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KC-135 tanker autopilot now safer to use in flight, Air Force says

September 21, 2023

Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker pilots are inching closer to normal operations after incremental software fixes to the tanker’s glitchy autopilot have led the service to ease flight restrictions on the jets. Airmen are now allowed to fly KC-135s with the Block 45 software upgrade — which includes the autopilot in question — at altitudes below 10,000 feet, Air Mobility Command boss Gen. Mike…

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Kia's Ray EV racks up 6,000 pre-orders in Korea, starting at $20,400

September 21, 2023

Kia launched its new entry-level urban EV on Thursday. As its cheapest electric model, the Kia Ray EV racked up 6,000 pre-orders in Korea with a starting price of around $20,400 (27.35 million won). As demand for affordable all-electric options continues climbing, Kia is…

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Skanska is piloting the largest electric excavator on a site in LA

September 21, 2023

Construction giant Skanska is piloting the Volvo EC230, the largest electric excavator of its kind, on a huge transit project in Los Angeles. Volvo has launched its EC230 excavator in Europe and China, but it’s not officially launched it in the US. It’s expected to be…

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Tesla rolls out Virtual Power Plant to SDG&E customers in San Diego

September 21, 2023

Tesla’s Virtual Power Plant program, a way for Powerwall owners to make money selling energy to the grid in times of need, is rolling out to San Diego Gas & Electric utility customers now. SDG&E announced late last month the start of its own virtual power plant (VPP) program which would leverage household backup batteries and smart devices to reduce demand and increase supply of…

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ZeroAvia completes another successful financing round led by Airbus and NEOM in Saudi Arabia

September 21, 2023

Hydrogen-electric plane developer ZeroAvia has snagged some additional financial security as it looks to continue development of its zero-emissions flight technology that should one day enable flights in 76-seat aircrafts. The latest financing round featured some familiar…

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Toyota teases new compact electric SUV in latest video

September 21, 2023

Toyota is giving us a look at its new compact electric SUV in a recent teaser video. The Japanese automaker hopes a smaller bZ compact SUV can help close the gap as global EV sales heat up. It’s no secret Toyota is one of (if not the) biggest laggards in the EV…

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Hyundai EV buyers get free ChargePoint L2 home charger, install credit

September 21, 2023

If you’re considering buying a Hyundai EV, now may be a great time. Hyundai is now offering a free ChargePoint Level 2 home charger (, review) for those who purchase or lease a new 2023 or 2024 Hyundai EV. An included installation credit will also help you get it up and running. Take advantage of Hyundai’s free ChargePoint EV charger The new promo is available for the purchase or lease of a…

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See & drive your favorite EVs at Drive Electric Week starting Sep 23 nationwide

September 21, 2023

Drive Electric Week kicks off this Saturday with over 200 online and in-person events celebrating electric vehicles. Events will be held for the next two weekends, from September 23 through October 1, in the US & Canada… and one in Mexico City. Drive Electric Week…

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Here’s what Europe’s largest floating solar farm is going to look like

September 21, 2023

Renewable energy producer Q Energy is now building Europe’s largest floating solar farm on a brownfield site in northwestern France. The floating solar farm is called Les Ilots Blandin, and it’s going to be sited on a former quarry (pictured) in Haute-Marne, north of…

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NIO launches its own Android-based phone for $890 with a new version to follow each year

September 21, 2023

After a year and a half of ambiguous updates and a swirling rumor mill, EV automaker NIO has officially launched its first-ever phone. The company shared extensive details of the new Android-based smartphone in China today, during its 2023 Innovation Day presentation that also included its own in-house developed chip to control LiDAR, and its own App Store. As the rise in EV sales continues to…