California could turn parked EVs into one of its largest sources of energy storage – but utilities need to make it a lot easier for EV owners to participate.
A new report from GridLab, Kevala, and Energy and Environmental Economics estimates that enrolling just 10% of California’s projected EVs in vehicle-to-grid (V2G) programs by 2036 could supply around 9 gigawatts (GW) of power for 12…
The world’s largest EV battery maker says all 20 of its operating battery plants are now carbon neutral – but most of its batteries’ emissions still occur outside its factories.
CATL announced today that it has met the carbon-neutrality target it set for its core…
BYD's cheapest EV spotted with an upgraded interior and a single large display screen
August 19, 2026
BYD’s low-cost Seagull EV, sold as the Dolphin Surf in Europe and Dolphin Mini in other overseas markets, is due for an upgrade. Here’s a sneak peek.
BYD prepares to launch the new Seagull EV
The current 2026 Seagull starts at just 69,900 yuan in China, or about…
Tesla’s Full Self-Driving v14.3.6 tried to take a highway exit that my car had already passed, at 110 km/h (68 mph), and it would have taken us straight into the ditch.
I was ready to take control, and I did, but it was scary. My girlfriend, sitting in the passenger seat, screamed in fear.
What the dashcam shows
This was Sunday night on Autoroute 55 in Quebec’s Mauricie region, running FSD…
Hyundai opens IONIQ 3 EV orders, starting at about $30,000
August 18, 2026
Hyundai opened orders for the IONIQ 3, its new entry-level electric hatch, starting at about $30,000.
Hyundai opens IONIQ 3 orders in the UK and Europe
The IONIQ 3 has received “the highest-ever level of customer interest recorded for a new Hyundai model,” the company…
Tesla has switched on vehicle-to-load for the Model Y Premium in the US and Puerto Rico, letting owners pull 2.4 kW out of the car’s battery at 120 volts and 20 amps.
You need an $80 accessory to do it, and not every Model Y Premium can. Tesla says the adapter can be added…
Sean Duffy, whose transportation expertise comes from being a contestant on the reality TV show Road Rules, is going back to his roots and filming a reality TV show while on the job.
But, as is fitting for the corrupt cabal he’s a member of, he’s made sure to let companies he’s supposed to regulate pay for his family’s vacation. And he’s doing this right as he works his hardest to ensure…
If the Mopar faithful won’t embrace the 670 hp electric Charger because it’s powered by batteries, and won’t accept the 550 hp Sixpack Charger because it’s powered by turbos. In a last-ditch effort, Dodge executives are hoping the people chasing them down will.
A…
Every 2027 GM EV will plug directly into Tesla Superchargers
August 17, 2026
GM is putting NACS DC fast-charging ports on its entire 2027 model-year EV lineup.
Every 2027 GM EV from Chevrolet, Cadillac, and GMC will come with a native North American Charging Standard (NACS) port, also known as SAE J3400. That means drivers will be able to plug…
The 2027 Chevrolet Equinox EV is now on sale, starting at $34,995. The 2027 Kia EV3 starts at $29,890. On GM’s website, it still says the electric Equinox is “America’s most affordable 315+ mile range EV,” but is it really?
Chevy Equinox EV vs Kia EV3
In the fine print, GM said the comparison is based on the MSRP of the 2026 Chevrolet Equinox EV versus competing EVs, so yes, for the 2026…
