20 results for "electric vehicles"
🚀 InnovationThe new Buick Electra E7 just solved the biggest complaint about electric vehicles with a plug-in hybrid that travels nearly 1,000 miles between stops. Even better, drivers can run on pure electric power for their daily 130-mile commutes and save gas money while never worrying about range on road trips.
🚀 InnovationFrance just fired up a homegrown battery industry that could power 20% of Europe's electric cars by 2030. The bold move challenges China's dominance and brings jobs back to French soil.
💡 SolutionsHawaii, America's most oil-dependent state, is transforming its energy future with locally owned solar, electric vehicles, and workforce programs that promise stable costs and lasting resilience. The transition is already underway, with thousands of households saving money and creating local wealth.
Installing an electric vehicle charger sounds intimidating, but one EV owner just shared how the entire process took less than seven days from start to finish. The surprisingly smooth experience is easing fears for would-be electric car owners worried about charging at home.
🎬 VideosGovernor Newsom wants to invest $200 million to help California drivers afford electric vehicles after federal tax credits expired. The proposal could reignite momentum for EV adoption in a state where nearly 3 in 10 new cars sold last quarter were zero-emission.
🌍 Planet WinsChinese automaker BYD just surpassed Tesla as the world's top electric vehicle seller, moving over 2.2 million battery-electric cars in 2025. It's a stunning turnaround from 2011 when Elon Musk laughed off BYD as a serious competitor.
💡 SolutionsChinese automaker BYD just became the world's largest electric vehicle maker, selling over 2.25 million battery-electric cars in 2025 and outselling Tesla by more than 600,000 units. The victory marks a stunning turnaround from 2011, when Elon Musk dismissed BYD's technology as weak.
🎬 VideosDespite rumors of the EV market fading, automakers are launching 32 new electric vehicle models in the United States this year. From affordable options under $30,000 to luxury performance cars, 2026 marks the biggest year yet for electric vehicle choice and innovation.
🎬 VideosWhile Tesla struggles with the Cybertruck, Hyundai is filling a gap families actually need with the STARIA Electric minivan. The spacious, zero-emission vehicle launches in Korea and Europe this year, offering practical alternatives for families and small businesses.
🚀 InnovationCalifornia just unveiled a plan to set aside $200 million for electric vehicle incentives after the federal tax credit disappeared. The move could make EVs accessible to thousands more buyers in America's largest electric car market.
🚀 InnovationA new silicon-carbon battery technology could charge electric vehicles in under 10 minutes while storing 55% more energy than current batteries. The breakthrough works with existing manufacturing equipment, making it ready to scale immediately.
🎬 VideosBrooklyn is about to become home to the East Coast's largest battery-backed EV charging hub, with 88 new fast charging ports coming to Williamsburg. The innovative system uses massive battery storage to make charging more affordable and sustainable for the borough's 2.7 million residents.
🎬 VideosAustralia just hit a milestone that proves clean transportation is taking off. In December 2025, electric vehicles made up nearly 17% of all new car sales, the highest rate ever and a huge jump from just 10% the year before. Chinese brands are leading the charge, saving drivers millions while transforming the country's roads.
Yuma Sasaki turned his dream of working in Africa into reality by founding Dodai, Ethiopia's rapidly expanding electric vehicle company. After raising $7 million from patient Japanese investors, he's now bringing affordable electric motorcycles to Ethiopian streets and planning to expand across the continent.
💡 SolutionsOregon is leading the charge in clean transportation with an inspiring new program offering up to $120,000 per vehicle to help businesses and public fleets go electric. The state's Zero-Emissions Rebates for Oregon Fleets Program demonstrates how local action can drive meaningful environmental progress while supporting businesses in their transition to cleaner operations.
🌍 Planet WinsChina has successfully deployed the world's first megawatt-class airborne wind turbine that connects to a power grid, hovering at 6,500 feet above Sichuan Province. This incredible floating innovation can generate enough electricity in one hour to fully charge 30 electric vehicles, marking a remarkable milestone in clean energy technology.
🚀 InnovationVolvo Trucks is celebrating a remarkable milestone as its electric semi fleet surpasses 100 million emission-free miles, while introducing an affordable new model designed to make clean urban delivery even more accessible for businesses worldwide.
✨ Daily MixEngland has announced the most ambitious animal welfare reforms in decades, ending hen cages and pig farrowing crates while banning puppy farming by 2030. From Norwegian electric vehicles overtaking diesel cars to the largest drop in U.S. homicides ever recorded, this week brings a collection of heartwarming victories showing progress across the globe.
🚀 InnovationCalifornia Governor Gavin Newsom is stepping up with a bold $200 million proposal to bring back state electric vehicle rebates, ensuring that clean transportation remains accessible to Californians. This exciting initiative revives a beloved program that previously helped over half a million residents make the switch to eco-friendly vehicles.
🌍 Planet WinsAustralian drivers are embracing electric vehicles like never before, with a stunning 156,753 EVs purchased in 2025, pushing the nation's clean transport fleet past 454,000 vehicles. This heartening surge shows plug-in hybrid sales more than doubling as Australians increasingly choose sustainable transportation options.