD sales in first 2 months of 2026 to become China’s top carmaker Geely Auto has gained the upper hand in mainland China’s intensifying automotive sector, as its diverse product line-up pays off after electric vehicle (EV) king BYD suffered a setback following partial...

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Samsung SDI announced on March 18, that it held the 56th Annual General Meeting of Shareholders in Seoul, attended by individual shareholders, institutional investors, and key executives including president and CEO Joo Sun Choi.Chairing the meeting, Choi said "With the expansion of downstream indust

EVs are starting to chip away at one of the global economy’s biggest vulnerabilities: oil. more…

Ford's CEO shared that while it has the decades of truck-building under its belt, Chinese brands make a "pretty competitive product."

One study says rising oil prices will hit gas cars five times harder than EVs.

Raffi Krikorian, Mozilla’s CTO and the former head of Uber’s self-driving car division, totaled his Tesla Model X while using “Full Self-Driving” on a residential street. His kids were in the back seat. In a new essay published in The Atlantic, Krikorian breaks down the accident and offers what might be the most informed critique yet of the fundamental problem with Tesla’s approach to “supervised” autonomy — from someone who literally built self-driving systems for a living. more…

The electric SUV, due to be revealed by year's end, could end up being named for Woolf Barnato, an influential Bentley racer and executive from the 1920s.

The SEC accused Elon Musk of failing to promptly disclose that he amassed an active stake in Twitter in 2022.

Tesla’s “Terafab” semiconductor ambitions to launch this week carry an estimated price tag of $25-40 billion. The math is getting hard to reconcile with a company that generated just $6.2 billion in free cash flow last year while its earnings crashed. Tesla hasn’t raised capital through a stock offering since December 2020, when it completed the last of three at-the-market offerings that brought in roughly $12 billion in a single year. The Terafab changes the equation entirely. more…

Tesla is expanding ties with LG Energy Solution to include a $4.3 billion deal for U.S.-produced cells for energy storage systems from Michigan.

Tesla is expanding ties with LG Energy Solution to include a $4.3 billion deal for U.S.-produced cells for energy storage systems from Michigan.

The long-awaited Tesla Roadster could finally be announced next month after years of delays. The post Tesla’s new Roadster could finally debut next month, but there’s an emphasis on “hopefully” appeared first on Digital Trends.

Solid-state batteries are called the “holy grail” of EV battery tech for a reason, right? The new battery tech is quickly moving from the lab to the real world, with some claiming to unlock over 800 miles of driving range. more…

Among our three headliners in today’s Green Deals, we have a particular focus on Segway. The brand currently has its Spring EV Sale taking hundreds off e-scooters, including the Max G2 Electric Scooter down at $650, as well as its alternate Navimow Spring Sale with up to $1,133 savings on X3 and i1 series robot lawn mowers, with the former series all seeing new low prices. From there, we also have Velotric’s St. Patrick’s Day flash sale (ending tonight) that has increased the number of e-bikes receiving up to $512 savings, like the Nomad 2 Off-Road e-bike with a FREE rack top bag at $1,899, among others. We also have EcoFlow’s latest 48-hour flash sale with three different tiers of power stations included, as well as tool deals on Worx’s 20V JawSaw, DEWALT’s compact portable table saw, and more waiting for you below – especially the increased $1,939+ exclusive savings on the EcoFlow DELTA Pro Ultra X and TRAIL 200 DC power station bundle. And don’t forget the hangover deals at the

The Cosmos will arrive months after the R2, but it may have two big technical advantages over its rivals.

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Things are expanding for Robotaxi, but the big sign that it is really moving along greatly will be with the expansion to a new city. Tesla has not gone outside of Austin or the Bay Area as of yet, and launching in a new city will be a great indicator of progress. The post Tesla Robotaxi appears to be heading to a new U.S. city appeared first on TESLARATI.

The brand with four rings is reviving the quirky A2 for its new entry-level EV. Audi promises the A2 e-tron will offer a new entry point for premium EVs. Here’s what to expect. more…

Hyundai Motor Group has officially launched its dedicated hydrogen brand HTWO in Japan at the H2&FC EXPO, highlighting its push toward a full-scale hydrogen ecosystem—from production to..

The US government has officially confirmed that Tesla is the customer behind LG Energy Solution’s massive $4.3 billion lithium iron phosphate (LFP) battery supply contract — ending months of speculation since LG first disclosed the deal last July. The three-year agreement will see LG produce LFP prismatic cells at its Lansing, Michigan factory starting in 2027, feeding directly into Tesla’s next-generation Megapack 3 energy storage systems assembled at the Houston Megafactory. more…

Tesla and LG Energy Solution are partnering together on a lithium-iron phosphate (LFP) prismatic battery cell manufacturing facility in Lansing, Michigan. The cells, which should start coming off the lines in 2027, will power Tesla’s Megapack 3 battery energy storage systems that will be assembled in Houston, Texas. The Lansing site was previously a joint-venture… The post LGES, Tesla partner on $4.3 billion lithium battery cell plant in Michigan appeared first on Solar Power World.

If you think the Volt was ahead of its time, wait until you learn about the Owen Magnetic - a revolutionary hybrid that relied on a horseshoe-shaped magnet.

Trump's DOI announces agreements worth $56 billion in private sector, including Tesla & LG's $4.3 billion battery plant. Importance Rank:  1 read more

Renault is deploying 350 humanoid robots at its Douai EV factory in France.

Tesla CEO Elon Musk confirms a possible April debut for long-awaited Roadster amid patent filings by the EV giant. Importance Rank:  1 read more

Musk's AI chatbot has created millions of fake sexualised images, experts say.

Kumho Tire has launched a new high-end tire — CRUGEN GT Pro — targeting growing demand for comfort tires specifically designed for premium SUVs, the company said Tuesday. The new model was developed to meet surging demand for highly durable tires compatible with not just SUVs powered by internal combustion engines, but electric vehicles (EVs). It features low noise and better mileage performance. According to data from the company, SUVs accounted for 47.6 percent of all newly registered vehicles in Korea in 2019, but the number soared to 67.7 percent in 2025. The tiremaker will start sales for CRUGEN GT Pro in Korea this month, with a United States rollout planned for September. The company will also gradually expand sales to other global markets down the road. “Our new CRUGEN tire boasts high treadwear ratings and offers quiet driving experiences for SUVs and EVs,” Kumho Tire CEO Jung Il-taek told reporters during a press conference. It took three years for the company to develop its

If you’ve been tracking the future of hydrogen aviation, you know it’s a path packed with big ideas and tricky…

Lately, there’s been a noticeable uptick in the global buzz around fuel cell electric vehicles. It’s all thanks to heavy-duty…

There’s nothing quite like seeing a ferry slice through Vestfjorden’s icy waves. It’s a serious test for any vessel. But…

What began as an open secret in the energy industry was confirmed by the U.S. Department of the Interior on Monday: Tesla is the buyer behind LG Energy Solution's blockbuster $4.3 billion battery supply agreement. The post Tesla named by U.S. Gov. in $4.3B battery deal for American-made cells appeared first on TESLARATI.