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 operations in 2025. All 20 plants have been ISO 14068-1 certified, and the Chinese battery giant is now turning its attention to…
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…
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 said last month. That includes gas and electric vehicles.
Hyundai opened orders for the new electric hatch in the UK on…
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…
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 new Dodge Law Charger PPV concept was on display at the Police Fleet Expo at the Daytona International Speedway this week…
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…
A new player in the industry, Avore, thinks its EX2S electric motorcycle could shake things up with impressive performance and accessible pricing.
The Indian company is competing in a crowded market with several electric competitors, not to mention the litany of gasoline-powered motorcycles already crowding the showrooms. But with these figures, it may stand a chance.
India is already the…