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Toyota’s new electric SUVs are selling surprisingly well, becoming top-sellers in several markets. So, why is it pulling back now? more…

Tesla has upgraded the Model Y’s two most affordable trims, the Rear-Wheel-Drive and All-Wheel-Drive, with two new interior features that bring them level with their “Premium” siblings. The Rear-Wheel-Drive (RWD) and All-Wheel-Drive (AWD) trims, formerly known as the “Standard” offerings of Tesla’s most popular vehicle, are now fitted with the Read more

Modal Motors, an American electric motor manufacturer, has announced that its OR3627-900kV non-rare-earth drone propulsion motor is now available for order. First deliveries are scheduled for Q4 2026 and high-volume fulfillment is to begin in Q1 2027. Production is ramping up at Modal’s manufacturing facility in Detroit. The OR3627-900kV is Read more

Orange EV, a manufacturer of electric Class 8 terminal trucks, has announced it had received an order for 600 trucks—the largest single order in the firm’s history. Terminal trucks, also referred to as terminal tractors, as well as by several more colorful names including yard trucks, yard dogs, yard mules Read more

Xpeng’s head of autonomous driving told Electrek that the company is spending roughly 300 million RMB (~$41 million) per month on AI training alone and believes it has already reached parity with Tesla’s FSD v13 — with v14 within reach before the end of summer. I sat down with Dr. Read more

One online car dealer may have quietly secured its place in making Slate’s dreams come true, according to a report.

This week on Electrek’s Wheel-E podcast, we discuss the most popular news stories from the world of electric bikes and other nontraditional electric vehicles. This time, that includes new e-bikes from Monarc and Engwe, frames that are glued together from Flit, new e-bike laws, court-ordered pedaling, and more. more…

UK-based EV conversion specialist Electrogenic has converted five of Jason Momoa’s cherished vintage vehicles to electric power — including three 100-year-old Harley-Davidson motorcycles reimagined as plug-in hybrids. The builds are featured in Season 2 of Momoa’s HBO documentary series On The Roam, streaming now. The project includes two extremely rare Read more

The American e-commerce giant is halfway toward its goal of 100,000 electric delivery vehicles on the road by 2030.

There’s a growing category of electric bikes that seem designed less around raw power and more around simply being pleasant to ride. They’re lighter, cleaner-looking, easier to pedal, and more focused on enhancing the cycling experience instead of replacing it. After spending time testing the new Velotric Tempo, I think Read more