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#electric-vehicles
Alternative transportation
fromEngadget
5 days ago

The hottest EVs from the 2026 New York Auto Show (plus one brawny concept)

Consumers are increasingly turning to electric vehicles due to rising gas prices, with notable debuts at the 2026 New York International Auto Show.
Cars
frominsideevs.com
1 day ago

Crank Windows And No Radio: Why Slate And Dodge's Cheap EVs May Be Far More Spartan Than Chinese Ones

American automakers are focusing on cheaper EVs by stripping features rather than innovating technology or manufacturing processes.
Cars
frominsideevs.com
14 hours ago

This New Electric Car Nearly Fills Its Battery In Under 9 Minutes

Lynk & Co 10+ charges at over 1.1 megawatts, achieving 10-97% in under 9 minutes, showcasing rapid advancements in electric vehicle charging in China.
Cars
fromTechCrunch
1 day ago

Gas prices aren't the only factor fueling used EV sales | TechCrunch

New electric vehicle sales dropped 28% in Q1, while used EV sales increased 12% due to expiring leases and rising gas prices.
Cars
fromArs Technica
1 day ago

Used EV sales spike alongside gas prices

Aggressive pricing by Tesla and others is driving sales but lowering used EV values, while high petrol prices may influence interest in EVs.
Alternative transportation
fromEngadget
5 days ago

The hottest EVs from the 2026 New York Auto Show (plus one brawny concept)

Consumers are increasingly turning to electric vehicles due to rising gas prices, with notable debuts at the 2026 New York International Auto Show.
Cars
frominsideevs.com
1 day ago

Crank Windows And No Radio: Why Slate And Dodge's Cheap EVs May Be Far More Spartan Than Chinese Ones

American automakers are focusing on cheaper EVs by stripping features rather than innovating technology or manufacturing processes.
#wireless-charging
Mobile UX
fromThe Verge
18 hours ago

Satechi's 3-in-1 travel stand now wirelessly charges your phone at 25W

Satechi's 3-in-1 Foldable Wireless Charging Stand supports Qi2.2 and offers 25W charging for multiple devices, priced at $129.99.
Mobile UX
fromThe Verge
18 hours ago

Satechi's 3-in-1 travel stand now wirelessly charges your phone at 25W

Satechi's 3-in-1 Foldable Wireless Charging Stand supports Qi2.2 and offers 25W charging for multiple devices, priced at $129.99.
fromYanko Design - Modern Industrial Design News
1 hour ago

This $215 Phone Has a 7,000mAh Battery and Lasts 20 Hours on Video - Yanko Design

Realme claims the C100 5G can handle nearly 20 hours of continuous video playback and over 18 hours of GPS navigation before needing a recharge.
Gadgets
Environment
fromwww.dw.com
21 hours ago

How to make your home shockproof when energy prices go wild

Homeowners are significantly reducing energy costs by installing solar panels and heat pumps, leading to lower electricity and gas expenses.
Toronto startup
fromFuturism
20 hours ago

Elon Musk Secretly Shared His Number One Priority at Tesla and It Really Says It All

Elon Musk's primary motivation at Tesla is to minimize his work hours to focus on his passion for rockets.
#ai
Environment
fromFast Company
5 days ago

Critical minerals are required to power AI data center demand

AI is driving unprecedented demand for energy storage solutions, particularly batteries, to support data centers and ensure grid stability.
Apple
fromTheregister
19 hours ago

Apple and Samsung lead race to the bottom on repairability

Samsung and Apple phones are ranked lowest in repairability, indicating significant room for improvement in their designs.
#heat-pumps
Remodel
fromFast Company
20 hours ago

These heat pumps can be installed in an hour-and will cut costs in half

Merino Energy offers affordable, easy-to-install heat pumps, reducing costs and installation time significantly compared to traditional systems.
Gadgets
fromTechCrunch
21 hours ago

Why a former AirPods engineer is now building heat pumps | TechCrunch

California aims for 6 million heat pumps by 2030 but has only installed 2.3 million, necessitating 2,000 daily installs to meet the target.
Remodel
fromFast Company
20 hours ago

These heat pumps can be installed in an hour-and will cut costs in half

Merino Energy offers affordable, easy-to-install heat pumps, reducing costs and installation time significantly compared to traditional systems.
Gadgets
fromTechCrunch
21 hours ago

Why a former AirPods engineer is now building heat pumps | TechCrunch

California aims for 6 million heat pumps by 2030 but has only installed 2.3 million, necessitating 2,000 daily installs to meet the target.
#plug-power
Business
from24/7 Wall St.
1 day ago

Plug Power Advances 4% on Biggest Electrolyzer Project Yet and Clear Path to Profitability

Plug Power's stock rises 4% following a major electrolyzer contract for a green hydrogen project in Canada.
Business
from24/7 Wall St.
5 days ago

Plug Power Gains 6%: 3 Reasons Investors Are Betting on a Hydrogen Comeback Story

Plug Power's stock has risen 6% amid positive financial developments and a strategic turnaround plan.
Business
from24/7 Wall St.
1 day ago

Plug Power Advances 4% on Biggest Electrolyzer Project Yet and Clear Path to Profitability

Plug Power's stock rises 4% following a major electrolyzer contract for a green hydrogen project in Canada.
Business
from24/7 Wall St.
5 days ago

Plug Power Gains 6%: 3 Reasons Investors Are Betting on a Hydrogen Comeback Story

Plug Power's stock has risen 6% amid positive financial developments and a strategic turnaround plan.
Silicon Valley real estate
fromABC7 San Francisco
1 day ago

Man's death from battling ebike lithium-ion battery fire prompts warning from San Jose Fire Dept.

Lithium battery fires from e-bikes pose significant dangers, leading to toxic smoke and potential fatalities, as highlighted by a recent incident in San Jose.
UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 day ago

E-bike and e-scooter warning issued amid growing' black market

E-bike and e-scooter fires in the UK surged in 2025, raising safety concerns about products from online marketplaces.
European startups
fromTechCrunch
2 days ago

TechCrunch Mobility: 'A stunning lack of transparency' | TechCrunch

Waymo's remote assistance issue reflects a broader lack of transparency in the autonomous vehicle industry regarding reliance on remote staff.
#e-bike
Alternative transportation
fromFortune
27 minutes ago

a16z-backed Infinite Machine is building e-bikes that feel like mopeds. Cyclists may have qualms | Fortune

The Olto e-bike combines moped features with bike lane legality, offering a unique transit option for urban environments.
Alternative transportation
fromFortune
27 minutes ago

a16z-backed Infinite Machine is building e-bikes that feel like mopeds. Cyclists may have qualms | Fortune

The Olto e-bike combines moped features with bike lane legality, offering a unique transit option for urban environments.
Software development
fromFuturism
2 days ago

ICE Foiled At Every Turn By One Vibe Coding Man In His Pickup Truck

Rafael Concepcion uses AI coding tools to create apps that empower immigrants against ICE activities, despite the risks to his personal life and career.
frominsideevs.com
12 hours ago

The Next BMW i7 Will Get Its Batteries From An Unexpected Source

Together, we developed a high-voltage battery system that unlocks the full potential of the new cylindrical cells in record time, delivering significant improvements in energy, range, and charging performance.
Cars
fromYanko Design - Modern Industrial Design News
1 day ago

The World's Smallest 100W Charger Fits in Your Palm and Charges MacBooks at Full Speed - Yanko Design

The Supertiny is as small as your Airpods case, fitting in your palm or even your pocket. It comes in three global plug formats and packs a single USB-C port to supercharge your laptop.
Gadgets
#tesla
Toronto startup
fromTechCrunch
4 days ago

The final days of the Tesla Model X and S are here. All bets are on the Cybercab. | TechCrunch

Tesla ends production of Model S and Model X due to declining sales, focusing on new projects like the Optimus robot and Cybercab.
Toronto startup
fromTNW | China
4 days ago

Tesla beats BYD in Q1 2026 EV sales but inventory build and Europe slump cloud the win

Tesla delivered 358,023 electric vehicles in Q1 2026, surpassing BYD but missing Wall Street expectations, leading to a significant stock drop.
Toronto startup
from24/7 Wall St.
1 day ago

Tesla Is Quietly Becoming a Global Utility and Wall Street Barely Notices

Tesla's energy business is growing significantly, indicating a structural shift despite declining automotive revenue.
Toronto startup
fromTESLARATI
2 days ago

Tesla broadens most-wanted Model Y to eight new markets

Tesla expands Model Y L availability to eight Asian markets, targeting family buyers with a focus on practicality and performance.
Cars
frominsideevs.com
15 hours ago

Tesla's Huge Sales Spike In Korea Shows What EV Buyers Still Want

Tesla's sales in Korea surged 330% after price cuts, demonstrating strong demand for EVs in response to affordability.
Toronto startup
fromTechCrunch
4 days ago

The final days of the Tesla Model X and S are here. All bets are on the Cybercab. | TechCrunch

Tesla ends production of Model S and Model X due to declining sales, focusing on new projects like the Optimus robot and Cybercab.
Toronto startup
fromTNW | China
4 days ago

Tesla beats BYD in Q1 2026 EV sales but inventory build and Europe slump cloud the win

Tesla delivered 358,023 electric vehicles in Q1 2026, surpassing BYD but missing Wall Street expectations, leading to a significant stock drop.
Environment
fromFast Company
5 days ago

California just hit an inflection point for batteries

California's battery storage reached 12.3 gigawatts, providing 43% of grid demand, significantly reducing reliance on fossil fuels and lowering energy costs.
Gadgets
fromFast Company
2 days ago

Pack lightly with these 3 inexpensive, multipurpose gadgets from Anker

Anker offers reliable, budget-friendly tech gadgets that serve multiple purposes, ideal for frugal travelers.
#rivian
Cars
fromThe Verge
5 days ago

Despite EV headwinds, Rivian's sales are up

Rivian reports strong Q1 2026 sales and production growth, anticipating a historic year despite previous challenges and market competition.
Cars
fromThe Verge
5 days ago

Despite EV headwinds, Rivian's sales are up

Rivian reports strong Q1 2026 sales and production growth, anticipating a historic year despite previous challenges and market competition.
Gadgets
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 days ago

The best USB chargers in the US for phones, laptops, travel and more

USB chargers are essential for powering modern devices, but compatibility varies due to different charging speeds and protocols.
Cars
frominsideevs.com
1 day ago

How The Kia EV3 Delivers 320 Miles Of Range Without Looking Like A Bar Of Soap

Kia's EV3 offers over 320 miles of range with a boxy design, challenging traditional aerodynamic EV shapes.
#byd
Alternative transportation
fromWIRED
2 weeks ago

How BYD Got EV Chargers to Work Almost as Fast as Gas Pumps

BYD's new Flash Chargers can charge EV batteries from 10 to 70 percent in five minutes, revolutionizing the charging experience.
Alternative transportation
fromWIRED
2 weeks ago

How BYD Got EV Chargers to Work Almost as Fast as Gas Pumps

BYD's new Flash Chargers can charge EV batteries from 10 to 70 percent in five minutes, revolutionizing the charging experience.
from24/7 Wall St.
1 day ago

Lucid Faces Biggest Disaster Ever

Lucid delivered a remarkably small number of vehicles in Q1, at 3,903. It produced 5,500. The company blamed much of this on a supplier's lack of inventory, which cost it 29 days of disruption.
Cars
Gadgets
fromLos Angeles Times
1 day ago

E-bike battery starts fire inside San Jose apartment, killing 1

A faulty e-bike battery caused a fire in San José, resulting in one death and highlighting the dangers of lithium-ion batteries.
Cars
frominsideevs.com
1 day ago

New Rivian R2 Specs: How a Standard Heat Pump Pushed Range to 335 Miles

The 2027 Rivian R2 Performance outperforms the Tesla Model Y in efficiency and range, achieving 335 miles on a full charge.
fromArs Technica
3 weeks ago

BYD's latest EVs can get close to full charge in just 12 minutes

BYD's sales in the UK and Europe more than tripled last year to nearly 190,000 vehicles, according to trade body Acea. As of January, it had a 1.7 percent market share in the EU, with a 2.4 percent slice of the UK market last month.
European startups
Artificial intelligence
fromTechCrunch
3 weeks ago

Group14 opens factory to produce battery materials for flash charging EVs | TechCrunch

Group14 begins production at its BAM-3 factory in South Korea, capable of producing 2,000 metric tons of silicon battery materials annually to supply the EV market.
Cars
fromFast Company
4 days ago

The Nail Test: Why this $54 billion innovation is terrifying Western auto executives

BYD's CEO initiated eight years of R&D to prevent battery failures after a tragic incident involving a ruptured battery.
#solid-state-batteries
fromArs Technica
4 days ago

EV adoption in America: Who's winning, who's losing?

On average, fuel prices are up almost a dollar per gallon, or 25 percent, according to AAA. For a nation as addicted to the automotive as we are, that's bad news. Except, of course, for electric vehicles.
Cars
Cars
frominsideevs.com
3 days ago

Nissan's Turnaround Hinges On This Unique Hybrid System. It's Nothing Like Toyota's

Nissan's Rogue Hybrid e-Power will offer a unique driving experience, combining electric vehicle performance with hybrid fuel efficiency, launching in late 2026.
Environment
fromEarth911
1 month ago

Guest Idea: 7 Innovations in Energy Storage and Transmission

Seven innovations in energy storage and delivery technologies are essential to complement renewable generation and modernize aging grid infrastructure for climate solutions.
Cars
fromWIRED
5 days ago

Gas Prices Are Soaring. So Is the Demand for Used EVs

Increased interest in used electric vehicles at iDrive1 Motors amid rising gas prices and reduced new EV offerings from automakers.
#ev-charging
Cars
fromwww.businessinsider.com
4 days ago

Automakers are teaming up, speeding up, and hoping AI can help them down a tough road ahead

Automakers are leveraging AI to shorten vehicle development timelines and enhance efficiency in response to industry challenges.
frominsideevs.com
2 months ago

High-Power Fast Charging Is The Leading Cause Of EV Battery Degradation: Report

Batteries in electric vehicles that regularly use 100-plus-kilowatts fast chargers degrade faster than those that rely primarily on slow charging, a new study suggests. Using fast chargers more frequently can cause some packs to lose nearly a quarter of their capacity in eight years, it claims. We've seen other studies suggest that fast charging has little impact on long-term battery health, so it's not a settled debate.
Science
Cars
fromThe Verge
6 days ago

Kia's compact EV3 is coming to the US this year, with 320 miles of range

Kia's EV3 compact electric SUV will launch in the US in late 2026 with updated features and configurations.
Cars
frominsideevs.com
6 days ago

Ford's CEO Says An Affordable Tesla Model 3, Model Y Rival Is Coming

Ford plans to launch affordable EVs to compete with Tesla's Model Y and Model 3, utilizing a new Universal Electric Vehicle platform.
Alternative transportation
frominsideevs.com
3 weeks ago

Watch Donut Lab's Mysterious Solid-State Battery Charge In An Actual EV

Donut Lab's solid-state battery pack completed real-world charging tests on a Verge TS Pro motorcycle, achieving a 5C charging rate with air cooling and 217-mile range.
Alternative transportation
fromArs Technica
3 weeks ago

Doubling the voltage: What 800 V architecture really changes in EVs

800 V EV platforms will gradually become mainstream as costs decline from $1,180 to $420 by 2028, with 15-20% global adoption and 35% penetration in China projected by 2030.
Cars
fromABC7 Los Angeles
2 weeks ago

A look at how EVs come with lower maintenance costs

Electric vehicles offer significantly lower maintenance costs than gas-powered vehicles, eliminating oil changes, spark plug replacements, and engine tuneups.
Cars
fromBusiness Insider
3 weeks ago

Higher gas prices spark a surge of search interest in EVs

Online searches for electric vehicles have increased as gas prices rise, though this interest surge has not yet translated into higher EV sales.
Cars
frominsideevs.com
3 weeks ago

The Ford Explorer EV Gets An LFP Battery And Bidirectional Charging

The European Ford Explorer EV now features an LFP battery with extended range, more powerful motor, bidirectional charging, and new Android infotainment system.
Cars
fromTechCrunch
1 month ago

BYD rolls out EV batteries with 5-minute 'flash charging.' But there's a catch. | TechCrunch

BYD's Blade Battery 2.0 charges from 10% to 70% in five minutes using LFP chemistry, requiring proprietary Flash Charging chargers to achieve ultra-fast speeds.
Cars
fromFast Company
1 month ago

How Ford is building more efficient EV batteries with help from a tiny charging startup it bought 2 years ago

Ford is reengineering vehicles and manufacturing to use smaller, more efficient batteries enabling a $30,000 mid‑size electric truck launching in 2027.
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