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Kia's electric van is about to get a big brother: Here's our first look at the PV7 [Images]

Kia’s first electric van has quickly become a fan favorite. With the larger PV7 coming soon, will it have the same impact? When is Kia launching the PV7 electric van? After launching the PV5 last year, Kia’s electric van proved to be a bigger hit than most expected. In the first three months of 2026, it accounted for 9% light commercial electric vehicle (eLCV) sales in Europe. The PV5 is a…
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What is a 125cc electric motorcycle and why are they so important right now?

When many riders hear about a new electric motorcycle, they tend to compare it to the flagship machines that dominate the headlines. Bikes like those from Zero or LiveWire have shown that electric motorcycles can be fast, powerful, and technologically impressive. They’ve also shown that they can be expensive. But a much more interesting battle may be happening lower down the power scale. Recent…
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Toyota opens orders for its first body-on-frame EV pickup, starting at under $60,000

The Hilux BEV arrives as Toyota’s first fully electric pickup and body-on-frame EV. Toyota launches the Hilux BEV, its first electric pickup With over 27 million models sold over the past seven decades, the Hilux is not only Toyota’s most popular pickup but also one of the best-selling pickups in the world. For its ninth generation, Toyota finally introduced an all-electric version. During its…
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Solar + storage keeps winning so much in the US power race

Solar and storage made up a huge 91% of all new power capacity added to the US grid in Q1 2026, according to a new report from the Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA) and Wood Mackenzie. The US added 7.8 gigawatts of new solar capacity in Q1 alone, pushing the country past 6 million total solar installations. Solar stayed the top source of new electricity generation, even as the clean…
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