Yamaha is expanding its electric two-wheeler lineup with a much more capable machine, unveiling the new NMAX E as an electric version of its popular NMAX sport scooter.
The 2027 Yamaha NMAX E is being positioned as a 125cc-equivalent electric scooter, putting it firmly above the low-speed urban electric scooters that have made up much of Yamaha’s electric lineup thus far.
At its heart is…
Cadillac's most affordable EV just got a bit cheaper
November 4, 2026
The 2027 Cadillac Optiq offers up to 317 miles of range, a massive 33″ infotainment screen, an NACS charge port, and now it’s a bit more affordable.
2027 Cadillac Lyriq prices and driving range
The Optiq first went on sale in 2025 as Cadillac’s entry-level electric…
Tesla has launched Heat Pump Optimization, a feature that lets the Powerwall 3 and three-phase Powerwall 3P tell a compatible heat pump when to run harder so a home can bank cheap or surplus solar energy as hot water.
It’s live in Europe only. Tesla hasn’t said anything…
Toyota's Corolla Cross EV spotted for the first time [Images]
November 4, 2026
Toyota is giving its best-selling Corolla a major makeover, and an all-electric version is part of the plan. The upcoming Corolla Cross EV was captured in public for the first time ahead of its expected 2027 debut.
The Toyota Corolla Cross is going electric
The Corolla has always been “a car for everyone,” Toyota’s former president and current CEO, Koji Sato, said after unveiling the…
Toyota’s luxury brand Lexus is launching a new electric SUV in 2027, its first vehicle built in China in over two decades.
Lexus leans on China for next-gen EV in 2027
It’s official. Toyota is breaking from tradition, planning to develop and produce the new vehicle in…
Bestselling US e-bike Lectric XP4 relaunched in limited-edition with new colors and gear
November 3, 2026
The Lectric XP series has become something of an institution in the American electric bicycle market. As the country’s best-selling e-bike lineup, it’s helped put hundreds of thousands of riders on two wheels, largely thanks to its combination of affordable pricing…
Europe is preparing to introduce a new requirement that could change how electric bicycle batteries are tracked, repaired, recycled, and potentially even resold. Starting in February 2027, new e-bike batteries sold in the European Union will be required to carry a digital battery passport, giving each battery its own digital identity and making important information about its origins and…
Yes, electric motorcycles will replace gasoline motorcycles, but not the way you think
November 2, 2026
For years, the conventional wisdom surrounding electric motorcycles has been fairly straightforward: Build an electric motorcycle that’s just as good as a gasoline-powered motorcycle, make it affordable enough, and eventually riders will switch.
It’s essentially the same…
Five years ago, I did something that seemed pretty ridiculous at the time. I bought a $2,000 electric mini-truck from China, had it shipped across the oceans to the US, and put it to work on my parents’ property in Florida.
The little white mini electric truck became…
Honda has spent decades building one of the most dominant positions in the global motorcycle industry, selling millions of gasoline-powered two-wheelers each year. But in markets where electric motorcycles and scooters are becoming increasingly accessible, that dominance is starting to face a serious challenge.
Vietnam offers a particularly interesting case study, where rapidly growing electric…
