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Ford announced a new product for F-150 Hybrid and Lightning owners that makes backing up one’s home easier. The automaker partnered with Global Power Products so that Ford trucks can deliver power through its Generlink transfer switch. Using that, Ford truck owners can deploy energy from their Pro Power Onboard systems into their home’s…
Continue readingMiami-based startup Chip Motors has introduced an affordable electric vehicle designed for short daily trips, blending the practicality of a golf cart with the functionality of a neighborhood electric vehicle. Starting at just $15,000, the new Chip promises over 100 miles of range, seating for up to six passengers, and an innovative remote-driving service…
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Who could have foreseen last week’s news that the Volkswagen Group planned to slash vehicle production, or the more recent announcement that 50,000 more workers might be let go? Well, anyone who has been following the EV transition over the past decade foresaw it, or should have. As the New York Times understated it,…
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Chinese tech and car maker Xiaomi has introduced its next series of cars under a new sub brand called SkyNomad. The SkyNomad N90 is the first, and it is a three-row crossover that is about 208 inches long, about ten inches longer than a Kia EV9. The N90 is an extended-range EV (EREV). It’s…
Continue readingFIAT is expanding its presence in the United States with the arrival of the 2026 Fiat Topolino, a compact all-electric microcar designed for neighborhood driving, resort communities, and short-distance transportation. More than simply introducing a new model, the launch marks the brand’s entry into the rapidly growing micromobility segment under the Stellantis umbrella. Designed…
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DASH, a public transit agency that serves the City of Alexandria, Virginia, has begun construction on what it says will be the first en-route electric bus chargers in the Washington DC metropolitan region. En-route chargers enable electric buses to get a partial charge at stops along their routes (in addition to overnight charging at…
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Slate’s EV is extremely customizable. The problem is, all of those options quickly add-up. Can you build the truck you actually want to buy without driving the truck out of affordable territory? One of the biggest selling points of Slate’s tiny electric pickup is that it doesn’t try to be everything. It’s small. It’s…
Continue readingElectric vehicle startup Slate has opened preorders for its long-awaited electric pickup, confirming a starting price of $24,950 before destination charges, taxes and local incentives. Backed by Amazon founder Jeff Bezos, Slate is positioning its debut model as the most affordable new pickup truck in the United States. The company will also offer two…
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EV naysayers are fond of predicting that widespread EV adoption will “crash the grid,” or that it will lead to higher electric bills. In reality, the grid has been gradually expanding to accommodate new technologies for a century—none of the energy-hungry innovations of the past, from air conditioning to computing, caused any shortage of…
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Rivian is laying off about 2% of its workforce just as its new R2 begins to hit the streets. This equates to around 300 workers. Rivian says the restructuring is necessary for growth. Just after getting the much-hyped R2 out the door, Rivian is laying off hundreds of workers. The layoffs, which were first reported by The…
Continue readingTwo of Germany’s biggest car brands have both gone fully electric with their most popular sedans — and the timing couldn’t be more perfect for anyone shopping in this class. The BMW i3 vs Mercedes electric C-Class debate is one that’s going to dominate EV conversations for the rest of 2026. Both cars launch…
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B2U Storage Solutions has announced a strategic supply agreement with autonomous driving pioneer Waymo, to repurpose batteries from their fleet of electric vehicles once retired from automotive use. The used battery packs will be installed into battery energy storage systems interconnected to the electric grid, and will provide grid services in electricity markets from…
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