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Polestar Just Had Its Best First Quarter Ever
2+ hour, 38+ min ago (382+ words) Polestar, the maker of the beloved Polestar 2 and the controversial Polestar 4that's the one without the rear window, had a great start to the year, posting its best-ever first-quarter sales numbers. The Geely-backed Swedish automaker sold an estimated 13, 126 cars globally…...
This May Be The Most Interesting Affordable EV Coming To Europe In 2026
2+ hour, 3+ min ago (535+ words) The first model built on the Volkswagen Group's cheaper MEB+ platform is the Cupra Raval, and it might be the best of the bunch. This city-focused subcompact hatchback has a sporty, aggressive design, promises to engage the keen driver, and…...
BMW's Next-Gen i X5 Hydrogen SUV Promises To Boost Range
5+ hour, 52+ min ago (364+ words) Hydrogen fuel-cell electric vehicles, or FCEVs, haven't really taken off, despite their promise of offering plenty of range, short refueling stops, and zero emissions. That said, BMW is still investing in the technology, with the next i X5 hydrogen-powered SUV boasting…...
Don't Call It A Tesla Semi: China's Windrose Delivers First EV Truck In The U. S.
8+ hour ago (421+ words) Chinese electric truck startup Windrose has delivered its first battery-powered Class 8 truck in the United States, the company said in a statement sent earlier this week, according to Reuters. The first U. S. -bound Windrose Global E700 electric truck tractor was handed over…...
There's Finally A U. S. Alternative To Chinese 'Megawatt' Chargers. But It Has One Big Issue: Worse Cars
12+ hour, 22+ min ago (478+ words) Italian charging hardware provider Alpitronic is testing its new HYC1000 megawatt chargers at its North American headquarters in Charlotte, North Carolina, the company confirmed today. The chargers can deliver up to 1, 000 kilowatts of power to a single port for semi trucks,…...
The Volkswagen ID. Buzz Robotaxi Is Hitting LA Streets
22+ hour, 9+ min ago (358+ words) The first Volkswagen ID. Buzz robotaxis have hit the streets of Los Angeles for on-road testing, with hundreds slated to start roaming the City of Angels before hitting the Uber app in late 2026. The move is part of Volkswagen Group's partnership…...
Walmart's DC Fast Charging Network Already Has Hundreds Of Ports
1+ day, 1+ hour ago (430+ words) Walmart, the largest retailer in the world, has increased the size of its electric vehicle charging network in the United States by 50% in just two months, reaching over 200 ports. According to the Department of Energy's Alternative Fuels Data Center, Walmart…...
Polestar Offers Tesla Owners $21, 000 Discount To Switch To Polestar 3 This April
1+ day, 6+ hour ago (432+ words) Polestar is offering huge incentives for the Polestar 3 and Polestar 4 electric models yet again, with current Tesla owners clearly in the company's crosshairs. The Swedish automaker will slash the price of a 2025 Polestar 3 electric SUV by up to $21, 000, while the…...
The Next BMW i7 Will Get Its Batteries From An Unexpected Source
1+ day, 10+ hour ago (400+ words) BMW has tapped Croatian supercar specialist Rimac Technology to supply the high-performance batteries for the next-generation i7, the German automaker announced Tuesday. A dedicated EV platform allows for a far more advanced battery architecture, as BMW has already demonstrated with the…...
The 2026 Subaru Trailseeker Falls Short In Range Test
1+ day, 16+ hour ago (377+ words) The Toyobaru electric vehicle offensive is having one of its best years yet, with as many as eight new or refreshed EVs between Toyota and Subaru rolling out in the U. S. in 2026. Among them is the new Subaru Trailseeker, an all-electric…...