Ride1Up’s Portola has been one of those e-bikes that make a lot of sense on paper: a compact folding design, useful cargo capability, and the kind of pricing that helped Ride1Up build its reputation for high-value e-bikes in the first place.
Upon its initial release nearly three years ago, the Portola was obviously a shot across the bow of the massively popular 20″ wheel folding e-bike market.
Hyundai IONIQ 5's base price goes up $250 for 2027, but it still starts at just $35,250
August 20, 2026
With prices starting at $35,250, the 2027 Hyundai IONIQ 5 is still one of the most affordable EVs on the market.
2027 Hyundai IONIQ 5 prices and range
Just last month, several reports suggested Hyundai dealers were running out of IONIQ 5 inventory, with buyers being put on…
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…
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…
