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Inside EVs
- Kia Is Ready To Build An Electric Successor To The Stinger. One Thing Is Holding It Back.
on May 12, 2026A new spiritual successor to the Stinger isn't off the table, says Kia. There's just one tiny matter to address first.
- This Radical Beach Cruiser Is A Refreshing Cure For Boring EV Designs
on May 12, 2026Want a vacation car for your upcoming trip to the beach? Renault has some ideas.
- Mazda's EV Delay Is Barely A Pivot
on May 12, 2026The company just delayed its first EV project by two years. In doing so, it admitted that it had barely started on the hard part.
- Rivian's New AI Voice Assistant Is Rolling Out. Here's What It Can Do
on May 12, 2026The Rivian Assistant hits the R1S and R1T via the startup's latest software update. The R2 is next.
- The Results Are In: 93% of Electric Truck Owners Say They’re Not Going Back
on May 12, 2026The majority of operators praised the reliability, cost savings, and comfort of EV trucks. However, some challenges persist.
Automotive Addicts
- Hybrid Sales Are Surging as Gas Tops $4, But Americans Still Aren’t Sold on EVs
on May 11, 2026Gas prices crossing the $4 mark will do something interesting to the American car buyer. It doesn’t necessarily send them running to the dealership ...
- Toyota Puts the Spotlight on EVs as Power Sources in New Tomorrow’s World Today Episode
on May 11, 2026Toyota is using television to make a broader point about the future of electric vehicles, and it is a point that goes well beyond ...
- Chinese EV Brands Are Eyeing Canada and the Market Could Get a Lot More Interesting
on May 8, 2026Canada’s EV market may be on the verge of a major shakeup, and not because of another move from Tesla or a fresh product ...
- New Car Preview: 2027 Lexus TZ Brings Three-Row EV Luxury to the Family SUV Space with a Surprising LFA Twist
on May 7, 2026Lexus is finally stepping into a part of the EV market that feels long overdue, and it is doing so with something that looks far more substantial than a simple Full Article »
- 2026 Porsche Cayenne Coupe Electric Debuts with Up to 1139 HP and Supercar Speed in an SUV Shape
on April 24, 2026Porsche has officially pulled the cover off the 2026 Cayenne Coupe Electric, giving its new electric luxury SUV a sleeker roofline and an even stronger style-forward edge. The formula is Full Article »
- 2027 BMW i7 Refresh Signals a Smarter Sharper Future for BMW’s Flagship EV
on April 22, 2026BMW appears ready to give the i7 something it badly needs in the fast-moving luxury EV space, a meaningful refresh that keeps its flagship electric sedan feeling current without throwing Full Article »
EV
- Ron Baron Sees $32 Billion More in Tesla Profits Over Next Decade
on May 12, 2026Billionaire investor Ron Baron reiterated his long-standing bullish outlook on Tesla, saying he expects to make five times the roughly $8 billion his firm has already earned from the automaker. The post Ron Baron Sees $32 Billion More in Tesla Profits Over Next Decade appeared first on EV.
- Lucid CEO Says EU Expansion on Track for ‘Seven or Eight’ New Markets This Yearon May 12, 2026
Lucid Motors interim Chief Executive Officer Marc Winterhoff said on Tuesday the EV maker remains on track to enter seven to eight new European markets in 2026, with each new dealer partnership designed to provide four times more service capacity than sales capacity. The post Lucid CEO Says EU Expansion on Track for ‘Seven or Eight’ New Markets This Year appeared first on EV.
- Nio’s Main Institutional Investor Trims Stake by 38%, Nearly Doubles Lucid Holdingson May 12, 2026
BNP Paribas trimmed its stake in Chinese EV maker Nio by 38% during the first quarter of 2026, while nearly doubling its position in Lucid Motors. The post Nio’s Main Institutional Investor Trims Stake by 38%, Nearly Doubles Lucid Holdings appeared first on EV.
- Polestar Opens Orders for Revamped SUV Models Across Canada and Europeon May 12, 2026
Geely-backed Polestar opened orders on Tuesday for the revamped versions of its Polestar 3 flagship SUV and Polestar 4 coupé across several markets. The post Polestar Opens Orders for Revamped SUV Models Across Canada and Europe appeared first on EV.
- China’s XPeng Fails to Gain Traction in Australia Amid Legal Dispute with Distributoron May 12, 2026
XPeng registered only 24 vehicles in Australia throughout April, marking its weakest month of 2026 and bringing the year-to-date total to 200 units — according to data tracked by the Electric Vehicle Council. The post China’s XPeng Fails to Gain Traction in Australia Amid Legal Dispute with Distributor appeared first on EV.
Motor1
- As Gas Prices Climb, Hybrid Sales Are Booming
on May 7, 2026Even with new-vehicle sales largely down across the board, hybrids are seeing a major increase.
- Lexus Debuts Its First Three-Row Electric SUV, Complete With Fake V10 Sound
on May 7, 2026The new Lexus TZ covers an estimated 300 miles on a single charge.
- Bentley’s First EV Spied Looking Large And In Charge
on May 5, 2026The camouflage comes off later this year.
Clean Technica
- Chinese EV Drivers Rolling Past Range Anxietyon May 12, 2026
I’ve said it before many times — even a decade ago when EV range was much lower and EV charging stations were much less abundant: range anxiety is massively overhyped and seems to plague non-EV drivers much more than EV drivers. As one reader explained it, it’s really anxiety about ... [continued] The post Chinese EV Drivers Rolling Past Range Anxiety appeared first on CleanTechnica.
- Electric Bus Depots Used To Support UK National Gridon May 12, 2026
Someone once told me electric vehicles are just like gas vehicles but simply use electricity. This view is false for many reasons. Electric vehicles have many benefits, gas and diesel vehicles do not. The battery packs in electric vehicles can be used to supply electricity to local grids when EVs ... [continued] The post Electric Bus Depots Used To Support UK National Grid appeared first on CleanTechnica.
- BYD IS Aiming for Growth This Year — 13% Growth in China?on May 12, 2026
I just wrote an article yesterday about some reasons why BYD sales have been down this year and the potential for a huge jump in sales in coming months. There are a lot of ifs, ands, and buts … but it does seem like there’s strong potential for a big ... [continued] The post BYD IS Aiming for Growth This Year — 13% Growth in China? appeared first on CleanTechnica.
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- Tesla patent aims to make massive change to common automotive parton May 12, 2026
Detailed in US 2026/0110320 A1 and published on April 23, the patent re-engineers the humble trim clip—the small plastic fastener that secures interior panels to the vehicle’s body structure. Traditional clips are single-piece plastic parts designed for one-time installation. The post Tesla patent aims to make massive change to common automotive part appeared first on TESLARATI.
- SpaceX and Google mull massive partnership on Musk’s orbital data dream: reporton May 12, 2026
The two companies are currently in talks for a rocket launch deal to support the placement of data centers in orbit as part of their push into space-based computing. The post SpaceX and Google mull massive partnership on Musk’s orbital data dream: report appeared first on TESLARATI.
- Legendary investor Ron Baron says Tesla and SpaceX stock buys will continueon May 12, 2026
In a wide-ranging appearance on CNBC’s Squawk Box on May 12, legendary investor Ron Baron, founder, CEO, and portfolio manager of Baron Capital, reaffirmed his deep conviction in Elon Musk’s two flagship companies. The post Legendary investor Ron Baron says Tesla and SpaceX stock buys will continue appeared first on TESLARATI.