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Volkswagen and Uber just launched testing of autonomous electric minibuses in Los Angeles, bringing the city one step closer to a new robotaxi service by late 2026. The innovative ID. Buzz vehicles combine zero-emission technology with self-driving capability to reshape urban transportation.
Rising gas prices are draining family budgets, but e-bikes offer an affordable escape that costs just pennies per mile. State programs now offer up to $900 in instant rebates to make the switch even easier.
Scientists in China have tested a semi-solid-state battery that could push electric vehicles beyond 620 miles per charge—double what most EVs achieve today. The breakthrough technology is already being tested in real vehicles and could reshape the future of electric transportation.
Seven Quebec community groups will each receive $5,000 to launch electric bikes, clean transit, and eco-friendly mobility projects that cut carbon emissions. Applications open now through March 2026 for ready-to-go initiatives across the province.
Uber's new electric robotaxis are already driving themselves on Bay Area roads, bringing fully autonomous rides to riders later this year. The vehicles show passengers exactly what they see and plan, making driverless travel feel less mysterious.
VinFast's main factory in Vietnam just produced its 200,000th electric vehicle, capping a record year that saw the company sell 100,000 EVs globally in one quarter alone. The milestone shows how quickly electric transportation is scaling up to meet growing demand worldwide.