As a homeowner, one of the most frustrating things is when the power starts to flicker and go out. How long will it last this time? Generators and battery backups are always an option, but what if you could use another asset with a massive battery – your EV – to help provide power to your properly quipped home through a blackout?
A power outage doesn’t have to put your life on pause. GM EV…
After a week of Tesla Semi grabbing headlines and stealing the show at ACT Expo, Baidu-backed DeepWay would like to remind you that they delivered 8,020 electric semi trucks in 2025 – and they’re almost ready to go public.
Founded in 2020 and backed by Chinese search…
The EV5 is about the size of Kia’s best-selling Sportage SUV and the Tesla Model Y. After opening orders in Europe and Canada, Kia’s midsize electric SUV was spotted testing in the US again, but this one looks a little different.
Is Kia finally bringing the EV5 to the…
I recently had the chance to test out two very different styles of locks from Hiplok: Their Hiplok Urban D and their Switch 105. They come with unique use cases and security levels, so testing both gave me a unique view of when and where they fit best into my bike lock quiver.
Hiplok Switch 105 folding lock
The Switch 105 is a folding lock, meaning it’s made from several bar sections that are…
The 2027 iX3, BMW’s first Neue Klasse vehicle, is now available to order in the US starting at $61,500. BMW’s electric SUV delivers more range than expected, up to 434 miles on a single charge.
2027 BMW iX3 50 xDrive preorder prices by trim
BMW opened preorders for the…
Massachusetts lawmakers are considering one of the most comprehensive micromobility regulatory overhauls we’ve seen in the US yet, proposing a new legal framework that would categorize everything from bicycles and e-bikes to electric scooters and Sur Ron-style electric…
With over 7% market share, BYD is now the top-selling EV brand in the UK so far in 2026, surpassing Tesla, Kia, and Volkswagen to take the top spot. And it’s not just the UK, BYD is outpacing the competition in several overseas markets.
BYD becomes top-selling EV brand in overseas markets
BYD sold 321,123 new energy vehicles (NEVs) in April, including battery electric vehicles (BEVs) and plug-in…
BYD's luxury off-road brand unveils first electric sedan and a low-slung sports car [Images]
May 7, 2026
Fang Cheng Bao is best known for its high-end off-road SUVs, but now BYD’s sub-brand has its sights set on a new market after revealing its first electric sedan and sleek Formula X sports car.
BYD expands into luxury off-roaders, EV supercars
BYD showcased a whole parade…
Volkswagen now owns 209.8 million shares of Rivian (RIVN), representing a 15.9% stake in the EV startup, according to a new SEC filing. The German automaker has overtaken Amazon as Rivian’s single largest shareholder for the first time since the company’s 2021 IPO.
The…
Kia is cutting EV6 prices by over $5,000
May 6, 2026
Kia’s electric SUV just got a bit more attractive. The base 2026 Kia EV6 is $5,000 cheaper than last year’s model, and even more on some trims.
After Hyundai confirmed the standard IONIQ 6 would not return for a 2026 model year, many believed the Kia EV6 was headed for the same fate. Despite the speculation, the 2026 Kia EV6 is finally here, and it now starts at under $40,000.
Kia announced on…
