EV
93% of Electric Truck Owners Say They’re Not Going Back
A German study found that the vast majority of electric truck operators are extremely satisfied with their vehicles. Owners reported high reliability, high driving comfort, and low operating costs. The respondents include 57 companies that own over 300 electric trucks…
Ford’s New Battery Container Is Here To Take On The Tesla Megapack
Ford has officially entered the stationary energy storage industry. Ford Energy is a wholly owned subsidiary of Ford Motor Company. The new entity will build modular battery containers in Kentucky using prismatic LFP cells. After trying and failing to overtake…
Lexus Just Solved One Of Its Biggest EV Headaches
The 2026 Lexus ES will get Toyota's Arene software platform. It brings a comprehensive native route planning feature and a new infotainment system. The ES is now a fully electrified nameplate, with hybrid and electric versions on offer. Road tripping…
Tesla Waves Goodbye To Model S And Model X As The Last Cars Roll Off The Line
Tesla's final Model S and Model X units have rolled off the line. The early Teslas shaped the modern EV world. The plant in Fremont will be retooled to build Tesla's humanoid Optimus robots. For 14 years, the Tesla Model…
VW’s Hottest Electric GTI Will Have Fake Gears
The ID. Polo GTI will get simulated engine sound, but pretend shifts may be saved for the hotter Clubsport. The Clubsport could separate itself with more power, extra torque, and a lower, stiffer chassis. VW could use fake gears, sound,…
Hyundai’s New Motor Is Smaller, Cheaper, And Ready To Go Into Any EV
Hyundai Motor Group’s Mobis division has developed a new, modular EV powertrain. The 215-horsepower drive unit integrates the motor, inverter, and reduction gear into a single casing. Hyundai Mobis says the powertrain has been developed in-house and can be adapted…
The Rarest Ford Mustang Mach-E EVs Just Got A Big Discount At Hertz
Rental car giant Hertz is selling its fleet of ultra-rare Ford Mustang Mach-E EVs at discounted prices. Roughly 30 Shelby Mustang Mach-Es just had their selling prices slashed. The Mustang Mach-E was Shelby’s first EV project, and it comes with…