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Alternative transportation

Electric car drivers hit with eye-watering energy costs - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

Cars

The EV Torch Has Passed: Rivian Just Outsold Ford In EV Sales

High Gas Prices Don't Help Tesla

High gas prices may not significantly boost EV sales due to various market and consumer behavior factors.

fromInsideHook

Can the Right Tires Make Your EV More Energy Efficient?

Michelin's new tires aim to enhance electric vehicle range and sustainability through innovative design and materials.

EV Depreciation Is Still Brutal. But Hybrids Should Give Us Hope

Electric vehicles depreciate significantly faster than hybrids and the overall market average, losing 57.2% of their value in five years.

The hottest EVs from the 2026 New York Auto Show (plus one brawny concept)

Consumers are increasingly turning to electric vehicles due to rising gas prices, with notable debuts at the 2026 New York International Auto Show.

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Electric car drivers hit with eye-watering energy costs - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

Rising energy costs amid the Middle East oil crisis are significantly increasing electric vehicle charging expenses, potentially deterring drivers from switching from fossil fuels.

The EV Torch Has Passed: Rivian Just Outsold Ford In EV Sales

Rivian's EV sales increased by 20%, surpassing Ford's sales, which declined by 70% in the first quarter.

High Gas Prices Don't Help Tesla

High gas prices may not significantly boost EV sales due to various market and consumer behavior factors.

fromInsideHook

Can the Right Tires Make Your EV More Energy Efficient?

Michelin's new tires aim to enhance electric vehicle range and sustainability through innovative design and materials.

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European drivers choke on rising diesel prices

Diesel prices in Europe have surged over 30% due to the Middle East war, highlighting dependence on imported energy.

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European drivers choke on rising diesel prices

Diesel prices in Europe have surged over 30% due to the Middle East war, highlighting dependence on imported energy and inflation concerns.

fromThe Local Germany

European drivers choke on rising diesel prices

Diesel prices in Europe have surged over 30% due to the Middle East war, highlighting dependence on imported energy.

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European drivers choke on rising diesel prices

Diesel prices in Europe have surged over 30% due to the Middle East war, highlighting dependence on imported energy.

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European drivers choke on rising diesel prices

Diesel prices in Europe have surged over 30% due to the Middle East war, highlighting dependence on imported energy and inflation concerns.

fromThe Local Germany

European drivers choke on rising diesel prices

Diesel prices in Europe have surged over 30% due to the Middle East war, highlighting dependence on imported energy.

Toronto startup

Tesla beats BYD in Q1 2026 EV sales but inventory build and Europe slump cloud the win

Toronto startup

Tesla's Little Miracle

The final days of the Tesla Model X and S are here. All bets are on the Cybercab. | TechCrunch

Tesla ends production of Model S and Model X due to declining sales, focusing on new projects like the Optimus robot and Cybercab.

Bloomberg: Tesla's AI dreams don't change reality, cars still pay the bills

Tesla's Q1 2026 vehicle deliveries fell short of expectations, highlighting challenges in the automotive sector despite excitement over future technologies.

Tesla's Texas factory workforce reportedly shrunk 22% in 2025 | TechCrunch

Tesla's factory workforce in Austin decreased by 22% from 2024 to 2025 despite overall company growth.

Tesla sales grew by 6% in Q1, but company has an overproduction problem

Tesla's Q1 2026 production increased by 12.6%, but sales growth lagged at 6.3%, leading to higher inventory levels.

fromTNW | China

Tesla beats BYD in Q1 2026 EV sales but inventory build and Europe slump cloud the win

Tesla delivered 358,023 electric vehicles in Q1 2026, surpassing BYD but missing Wall Street expectations, leading to a significant stock drop.

Tesla's Little Miracle

Tesla's Q1 sales fell short of expectations, but steady deliveries suggest potential market share gains despite challenges.

The final days of the Tesla Model X and S are here. All bets are on the Cybercab. | TechCrunch

Tesla ends production of Model S and Model X due to declining sales, focusing on new projects like the Optimus robot and Cybercab.

Bloomberg: Tesla's AI dreams don't change reality, cars still pay the bills

Tesla's Q1 2026 vehicle deliveries fell short of expectations, highlighting challenges in the automotive sector despite excitement over future technologies.

Tesla's Texas factory workforce reportedly shrunk 22% in 2025 | TechCrunch

Tesla's factory workforce in Austin decreased by 22% from 2024 to 2025 despite overall company growth.

Tesla sales grew by 6% in Q1, but company has an overproduction problem

Tesla's Q1 2026 production increased by 12.6%, but sales growth lagged at 6.3%, leading to higher inventory levels.

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#gas-prices

17 hours ago

3 surprising (but simple) ways to save gas as fuel costs skyrocket

Gas prices are rising due to disruptions in oil supply chains, particularly from the conflict in Iran, leading to increased costs at the pump.

Alternative transportation

EV owners are taking a victory lap as gas prices skyrocket: 'I had no idea, I drive a Tesla'

17 hours ago

3 surprising (but simple) ways to save gas as fuel costs skyrocket

Gas prices are rising due to disruptions in oil supply chains, particularly from the conflict in Iran, leading to increased costs at the pump.

Alternative transportation

EV owners are taking a victory lap as gas prices skyrocket: 'I had no idea, I drive a Tesla'

Artificial intelligence

AI companies are building huge natural gas plants to power data centers. What could go wrong? | TechCrunch

The tech industry is heavily investing in natural gas power plants to support the growing demand for AI-related energy needs.

Artificial intelligence

fromEntrepreneur

Why Entrepreneurs Can't Ignore AI's Growing Energy Demands

AI's rapid growth is significantly increasing global electricity demand, reshaping energy as a strategic business asset for entrepreneurs.

Artificial intelligence

AI companies are building huge natural gas plants to power data centers. What could go wrong? | TechCrunch

The tech industry is heavily investing in natural gas power plants to support the growing demand for AI-related energy needs.

Artificial intelligence

fromEntrepreneur

Why Entrepreneurs Can't Ignore AI's Growing Energy Demands

AI's rapid growth is significantly increasing global electricity demand, reshaping energy as a strategic business asset for entrepreneurs.

California just hit an inflection point for batteries

California's battery storage reached 12.3 gigawatts, providing 43% of grid demand, significantly reducing reliance on fossil fuels and lowering energy costs.

Nio Price Prediction: Where Will The Auto Stock Be In 2030?

NIO Inc. achieved its first quarterly GAAP net profit in Q4 2025, raising questions about its recovery in a competitive market.

Nio Rises 5% While Tesla Stalls: The EV Rivalry Just Got a Lot More Interesting

Nio's stock surged 5% after reporting its first-ever GAAP profit and record vehicle deliveries, showcasing significant operational momentum.

Business

Nio Price Prediction: Where Will The Auto Stock Be In 2030?

NIO Inc. achieved its first quarterly GAAP net profit in Q4 2025, raising questions about its recovery in a competitive market.

fromwww.independent.co.uk

Nio Rises 5% While Tesla Stalls: The EV Rivalry Just Got a Lot More Interesting

Nio's stock surged 5% after reporting its first-ever GAAP profit and record vehicle deliveries, showcasing significant operational momentum.

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UK news

Drivers urged to drive 10% slower to improve fuel efficiency'

The Independent provides accessible journalism on critical issues, urging support for quality reporting without paywalls.

European startups

fromTNW | Cars

Geely will stop building factories and use Volvo's plants instead

Geely will stop building new car factories and focus on existing plants to meet global automotive demand.

Venture

Rivian spinoff Also will build autonomous delivery vehicles for DoorDash | TechCrunch

Also partners with DoorDash to develop autonomous delivery vehicles, raising $200 million and achieving a valuation over $1 billion.

EV adoption in America: Who's winning, who's losing?

On average, fuel prices are up almost a dollar per gallon, or 25 percent, according to AAA. For a nation as addicted to the automotive as we are, that's bad news. Except, of course, for electric vehicles.

Cars

#byd

BYD Has Already Built 5,000 Of Its New Megawatt 'Flash' Charging Stations

BYD has launched its second-generation Flash chargers, capable of 1.5 megawatts, and has installed 5,000 stations across China.

fromwww.businessinsider.com

BYD's global push is accelerating just as expensive gas jolts EV demand

BYD is rapidly expanding globally, aiming for 1.5 million overseas vehicle sales, driven by high gas prices and a diverse vehicle lineup.

BYD Has Already Built 5,000 Of Its New Megawatt 'Flash' Charging Stations

BYD has launched its second-generation Flash chargers, capable of 1.5 megawatts, and has installed 5,000 stations across China.

fromwww.businessinsider.com

BYD's global push is accelerating just as expensive gas jolts EV demand

BYD is rapidly expanding globally, aiming for 1.5 million overseas vehicle sales, driven by high gas prices and a diverse vehicle lineup.

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Study: How Capping Vehicle Sizes Could Help Save the World - Streetsblog USA

Controlling vehicle size is essential to meet transportation goals and reduce emissions, fuel demand, and traffic deaths.

#ford

European startups

Ford Has Run Out Of Places To Go

Ford's global sales struggle, particularly in the EU and China, while US sales remain strong, heavily influenced by tariffs on Chinese EV imports.

Ford's CEO Says An Affordable Tesla Model 3, Model Y Rival Is Coming

Ford plans to launch affordable EVs to compete with Tesla's Model Y and Model 3, utilizing a new Universal Electric Vehicle platform.

European startups

Ford Has Run Out Of Places To Go

Ford's global sales struggle, particularly in the EU and China, while US sales remain strong, heavily influenced by tariffs on Chinese EV imports.

Ford's CEO Says An Affordable Tesla Model 3, Model Y Rival Is Coming

Ford plans to launch affordable EVs to compete with Tesla's Model Y and Model 3, utilizing a new Universal Electric Vehicle platform.

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fromwww.businessinsider.com

Automakers are teaming up, speeding up, and hoping AI can help them down a tough road ahead

Automakers are leveraging AI to shorten vehicle development timelines and enhance efficiency in response to industry challenges.

Friday Video: A Master List of All The Reasons Why Car Domination Sucks - Streetsblog USA

Resisting mass forced car dependency is crucial due to the numerous harms of automobility.

Nissan's Turnaround Hinges On This Unique Hybrid System. It's Nothing Like Toyota's

Nissan's Rogue Hybrid e-Power will offer a unique driving experience, combining electric vehicle performance with hybrid fuel efficiency, launching in late 2026.

#uber

Uber expands its EV incentive program across the US

Uber offers $4,000 grants and additional discounts to drivers switching to electric vehicles to promote EV adoption among its drivers.

Uber Expands $4,000 Grants For Drivers Who Switch To EVs

Uber has expanded its EV grant program nationwide, offering eligible drivers a $4,000 incentive to switch to electric vehicles.

Uber expands its EV incentive program across the US

Uber offers $4,000 grants and additional discounts to drivers switching to electric vehicles to promote EV adoption among its drivers.

Uber Expands $4,000 Grants For Drivers Who Switch To EVs

Uber has expanded its EV grant program nationwide, offering eligible drivers a $4,000 incentive to switch to electric vehicles.

The Nail Test: Why this $54 billion innovation is terrifying Western auto executives

BYD's CEO initiated eight years of R&D to prevent battery failures after a tragic incident involving a ruptured battery.

Science

4 weeks ago

Climate change sucks, but at least it won't kill your EV battery

Technological battery improvements offset climate warming effects on EV battery lifespan, with newer batteries maintaining performance even under extreme 4°C warming scenarios.

fromWIRED

Gas Prices Are Soaring. So Is the Demand for Used EVs

Increased interest in used electric vehicles at iDrive1 Motors amid rising gas prices and reduced new EV offerings from automakers.

Lucid blames dip in Q1 sales on seat supplier issue | TechCrunch

Lucid Group experienced a sales drop in Q1 2026 due to supplier quality issues, despite increased production and reaffirmed production goals for the year.

fromSustainable Bus

Series production of MAN e-buses has started in Ankara

MAN has commenced electric bus production in Ankara, Turkey, expanding its global e-mobility capabilities and production capacity.

Kia's Futuristic EV Van Could Become A New York Taxi

Kia PV5 WAV, developed with BraunAbility, is an ADA-compliant electric van designed for wheelchair accessibility and potential use as a taxi.

fromThe Verge

Despite EV headwinds, Rivian's sales are up

Rivian reports strong Q1 2026 sales and production growth, anticipating a historic year despite previous challenges and market competition.

fromThe Autopian

Kia Just Unveiled The NYC Taxi Van Of The Future, Now It Just Needs To Be Built - The Autopian

New York City taxis are evolving with a focus on wheelchair accessibility and electric vehicles by 2030.

The Toyota bZ Had An Amazing Start To 2026

Toyota's bZ is set to be the top-selling non-Tesla EV in the U.S. for 2026, with significant sales growth.

Toyota's Hydrogen Dream Is Far From Over

Toyota aims to become a third shareholder in Cellcentric to enhance hydrogen fuel cell technology for heavy commercial vehicles.

Toyota's still trying to make hydrogen fuel cells happen

Toyota is joining Daimler and Volvo in a joint venture to develop fuel cell technology for heavy commercial vehicles.

The Toyota bZ Had An Amazing Start To 2026

Toyota's bZ is set to be the top-selling non-Tesla EV in the U.S. for 2026, with significant sales growth.

Toyota's Hydrogen Dream Is Far From Over

Toyota aims to become a third shareholder in Cellcentric to enhance hydrogen fuel cell technology for heavy commercial vehicles.

Toyota's still trying to make hydrogen fuel cells happen

Toyota is joining Daimler and Volvo in a joint venture to develop fuel cell technology for heavy commercial vehicles.

Ontario 'dead against' Stellantis talks to build Chinese EVs at Brampton plant: Ford | CBC News

Doug Ford criticizes Stellantis for potential collaboration with a Chinese manufacturer to build electric vehicles in Ontario, citing concerns for local autoworkers.

How To Fix The Broken Gas Tax - Streetsblog USA

America is undercharging drivers for road use, necessitating new funding strategies beyond the gas tax to maintain highways effectively.

Trump's 'Freedom Means Affordable Cars' Rings Hollow As Gas Prices Surge - Streetsblog USA

Rising gas prices challenge the Trump administration's oil consumption strategy and highlight the need for better mobility alternatives in American cities.

fromFuturism

Tesla Admits Its Robotaxis Are Being Driven Remotely

Waymo relies on remote operators in the Philippines for assistance with autonomous vehicles, highlighting the ongoing human involvement in autonomous driving.

fromTESLARATI

Elon Musk announces disappointing Tesla Optimus update

Optimus Gen 3 is operational but delayed for final refinements before public unveiling.

World news

fromNature

The dark side of green technology: what do electric vehicles really cost?

Demand for battery metals drives exploitation, armed conflict, and resource nationalism, harming millions and implicating governments, corporations, and technology supply chains.

Honda Prologue's $7,500 Price Cut Means There's No Better Time To Buy

Honda has slashed the price of the 2026 Prologue by $7,500 across the board, essentially replacing the lost tax incentive and making the crossover a much better deal among its peers.

Cars

Land Rover's China-Market 'Freelander' Is The Rivian R2 You Can't Have

Freelander is a new joint venture brand between Jaguar Land Rover and Chery Automobile, featuring the Concept 97 SUV inspired by the original Freelander from 1997.

fromThe Verge

All the wrong EVs are getting cancelled

Automakers are discontinuing affordable EV models while continuing to produce expensive ones, undermining mass-market electric vehicle adoption.

I Just Hope We Can Bounce Back': GM's Prized EV Truck Factory Goes Dark Again

General Motors has idled its Factory Zero EV plant in Detroit due to declining demand for electric vehicles in the U.S.

Five Underrated Used EVs To Help You Through The Impending Gas Crisis

Rising gas prices and EV depreciation create opportunities to purchase affordable used electric vehicles under $30,000, with an expanding market as leases end and fleet vehicles turn over.

fromNewsday

EV demand surges as war drives up oil prices

Long Island's electric vehicle charging infrastructure significantly lags behind rapidly growing EV adoption, with only 502 public stations serving 87,773 registered EVs.

Tesla's Terafab Could Be the Game-Changer That Recharges the Stock

Tesla enters semiconductor fabrication with Terafab launch, expanding beyond electric vehicles into chip production for robotics and AI applications.

Hybrids now account for 1 in 5 U.S. vehicle sales as market shifts

Hybrid vehicles now account for nearly 20% of U.S. vehicle sales, indicating a significant market shift.

fromNature

Affordable mobility for all: why we need smaller, cheaper electric vehicles

Low-speed electric vehicles offer affordable, practical decarbonization for underserved populations but remain overlooked due to bias toward expensive, high-tech solutions and nationalist trade policies.

Cheap EVs are about to flood the used car market. Will more buyers make the switch from gas?

A surge of affordable used EVs is arriving as drivers seek alternatives to high gas prices.

fromABC7 Los Angeles

A look at how EVs come with lower maintenance costs

Electric vehicles offer significantly lower maintenance costs than gas-powered vehicles, eliminating oil changes, spark plug replacements, and engine tuneups.

Higher gas prices spark a surge of search interest in EVs

Online searches for electric vehicles have increased as gas prices rise, though this interest surge has not yet translated into higher EV sales.

fromThe Verge

The world's biggest automaker has one of the dirtiest supply chains: report

Tesla, Ford, and Volvo lead a ranking of 18 global automakers on eliminating emissions, environmental harms, and human rights violations from supply chains, though no automaker achieves 50 percent compliance.

The Business Case For EV Fleets Is Getting Hard To Ignore

Switching corporate fleets from gas to electric vehicles can reduce total operating costs by up to 50% through lower energy expenses, reduced maintenance, and regulatory incentives.

The EV graveyard: All the electric cars that automakers have axed this year

American EV sales collapsed 53.5% in January 2026 after federal tax credits ended, prompting automakers to discontinue or delay multiple electric vehicle models.

Which Automakers Build The Cleanest EVs? This Study Has Answers

Western automakers lead Chinese competitors in reducing EV supply chain emissions and ensuring responsible mining practices, though significant gaps persist between industry promises and actual delivery.

Gas prices are going up. What will it mean for electric vehicles?

Rising gas prices from geopolitical tensions drive consumers toward electric vehicles, as demonstrated by historical patterns and recent market data.