Toyota joins the extended-range EV race, but not as you’d expect
Toyota is the latest carmaker with plans to launch an extended-range electric vehicle (EREV), expected to arrive next year. more…
Toyota is the latest carmaker with plans to launch an extended-range electric vehicle (EREV), expected to arrive next year. more…
Leading this week’s Monday Green Deals is the newly launched EcoFlow Early Prime Day Fall Sale with increased power station savings up to 57%, FREE gifts with purchases of $600 or more, and a bonus extra savings code. One notable offer that doesn’t have a short-term flash window is the Read more
Tesla goes on trial today over allegations that its flagship Fremont factory subjected thousands of Black workers to racial slurs, segregation, and lower pay. The case is brought by the state of California, covers more than 6,000 workers, and carries no cap on damages. It’s the biggest of the many Read more
Indian power electronics manufacturer Hirect has completed the acceptance regime for its 6,000 hp (4,475 kW) electric locomotive propulsion system, which hauled loaded freight in a WAG-9 locomotive under what the company describes as severe duty cycles and a demanding thermal operating environment. Hirect designed, engineered and manufactured the system Read more
EV charging infrastructure provider Green Water & Power (GWP), has announced a milestone in its partnership with EV charging hardware manufacturer Autel Energy: the installation of more than 10,000 Autel EV chargers nationwide since 2023. GWP has worked closely with Autel Energy to deploy commercial charging solutions in a range Read more
Infineon has introduced the OPTIREG TLE9744QK, a power management IC for the high-voltage traction inverters used in electric and hybrid vehicles. The part folds an inverter’s supply rails, its resolver excitation circuit and a dedicated safety engine into a single device. An inverter ECU needs several isolated rails for its Read more
The Seagull is BYD’s most affordable EV, starting at about $10,000 in China. In Europe, the UK, and other markets, it’s sold as the Dolphin Surf or Mini, but BYD is preparing to launch a larger variant that may be an even “bigger” hit. more…
I drove 854.2 km (530.8 miles) with the 2026 Chevrolet Bolt EV 2RS, with a brand-new powertrain for its rebirth, over a week. Back roads, cities, and highways were on the menu, with the usual fast charging from very low SOC. How did it fare? more…
Tesla’s Full Self-Driving (Supervised) is heading to Czechia after the Czech Ministry of Transport recognised the Dutch RDW’s provisional type approval, making the country the seventh EU member state to clear the system for public roads. Tesla Europe announced on 21 September 2026 that “FSD Supervised is now approved in Read more
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has established a Temporary Flight Restriction over SpaceX’s McGregor, Texas, rocket development and test facility, a move widely viewed as preparation for Tesla’s October 1 Roadster reveal. The restriction took effect September 18 and runs through October 2. NOTAM FDC 6/3825 covers a 1.5-nautical-mile radius Read more