Volvo is expected to reenter the segment with an all-new sedan, but it may not be as electric as expected.
Is Volvo launching an electric sedan?
After pulling the S90 and V60 Cross Country, Volvo will no longer offer sedans or wagons in the US, leaving its lineup consisting of just SUVs and crossovers.
The Swedish automaker is revamping its lineup as it navigates the Trump Administration’s…
Archer Aviation is buying three of Boeing’s aerospace subsidiaries: autonomous air-taxi developer Wisk Aero, military drone maker Insitu, and airspace-software firm SkyGrid. The deal also hands Boeing a stake in Archer.
Investors loved it. Archer (ACHR) stock jumped more…
Musk's Terafab chip plant will run on gas, not Tesla solar
August 11, 2026
SpaceX confirmed it will power Terafab, its $16.8 billion chip megafactory in Texas, with its own natural gas power plants and “very large battery arrays.” Tesla solar isn’t in the plan.
That’s despite Tesla being a partner on the project, and despite Tesla selling…
Zero Motorcycles has launched a new incentive program that offers cash back to newly licensed riders who purchase one of the company’s electric motorcycles or scooters. It’s an interesting way to encourage new motorcyclists to skip internal combustion and go electric from day one.
The catch? The program is only available across much of Europe, leaving out the US entirely.
Under the new…
GM is making EV charging a LOT easier
August 11, 2026
In mid-June GM hosted their 2026 Empower event, where they made several major announcements. But there are two in particular that will be big benefits to the day-to-day electric vehicle driver, especially when it comes to charging GM brand EVs.
One is Energy Pass, a…
NYC declares war on fast e-bikes, sends cease-and-desist letters to Amazon and Walmart
August 10, 2026
Micromobility regulation continues to tighten in New York City, and now Mayor Zohran Mamdani is taking aim at the online retailers that have become a major source of high-speed electric bikes and scooters.
The mayor’s office has sent cease-and-desist letters to 40 online…
Insurance costs likely aren’t the first thing that comes to mind when shopping for a new electric or hybrid vehicle, but it is something you should consider. Here are the top 10 most affordable EVs and hybrids to insure for 2026.
Top 10 most affordable EVs and hybrids to insure in 2026
With drivers increasingly seeking more efficient options, Mercury Insurance is making it easier to compare and…
China's getting a new Smart car and you can't have it
August 10, 2026
A regulatory filing with the Chinese government has revealed specs of Smart #2, the upcoming successor to the Smart ForTwo. A full reveal is expected in October, with the car later coming to global markets… except the US.
The original Smart car (actually called the…
The FCC added foreign-made connected power inverters to its Covered List on July 28, cutting off the federal authorization new models need to be imported, marketed, or sold in the US.
It’s aimed at the radios inside modern inverters, not the power electronics. And it lands…
Toyota’s larger electric SUV starts at $45,380 and comes standard with a dual-motor all-wheel drive (AWD) system delivering a combined 375 hp.
2027 Toyota bZ Woodland prices and range by trim
Toyota announced prices for the 2027 Toyota bZ Woodland start at $45,380, or $80 more than last year’s model.
The bZ Woodland adds a rugged, more outdoorsy design compared to the standard bZ SUV. It’s…
