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The US Army is partnering with electric truck makers to test hybrid military vehicles that run quietly on batteries but carry gas generators for extended missions. The shift could slash fuel costs and eliminate dozens of fuel truck companies.
Toyota's refreshed bZ4X electric SUV sold over 10,000 units in Q1 2026, beating Ford's entire EV lineup and climbing to fifth place among US electric vehicles. The automaker that skeptics called an "EV laggard" just proved them wrong with better range, faster charging, and real results.
American-made electric vehicles are getting a lot more American. Thanks to recent federal policies, the newest EV models now contain up to 31% more US and Canadian parts than before.
New York City just became the first city in North America to operate over 1,000 electric vehicles in law enforcement, cutting emissions while keeping communities safe. Three agencies are now racing to go fully electric five years ahead of schedule.
America's electric vehicle charging network has exploded to nearly 288,000 ports across 95,000 locations, making EV road trips more practical than ever. With fast chargers every 50 miles on major highways and savings of up to 50% per mile compared to gas, families are discovering that electric adventures might actually be better than traditional road trips.
For the first time ever, renewable energy sources generated more electricity than natural gas across an entire month in the United States. Wind, solar, hydropower, and bioenergy produced over a third of US electricity in March 2026, marking a historic turning point in America's energy transformation.
After a battery supplier halted construction last year, BMW's plan to build electric vehicles in South Carolina looked uncertain. Now the automaker has secured the batteries it needs to start production this year as planned.
After years of red tape, American electric air taxis are finally taking off. A new FAA program will launch commercial passenger flights from Manhattan to Texas starting this summer.
Amazon just partnered with Einride to launch 75 electric semi trucks that will cover 3 million miles annually while slashing emissions and unpredictable fuel costs. The move marks a major step in cleaning up the middle-mile freight industry.
Electric car charging just got easier for millions of GM drivers. A new universal app lets them charge at nearly any public station across America.
Chinese electric delivery trucks are selling for as low as $12,500, making them cheaper than most scooters and instantly profitable for businesses. The pricing is flipping the entire commercial vehicle market on its head.
A wave of affordable electric vehicles is about to transform the used car market. Thanks to a 2022 policy change, over 300,000 lightly used EVs are coming off lease this year alone.
Ford is betting big on affordable electric vehicles with a new mid-sized pickup launching next year at just $30,000. The automaker is investing $5 billion and creating 4,000 jobs to build what CEO Jim Farley calls one of the most important projects in company history.
Someone built an electric Honda CRX years before EVs went mainstream, and it recently turned up rusting in a California junkyard. The homemade conversion shows how dedicated enthusiasts believed in electric cars long before the rest of us caught on.
Electric vehicle sales in the UK reached their highest level ever in March, with 86,120 electric cars registered as drivers seek protection from rising fuel prices. The trend is spreading globally, from Thailand to the US, suggesting a major shift toward cleaner transportation.
Americans are fighting back against 30% electricity price hikes with lightweight solar panels that plug straight into wall outlets. No electrician needed, just 15 minutes and a standard plug.
Clean energy just claimed nearly a fifth of America's power grid. The jump from less than 1% two decades ago marks one of the fastest energy transitions in US history.
Rising oil prices are pushing drivers toward electric vehicles, and that shift could solve an unexpected problem: sky-high electricity costs. When millions of EVs connect to the grid, they'll act as giant batteries that store cheap renewable energy and release it when needed.
India's Ola Electric just got the green light to launch an electric scooter designed specifically for delivery drivers and fleet operators. With rising fuel prices squeezing gig workers, this commercial EV could arrive as early as this quarter.
Chinese EV giant BYD just proved that electric commercial vehicles are quietly winning the climate fight. While passenger car sales slumped, their electric buses and trucks posted impressive growth that shows the future of clean transportation is already rolling.
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