ICE VehiclesGM Dismisses Hybrids, Doubles Down on Diesel and V8 Power for Pickups
General Motors rejects hybrids for pickups, opting to double down on diesel and V8 engines. The strategy contrasts with rivals pushing electrified trucks.
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Batteries & ChargingPorsche Closes the Loop on EV Batteries With Recycled Cathode Production
Porsche and partners create a closed-loop battery recycling process to produce new cathodes from end-of-life EV packs.
Industry & MarketsVolvo Plots 13 All-New Models by 2030, Hints at Wagon Comeback
Volvo confirms 13 all-new models by 2030 and hints the wagon could return, signaling a shift away from an all-SUV lineup.
Autonomous & SoftwareWaymo Resumes San Antonio Robotaxi Operations After Flooding Shutdown
Waymo restarts its San Antonio robotaxi service five months after a robotaxi was swept away by flooding, signaling a return to operations in the Texas city.
MicromobilityTenways E-Bikes Lead This Week's Green Deals With Big Discounts
Tenways e-bikes see discounts up to $807 from $1,599, joined by a Mammotion LUBA Mini 2 AWD mower bundle at $379 off and more green deals.
EV NewsOld-School Hybrid Meets Modern EVs in a Surprising Drag Race
A drag race between a BMW i8, Tesla Model Y, and Audi E-Tron GT shows how electric performance has advanced—and why the results were closer than expected.
EV News2026 Hyundai Ioniq 5: The Strengths That Still Impress—and the Frustrations That Persist
The 2026 Hyundai Ioniq 5 offers spacious comfort and fast charging, but reliability concerns and minor tech annoyances keep it from perfection.
EV NewsVolvo Previews Fresh Design Language for Its Next Wave of EVs
Volvo teases a new design direction and revamped interiors for the 13 electric and plug-in hybrid models it plans to launch by 2030.
Autonomous & SoftwareTesla's Cybercab Debut Leaves Plenty of Unanswered Questions
Tesla's Cybercab launch in Austin fell flat as NHTSA seeks answers to 21 specific information requests about the robotaxi program.
Batteries & ChargingDCS Broadens EV Charging Partner Network Across 17 European Countries
DCS expands its Preferred Partner Network with 28 new CPO partnerships across 17 European markets, including Fastned in Germany, enhancing EV charging access.
Stock & Financial MarketsJim Cramer Floats SpaceX Takeover as Fix for Tesla's Stock Woes
CNBC's Jim Cramer says SpaceX buying Tesla could be the fix for the EV maker's stock troubles, weighing in on the debate over its valuation.
Industry & MarketsNissan and McLaren Expand UK Production Plans with New Models
Nissan will build a hybrid Kicks in the UK while McLaren adds a performance SUV to its British production plans, signaling fresh investment in UK auto manufacturing.
Industry & MarketsFed Raises Rates Again Amid Inflation Concerns
The Federal Reserve raises interest rates by a quarter point due to stubborn inflation, despite criticism from President Trump. The move could impact auto loans and sales.
Batteries & ChargingTesla Builds Out Semi Charging Corridor with New California Truck Hubs
Tesla adds new Semi charging hubs in California, expanding truck-specific infrastructure as it pushes its Class 8 electric truck beyond early fleet pilots.
MicromobilityNorwegian Firm CityQ Earns First EN 17860 Safety Certification for a Four-Wheel Cargo Bike in Europe
CityQ of Norway has become the first European four-wheel cargo bike maker to win EN 17860 certification, a new safety standard for cargo bikes.
EV NewsOne in Three Cars Sold in Turkey Is Now a TOGG, Industry Chief Says
An industry association president says one in three cars sold in Turkey is a TOGG, highlighting the domestic EV brand's rapid rise in its home market.
Industry & MarketsGM's Hybrid Gamble: Why the Automaker Skipped the Bridge Everyone Else Built
GM skipped hybrids while rivals used them as a bridge to EVs. With only the Corvette E-Ray as a hybrid, can this bet still pay off?
EV NewsGeely's 1,113-HP Off-Roader Racks Up 43,900 Pre-Orders in Just One Hour
Geely's new 1,113-hp off-roader received 43,900 pre-orders in one hour, signaling strong demand for high-performance off-road vehicles.
ICE VehiclesChevy's 2027 Silverado Diesel Targets 900-Mile Range, Taking On EV Range Anxiety
2027 Chevy Silverado 3.0L Duramax diesel targets 900-plus miles per tank, challenging EV range anxiety in the full-size truck segment.
Batteries & ChargingCBAK Energy Moves Sodium-Ion Batteries from Lab to Production Line
CBAK Energy reports sodium-ion battery test results and lays out capacity plans, signaling a push toward commercial production of the lower-cost chemistry.
Batteries & ChargingTesla Takes Over Megacharger Operations at Three California Forum Mobility Depots
Tesla will operate Megacharger sites at three Forum Mobility depots in California, per Yahoo Finance, though financial terms and timelines were not disclosed.
Hydrogen & Alt FuelsToyota's Hydrogen Pickup Set for 2028 with 248-Mile Range
Toyota will launch a hydrogen fuel cell pickup in 2028 with 248 miles of range, advancing its multi-pathway approach to zero emissions.
Batteries & ChargingMitsui Kinzoku and Factorial Team Up to Industrialize Solid-State Battery Production
Mitsui Kinzoku partners with Factorial to industrialize all-solid-state battery production, pairing cell chemistry with Japanese materials and manufacturing expertise.
Industry & MarketsTrio-Tech Lands $4.7M EV Semiconductor Burn-In Deal, Strengthening Automotive Foothold
Trio-Tech wins a $4.7M contract for EV semiconductor burn-in testing, its second such deal, signaling growth in automotive partnerships.