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The ticket bot cometh: city is recording drivers that AI says are bad June 21, 2025
In a high-tech move that we can all get behind and isn’t dystopian at all, the City of Barcelona is feeding camera data from its city buses into an advanced AI, but they swear they’re not using the footage to to issue tickets to bad drivers. Yet. more…
Batteries are so cheap now, solar power doesn’t sleep June 20, 2025
A new report from global energy think tank Ember says batteries have officially hit the price point that lets solar power deliver affordable electricity almost every hour of the year in the sunniest parts of the world. more…
The Honda Prologue was the most leased non-Tesla EV in the first quarter June 20, 2025
The Honda Prologue continues to surprise, ranking among the top ten most leased vehicles (gas-powered or EV) in the US in the first quarter. It was the only EV, outside of Tesla’s Model Y and Model 3, that made the list. more…
Enel + Nissan LEAF second life battery storage project goes online June 20, 2025
Originally announced two years ago, a joint energy storage project between European energy firm Enel and Nissan has come online, giving LEAF batteries a second chance at life and ensuring electrical supply for more than 90,000 people. more…
Ford is halting Mustang Mach-E sales due to a recall impacting over 300,000 vehicles June 20, 2025
Ford is recalling over 300,000 Mustang Mach-E models globally due to a glitch that could leave you locked out or potentially trapped inside the vehicle. Nearly 200,000 are being recalled in the US. more…
Surprise! New York’s congestion pricing plan to fix traffic… actually fixed traffic June 20, 2025
In January, New York City added a toll to all vehicles entering the city, the first in the US to do so. It was controversial at first, but now that it’s been around for months, residents support it and are seeing the positive effects – less traffic, less noise, more revenue, and more walkable spaces. […]
Ireland just became Europe’s newest coal-free country June 20, 2025
Ireland has officially pulled the plug on coal power – the country shut down coal operations at Moneypoint, its only coal-fired power station and largest electricity generation station. That makes Ireland the sixth European country to fully kick coal out of its electricity mix. more…
Navee ST3 Pro e-scooter back at $760 low, Bluetti AC180 350W solar bundle at $902 low, Tenways e-bike bundles up to $907 off, more June 20, 2025
Closing out this week’s Green Deals is Navee’s Independence Day Sale with up to 30% being taken off six e-scooters, including the new flagship ST3 Pro Electric Scooter that is back at its $760 low. There are also the continued Bluetti Father’s Day Sale offers we’ve rounded up that will last through the weekend, which […]
Hyundai’s new electric SUV leaks in China, revealing new battery details and more June 20, 2025
Hyundai is gearing up to launch what could be its most important EV in China to date. The Elexio, referred to as the Chinese version of Hyundai’s popular IONIQ 5 electric SUV, is expected to play a key role in the company’s comeback efforts in China. Ahead of its official launch later this year, we […]
Toyota’s hot $15,000 EV in China costs nearly $50K in this overseas market June 20, 2025
Toyota’s most affordable EV, which starts at about $15,000 in China, may not be so cheap overseas. The Toyota bZ3X is launching in new markets at a price nearly three times the cost, starting at almost $50,000. more…

Inside EVs

'A/C Is Weakest I’ve Experienced From Any Car’: Tesla Driver Calls Out the Touchscreen Air Conditioning. He’s Not Alone June 20, 2025
'It’s hot. I’m in New Orleans!'
The EV ‘Mandate’ May Not Be Dead In Congress Yet June 20, 2025
Removing the Biden-era emissions rules that promised accelerated adoption of electric and hybrid vehicles is turning out far more difficult that once thought.
Why Another Battery Maker Slammed The Brakes On More U.S. Plants June 20, 2025
Two plants in the U.S. that AESC was building now lie partially finished due to “deep policy uncertainty” and tariffs.
Texas Politicians Warn Tesla: Robotaxis May Be Premature June 20, 2025
Also: the U.S. might soon have more battery capacity than it needs, and why Brazil’s auto industry sounds the alarm over Chinese EVs.
Mercedes’ Porsche Taycan Rival Will Make V-8 Noises June 20, 2025
More manufacturers are resorting to adding fake combustion engine sounds or gears to make their electric vehicles (EVs) more engaging.
Watch A Rimac Nevera Effortlessly Overtake Everything On The Nurburgring June 20, 2025
The driver didn’t even go full throttle, and the car was running on street tires.
Volvo Recalls 14,000 EVs And PHEVs Because Their Brakes Might Fail June 20, 2025
Owners should refrain from using the one-pedal driving mode in EVs and the B mode in PHEVs.
Amazon’s Zoox Robotaxis Are Coming. Are We Ready? June 19, 2025
Tesla and Waymo rival Zoox wants to build 10,000 robotaxis annually as competition intensifies in the autonomous vehicles space.
Used Volvo V90 PHEV Ownership Update: Costs, Efficiency And Annoyances June 19, 2025
I’ve put a little over 3,000 miles in two months on my used fast wagon. Did it make sense to go with a plug-in hybrid?
BMW's Electric Future Might Still Have A Gas Tank: Report June 19, 2025
BMW is rumored to be working on a range extender version of its upcoming fully electric X5.

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