The White House formally announced its plan to hike US fuel costs by $23 billion today, in the form of a new proposed rule cutting fuel efficiency requirements.
Update 12/3: This article has been updated to reflect the formal announcement of the proposed rule.
Since the beginning of this year, the occupants of the White House have been on a mission to raise costs for Americans.
This mission has…
Hyundai keeps IONIQ 5 EV leases affordable at just $189 a month
December 5, 2025
Hyundai is keeping one of the most affordable EV lease deals alive with the IONIQ 5 still available for just $189 a month through December.
What EV deals does Hyundai offer in December?
It’s hard to find any vehicle available to lease for under $200 a month nowadays. The…
Why LiveWire’s new electric maxi-scooter could finally make Americans fall in love with scooters
December 5, 2025
Scooters have never really had their moment in the US the way they have in Europe or much of Asia (despite the few fun-loving Vespas clubs here and there). A mere ocean away in Europe, a scooter is just basic transportation – a smart, efficient, dead-simple way to navigate…
Rivian confirms new purple exterior color called 'Borealis' and is exploring interior scents
December 4, 2025
After nearly a year of speculation online, Rivian has confirmed it will begin offering a new purple exterior color, and we now have the name – Borealis. Inspired by its own community, Rivian’s latest color will be available for a limited time on select variants and arrives as part of a broader design initiative focused on sensory experiences.
Welp, Rivian is actually offering purple EVs.
We…
Archer Aviation is planning an air taxi network around the Miami metro area including airports
December 4, 2025
Archer Aviation has announced partnerships in the Miami metropolitan area to establish a new air taxi network to support travelers around several key areas in Southern Florida, including local airports.
As you probably alrready know at this point. Archer Aviation ($ACHR)…
The White House will formally announce its planned hike in US fuel costs by $23 billion tomorrow, according to Reuters.
Since the beginning of this year, the occupants of the White House have been on a mission to raise costs for Americans.
This mission has encompassed many…
YASA has put its record-setting axial flux motor into an in-wheel powertrain boasting 1,000 bhp... per wheel
December 3, 2025
Less than two months after smashing its own (unofficial) record in power density with its proprietary axial flux motor, YASA has unveiled a real-world application of the technology as an in-wheel motor. The current prototype can deliver up to 1,000 bhp per wheel, paving the way for what could be some of the most powerful (and fast) EVs if the in-wheel motor continues development.
YASA is a unique…
Chevy Brightdrop finally gets a lease deal worth writing about
December 3, 2025
GM may have decided to pull the plug on the forward-looking Chevy Brightdrop electric van a few months ago, but don’t let that stop you, but don’t let that fool you. Right now might be the best time ever to get your hands on one.
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US Energy Information Administration (EIA) data released on November 25 and reviewed by the SUN DAY Campaign reveal that, during the first nine months of 2025 and for the past year, solar and battery storage have dominated growth among competing energy sources, while fossil…
Hyundai Motor and Kia are racing past US rivals, scoring their largest market-share jump since the pandemic. The Korean auto giants’ market share reached a record 10.9% in October.
Hyundai and Kia capture record US market share
Hyundai and Kia’s big bet on the US is paying off. Despite the new tariffs on imported vehicles and loss of the $7,500 federal EV tax credit, the Korean automaker is…
