EV NewsEnergy Vault's Gravity Storage Meets a Tough Rival: Batteries
Energy Vault's Rudong gravity storage project faces a blunt test against battery storage on cost, efficiency and deployment speed, with the economics still unresolved.
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EV NewsOne Hour Inside Tesla's Steering-Wheel-Free Cybercab: A Ride to Remember
I spent an hour in Tesla's steering-wheel-free Cybercab. The ride was futuristic, but its real-world debut in Austin showed awkward moments with traffic and pedestrians.
EV NewsLG's Experimental LMR Battery Keeps 92% Capacity After 883 Cycles
LG's experimental LMR battery held 92% capacity after 883 cycles, with durability improved by changing how the cells are charged and discharged.
EV NewsBYD Introduces Affordable Denza Z9 GT e3 Premium Trim Starting Around $50,000
BYD launches the Denza Z9 GT e3 Premium, a new lower-priced trim starting around $50,000, making its electric luxury GT more accessible.
EV NewsSolar Power Is Quietly Becoming the NFL's New Home-Field Advantage
NFL stadiums across the U.S. are embracing solar energy, from Philadelphia's 10,000-panel array to a 100% solar-powered venue in Las Vegas.
EV NewsTesla Plans Dedicated Supercharger Sites for Robotaxi Fleet
Tesla is planning Supercharger stations built specifically for its robotaxi fleet, moving beyond today's manual overnight charging at public stalls.
EV NewsRGNT Reworks Its Retro Electric Motorcycle Into a Scrambler
RGNT adds a scrambler version of its retro electric motorcycle, giving the Swedish model more off-road flavor while keeping the core platform intact.
EV NewsSlate Truck Boasts a $100 Trailer Hitch Almost Anyone Can Bolt On
Slate says its new truck's $99.99 trailer hitch installs in about 30 minutes with basic hand tools, no dealer visit required.
EV NewsTesla's Modular 'Unboxed' Assembly for Cybercab Takes Shape
Tesla shows how its 'unboxed' modular assembly could halve the Cybercab production line footprint, with parallel lines building sub-assemblies before final joining.
EV NewsJeep's Electric Recon: Road-Ready Surprise With Off-Road DNA
Jeep's all-electric Recon impresses on-road but stays true to its off-road roots, with typical EV caveats. Here's what early driving reviews reveal.
EV NewsBYD's Overseas Sales Jump 134% to 189,466 in August, But 2027 Goals Are Even Higher
BYD sold 189,466 vehicles outside China in August, up 134% year-over-year, as the automaker sets even loftier goals for 2027.
EV NewsFederal Court Overturns TVA's Kingston Gas Plant Approval
A federal court vacated TVA's approval of the Kingston gas plant, citing fundamental errors in the decision. The site was home to the 2008 coal ash spill.
EV NewsEurope's Transport Electrification Could Slash Fossil Fuel Imports by 2040
Transport electrification could cut Europe's import dependency by nearly a quarter by 2040 as lawmakers weigh renewable energy rules for the post-2030 decade.
EV NewsHyundai Takes Home Three Trophies at What Car?'s 2026 Electric Car Awards
Hyundai's IONIQ 6 N, TUCSON Plug-in Hybrid and previous-gen SANTA FE all earned category wins at What Car?'s 2026 Electric Car Awards.
EV NewsHyundai's 28-Year Childhood Cancer Campaign Hits $303 Million
Hyundai's Hope on Wheels program has reached $303 million in lifetime giving over 28 years, backed by more than 855 US dealers. Here's what the number means.
EV NewsTrump Administration Pressures Ford Over Chinese Battery Partnership
Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy urged Ford CEO Jim Farley to halt work with Chinese battery companies, citing the administration's alarm over the partnership.
EV NewsHyundai Turns to Champions League Sponsorship to Grow Its European EV Presence
Hyundai sponsors the UEFA Champions League as it looks to grow its brand and electric vehicle presence among European consumers.
EV NewsAustralia Pushes Digital Duty of Care Rules as Tech Harms Mount
Australia is advancing a "digital duty of care" law that would hold online platforms accountable for user harm, a contrast to the US litigation-first approach.
EV NewsAudi Offers Up to $10,000 Off to Keep EV Lessees Behind the Wheel
Audi is offering up to $10,000 off to EV lessees who buy out their cars, aiming to keep off-lease electric vehicles from flooding dealer lots.
EV NewsKia Expands Electric Lineup With Three New GT Models, Including a Hot Hatch
Kia introduces GT versions of its EV3, EV4, and EV5 electric models, adding a hot hatch and two SUVs to its growing EV lineup.
EV NewsTwo-Decade Indiana Study Finds No Drop in Home Values Near Wind and Solar Farms
A 20-year Indiana study found no evidence that wind and solar farms lower nearby home values, undercutting a common argument against renewable projects.
EV NewsBYD's New Boxy Off-Roader Spotted Testing: A Smaller, Cheaper Ti 7 Sibling
BYD's new boxy SUV, a smaller and cheaper sibling to the Ti 7, has been spotted testing for the first time with Defender-like styling.
EV NewsWisconsin Pushes EV Charging Beyond Interstates With 42 New Fast-Charging Sites
Wisconsin is directing $25 million in federal funds to 42 new DC fast-charging stations, expanding EV charging beyond interstates onto more US and state highways.
EV NewsGeely EX2 Concepts Reveal Drift-Happy Future for China's Best-Selling EV
Geely's EX2 Track and EX2 Street concepts turn China's best-selling EV into a drift-ready showcase for electric car customization.