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Solar Rows of solar panels on display at a large solar trade show in Munich
SolarQuotes

Marble, Windows, and a 28% Panel: Inside Europe's Biggest Solar Show

SolarQuotes walks Intersolar Europe in Munich, where panel makers compete on color, shape, and integration, and Longi claims over 28 percent residential cell efficiency.
Deep Dives A large Chinese clean-energy manufacturing campus with solar panels on the roofs
Engineering with Rosie

Inside the Chinese Factory Floor That Makes Clean Energy Cheap

Engineering with Rosie tours Sungrow's Hefei campus and argues that compounding manufacturing engineering, not one breakthrough, is why clean energy keeps getting cheaper.
Deep Dives Veteran teardown engineer Sandy Munro speaking in an interview
Tesla Impressions

Sandy Munro Names His EV Brands, and Flags One BYD Motor Risk

Teardown engineer Sandy Munro disputes a Tesla maintenance claim, raises a long-term concern about a BYD motor joint, and names the EV brands he would buy.
Battery Tech A BYD Atto 3 electric car parked at a fast charging station
Ben Alexxander

BYD's Blade 2.0 Battery Brings Flash Charging to the Atto 3

Ben Alexxander breaks down BYD's second-generation Blade battery and flash charging, and the updated Atto 3 Evo that brings the tech toward mainstream buyers.
Daily Brief
Spare tire kit in a Model Y Solar show in Munich Chinese clean-energy factory BYD Atto 3 charging
nexusEVnews Daily Brief

Engineered In, Engineered Out

Today's stories all turn on the same cost discipline that makes EVs and solar cheap and capable, and on what that discipline quietly removes from the car.
Solar Off-grid solar panels on a hillside above a cabin
Minute Man Solar

He Ran Solar Panels 400 Feet and Measured the Power Loss

Minute Man Solar measures voltage and amps at the panels and again 400 feet away at the shed. With heavy-gauge wire, the readings barely move.
Deep Dives Offshore wind turbines at sea
Everything Electric TECH

The Offshore Wind Boom Most People Never See

Professor Deborah Greaves explains the UK's offshore wind scale-up: 16-megawatt turbines, floating platforms, tidal power, and a plan to roughly six-fold capacity by 2040.
Reviews 2026 Hyundai IONIQ 5 parked outdoors
Micah Muzio

The 2026 IONIQ 5 Got Cheaper, and That Changes the Math

After a price cut of up to roughly $9,800, Micah Muzio argues the IONIQ 5 beats the Rivian R2 on real-world value, with 318 miles of range and a 20-minute fast charge.
Battery Tech Grid-scale battery storage units beside a building
The Electric Viking

Why a $40 Sodium Battery Could Reset Grid Storage

The Electric Viking lays out BYD's target of $40-per-kWh sodium grid cells by 2027 and argues cycle life, not the sticker price, is what makes the number matter.
Daily Brief
Seven-seat EV comparison Off-grid solar array Offshore wind turbines Hyundai IONIQ 5
nexusEVnews Daily Brief

The Boring Number That Decides Everything

From a 400-foot solar run to a $40 battery and a discounted IONIQ 5, today's stories all turn on the unglamorous economics that decide whether clean energy actually wins.
Solar Plug-in balcony solar panel and micro inverter setup
UpsideDownFork

Plug-In Solar Panels Are Everywhere in Europe and Stuck in the UK

UpsideDownFork shows plug-in balcony solar feeding a home through a three-pin plug, explains why it is mainstream across Europe, and why the UK still lags on the rules.
Reviews White Tesla Model 3 parked at a test track
Out of Spec Reviews

Six Months With a Model 3 RWD: The Self-Driving Mattered More Than the Electric

After six months and nearly 9,000 miles on a roughly $300 lease, Out of Spec says it was FSD, not the powertrain, that pulled a first-time EV driver in.
Solar Off-grid ground-mounted solar array in a snowy field
The Pastured Homestead

One Homesteader Wired a 36-Panel Off-Grid Solar System Mostly Alone

The Pastured Homestead documents a DIY off-grid build: 36 ground-mounted panels, EG4 inverters, and a battery bank, fighting snow and mud at every step.
News EV news podcast panel discussion screen
Batteries Included Podcast

Podcast Roundtable Bets the Cheap Slate Truck Sells on Fleets, Not Frills

The podcast digs into Slate's confirmed $24,950 truck, argues base buyers are real, and covers fresh Lucid job cuts and a Rivian entry-trim change.
Daily Brief
Electric VW microbus EV news podcast Off-grid solar array Tesla Model 3
nexusEVnews Daily Brief

Every Rung of the Ladder

From a $249,000 electric microbus to a $24,950 bare truck and renter-friendly plug-in solar, today's stories trace the whole price ladder of going electric, and the action is at the bottom.
Battery Tech CATL TENER sodium battery storage unit on display
Everything Electric TECH

CATL's TENER Sodium Battery Promises a 25-Year Grid Stack

At Intersolar, Everything Electric looks at CATL's sodium-ion storage system. The company claims long life, extreme-temperature tolerance, and lower cost than lithium. The figures are CATL's own.
Used EVs Used electric cars lined up for sale
More High Peak

Ten Used EVs You Can Buy in the UK for Under £10,000

Steep depreciation has dropped a former World Car of the Year and an early Tesla Model S under £10,000. More High Peak ranks ten used EVs and says check battery health first.
Deep Dives Slate electric truck at its launch event
Munro Live

Munro Live Rides in the $24,950 Slate and Explains the Price

Slate confirmed its electric truck starts at $24,950 with 205 miles of range. Munro Live walks the engineering with Sandy Munro: manual windows, composite panels, and a big frunk.
News Polestar electric car at a dealership
The Electric Viking

Polestar Says It Will Stop US Sales Over Connected-Vehicle Rules

The Electric Viking reports Polestar will end US sales after this model year under a federal connected-vehicle rule tied to Chinese ownership, while sister brand Volvo was cleared to continue.
Daily Brief
Polestar 3 electric SUV Slate electric truck Used electric cars for sale Polestar at a dealership
nexusEVnews Daily Brief

Built Here, Banned Here

A Polestar 3 built in the United States is about to be barred from sale there. Across today's stories, where an EV gets sold, charged, and afforded is set less by the car than by the border it sits behind.
Reviews Pebble Flow electric RV trailer at a campsite
Out of Spec Reviews

After a Month With the Pebble Flow, Out of Spec Calls It Nearly Faultless

A month living with the Pebble Flow electric trailer leaves Out of Spec calling it the most innovative and best-built unit they have tested, with one real flaw: an air conditioner that cannot keep up in summer heat.
Deep Dives Waveline Magnet floating wave power device at sea
German Science Guy

A Floating Wave Machine Claims One-Cent Power. The German Science Guy Is Skeptical.

The Waveline Magnet has floated off Cyprus for two years promising electricity at one cent per kWh. The German Science Guy explains the design, then points out the tested prototype made 1.4 kilowatts, not the 100 megawatts claimed.
Reviews Gobao XP1 ebike motor with integrated gearbox
Rob Rides EMTB

Gobao's XP1 Ebike Motor Hides a Gearbox With No Gears

At Eurobike, Rob Rides EMTB tries the Gobao XP1, a motor with a built-in electronic CVT that shifts steplessly and deletes the derailleur. Claimed figures: 1,500 watts, a 3.8 kg unit, and a full gear sweep in 0.3 seconds.
Battery Tech Octopus Energy Nook home battery launch on stage
Octopus Energy

Octopus Says Its New Nook Home Batteries Undercut the Big Brands

At its 2026 Tech Summit, Octopus unveiled Nook home batteries that CEO Greg Jackson says pay for themselves in two to three years, even without solar, and undercut the best-known brands by about a third. The numbers are the company's own.
Daily Brief
Zeekr 7X electric SUV Pebble Flow electric RV Gobao ebike motor Octopus home battery launch
nexusEVnews Daily Brief

The Difference Between Proven and Promised

Three of today's stories were tested by someone independent. Two are still just company claims. In EV and energy news, the big number is never the story. Who actually tested it is.
Reviews Rivian R1T electric pickup on a Virginia road trip
James May's Planet Gin

James May Takes the Rivian R1T Across Virginia and Comes Away a Pickup Convert

A road trip travelogue that turns into a verdict. James May, a self-described pickup skeptic, ends up liking the R1T, praising its styling, the gear tunnel storage and the speed, while still missing Apple CarPlay.
Deep Dives Axial flux electric motor technology concept
Ben Alexxander

A Chinese Team Claims an EV Motor Far More Power-Dense Than Today's

Ben Alexxander breaks down reports of an axial flux motor rated at 25.73 kW per kilogram, well above typical production motors. The real story is weight: a lighter motor can mean more range or a smaller battery, and why Tesla should watch.
Reviews 2026 Audi Q4 e-tron electric SUV
Electrifying

The Updated Audi Q4 e-tron Sweats the Small Stuff and Trims the Price

Electrifying reviews the 2026 Q4 e-tron. The update focuses on the cabin, with three screens, better wireless charging and bidirectional power, plus UK prices that start slightly lower than the car it replaces.
News Slate electric truck with bed accessories
Tailosive EV

Slate Confirms an LFP Battery, 205 Miles of Range, and a Solar Bed Cover

Tailosive EV runs through Slate's confirmed updates: a durable LFP battery, a 205-mile target, accessory pricing including a $5,000 SUV kit, and an optional solar tonneau cover that powers tools rather than the truck itself.
Daily Brief
Slate electric truck Rivian R1T road trip Audi Q4 e-tron Axial flux EV motor
nexusEVnews Daily Brief

The Best EV Move Right Now Is Subtraction

Four of today's five stories win by taking something away: weight, features, range you do not need, or price. A 1,000-horsepower Rivian is the maximalist foil that proves the point.
Battery Tech Pila plug-in home battery on a wall outlet
Undecided with Matt Ferrell

Can a $1,500 Plug-In Battery Stand In for a Powerwall?

Matt Ferrell, who discloses he advises the company, tests Pila, a $1,499 home battery that plugs into a standard outlet with no electrician or permit. He covers what it does today, and what it still cannot.
Reviews Volvo ES90 electric saloon on a UK road
Everything Electric CARS

Volvo ES90 First Look: A Big Electric Saloon Making the Efficiency Case

Everything Electric drives the five meter Volvo ES90, a luxury saloon with up to 411 miles of range and fast 800 volt charging, and makes the case that a saloon shape uses energy better than an equivalent SUV.
News McMurtry Speirling electric fan car on a Danish circuit
McMurtry Automotive

McMurtry Says Amateurs Set Two Lap Records in Its Electric Fan Car

McMurtry took its Speirling fan car to Denmark and says a visiting journalist and a private owner each set a venue lap record during dealer track days, with the car running well below its full power.
Reviews Urtopia Carbon Classic ST lightweight e-bike in California
Electroheads

Urtopia Carbon Classic ST: A 38-Pound Carbon E-Bike With Real Power

Electroheads rides the Urtopia Carbon Classic ST around Menlo Park, a 38 pound carbon e-bike with a step-through frame, a 750W peak motor, a throttle and a claimed range of up to 75 miles.
Daily Brief
Skoda Peaq electric SUV Pila plug-in home battery Volvo ES90 electric saloon McMurtry Speirling fan car
nexusEVnews Daily Brief

Everyone Is Removing a Barrier. Almost Nobody Is Removing the Price.

Today's five stories each remove a gatekeeper, the electrician, the pro driver, the weight, the badge. They leave the hardest barrier standing. Price is still what decides who actually gets in.
Reviews ALSO TM-B electric bike on a first ride in San Diego
Irving Torres

ALSO TM-B First Ride: Rivian's Spinoff Builds an E-Bike From Scratch

Irving Torres rides the ALSO TM-B in San Diego, the Rivian-spinoff e-bike with a pedal-by-wire drive, incline-aware assist and a build closer to a vehicle than a bicycle, all at a premium price.
Deep Dive Rivian R1S electric SUV after a year of ownership
Out of Spec Reviews

One Year, 25,000 Miles: An Honest Rivian R1S Ownership Check-In

Out of Spec Reviews looks back on a year and 25,000 miles in a Rivian R1S, praising the space and towing while flagging early build quality and the wait for promised point-to-point autonomy.
News Facelifted Renault Megane E-Tech electric hatchback
What Car?

Renault Megane E-Tech Facelift Adds a Bigger Battery and Faster Charging

What Car? walks through the facelifted Renault Megane E-Tech, now with a 67 kWh LFP battery, a claimed 310 miles of range and faster 165 kW charging, plus Scenic-inspired styling and a Google-powered screen.
Reviews Tesla Model Y interior fitted with aftermarket accessories
Everyday Chris

The Tesla Model Y Accessories One Owner Says He Cannot Drive Without

Everyday Chris tours the aftermarket accessories he fits to a Tesla Model Y, from floor mats and storage trays to a screen protector, phone mount and a trunk full of road-trip gear.
Daily Brief
Zeekr 7 GT electric estate ALSO TM-B electric bike Rivian R1S electric SUV Tesla Model Y interior
nexusEVnews Daily Brief

The Code Is the Car Now. Someone Still Has to Live In the Cabin.

A Zeekr leads with charging tech, a Rivian-spinoff bike goes pedal-by-wire and a Rivian improves after purchase. The Tesla accessory boom shows what software-first cabins still leave out.
News New BMW i3 in the Neue Klasse design language
Electrifying

New BMW i3 Orders Open Early as Demand Outruns Supply

The Electrifying team says the launch-edition i3 opened for orders early on strong demand at under 58,000 pounds, alongside a 3.3-second Zeekr 7 GT and a roundup of the best open-top EVs for summer.
Solar & Renewables Pipistrel Taurus Electro electric glider in flight
Stefan Langer

Flying the Pipistrel Taurus Electro, a Solar-Charged Electric Glider

Stefan Langer flies a side-by-side two-seat electric glider with just over 13 kWh on board, while his host charges both the aircraft and his EV from a homemade solar trailer.
Charging 2016 Chevy Spark EV on a road trip charging stop
Out of Spec BITS

240 Miles in a 60-Mile Chevy Spark EV, Almost

Out of Spec BITS drives a 2016 Chevy Spark EV about 240 miles on ChargePoint stations only, and runs out of charge two miles short after a closed exit eats the buffer.
Deep Dive Rivian R2 electric SUV at its reveal
Virgin Radio UK

Rivian's RJ Scaringe on the R2, the Money, and No UK Date

Speaking to Virgin Radio, RJ Scaringe marks the R2 launch, says a roughly 45,000 dollar version arrives in summer 2027, and explains why there is no UK date yet.
Daily Brief
Ford electric Mustang at Pikes Peak Pipistrel electric glider Chevy Spark EV road trip Rivian R2
nexusEVnews Daily Brief

The Hard Part Was Never the Speed

An electric Mustang wins Pikes Peak, a Zeekr clocks 3.3 seconds and a BMW i3 lands early, while a 60-mile Spark and a solar-charged glider show the real EV test is still range, charging and price.
Review Rivian R2 electric SUV during a first drive
JerryRigEverything

The Rivian R2 Through the Eyes of a Wheelchair User

JerryRigEverything tests the smaller, cheaper Rivian R2 with Cambry, who drives using hand controls, covering transfers, wheelchair loading, car seats and the adaptive headlights.
Deep Dive Historic fort island near Amsterdam with renewable energy hardware
Foundation Zero

How a Historic Dutch Fort Island Runs Without a Grid Connection

Pampus, a 19th-century fort near Amsterdam, runs on solar, wind, hydrogen and biogas with battery and seasonal heat storage, and asks visitors to use less power when the weather turns.
Battery Tech Solid-state battery cell concept for electric vehicles
Ben Alexxander

Geely's Solid-State Battery Reportedly Heads for Real-World Vehicle Testing

A video breaks down reports that Geely is targeting a roughly 400 Wh/kg solid-state cell and plans to build a pack in 2026 to test inside an actual vehicle, not just in the lab.
News Tesla Cybercab two-seat robotaxi concept
InsideEVs

Cybercab Specs Surface as Uber Stacks Up Robotaxi Partners

An InsideEVs podcast digs into a reported EPA filing for Tesla's two-seat Cybercab and the wave of Uber deals with Lucid, Nuro, Stellantis, Wayve and others chasing Waymo.
Daily Brief
Home solar and battery Rivian R2 Pampus fort island Tesla Cybercab
nexusEVnews Daily Brief

The Spec Sheet Is the Easy Part

A home battery, a fort island, a solid-state cell, a robotaxi and an SUV all show the same thing: the real test starts after the spec sheet, out in the cold, the calendar and the driveway.
Solar & Renewables Earthship homes in a Dutch eco-village
DW Euromaxx

A Dutch Eco-Village Built From Old Tires Runs Mostly on Solar

Aardehuis is 23 Earthships near Amsterdam made from recycled tires, timber and adobe, running largely on solar with a heat pump for the darkest winter days.
Review Honda Super-N small electric city car
Electrifying

Honda's Super-N Is a Tiny City EV Built for Fun, Not Range

A widened kei-based Honda with a 29.6 kWh battery, recycled materials and a Boost button. The host calls it the cheap, characterful runabout the Honda E should have been.
Deep Dive Solar and grid infrastructure in Uzbekistan
Financial Times

How Uzbekistan Is Rebuilding Its Economy Around Renewables

An FT film tracks Uzbekistan's push into renewables, market reform and Gulf investment as gas runs short, demand climbs and the grid shows its age.
News Electric boat on the water in Virginia
Out of Spec Reviews

Electric Boats Are Having Their Early-Adopter Moment

An Out of Spec visit to an all-electric boat dealer in Virginia makes a blunt, honest case for matching electric boats to short trips and overnight charging.
Daily Brief
Mercedes VLE van Dutch Earthship Honda Super-N Electric boat
nexusEVnews Daily Brief

Electrification Stopped Trying to Be One Thing for Everyone

A luxury electric van, a tiny kei EV, a Dutch eco-village and an electric boat dealer all land on the same lesson: electric works when it fits the job, not when it chases everything.
Review Polestar 4 electric SUV
Gjeebs

Polestar 4 Drops $10,000 as the Discounts Pile Up

The camera-rearview, 100 kWh Polestar 4 beat its own range rating on a road trip, and a current $10,000 incentive softens a price the reviewer still calls steep.
Review Orbea Wild electric mountain bike
Rob Rides EMTB

The New Orbea Wild Wires Every Part Into One Battery

Orbea's Avinox-powered Wild links motor, dropper, derailleur and an electronic Fox shock to a single battery, with an RS tune the reviewer says wakes the motor at low effort. Paid partnership noted.
Solar & Renewables Off-grid solar panels and battery storage
The Solar Lab

A Full Off-Grid Solar Setup Runs About $28,000

The Solar Lab prices an off-grid system for an average US home near $28,000, with batteries alone close to $20,000, and explains why storage, not panels, drives the bill.
News Solar farm with battery storage at dusk
Everything Electric TECH

The Case That Solar and Batteries Now Undercut Gas

A news roundup gathers cited reports that solar plus storage match the cheapest new gas plants, Spain's drop to Europe's cheapest power, and a returning 2027 Chevy Bolt near $30,000.
Daily Brief
Wave energy converter Polestar 4 Orbea Wild eMTB Off-grid solar setup
nexusEVnews Daily Brief

The Clean-Energy Pitch Is All About Price Now

From wave power chasing a competitive price per megawatt hour to a Polestar with $10,000 off, today's stories speak one language: cost.
Battery Tech TELO compact electric truck battery announcement
TELO Trucks

TELO Says Its Split Battery Pack Charges Fast at Both 400 and 800 Volts

TELO says its compact electric truck uses a split high-voltage pack, two 400-volt packs in parallel plus one 800-volt pack in series, to charge at up to 400 kW sustained on both 400-volt and 800-volt fast chargers.
News 2027 Porsche Taycan with E-Shift paddle system
Porsche

The 2027 Porsche Taycan Adds Fake Gear Shifts and a Native NACS Port

MotorTrend reports the 2027 Taycan adds an E-Shift system with eight simulated gears and paddles, a native NACS fast-charging port on the passenger side, and the 105-kWh Performance Battery Plus as standard.
News Slate compact electric pickup truck
Tailosive EV

Leaked Specs Point to a $24,950 Slate Truck With Double the Towing

Tailosive EV walks through leaked Slate figures: a base price near $24,950, towing reportedly doubled to 2,000 lb, and payload up to about 1,550 lb. None of it is official until the full reveal expected June 24.
Charging EV charging at home in a garage
Kim Java

The EV Money Traps That Cost More Than the Car Itself

After 12 years and five EVs, Kim Java argues the biggest savings come from home charging and your electricity plan, not the car. Her main warning: don't overspend on a fancy wall charger or buy more EV than you need.
Daily Brief
McMurtry Speirling TELO truck battery Slate truck EV home charging
nexusEVnews Daily Brief

EVs Now Compete on Feeling or Price, Rarely Both

With the electric drivetrain basically solved, today's stories split cleanly: McMurtry and Porsche sell sensation, while Slate, TELO and Kim Java sell restraint.
Deep Dive Porto Santo island coastline and battery energy storage project
Financial Times

How a Tiny Portuguese Island Became a Testing Ground for Battery-Backed Grids

The Financial Times visits Porto Santo, where a battery storage system installed with utility EEM keeps a small, isolated island grid stable. A local business owner says the blackouts that once shut her restaurant have stopped.
Battery Tech Diagram concept of a seawater battery that desalinates water
Undecided with Matt Ferrell

A Battery That Runs on Seawater, Makes Drinking Water and Captures Carbon

Undecided explains a Korean seawater battery from UNIST that stores energy, desalinates water and captures CO2 in one system. The video puts its material cost near 10 cents per kWh, though the desalination and capture functions remain lab-stage.
Solar Solar panels with a falling cost curve concept
The Electric Viking

The Case That Solar's 50-Year Price Crash Is Still Speeding Up

The Electric Viking summarizes analyst Ray Wills, who argues solar module prices have fallen roughly 10,000-fold over 50 years and that batteries are now scaling even faster. The video's 80%-by-2035 figure comes from Wills's own firm.
Solar Plug-in balcony solar panels on a home deck railing
Jasonoid

Plug-In Balcony Solar Is Illegal Almost Everywhere in the US. Utah Just Changed That

Jasonoid runs a plug-in EcoFlow Stream solar setup on his deck, which he says is legal in Utah under HB340. The arrangement needs no permits and no net metering, but a smart meter is required to measure power flowing back to the grid.
Daily Brief
Alpine A390 GTS Porto Santo island grid Seawater battery Balcony solar setup
nexusEVnews Daily Brief

Making Power Stopped Being the Hard Part

Solar is the cheapest electricity in history, so the day's real action sits everywhere else: an island's grid batteries, a battery that also makes water, and a balcony that feeds the meter.
News TELO compact electric pickup truck body structure
TELO Trucks

TELO Hands the Bones of Its Tiny Electric Truck to an Aerospace Metal Supplier

TELO says it has signed Schwab Industries, a Michigan metal firm, to build the body-in-white for its compact electric pickup, after locking down its internal crash safety targets.
Solar Rooftop solar panels paired with home battery storage
Everything Electric TECH

Solar Is Now the Cheapest Power in History, and an Oil Scare Is Speeding It Up

Global Solar Council CEO Sonia Dunlop tells Everything Electric that solar plus storage now leads new generation worldwide, with Pakistan's rooftop boom the standout case.
Reviews Renault 4 electric car with its open canvas roof
Electrifying

The Renault 4 With a Roll-Back Roof Costs £1,500 More and Loses Just Four Miles

Electrifying drives the canvas-roof Renault 4. The fabric roof adds about 19 kg and trims range by only four miles, with bidirectional charging standard and a post-grant price near £27,500.
Deep Dives Grass-based structural building panels in a North Carolina factory
The Hustle

An Ex-SpaceX Engineer Is Trying to Replace the Wood in American Homes With Grass

The Hustle visits Plantd, a North Carolina startup making a grass-based OSB alternative in small electric mills, with a 10 million panel order from the largest US homebuilder.
Daily Brief
Polestar 5 grand tourer TELO electric truck Renault 4 canvas roof Plantd grass building panels
nexusEVnews

The Winning Move Keeps Getting Smaller and Closer to Home

Plantd shrinks the lumber mill, the Global Solar Council shrinks the power plant, and a Renault turns a cheap hatch into home storage. The pattern of the day is power moving to the edge.
Battery Tech Texas Instruments EIS battery management demo board in Germany
Out of Spec Reviews

Texas Instruments Built a Chip That Lets a BMS See Inside the Cell

At a German power show, TI demos EIS chips that read cell impedance in real time, promising earlier thermal runaway alerts, faster charging, and far better LFP state of charge.
Reviews XPeng P7 self-driving electric sedan on a Chinese street
CNET

Riding Shotgun as XPeng's P7 Drives Itself Through Chinese Traffic the US Bans

A reporter tests XPeng's VLA 2.0 self-driving in China, threading pedestrians and tight squeezes with two human takeovers, plus a look at the company's flying machines.
Deep Dives Lightship AE.1 electric travel trailer towed by a Rivian
Miss GoElectric

Towing Lightship's Self-Propelled Trailer Behind a Rivian Nearly Erases the Range Penalty

The production AE.1 uses its own 80 kW motor and hitch-force sensors to cancel trailer drag, holding a Rivian within about 5% of its unladen range at 8,000 pounds.
Reviews 2026 Arctic Leopard XE Pro R electric dirt bike on a mountain trail
Electric Cycle Rider

The Arctic Leopard XE Pro R Puts Full-Size Wheels on a 175-Pound eMoto for $5,799

Electric Cycle Rider's first ride finds 26.5 kW, big 21 and 18 inch wheels, Surron-style brakes, and plush KKE suspension on a light, flickable trail bike at $5,799.
Daily Brief
Chinese EV market analysis XPeng P7 self-driving Lightship electric trailer Arctic Leopard XE Pro R eMoto
nexusEVnews

Behind the Wall, the Engineering Doesn't Stop

Two of today's stories are about EVs Americans cannot buy. The other three are about progress no tariff can touch: a battery-sensing chip, a self-towing trailer, and a $5,799 eMoto.
Used EVs Used Hyundai IONIQ 6 electric sedan at a dealership on delivery day
Out of Spec Reviews

A Used Hyundai IONIQ 6 for $21,000 Is Quietly One of the Best EV Deals Going

Out of Spec helps Lacey buy a used IONIQ 6 SE with 24,000 miles for around $21,000, about $25,000 all-in. It is an 800-volt EV that still pulled past 200 kW on a DC charger. The catch is the ICCU.
Battery Tech Grid-scale sodium-ion energy storage modules from GM and Peak Energy on display
Munro Live

GM and Peak Energy Built a Grid Battery That Cools Itself With No Fans or Coolant

GM is making sodium-ion cells in Warren, Michigan for a Peak Energy storage system that needs no liquid cooling. Modules stack on a tilt so heat rises and pulls air through on its own. Cheaper materials, decades of cycle life.
Battery Tech Advanced lithium-air battery cells shown in a research and development context
Ben Alexxander

CATL Is Talking About a Battery With Almost the Energy Density of Gasoline

CATL named lithium-air as a long-term research goal. Its theoretical energy density sits near gasoline at about 12,000 Wh/kg, and lab cells have reportedly topped 1,200 Wh/kg, several times today's packs. Likely a 2035-plus technology.
Solar & Renewables Off-grid solar-powered EV charging station with a panel canopy on Route 66 in Barstow
Scott Explains

This Route 66 Fast Charger Runs on Sunlight With No Grid Connection at All

Coral Charge built an off-grid solar fast-charging station in Barstow, California. Roughly 600 panels, battery storage in each unit and up to 180 kW out, with no utility hookup. Pricing runs 50 cents per kWh.
Daily Brief
Rivian RJ Scaringe interview Used Hyundai IONIQ 6 GM Peak sodium-ion storage Off-grid solar charger
nexusEVnews

Salt, Sunlight, and a $21,000 Hyundai

Four of today's five stories chip away at a different kind of scarcity, from sodium batteries to off-grid solar. The cheapest one, a used IONIQ 6, says the most.
News BMW Concept M Neue Klasse in Monza Red, a preview of the electric M3, shown at Le Mans
BMW M

BMW's Concept M Neue Klasse Is a Preview of the Quad-Motor Electric M3

BMW pulled the cover off the Concept M Neue Klasse at Le Mans, a near-production look at its first electric M3. It uses four motors, an 800-volt system and a battery over 100 kWh, plus new yellow headlight slashes and Track Lights set to spread across future M cars.
Battery Tech Zeekr 7X electric SUV undergoing a rear-impact crash test at Geely's safety center in China
Electrifying

What Actually Happens to an EV Battery in an 84 km/h Crash

Electrifying watched a Zeekr 7X get rear-ended at 84 km/h inside Geely's safety center in Ningbo. The cabin held, the doors still opened and the battery pack came through undamaged. The harder question is why EVs still cost more to insure when the packs are this tough.
Deep Dives BMW M electric prototype testing on the Nürburgring Nordschleife during development
BMW Group

Inside BMW M's Electric Nürburgring Testing, From Torque Vectoring to Engineered Sound

BMW M takes its electric prototype to the Nürburgring in the fifth episode of its development series. Four motors and one control unit allow torque vectoring with no delay, a new axle was designed for the load, and a team is building a performance sound that does not copy a combustion engine.
Reviews Rivian R2 electric SUV discussed on the InsideEVs Plugged-In Podcast with Jason Fenske
InsideEVs

Will the R2 Be the Hit Rivian Needs? Jason Fenske and the InsideEVs Crew Weigh In

The Plugged-In Podcast brings on Jason Fenske of Engineering Explained to talk Rivian R2 deliveries. The verdict is a simpler, cheaper R1S that fixes most of the big SUV's annoyances. The bigger question is whether Rivian and Lucid can survive the jump to volume.
Daily Brief
Leapmotor B05 hatch BMW Concept M Neue Klasse Zeekr 7X crash test Rivian R2 podcast
nexusEVnews

The Powertrain Was Never the Hard Part

A 32,000-euro Chinese hatch, an electric M3 concept, a battery set on fire and crashed, and a Rivian fighting to scale. Five stories, and not one of them is really about whether the electric motor works.
Deep Dives Saul Griffith speaking about household electrification in Australia
ABC News In-depth

Saul Griffith Lost His US Climate Funding. So He Wired Up One Australian Postcode Instead.

Australian Story follows inventor Saul Griffith as Rewiring America's federal funding freezes after the 2024 US election. His answer is Electrify 2515, a community group near Wollongong helping 500 homes swap gas for electric appliances on solar, with savings of about 2,000 dollars a year.
Reviews Changan S05 compact electric SUV parked outdoors in the UK
Everything Electric CARS

The Changan S05 Lands in the UK at £37,990 With No Paid-Extra Trims

Everything Electric drives the new Changan S05, a compact electric SUV starting at £37,990 with a 68.8 kWh LFP battery and a 10 to 80 percent charge in about 20 minutes. Pick any seats, materials and paint for the same price, and the suspension was retuned for UK roads in Birmingham.
Deep Dives Underwater swarm turbines from Energy Miner generating power in the Rhine
German Science Guy

A Swarm of Underwater Turbines on the Rhine Is Making Power at Solar-Level Prices

German Science Guy explains Energy Miner's swarm power plant, a cluster of small underwater turbines called energy fish anchored in the Rhine. It produces constant base-load power at about 8 cents per kilowatt hour, with plans to grow this stretch to 124 turbines.
News Camouflaged prototype of Ford's upcoming affordable electric pickup truck
Tailosive EV

Ford's Cheap Electric Truck Has Been Spotted, and It Looks Built Around Efficiency

Tailosive EV breaks down camouflaged spy shots of Ford's upcoming affordable electric truck. It rides low and aerodynamic on a universal platform with LFP structural batteries and a 48-volt system, targeting under 30,000 dollars, though dealer markups may push real prices toward 40,000.
Daily Brief
Rivian R2 autonomy Changan S05 Rhine swarm turbines Ford electric truck
nexusEVnews

The Center of Gravity Left Washington

A German river turbine making power at solar prices, a Chinese SUV landing in Britain and a sub-$30,000 Ford. While US federal climate funding freezes, the rest of the day's stories show electrification running on economics instead of mandates.
Charging BYD flash charging station with the cable mounted on a suspension arm
Dan Latham

BYD's Flash Charging Reaches Europe With a Five-Minute Claim and a CCS Plug

BYD is bringing its flash charging network to the UK and Europe, starting with a station in Bologna this week and around 300 UK sites to follow. The pitch is 10 to 70% in roughly five minutes, on a standard CCS plug any compatible car can use, with battery-buffered units that need no grid upgrade.
Reviews Leapmotor B10 compact electric SUV parked in the Gloucestershire countryside
Everything Electric CARS

The £31,495 Leapmotor B10 Is a Genuinely Good Family SUV With One Real Flaw

Robert Llewellyn calls the Leapmotor B10 a delight: a compact family SUV at £31,495 with a 410-litre boot, 165 kW charging and around 4.6 miles per kWh. The Stellantis tie-up gives it real European dealer backing. The catch is a lane-keeping assistant that switches itself back on after you turn it off.
Deep Dives Saddle-style window heat pump unit mounted on an apartment windowsill
Undecided with Matt Ferrell

The Window Heat Pump That Could Finally Bring Clean Heating to Renters

Saddle-style window heat pumps install in about 30 minutes off a standard outlet, heat and cool, and move two to three times more energy than they use. New York is rolling out 30,000 to replace aging boilers, and the form factor finally opens clean heating to renters who could never gut a wall.
Battery Tech CATL Naxtra sodium-ion battery cells on display at a product reveal
Ben Alexxander

CATL Says Its Naxtra Sodium Battery Passed Every Safety Test and Ships in December

CATL confirmed test results for its Naxtra sodium-ion cells: 175 Wh/kg, roughly half the cost of LFP, 90% capacity at minus 40 degrees, and 10,000-plus cycles. It cleared China's new no-fire safety standard and enters mass production in December. The cold-weather and cost claims are the ones to watch.
Daily Brief
Kia EV2 range test BYD flash charging Leapmotor B10 review Window heat pump
nexusEVnews

The Big Number Stopped Mattering: What This Week's Stories Have in Common

A range test, a five-minute charger, a £31k SUV, a windowsill heat pump and a half-price battery. Five stories, one shift: the EV world is done chasing maximum specs and started removing the things that keep people out.
Reviews Rivian R2 SUV on mountain road with Kim Java in driver seat
Kim Java

Rivian R2 Driven: Why It Doesn't Drive Like a Smaller R1S

Two thousand pounds lighter than the R1S and built on a completely separate midsize platform, the R2 does not behave like a shrunken version of anything. Java drove on-road and off-road sections and pressed RJ Scaringe on the $45,000 model's actual take rate and when autonomy catches up.
Reviews Rivian R2 and Tesla Model Y parked side by side for comparison
Everyday Chris

Two Tesla Model Y Owners Drive the Rivian R2 and Keep Their Reservation

Everyday Chris has owned two Model Ys for nearly a decade and put down an R2 reservation two years ago. The reservation survives contact with the actual vehicle. The honest answer to R2 versus Model Y is that they are for different buyers, and this review maps where the line falls.
Deep Dives Rivian R2 suspension and drivetrain components at engineering walkthrough
savagegeese

Rivian R2 Engineering Explained: The Chief Engineer Walks Through Every Compromise

Chief engineer Max Kauf explains what Rivian traded away to hit the R2's price point and what they kept. The shift from body-on-frame to unibody, from air suspension to semi-active dampers, from 50/50 torque split to 40/60 rear-bias, all of it is specific and on camera here.
Reviews Rivian R2 driving on mountain road in Utah at launch event
Gjeebs

An R1S Owner Drives the Rivian R2 and Comes Away With One Clear Verdict

Gjeebs already owns an R1S, so the comparison is direct. His conclusion after driving the R2 at elevation in Utah: lighter, more agile, costs about half as much, and does not feel like a cheaper version of anything. The R2 is a different kind of Rivian.
Daily Brief
Out of Spec R2 review Kim Java R2 review Everyday Chris R2 review savagegeese R2 engineering
nexusEVnews

R2 Day: What Five Independent Reviews Agreeing Tells You

Five reviewers drove the Rivian R2 at the Utah launch event. The things they agreed on without coordinating are the parts you can trust.
Solar Fox ESS high voltage solar inverter and battery storage system
The Solar Lab

Fox ESS High Voltage Solar Kit: The First One The Solar Lab Would Actually Recommend

Every high voltage solar kit the lab has tested before this landed in "mid" territory. The Fox ESS 9.6 kW inverter and stackable battery system is the first to clear the bar. Big in Europe, new to North America, and worth paying attention to.
Reviews EGO Aura R2 robotic lawn mower operating on garden lawn
Machinery Nation

EGO Aura R2 Robotic Mower: RTK Navigation, No Boundary Wire, Real-World Results

EGO finally has a robot mower, and it skips the boundary wire entirely. Path IQ combines RTK, LiDAR, and visual mapping to navigate up to 6,000 square meters. Machinery Nation ran it on a real garden for several days to see if it holds up.
Battery Tech Solid state battery concept illustration with question marks
Ben Alexxander

Donut Lab Promised a Battery Revolution by Q1. It Is Now June.

At CES in January, Donut Lab claimed 400 Wh/kg, 5-minute charging, 100,000 cycles, and production deliveries in Q1 2026. Every deadline has passed. No independently verified figures. No customer deliveries. Ben Alexxander checks in on the silence.
Deep Dives Tesla Model 3 driving on highway with autopilot engaged
Out of Spec Reviews

A 2012 Tesla Gets More Software Updates Than a 2024 Porsche. That Is a Problem.

Kyle Conner drove a 2012 Model S that is running newer software than a 2026 Model Y. His parents' 2024 Porsche Macan EV received zero over-the-air updates in 20 months. Software strategy is now a make-or-break buying consideration.
Daily Brief
Rivian R2 launch Fox ESS solar Donut Lab battery EV software
nexusEVnews

Delivery Day: What Today's Stories Say About Who Actually Does What They Promise

Rivian starts delivering the R2. Donut Lab still has not delivered anything. Fox ESS delivers on a product category that has been overpromising for years. A pattern.
Battery Tech Jeremy Fielding's custom regenerative braking demo rig with flywheel and light bulbs
Jeremy Fielding

How Regenerative Braking Actually Works: The Physics Behind Slowing Down to Charge Up

A custom flywheel rig, a bank of light bulbs, and Lenz's law. Engineer Jeremy Fielding demonstrates exactly how an electric motor becomes a generator and why the braking effect works in one direction but not the other.
Reviews Tesla Model Y parked in Southern California driveway
Everyday Chris

The Tesla Model Y Is Cheap to Run But Not Always Cheap to Own

Charging saves 700 to 1,000 dollars a year over the RAV4 hybrid. Then the insurance bill, EV registration fee, 341-dollar tires, and a 1,600-dollar glass roof show up. The savings story gets complicated fast.
News European EV sales chart showing surging market share across multiple countries
The Electric Viking

Europe's EV Market Share Is Surging: Norway at 98%, France Nearly Doubles Year-on-Year

May 2026 data: Norway 98%, Denmark 95.8% among private buyers, France 29% up from 16%, Italy registrations up 76%. The anti-EV narrative from legacy media last year is not holding up.
Deep Dives Rivian R1T electric pickup towing a massive triple-axle trailer on a country road
Out of Spec BITS

Rivian R1T Tows a 38-Foot Triple-Axle Trailer and Makes It Look Straightforward

The trailer is empty but 8.5 feet wide. Efficiency drops to around 1 mile per kWh. The truck arrives at 5 percent. Key lesson: weight barely matters for EV towing range. Aerodynamic profile is everything.
Daily Brief
BMW iX3 vs Mercedes CLA range test Regenerative braking demo Tesla Model Y ownership costs Europe EV market surge
nexusEVnews

The Gap Is Closing: What Today's Stories Say About Where EVs Actually Stand

From a 434-mile UK range test to 98% EV market share in Norway, today's stories converge on one idea: the gap between what electric vehicles promise and what they deliver is smaller than it has ever been.
News Ford Bronco New Energy plug-in hybrid off-roader built for China
InsideEVs

Ford Built the Plug-In Off-Roader Americans Want, Then Made It Only for China

The Bronco New Energy is a camping-ready EREV with 748 miles of range starting at $33,000. Tariffs and a 2027 Chinese tech ban keep it out of the US. Australia gets it instead.
News Formula E Gen4 car on track at Paul Ricard circuit
Formula E

Formula E Gen4: 600 kW, Permanent All-Wheel Drive, and 0-200 km/h in 4.4 Seconds

The Gen4 produces 70% more power than its predecessor and introduces permanent AWD to FIA single-seater racing for the first time. Top speed reaches 335 km/h.
Reviews Hyundai IONIQ 9 Calligraphy three-row electric SUV review
Everyday Chris

Hyundai IONIQ 9 Review: Business-Class Second Row, Buttons Everywhere, and 335 Miles of Range

The $79,500 Calligraphy trim has 350 kW charging, captain's chairs with Porsche-style lumbar bolsters, and a third row with actual headroom. The button count is a lot to take in.
Deep Dives Chevy Bolt LFP charging at Ionna station during cross-country road trip over Rockies
Out of Spec Motoring

The Chevy Bolt Did 341 Miles Over the Rockies on One Charge, with 8 Percent to Spare

EPA-rated at 262 miles, the new Bolt LFP averaged 5.5 miles per kWh through snow and mountain climbs. A full charge from near-empty cost about $30 on Ionna.
Daily Brief
Ferrari Luce debate Ford Bronco New Energy Hyundai IONIQ 9 Chevy Bolt cross country
nexusEVnews

The Badge Problem: What Today's Stories Reveal About Expectation and Value

From a $640,000 Ferrari to a $30 Bolt charge over the Rockies, today's stories share one thread: the gap between what a name promises and what the product delivers.
Battery Tech Noon Energy ultra long duration grid storage demonstration
Undecided with Matt Ferrell

A California Startup Just Demonstrated 100 Hours of Grid Storage Using Tech From a Mars Mission

Noon Energy's carbon-air system stored energy for over 100 hours in a shipping-container-sized unit, using NASA-developed electrochemistry originally designed to make oxygen on Mars.
Reviews Toyota Hilux EV first drive off-road test in Sofia Bulgaria
Electrifying

Toyota Hilux EV First Drive: 159 Miles of Range, But Still Passes Its Off-Road Brief

The electric Hilux has a 59.2 kWh battery and dual motors but drops towing from 3.5 tons to 1.6. Toyota says it's for urban fleets, not farm use, and the off-road test backed that framing up.
Reviews 2026 Rivian R1S tri-motor in Storm Blue after 7000 miles
Gjeebs

Rivian R1S After 7,000 Miles: Strong Software, Slow Charging, and Small Build Issues

The 2026 R1S tri-motor is a genuine achievement at 2.9 seconds to 60 mph and 350 miles of range, but charging tops out at 215 kW and small build quality issues keep turning up.
News Volkswagen CEO Oliver Blume speaks at new EV production launch in Spain
DW News

Volkswagen CEO Calls This a Turning Point: Four New EVs, One Platform, Built in Spain

Oliver Blume marked production start of the ID Polo and Raval in Martorell. Three brands share one platform, with entry pricing targeting €25,000 for the European volume market.
Daily Brief
Ferrari Luce EV Noon Energy battery Toyota Hilux EV Rivian R1S
nexusEVnews

Who Is the EV Market Actually For?

From a six-figure Ferrari designed by the iPhone team to a €25,000 VW promise, today's stories trace the full arc of who the EV industry thinks it's building for.
Deep Dive Smart electricity meter and solar panels
DW News

Why Your Electric Bill Could Soon Be Negative

Solar overproduction is pushing wholesale electricity prices to zero. Smart meters and flexible tariffs let households charge cheaply and earn money selling power back to the grid.
Review Porsche Macan GTS, Tesla Model Y Performance, and Audi SQ6 on a runway
What Car?

Porsche Macan GTS Beats the Tesla Model Y Performance in a Drag Race

Three electric sports SUVs, 250 miles, and one standing-kilometer drag race. The Porsche won the strip. The Tesla won the overall value argument. The Audi finished third.
Review Pebble Flow electric RV set up at a farm campsite
Out of Spec Reviews

Living in the $150K Pebble Flow Electric RV: First Real Camping Night

One night, two people, full AC in the heat, long showers, cooking, and a 74-mile tow. Real energy consumption numbers and honest verdict on what works and what doesn't.
Battery Tech 11 Energy sodium-ion home battery system installed in a garage
Everything Electric TECH

Sodium Home Batteries Are Being Installed Right Now. Are They Better Than Lithium?

Salt-based batteries priced at parity with lithium, working at minus 20°C without heaters, and discharging more fully per cycle. A UK startup is already fitting them in homes.
Daily Brief
Beta electric plane Smart energy tariffs Porsche Macan GTS vs Tesla Sodium home batteries
nexusEVnews

The Price of Everything: How Today's Stories Are Rewriting the Cost of Clean Energy

From a $13 airplane charge to a negative electricity bill, today's stories share a single thread: clean energy economics are shifting faster than most people realize.
Reviews GM Hummer X concept electric truck at Pasadena design facility
CNET

GM's Hummer X Concept Is a Modular, Electric Off-Roader Designed to Be Taken Apart

GM reveals the Hummer X at its Pasadena advanced design facility: a fully electric truck with removable body panels, RFID pack-checking, and a design philosophy built around owner customization. No production plans announced.
Deep Dives High-voltage electrical transmission towers and power lines
Bloomberg Originals

The Electrical Grid Is Being Rebuilt for AI, and Some Countries Are Not Ready

AI, EVs, and heat pumps are forcing the first major grid expansion in three decades. Bloomberg's Primer covers superconducting cables, Spain's blackout, and why China's grid advantage is a geopolitical problem.
Reviews 2026 Xiaomi SU7 electric sedan exterior at a launch event
EV.com

2026 Xiaomi SU7: Longer Range, 800V Charging, and Better Brakes Two Years In

The updated SU7 moves to an 800V electrical architecture with up to 900V on Max trim, adds four-piston brake calipers, over 900 km CLTC range, and dual-chamber air suspension. 10 to 80 percent in 12 minutes.
Solar Rooftop solar panels on a house in Arizona with clear sky
Zach Solar

Three Years With Two Tesla Powerwalls: Real Degradation, Real Savings

After three years with a 10 kW system in Arizona, battery degradation sits at 6 percent and total annual energy cost — home plus two EVs — came to $1,937. The system costs $17 more than staying on the grid. He still calls it a win.
Daily Brief
Wall solar panels Hummer X concept Electrical grid Xiaomi SU7
nexusEVnews

The Long Game: Why Real-World Data Is the Most Powerful Argument for Clean Energy

Five stories, one thread: the gap between what clean energy promises and what it delivers, measured by homeowners and engineers who have lived with it long enough to publish the actual numbers.
Deep Dives Tesla Model 3 at a Saskatchewan Supercharger in wind and rain
FrozenTesla

Real Cost of a 600 km Tesla Road Trip: Every Dollar Tracked

Two Supercharger stops, a free overnight hotel charge, and brutal prairie headwinds. Total: $36.49 CAD for a 600 km round trip. A Civic would have cost $86 CAD. A pickup truck, $168 CAD.
Reviews Pebble Flow electric trailer hitched to Rivian R1T on highway
Out of Spec Reviews

Pebble Flow Tow Test: Impressively Stable, But the Assist Is Turned Way Down

First real-world tow of the Pebble Flow behind a Rivian R1T. Highway tracking is dead straight. Easy Tow mode peaks around 14 kW of push. The hardware can do far more. A software update is promised.
Battery Tech BYD Denza Z9 GT in deep-freeze cold soak chamber
Ben Alexxander

BYD Claims 12-Minute LFP Charge at -30°C. The Details Are Almost Entirely Missing.

BYD left a Denza Z9 GT in a deep freeze for 24 hours and says it charged from 20% to 97% in 12 minutes. If genuine and repeatable, it changes winter EV ownership in cold climates. The promotional video does not answer the questions that matter.
Solar Solar thermal tower in Gansu province China surrounded by tracking mirrors
ABC News

China's Renewable Bet Is Paying Off. Oil Shocks Are Not Hitting Electricity Prices.

While Iran conflict disrupts global oil markets, China's decade of solar and wind investment in Gansu is holding electricity prices steady. More than half of new power capacity now comes from renewables. In the US, 38 projects were cancelled in early 2026.
Daily Brief
Aboard T4 trailer Tesla road trip BYD cold charge China solar
nexusEVnews

The Proof Problem: When Extraordinary Claims Meet Skeptical Markets

From BYD's frozen-battery charge claim to Aboard's self-parking trailer, today's stories share a thread: ambitious promises that only matter once someone verifies them independently.
Reviews Polestar 5 on French Alps road
Everything Electric CARS

Polestar 5 Review: A Grand Tourer That Earns the Label

A 106 kWh battery, realistic range around 420 km, and a Swedish-minimalist interior built entirely from recyclable materials. Driven from Annecy to Nice as part of a Gothenburg-to-Morocco press drive.
Reviews Lucid Gravity SUV black exterior
ChargedUp! EV Reviews

Lucid Gravity First Drive: The Air's Biggest Fan Just Changed His Mind

A four-year Lucid Air owner with 43,000 miles drove the Gravity for two hours. He came away wanting to trade. Four-wheel steering, standout regen calibration, and a third row that actually works for adults.
Deep Dives Pecron F5000 power station with solar panels
Footprint Hero with Alex Beale

Pecron F5000 Review: 100 Hours Running a House on Solar and Battery

A 5,120 Wh LFP battery, 7,200W output, and a $2,000 launch price. A 100-hour real-world test cut circuits, ran fridge and office loads, added solar, and documented every quirk along the way.
Reviews 2025 Rivian R1S in Sonoran Desert
Rivians to Robots

One Year With the Rivian R1S: Still Worth It, Despite 10 Service Visits

A 2025 R1S dual motor Max Pack with 410 miles of range, 3.4 second 0-60, and zero battery degradation after 26,000 miles. Also: ten service appointments in twelve months. The full ownership honest count.
Daily Brief
2026 Nissan Leaf Polestar 5 Lucid Gravity Rivian R1S
nexusEVnews

The Full-Truth Review: What Today's Stories Have in Common

Five reviews today, and every single one leads with something negative. That's not a coincidence. It's what honest EV coverage looks like when the market is mature enough to stop being defensive.
Reviews Amflow PR Carbon electric mountain bike on trail at Glorieta Adventure Camps Santa Fe
The Loam Wolf

Amflow PR Carbon Review: A Sub-$5,000 eMTB That Actually Earns It

At $4,999 with the Avinox M2 motor and a removable battery, the Amflow PR Carbon is one of four sub-$6,000 bikes in this year's shootout. It rode double-black trails without anyone walking, though the fork has a ceiling.

News Tesla Model S signature edition at the Fremont factory sendoff delivery event
Gjeebs

Inside Tesla's Model S and X Sendoff: The Cars That Built the Company Take Their Final Bow

Tesla held a signature edition delivery event at Fremont as Model S and X production ended. Carbon ceramic brakes, gold badging, Alcantara headliners, and a ceremony for the two cars that changed what EVs could be.

Reviews EBYCCO V7 Pro dual motor e-bike on the road during speed test
Amped Cycle

EBYCCO V7 Pro Review: A 40+ MPH Dual-Motor E-Bike for Under $1,200

The V7 Pro claims 6,000W combined and 40 to 45 mph top speed. Real-world testing confirmed 44 mph, a front brake that smoked on the first hard stop, and a battery that separated from the frame over a bump. The speed is real.

Deep Dives UK electricity pylons and wind turbines illustrating marginal pricing explainer
Just Have a Think

Why UK Electricity Bills Track Gas Prices Even When the Wind Is Free

Marginal pricing means the most expensive generator on the grid sets the price for everyone. In the UK, that is usually gas. This explainer covers why, how Britain compares to Europe and the US, and what decoupling would actually change.

Daily Brief
Chevy Bolt IONNA road trip Amflow PR Carbon eMTB Tesla Model S X sendoff UK electricity pricing
nexusEVnews

The Accessibility Gap: When the Technology Is Ready but the System Isn't

A $29K EV crossing the country on a single network. A $5K eMTB riding double-black trails. A $1,200 bike hitting 44 mph. The products have arrived. The infrastructure, regulations, and pricing systems around them have not.

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Lifelong Sci-Fi geek. Dual US and Czech citizen living in Italy. For the last five years I helped manage and grow a worldwide remote team of 60 support representatives for a large online printing company. Other past lives include: former first mate on a racing yacht in St. Thomas, ESL teacher in Taipei, restaurant manager, and Level 1 Sommelier.

My path here hasn't been linear. It's taken me across oceans, classrooms, and a few unexpected careers, but one thread has always been there: a fascination with the future and how technology, energy, and transportation shape the world we're heading toward.

Today that curiosity shows up in a very tangible way: covering the rapidly changing world of electric vehicles, energy, and mobility.

Anyone can scrape headlines. What this site does is different. Every day, five stories are hand-picked from everything published across the EV and energy world, and each one gets an original description written from scratch. No rephrased press releases. No recycled takes.

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