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 that could fundamentally change how electric bikes operate in the state. Known as Priscilla’s Law – formally introduced as…
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…
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 edition.
The impossibly fast McMurtry Spéirling PURE electric fan car that first wowed crowds at the Goodwood Festival of Speed…
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…
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 quarter, Lucid was one of the bright spots in the US electric vehicle market.
While many companies reported lower EV sales after the…
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…
A war appears to be brewing in London’s shared e-bike market, and it’s getting messy with new accusations of sabotage.
It’s a turf war, to be precise, and one company is now claiming that it is being set up by rival e-bike sharing company operators, resulting in its bikes being removed from the street and landing hefty fines.
According to reporting by The Times, ride-hailing and…
