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Cadillac Sells 100K EVs as Buyers Ditch Gas for Good
Planet Wins9h ago

Cadillac Sells 100K EVs as Buyers Ditch Gas for Good

Once drivers go electric, they stay electric. Cadillac just hit a major milestone that proves the switch to EVs isn't just a trend—it's a one-way street.

Google News - Electric Vehicle2 min read
California EVs Cut Air Pollution by 1.1% Per 200 Cars
Planet Wins12h ago

California EVs Cut Air Pollution by 1.1% Per 200 Cars

Scientists just proved electric vehicles are already cleaning California's air, measuring real drops in nitrogen pollution across nearly 1,700 neighborhoods. The breakthrough study shows we don't have to wait for the future—cleaner air is happening right now.

Good Good Good2 min read
New Chevy Bolt EV: 290 Miles Range for Under $30K
Solutions15h ago

New Chevy Bolt EV: 290 Miles Range for Under $30K

The redesigned 2027 Chevy Bolt just beat its official range rating by 30 miles in real-world testing, hitting nearly 300 miles on a single charge. At under $30,000, it's proving that affordable electric cars can finally go the distance most Americans need.

Electrek2 min read
Affordable EV Truck Gets $650M Boost, Eyes Year-End Launch
Innovation1d ago

Affordable EV Truck Gets $650M Boost, Eyes Year-End Launch

Slate Auto is making real progress on its promised $25,000 electric truck, with robots now installed and parts testing underway at its Indiana factory. If everything stays on track, the no-frills customizable pickup could start rolling off the line by December.

Google News - Electric Vehicle2 min read
Indiana Factory Nears Launch of $25K Electric Truck
Innovation1d ago

Indiana Factory Nears Launch of $25K Electric Truck

A Jeff Bezos-backed startup just finished installing factory robots in Warsaw, Indiana, setting the stage for an affordable electric truck that starts under $26,000. Production could begin by year's end if final testing goes as planned.

Google News - Electric Vehicle2 min read
BMW Hits 2 Million Electric Vehicles in Major Milestone
Planet Wins2d ago

BMW Hits 2 Million Electric Vehicles in Major Milestone

BMW just sold its two millionth electric vehicle, proving that traditional luxury carmakers can successfully pivot to clean energy. The milestone comes as the company prepares to launch its next generation of EVs that could make electric driving more affordable for everyone.

Google: electric vehicle milestone3 min read
India's Green Lender Ecofy Secures $15M for Solar, EVs
Solutions2d ago

India's Green Lender Ecofy Secures $15M for Solar, EVs

A clean energy financing company in India just landed $15 million to help 130,000 more families and businesses afford rooftop solar panels and electric vehicles. In just three years, Ecofy has become India's first green-only lender, proving that making climate solutions affordable can scale fast.

Google: clean energy investment2 min read
Toyota Doubles Electric Car Sales in Early 2026
Innovation2d ago

Toyota Doubles Electric Car Sales in Early 2026

The world's largest automaker just more than doubled its electric vehicle sales in the first three months of 2026, even as other car companies pull back. Toyota's bold shift shows the hybrid pioneer is finally going all-in on EVs.

Google News - Electric Vehicle3 min read
Ford Targets $30K Electric Truck to Beat China Competition
Innovation2d ago

Ford Targets $30K Electric Truck to Beat China Competition

Ford is developing an affordable electric pickup truck with a $30,000 price tag, aiming to compete with incoming Chinese EVs and make electric vehicles accessible to everyday Americans. The compact truck, built on a new back-to-basics platform, could arrive as soon as 2026.

Google News - Electric Vehicle2 min read
Kia Becomes #2 EV Seller in Korea, Outsells Hyundai
Innovation3d ago

Kia Becomes #2 EV Seller in Korea, Outsells Hyundai

For the first time in 28 years, Kia has outsold its parent company Hyundai in Korea, powered by a surge in electric vehicle demand. The automaker's lineup of seven EVs is proving that betting big on electric works.

Electrek3 min read
Ford's California Lab Works to Build $30,000 Electric Cars
Innovation3d ago

Ford's California Lab Works to Build $30,000 Electric Cars

At a skunkworks facility in Long Beach, Ford engineers are using classic manufacturing tricks to slash electric vehicle costs. The goal is an EV anyone can afford.

Google News - Business3 min read
Charging Stations Could Soon Detect Battery Fires Early
Solutions3d ago

Charging Stations Could Soon Detect Battery Fires Early

Researchers propose transforming electric vehicle charging networks into safety systems that monitor battery health across thousands of cars. The innovation could prevent fires and build public trust in EVs.

Google News - Electric Vehicle2 min read
BMW Hits 2 Million Electric Vehicles in Production Win
Planet Wins3d ago

BMW Hits 2 Million Electric Vehicles in Production Win

BMW just built its two-millionth electric vehicle, a blue i5 sedan heading to a customer in Spain. The milestone shows how quickly the carmaker turned EVs from experiments into everyday factory output.

Google: electric vehicle milestone2 min read
US Startup's Battery Breakthrough Powers Next-Gen EVs
Videos4d ago

US Startup's Battery Breakthrough Powers Next-Gen EVs

A Massachusetts company is racing toward mass production of solid-state batteries that could transform electric vehicles and drones with longer range and better safety. The technology replaces volatile liquid with stable materials, backed by $1.1 billion in funding from major automakers.

Google News - Electric Vehicle3 min read
Costa Rica Leads Latin America in Electric Vehicle Adoption
Planet Wins5d ago

Costa Rica Leads Latin America in Electric Vehicle Adoption

Costa Rica now sells more electric vehicles per person than almost anywhere in the Western Hemisphere, with EVs making up 18 percent of new car sales. The shift is helping the country avoid economic pain from soaring oil prices while Chinese automakers offer models under $20,000.

Google News - Electric Vehicle3 min read
Family's First EV Road Trip Proves Range Anxiety Is Beatable
Innovation5d ago

Family's First EV Road Trip Proves Range Anxiety Is Beatable

A family conquering their electric vehicle range anxiety on a 3-week road trip discovered something unexpected: charging stops made their holiday better, not worse. Their experience hints at how EVs might actually improve the way we travel.

Google News - Electric Vehicle2 min read
Used EVs Now Cost Nearly the Same as Gas Cars
Innovation5d ago

Used EVs Now Cost Nearly the Same as Gas Cars

Electric vehicles are flooding used car lots at prices that finally match gas-powered cars, with nearly half selling for under $25,000. The shift is making clean transportation accessible to everyday drivers who couldn't afford new EVs. ##

Google News - Electric Vehicle2 min read
EVs Cut Oil Use by 2.3M Barrels Daily in 2025
Planet Wins6d ago

EVs Cut Oil Use by 2.3M Barrels Daily in 2025

Electric vehicles and plug-in hybrids are now displacing over 2 million barrels of oil every single day around the world. Even better? That number is expected to more than double by 2030 as battery-powered transportation keeps growing.

Google News - Electric Vehicle2 min read
China's EVs Surge 78% as Gas Prices Push Global Shift
Planet Wins6d ago

China's EVs Surge 78% as Gas Prices Push Global Shift

While gas prices soar due to global conflict, China's electric vehicle makers are winning customers worldwide with affordable, feature-packed cars that cost less to run. Chinese EV exports jumped 78% this year as drivers choose electric over expensive fuel.

Google News - Electric Vehicle2 min read
UK Hits 2 Million Electric Vehicles in Two Years
Planet WinsApr 30

UK Hits 2 Million Electric Vehicles in Two Years

The United Kingdom just doubled its electric vehicle count to two million in only two years, a jump that took 14 years to reach the first million. With EVs now making up nearly a quarter of new car sales, the shift to cleaner transport is accelerating faster than anyone expected.

Google: electric vehicle milestone2 min read

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