Europe fears Chinese EV buses on its roads could be shut down remotely
Officials warn OTA systems could be a potential vulnerability for remote shutdowns
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Ford might kill the F-150 Lightning, the EV that was supposed to change everything
The Lightning faces sluggish sales, steep losses, and a shifting EV market
Rumor mill: If Ford cancels the Lightning, it would mark the first major exit of a mainstream electric truck from the US market. For an industry that once viewed battery pickups as the most straightforward path to electrified profitability, the reversal underscores a deeper reality: heavy vehicles remain the toughest test case for the EV revolution.
Automakers scale back EV production as incentives end, but new deals hint at rebound
GM and Rivian cut jobs amid EV market uncertainty
The big picture: With federal incentives ended, EV automakers are monitoring demand, recalibrating production, and weighing further adjustments amid shifting policies and renewed global competition. At the same time, newly forged trade agreements and planned industry investment suggest that some of the current downsizing may be reversed as markets adjust and manufacturers launch new models.
Uber is offering drivers $4,000 to switch to electric, but it comes with some serious caveats
A real incentive program or guerrilla marketing?
The great EV markdown is here: resale prices plunge, squeezing fleets and early adopters
Batteries were the selling point – now they're the liability
In context: Industry analysts expect 2026 to mark a year of recalibration for the electric vehicle market as both supply and demand adjust. For now, however, it remains in flux – its promise of cleaner transportation tempered by the hard economics of depreciation.
How ultralight eVTOLs are bringing personal flight closer than ever
Software and electric power redefine what a flying car can be
Bottom line: For now, eVTOLs remain niche products – technological curiosities that combine drone automation, recreational aviation, and the promise of personal air mobility. Their development illustrates how digital flight control has simplified piloting, while underscoring how far regulations must evolve before such aircraft can become a practical alternative to driving.
Average new car price tops $50,000 for first time as Americans shift to EVs and luxury models
The expiration of the $7,500 EV tax credit helped spark record sales that reshaped September's pricing landscape
Bottom line: Five years ago, the average new vehicle cost roughly $40,000. The current average of over $50,000 illustrates the rapid escalation of prices and the transformation of what constitutes a "typical" new car purchase in the US. For many Americans, the new car market has shifted decisively toward affluent buyers and technologically advanced vehicles, with economic pressures and regulatory changes redefining both supply and demand.
Toyota targets 2027 launch for first EV with all-solid-state battery technology
Part of Japan's push to build a self-sustaining advanced battery supply chain
Tesla targets budget EV buyers with pared-down Model 3 and Model Y
New models are among the least expensive all-electric vehicles in the US
Automakers extend EV discounts after federal subsidy expires
Hyundai is giving buyers $7,500 in cash on the 2025 Ioniq 5 and up to $9,800 off the 2026 model
EV market faces uncharted territory as federal tax credit ends
EVs hit record sales in the US – now comes the hard part
Panasonic accelerates work on anode-free batteries for longer-range EVs
Panasonic is pursuing battery innovation as competition intensifies
Solar panels on cars could soon power daily commutes
Integration challenges and added costs could initially limit adoption
Used electric vehicle prices now lower than comparable gas cars
Sales of used EVs jumped 40% in July compared with a year earlier
New electric car battery could last 600,000 miles and recharge in minutes
No more concerns about long-term battery life
Tesla's EV market share falls below 40% for the first time in the US
Rivian, BYD, and others are eating into Tesla's market
Copper cable theft hits Germany's electric vehicle charging network
Motorists left frustrated
IRS clarifies rules to give EV buyers more time to claim expiring $7,500 tax credit
The One Big Beautiful Bill Act has eliminated the incentive effective October 1
Tesla launches Model Y L with longer wheelbase and third row
The China-only extended range Model Y L is priced for family buyers
Can-Am rolls out first electric ATV, packs 50-mile range and 1,830 pounds of towing capacity
Instant torque at any speed
Volkswagen locks extra speed behind subscription: microtransactions for cars
£16.50 a month or £649 for a lifetime unlock
Ford unveils $30,000 electric pickup and new platform to counter Chinese EVs
"I can't tell you with 100% certainty that this will all go right... This is a risk"
EVs are triggering a wave of motion sickness claims, scientists are investigating why
Silent rides, queasy stomachs
Tesla sold just 4,306 Cybertrucks in Q2, down 50% from last year
Musk expected 250,000 Cybertrucks a year by 2025