Tesla has secured a second deadline extension from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) in the agency’s investigation into traffic safety violations committed by vehicles operating with “Full Self-Driving” (FSD). The new filing, dated February 20, pushes the deadline for Tesla to deliver critical crash data, including video, event data recorder (EDR), and CAN bus files…
Last week, news of California lawmakers attempting to require license plates for electric bicycles took the internet by storm. But the Golden State isn’t the only one trying to slap tags on e-bikes this year.
New York lawmakers are once again grappling with a proposal…
No, a moped doesn't always have pedals – and other inconvenient truths you may hate
February 24, 2026
There’s a surprisingly strong debate long-swirling around the term “moped.” For a word that started as a simple mashup of “motor” and “pedal,” moped has caused an outsized amount of contention. Now, with the prevalence of a new age of light electric…
Are you wondering how much it would cost to charge up your EV if you added a home solar system to your roof? One EV owner did just that. After 14,000 miles of driving, he’s sharing his results online — and the real-world data might surprise you!
Last week, PeakD user KSteem took to the platform’s Solar Energy forum to share the data he’s collected powering his EV — a 2024 Chevy Blazer…
McMurtry Automotive has confirmed that production of its insane, record-setting, upside-down driving all-electric Spéirling PURE fan hypercar is underway — but if you’re worried about pulling up next to yourself at a stoplight, don’t be: this one’s a limited…
Mack LR Electric garbage trucks help the Bronx breathe better
February 23, 2026
Royal Waster Services took delivery of its first Mack LR Electric garbage truck in December — and they’re happy enough with their big EV’s performance to have placed an order for three more, helping Bronx residents sleep in, and breathe easier.
Funded in part by the…
The EV5, Kia’s new midsize electric SUV, is getting an overhaul. While the exterior already looks like an upgrade, the interior was spotted with an unexpected surprise.
Kia EV5 SUV facelift spotted with new design and tech
After launching the EV5 in China in 2023, Kia’s new electric SUV made its global debut in late 2025. Although it’s just rolling out across Europe, Korea, Canada…
Lucid Motors (LCID) announced plans on Friday to trim 12% of its US workforce as it looks to improve profitability ahead of its next growth stage.
Lucid announces plans to trim 12% of its US workforce
After producing 8,412 vehicles and delivering 5,345 in the fourth…
Nearly all EV owners would stick with electric for their next vehicle, a new study found. With improvements in battery tech, public charging, and more, EV owner satisfaction has never been higher. Here are the models leading the way.
EV owner satisfaction reaches an…
German union accuses Tesla 'toxic' environment, files defamation against plant manager
February 20, 2026
Germany’s largest industrial union, IG Metall, is accusing Tesla of fostering a toxic working environment at its Gigafactory Berlin, claiming the automaker is overworking employees and pressuring sick staff. The accusations land just two weeks before a works council election that could reshape labor relations at Tesla’s only European factory.
The escalation marks the most serious labor…
