This week, the US Environmental Protection Agency proposed a plan to make cars less efficient when Americans are already paying record-high energy bills during an affordability crisis fueled by tariff-driven inflation. That plan is now up for public comment.
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…
I got a 5-ton electric tractor from China. Here’s what showed up
December 9, 2025
When a 40-foot container rolled up to my property and the doors swung open, I finally got to meet a machine I’d only last seen half-finished on a factory floor in China. Sitting up front, nose practically pressed against the container doors, was my new 10,000-plus-pound…
In a high-tech move that we can all get behind and isn’t dystopian at all, the City of Barcelona is feeding camera data from its city buses into an advanced AI, but they swear they’re not using the footage to to issue tickets to bad drivers. Yet.
UPDATE 06DEC2025: the…
Energy independence and cost control are top of mind for farmers, and more companies are rolling out electric equipment that can be charged by solar, wind, or even on-farm biogas. With the debut of its latest next-generation electric tractor at Agritechnica last month, John Deere is signaling that it intends to lead that revolution.
John Deere says the E-Power electric tractor prototypes that…
Tesla announces 2025 holiday update with a few cool features
December 8, 2025
Tesla has officially announced its 2025 Holiday Update, and this year, the automaker is not using the usually bigger update for any groundbreaking stuff, but there are a few interesting new smaller features.
You will find the release notes in this article.
It’s that time…
Kia’s most affordable electric SUV will be here in just over a month. Ahead of its debut, the EV2 was spotted with light camo, offering our best look yet.
Kia EV2 looks more like an SUV with less camo
Just days after Kia confirmed the EV2 will debut at the Brussels Motor…
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…
