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• Alt Fuel Transportation
(Not Just Cars)

Alt-Fuelers

Visit our Alternative Energy Transport section, filled with photos and information on the latest technology.

Warning: Your'e Going to want one.

• The Story of Alt Fuel Vehicles

History and Future

This piece was written by the website's creator, in response to the EV revolution that is now occuring.

Five pages (with photos) you might enjoy.

• NOVA Episode: Electric Flight

Breakthrough in Green Transportation

Can new emission-free electric planes replace our polluting airliners and revolutionize personal transportation in our cities? NOVA takes a ride in some quiet, energy-efficient, prototypes that are vying for success as electric flight takes off.

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episode and a preview video.

Green Transportation News
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• • The First Solar-Powered Flight Around the World

  A Made in Manchester Production
  
  {BBC}

  July 22, 2026 -In 2016, a fragile-looking aircraft with the wingspan of a jumbo jet and the power of a scooter attempted something no-one had ever managed before: flying around the world without a drop of fuel.

  But behind the serene images of Solar Impulse Two, gliding over oceans, was a story of near disaster, exhaustion, and a team pushed to breaking point.

• • Kia's Smallest SUV Is a Pint-Sized Telluride

  2027 Kia Seltos Tested
  
  {edmonds}

  July 21, 2026 -What's new: The extra-small Seltos SUV has been fully redesigned for 2027, with increased space, more features and improved fuel economy.

  Why it matters: With the average transaction price of a new car approaching $50,000, affordable and value-driven SUVs like the $26,485 Seltos become even more appealing.

  Edmunds says: The Seltos has a lot to like beyond its low starting price and a long warranty.

  With the average transaction price of a new vehicle creeping higher every year, there's been an industry-wide push to improve the more affordable end of the market. The redesigned 2027 Kia Seltos is a perfect example, taking a lot of what we like about the company's larger products and distilling it into a smaller package that starts at a mere $26,485.

• • Booming EV Sales Won’t Lift Tesla

  Just Not Charging
  
  {The Economist}

  July 21, 2026 -On Wednesday, fuelled by bumper electric-vehicle sales, Tesla is expected to report a sharp rise in second-quarter revenue. Investors will focus on the extent to which sales reflect price cuts and promotional offers. They will also monitor Tesla’s cash-burn rate as it spends big on artificial intelligence and factories.

  The firm’s shares have fallen by 17% this year, despite hopes Elon Musk would try to merge his carmaker with the newly listed SpaceX. Tesla has gained American market share from local rivals. But global pressure from cheaper Chinese EVs means investors do not see the vehicles as a source of growth—it will, they believe, have to come from self-driving technology, as well as robotaxis and humanoid robots. For now, there are few Cybercabs on the road and Tesla’s Optimus robots are not in commercial production. Mr Musk will no doubt continue to predict that they will arrive in large numbers soon.

• • Inside China’s Race to Overtake European Supercars

  The Rise of Chinese Vehicles at Britain’s Goodwood Festival of Speed, as Quiet Electric Newcomers Challenge the Noisy, Traditional World of European Motorsports
  
  {THE WALL STREET JOURNAL}

  July 15, 2026 -Chinese electric vehicles were more dominant than ever at this year’s Goodwood Festival of Speed, a premier European auto show traditionally known for loud, fast cars from brands like McLaren and BMW.

  Hosted by the Duke of Richmond at his country manor, the event saw the largest stand belonging to China’s BYD, which is now taking on Europe’s storied brands on their home turf.

• • 2026 Hyundai Palisade Hybrid

  What's It Like to Live With?
  
  {edmonds}

  July 14, 2026 - The Hyundai Palisade Hybrid was the big winner in the 2026 Edmunds Top Rated awards, taking home the honor of Top Rated SUV and being named our Best of the Best. It's a vehicle we recommend without hesitation, so we're putting our money where our mouth is — figuratively, at least — and living with a 2026 Palisade Hybrid for a one-year, 20,000-mile in-depth test.

  Curious about what else we're living with in our One-Year Road Test garage? Check out the whole fleet here.

• • The South is the Next EV Charging Frontier

  Thanks (in Part) to Fried Chicken
  
  {energy central}

  July 14, 2026 -Even as US EV sales fall, charging infrastructure continues to crop up—and recent growth is especially quick in Southern states like Florida, Texas, and Georgia (where the number of charging ports jumped 29% over the past year). Now, EV drivers can even charge up at popular regional chains like Bojangles and Buc-ee’s.

• • The Electric RV Revolution is Underway

  A Battery Revolution
  
  {RV Business}

  July 14, 2026 -If the American Dream had wheels, it might look like an Airstream trailer. The silver torpedo beckons from the future, even as it evokes ’60s-era roadside burgers and moon rockets.

  Like many things in American life, it’s electrifying.

  Starting about three years ago, the electric revolution arrived. Incumbents began seriously field testing EV technology, and start-ups like Lightship and Pebble announced battery-powered, self-propelled trailers.

• • 2026 Tesla Model 3 Pricing Guide

  What You'll Pay for Each Trim
  
  {edmonds}

  July 11, 2026 - Whether you're looking for an affordable entryway into EV ownership, maximum driving range or sport-sedan levels of performance, the 2026 Tesla Model 3 offers something for just about everyone. Each trim builds on the Model 3's core strengths while catering to different priorities, making it easier to find a version that fits your driving habits and budget.

  Whichever trim you choose, the Model 3 stands out for its quick acceleration, impressive efficiency, and the inherent benefits that come with access to Tesla's expansive Supercharger network. Its minimalist cabin is dominated by a large central touchscreen, while regular over-the-air updates can expand the car's capabilities and keep its technology feeling fresh for years. Add a practical cabin, generous cargo space and advanced driver assistance features, and the Model 3 remains one of the most compelling electric sedans on the market.

• • Colorado School District Just Solved Two Problems
  at Once With This Genius Electric Bus Innovation

  Six New Electric School Buses Are Serving Double Duty—Transporting Kids and Powering the Grid During Peak Demand
  
  {HEALTHY HAPPY NEWS}

  July 10, 2026 -A Colorado school district just figured out how to make their buses work overtime in the most ingenious way possible. Six brand-new electric school buses in Cherry Creek are doing something revolutionary—after they drop kids off at school, they’re plugging back in to help power homes and businesses across the Denver area.

  Here’s how this heartwarming innovation works: The buses charge up overnight when electricity demand is low and rates are cheaper. They ferry students to and from school as usual, but during those long hours sitting idle at the depot, they become giant backup batteries for the local power grid

• • As Europe Bakes, Eurostar Orders
  Trains That Can Cope With 55C Heat

  These Trains Will Enter Service in 2031 and Run Into the 2060s
  
  {CNN Business}

  July 10, 2026 Eurostar has specified that its new fleet of trains must be able to withstand sweltering temperatures of 55 degrees Celsius, or 131 degrees Fahrenheit, as it gears up for a radically altered European climate over the coming decades.

  The company, which operates high-speed trains connecting a handful of northern European cities, including London, Paris and Brussels, initially ordered up to 50 new trains that could handle temperatures of 45 degrees Celsius (113 Farenheit).

• • Is This the Electric Car of the Future?

  There is a Lot of State-of-the-Art Tech Here
  {POLITICO}

  July 9, 2026, by David Gregory-Kumar -I am driving around in a one-of-a-kind electric car that can charge its battery from 10% to 80% in 10 minutes.

  It is packed with cutting edge technology, but in the fiery kiln of a British heatwave there is a bit of worry the wing mirrors might melt.

  In jargonese, this is the Shell Triple 10 Challenge Concept Car - which means this is a car built from scratch, in 18 months, to pack in as much of the latest electric vehicle (EV) technology as possible.

• • Mexico is Placing an Enormous Bet On Rail

  Can It Keep Its Plans On Track?
  
  {The Economist}

  July 6, 2026 -GIVEN THAT its passengers are mostly heading into work, the mood aboard El Insurgente, a train linking Mexico City with nearby Toluca, is unusually upbeat. Since it began running in February Mexicans have enjoyed a smooth ride in sleek trains across one of the world’s most clogged and sprawling urban areas. It’s “wonderful” to avoid traffic, says one satisfied customer. The journey between Toluca and the Mexican capital, barely 60km (40 miles) apart, can take several hours by road. El Insurgente takes about an hour and costs under $6.

  Claudia Sheinbaum, Mexico’s president, wants more of this. She has ambitious plans to build more than 3,000km of new passenger rail—in effect a national network—by the end of her term in 2030. Many countries, such as China and Turkey, are making big bets on trains. But Mexico’s dreams are “dramatic”, says Andrew Young, a rail analyst. Mexico is starting more or less from scratch, in a region not known for trains, and building with speed, he says.

• • EV Batteries Are Defying Expectations
  After Hundreds of Thousands of Miles

  Industry Experts Think Newfound Knowledge of Battery Durability is a Game-Changer For Consumer Confidence in EVs
  
  {THE WALL STREET JOURNAL}

  July 4, 2026 -Richard Symons recently took his five-year-old Tesla Model 3 on a 260-mile road trip across England without having to stop for a charge.

  A new electric vehicle could make the trip no-problem. But Symons’s car—which he has affectionately nicknamed “Miles”—has logged 247,000 miles and is still up for frequent long-distance drives.

• • Cars Cost to Run: Electricity vs. Gasoline

  While the 2025 Chevrolet Equinox EV and Its Gas-Powered Counterpart May Look Nearly Identical On the Surface——the Costs to Charge and Fuel Them Could Not Be More Different
  
  {ZETA}

  June 30, 2026 -This tool lets you compare the per-mile cost of 20 gas-powered and 53 electric vehicles, using up-to-date electricity rates and average gas prices across all 50 states. By entering your annual mileage, you can instantly see how much you'll save over time—whether it's for one month or up to 15 years.

• • Delhi Plans To Ban Petrol Rickshaws
  and Scooters in Effort To Cut Toxic Fumes

  Government Hopes For 30% of City’s Fleet to Be Electric by 2030

  

  June 30, 2026 -The unruly chaos of Delhi’s roads would be unrecognisable without the rickshaws and scooters that zip through India’s capital in their millions, emitting toxic fumes in their wake. But now, ambitious policies aim to give the city’s most recognisable vehicles an environmental makeover.

  On Monday, Delhi’s government announced plans to eventually ban petrol scooters, motorbikes and autorickshaws in favour of those running on electricity, in an attempt to bring down dangerously high pollution levels in the city by the end of the decade.

• • Can ‘Rolling Power Plants’ Offer the Grid Much-Needed Relief?

  The True Value of EVs: “Being Able to Marry What the Vehicle Flexibility Can Do With Other DERs.”
  
  {energy central}

  June 28, 2026 -Earlier this month, General Motors announced its plans to steer vehicle-to-grid charging into the mainstream. The automaker will incorporate this capability into all new EVs (and some existing ones). Eventually, GM drivers could sell these electrons back to their utilities—but first, the company must wrap up pilot programs to work out the kinks.

  GM is now testing this concept with PG&E and DTE, and it’s also in conversations with around 10 utilities, the company told Reuters.

• • The AI Startup Challenging Tesla and
  Waymo in the Race to Automate Driving

  Wayve is Emerging as a Go-To Partner for Traditional Automakers Trying to Keep Up With Silicon Valley
  
  {THE WALL STREET JOURNAL}

  June 28, 2026 -Earlier this year, a team of engineers flew to Detroit on a secret mission to make Jeep Grand Cherokees drive themselves.

  A few weeks later, prototypes were convincing enough for Jeep owner Stellantis STLA -1.94%decrease; red down pointing triangle to take investors on test rides around Motor City’s suburbs and commit to rolling out the technology across America.

• • DougCo Commissioners Approve New Regulations
  For Low-Powered Scooters and Off-Highway Vehicles

  The Ordinance Takes Effect Immediately and Regulates Where the Vehicles can be Operated
  
  {9News}

  June 24, 2026 - The Douglas County Commissioners on Tuesday voted to approve an ordinance that regulates the usage of low-powered scooters and off-highway vehicles on public roads, trails and other public property in unincorporated areas.

  The approval of the ordinance, which takes effect immediately, came after two public readings with public comment. The county also solicited feedback online. In a news release, the county said the board received more than 200 comments online, most of which were in support of the changes.

• • Strange New Ev-Makers Keep Appearing in China

  If You Can Make a Robo-Vacuum, You Can Make a Car
  
  {The Economist}

  June 24, 2026 -Next year Dreame, a Chinese business better known for its robo-vacuums, plans to start selling sleek electric vehicles (EVs). It is not the only firm branching out from small household appliances to machines that can carry an entire household. Rox Motor, which started selling electric SUVs in 2023, was also founded by a vacuum tycoon. Xiaomi, which made its name producing cheap smartphones (and also makes vacuums, among other things), began selling sports cars a year later.

  Perhaps more surprising is that there are new entrants to the crowded Chinese EV market at all. No fewer than 143 EV brands sold at least one car last year. But 46 of them did not sell more than 1,000, according to AlixPartners, an advisory firm. Even so, 23 new EV brands were launched while just nine were halted.

• • Jeff Bezos-Backed Slate Reveals
  $24,950 Starting Price For EV Pickup

  Making It the Cheapest Truck in America
  
  {yahoo/Finance}

  June 24, 2026 -Electric vehicle startup Slate revealed new specs and the all-important starting price for its bare-bones pickup.

  The company, backed by Amazon (AMZN) founder Jeff Bezos, said its one-color, no-frills electric pickup truck will start at an attractive $24,950, below some expectations in the high $20,000s.

• • Seattle Light Rail Ridership Just Beat
  Its Last World Cup-Driven Record

  Traffic Lab is a Seattle Times Project That Digs Into the Region’s Transportation Issues...

  

  June 23, 2026 - Light rail trains carried a record 280,000 passengers Friday, as people surged into Seattle for the U.S.-Australia World Cup soccer match, a sold-out Mariners game and summer-sauntering downtown.

  Even more surprisingly, Sound Transit reported 236,000 riders on its 58-mile network a day earlier, when there was only a baseball game.

• • Rivian’s Make-or-Break SUV Is Here

  Fans Are Already Balking at the Lease Price
  
  {THE WALL STREET JOURNAL}

  June 16, 2026 -Kevin King has been checking out Rivian’s RIVN -4.47%decrease; red down pointing triangle off-road-ready electric vehicles around town for years, and he hoped the company’s new, more affordable R2 SUV might be his way to join the pack.

  Only one thing kept him from taking delivery on the sport-utility vehicle after putting down his deposit: lease prices over $800. “I was holding out hope that it would be possible for me to get an R2 this year,” said King, who lives in Nashville, Tenn. “When I saw that price, I couldn’t justify it.”

• • Jaw-Dropping Clean Air Victory

  Quarter Million Lives Saved
  
  {HEATHY HAPPY NEWS}

  June 15, 2026 -Revolutionary shift to cleaner vehicles saves over 262,000 lives through dramatically improved air quality.

  More than half of new vehicles now run on alternative energy, proving environmental progress is possible.

  Ordinary families breathing easier as cities transform from smog-choked to clear-skied havens.

  In a heartwarming triumph for public health, a massive transformation in transportation has saved over a quarter million lives thanks to cleaner air. The shift toward hybrid, electric, and hydrogen-powered vehicles has created a ripple effect of hope and healing across.

  communities that once struggled with dangerous pollution levels.

• • Sarasota Test Pilot Takes Next Step In Electric Flight

  The Pilot Has Taken Another Step Toward the Future of Electric Flight With a New Milestone In Experimental Aviation

  

  June 15, 2026 -Sarasota-based test pilot Miguel Iturmendi logged another aerial first recently when he flew his world-record-setting Helios Horizon electric airplane with solid-state batteries.

  The solid state batteries, which Iturmendi developed and created locally, double the range and flight time possible compared to electric-vehicle batteries.

  Solid-state batteries can also be charged from almost empty to 80% full in less than 15 minutes.

• • What's Next In Robotaxis

  An Infrastructure Roadblock
  
  {AXIOS}

  June 12, 2026 -Robotaxis are hitting a very analog bottleneck: real estate. The next phase of autonomy isn't about better AI — it's about land, electricity and logistics to keep fleets on the road

  Why it matters: The race for autonomy is becoming an infrastructure battle, one that will demand billions for urban land, grid upgrades and high-throughput service hubs.

  Between the lines: Like any fleet business, the key to operating a successful AV network is maximizing vehicle "uptime."

  Robotaxis plugged into an EV charger, or waiting to be serviced, aren't earning fares.

• • The Grand Plan to End the Hellscape That Is Penn Station

  Thanks to a New Design and Financing Approach—and a Real-Estate Developer In the White House—a Plan is On Track
  
  {THE WALL STREET JOURNAL}

  June 12, 2026 -More than a million fans will visit New York City this month for the World Cup, and many of them will squeeze through the decaying bowels of Pennsylvania Station while they’re here.

  Manhattan’s western gateway is the nation’s busiest transit hub, handling more passengers each day than John F. Kennedy, LaGuardia and Newark Liberty airports combined. It will be the designated train station for Manhattan-based fans attending World Cup matches—beginning Saturday—across the river in East Rutherford, N.J.

  It is also a scuzzy pit, literally.

• • 2026 Toyota RAV4 vs. Toyota Corolla Cross

  Hybrid Toyota SUVs Compared
  
  {edmunds}

  June 11, 2026 -What's new: The Toyota RAV4 is all-new for 2026, but it's got competition from within the Toyota family.

  Why it matters: The Corolla Cross represents a more wallet-friendly alternative to the ever-popular RAV4.

  Edmunds Says: We take a look at both Toyotas to help you decide if the more expensive RAV4 is worth the extra spend.

  Toyota's SUV lineup has become so crowded that the new RAV4 (which is all hybrid, all the time) and Corolla Cross Hybrid are stepping on each other's toes. At a glance, both offer familiar Toyota styling, available hybrid powertrains, plenty of standard driver assistance tech, and the high-riding stance that we've come to expect from a crossover. Yet despite the similarities, these two SUVs cater to different priorities.

• • High Expectations For The Rivian R2

  Legacy Automakers Have Been Promising to Match the Tesla Model Y For Almost a Decade...
  
  {INSIDE EVS}

  June 9, 2026, By Mack Hogan -Rivian had me in its sights. When it set out to make a mass-market software-defined EV that’s as capable off-road as it is fun on-road, the company had me dead to rights. Equal parts EV enthusiast and off-roading hooligan, I’ve been waiting for something like this for a long, long time. But after plunking down $100 for a reservation on the R2, I was mostly just worried. I wasn’t sure if Rivian would hit its target.

  But it did. The company struck me right through the heart. With an unparalleled blend of incredible performance, cutting-edge software, and off-road chops, the R2 is the do-everything machine I’ve always dreamed of. I want one, badly.

• • 2027 Rivian R2 First Drive Review

  Full of Character and Easy to Like
  
  {edmonds}

  June 9, 2026 -The 2027 Rivian R2 is the company's first foray into the heart of the EV market. The R1T and R1S are too large and expensive for most buyers, but the R2 hits a sweet spot. It costs between $45,000 and $60,000, goes head-to-head with Tesla, BMW, and more, and it's tasked with bringing the Rivian experience to a much wider swath of buyers. So it's a good thing that Rivian absolutely nailed it.

  The R2 is not just a scaled-down R1S. This SUV is full of innovations, like simplified wiring that reduces overall cost and new electronics management hardware that makes the R2 easier to repair than Rivian's other products. The R2 boasts high-res cameras and sensors and will soon support point-to-point hands-free driving. And none of this comes at the expense of losing the same trucky, go-anywhere persona that's defined the Rivian brand.

• • Scientists Have Made Jet Fuel From Plastic Waste

  A New Process Converts Hard-to-Recycle Styrofoam Waste Into Valuable Jet Fuel at a Cost Competitive With Petroleum-Based Fuels

  

  June 11, 2026 -While fuel shortages due to the Iran war made some countries double down on electrification, they also highlighted one industry that could be quite literally grounded without fossil fuels: aviation. Flying relies on fossil-based jet fuels and is extremely hard to decarbonize.

  Researchers in China now report a process that could help bring down flying’s carbon emissions while also tackling the plastic waste crisis. The two-step process converts plastic waste into high-quality jet fuel more efficiently and at much less cost than other methods researchers have reported in the past to convert plastic waste to fuels.

• • 2026 Tesla Model 3 RWD Is the Efficiency
  Champ in Our Real-World Range Test

  Tesla’s Smallest Sedan Shows Why Efficiency Can Matter Just As Much As Battery Size When Choosing an EV
  
  {edmonds}

  June 8, 2026 -The 2026 Tesla Model 3 RWD did more than beat its EPA range estimate in the Edmunds EV Range Test — it also became the most efficient EV we've tested that is currently in production.

  Tesla's rear-wheel-drive Model 3 has an EPA range estimate of 363 miles, but our test car traveled 393 miles on a full charge. That's 30 miles farther than its official figure, or an 8.3% improvement. It's not the biggest percentage gain we've seen from an EV, but the final number is hard to ignore. Nearly 400 miles of real-world driving range puts the Model 3 RWD close to the top of our range chart.

  The more impressive figure is how little energy it used to get there. The EPA rates the Model 3 RWD at 25 kWh per 100 miles, or 4 miles per kWh. In our testing, it returned 21.7 kWh per 100 miles, or 4.61 mi/kWh, making it 13.2% more efficient than its EPA estimate. Lower consumption is obviously better, as it means the car uses less electricity to travel the same distance.

• • Seattle’s Daily Light Rail Ridership Jumps to No. 1 In U.S.

  Light Rail Ridership Jumps

  

  June 6, 2026 -Sound Transit’s new light rail connection over Lake Washington has unleashed a tsunami of new passengers between Bellevue and Seattle, boosting the regional total to 155,000 daily boardings.

  Transit staff verified the startling April number on Friday, and said similar loads continued through May. Those preliminary counts, based on laser scanners inside the railcars, represent an instant increase of about one-fourth.

• • Electric Vehicles Cut Pollution In China –
  and Prevent 260,000 Premature Deaths

  Having Fewer Fossil-Fuel Powered Cars On the Road is Reducing Some Pollutants, But Not Others
  
  {nature}

  June 5, 2026 -Across China, a marked rise in people driving electric vehicles has led to a drop in air pollution in many cities. As a result, fewer people are dying from pollution-related diseases.

  Outdoor air pollution causes more than four million premature deaths annually, and about one-quarter of them occur in China. Vehicles powered by fossil fuels are a main contributor to that pollution, releasing carbon monoxide, particulate matter, nitrogen oxides and other compounds that are dangerous to humans when inhaled.

• • Regent's Electric Sea Glider Gets Closer to Reality

  A Rhode Island-Based Startup is Advancing Testing of a 12-Passenger Electric Sea Glider as Regulators Develop Certification Rules For a New Class of Maritime Transportation
  
  {AXIOS}

  June 3, 2026 - Its electric range is about 180 miles, but could extend to 400 miles with next-generation batteries, co-founder and CEO Billy Thalheimer tells Axios.

  State of play: Congress recently directed the U.S. Coast Guard to begin laying out the certification and inspection process for this emerging category of vessels known as wing-in-ground (WIG) craft.

• • Maybe the Light Rail System We’ve Got is Good Enough

  What Rail Passengers Might Want to Hear

  

  May 30, 2026 -The good news is, after generations of crisis and struggle, the Seattle area finally has a pretty good light rail transit system up and running.

  I say this because transit advocates held a satirical funeral for the project’s future this past week, complete with a coffin carried through downtown streets. They were protesting a decision to effectively cut an expansion line to Ballard, because it’s now catastrophically over budget.

• • A Chevy EV That’s Funky and Fast

  The Blazer EV SS, a Performance Version of Chevy’s All-Electric Crossover, is a Little Odd-Looking—And Super Speedy
  
  {THE WALL STREET JOURNAL}

  May 29, 2026, By Dan Neil -Dear GM: Frankly, I’m concerned. How could you let the Chevy Blazer EV SS—the performance version of the electrified five-seat crossover—leave the house looking so crazy? Is that grille supposed to be ironic? Is this a hostage situation? Blink twice if you’re being held by schlubby Midwesterners.

  I understand the need for a distinctive look, to set the electrified Blazer apart from vehicles sharing the same platform. Those include Honda Prologue and Acura ZDX (as the result of joint venture with Honda), several Cadillacs, and siblings such as the Chevy Equinox EV. It also has to stand apart from Chevy’s family of gas-powered Blazers.

• • Electric Truck Makes History on Australian Highway

  The Cost Savings Will Blow Your Mind
  
  {HEALTHY HAPPY NEWS}

  May 28, 2026 -All-electric haul truck completes full Canberra-to-Sydney journey on single charge.

  Innovative delivery slashes fuel costs by incredible 84%.

  Clean technology proves long-distance trucking can be emission-free and profitable.

  A groundbreaking achievement in transportation technology just rolled into the record books Down Under. An all-electric semi-truck successfully completed the entire journey from Australia’s capital city of Canberra to Sydney on a single battery charge—a feat that’s turning heads across the logistics industry.

• • Ferrari’s First Electric Car Runs Into Backlash in Italy and Beyond

  Memes Mocked tthe New Model, Analysts Questioned Its Appeal and Investors Sold the Automaker’s Stock

  

  May 27, 2026 -Many automakers have found it difficult to sell the public on electric vehicles, and Ferrari is no exception.

  Investors and car enthusiasts have panned the Luce, the Italian sports car maker’s first E.V. that was unveiled on Monday, leading to a backlash in Ferrari’s home country, a flood of unflattering memes and a dent in the company’s share price.

• • Seattle Council Member Offers Drastic
  Proposal to Save Ballard Light Rail

  Residents Are 'Railing'

  

  May 27, 2026 -To try to salvage light rail service to Ballard, Seattle City Councilmember Dan Strauss has called for a radical and sudden change: Build first from Ballard to Westlake, instead of starting with a new Sound Transit tunnel downtown.

  While Strauss advocates for Ballard, fellow transit board members Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson and King County Executive Girmay Zahilay issued their own 11th-hour amendments Wednesday, to move the endangered Graham Street Station into the “affordable” category, instead of scrapping that train stop in South Seattle.

• • A Landmark MIT Study Debunks
  Persistent Myths About Electric Vehicles

  EVs Cost No More to Own Than a Comparable Gas Car Almost Anywhere In the U.S.

  

  May 26, 2026 -No matter where you live in the United States or what your driving habits are, a battery electric vehicle is likely to have a smaller carbon footprint and cost less overall than a comparable gasoline-powered vehicle, according to a new analysis.

  The study calls into question some persistent myths about EVs – and gives policymakers and individual drivers tools to evaluate the benefits for their specific situation.

  It’s well known that the emissions savings from EVs vary due to a number of factors, such as the greenness of the local electricity grid, climate, and a person’s driving habits. EVs also tend to cost more upfront than gasoline cars, but have lower fuel and maintenance costs. How all these tradeoffs pencil out can be hard to figure.

• • Ferrari Launches $640,000, Jony
  Ive-Designed, Glass-Clad Electric Speedster

  Named After the Italian Word For Light, the Luce Will Test the Appetite of the Superrich as EVs have Fallen Out of Favor in the U.S.
  
  {THE WALL STREET JOURNAL}

  May 26, 2026 -An electric vehicle big on glass, light and space: This isn’t your father’s Ferrari.

  On Sunday, Europe’s most valuable automaker took the wraps off its first-ever model without an internal combustion engine.

  Named after the Italian word for light, the Ferrari Luce will test the appetite of the superrich for EVs when electric vehicles have fallen out of favor in the U.S., the world’s top market for luxury cars. Designed in partnership with celebrated Apple alumnus Jony Ive, the model also represents a leap into a new technology for a brand built over decades around the size, sound and sensation of traditional engines.

• • Why Hybrids — Not EVs — Are Winning Over US Consumers

  High Gas Prices Are Driving EV Growth in Other Parts of the World — But American Drivers Are Favoring Hybrids

  

  May 23, 2026 -Even as gas prices continued to rise across the United States, sales of electric vehicles fell in April. That is in contrast to strong growth elsewhere in the world, such as Europe. But American drivers are gravitating toward at least one more efficient powertrain: hybrids.

  Sales of new EVs fell roughly 18 percent from March to April, according to the latest data from Edmunds, an auto research firm. Another company, Cox Automotive, pegged the drop at closer to 6 percent. Either way, experts said it’s clear that high gas prices aren’t leading to a significant shift toward EVs.

• • Chinese EV Brands Woo Yemen’s
  Wealthy Elite As War Prompts Solar Boom

  For The Well-Off Few, Buying an EV is The Next Step In a Solar Revolution That has Helped Yemenis Weather Years of Power Outages and High Fuel Prices
  
  {CLIMATE HOME NEWS}

  May 21, 2026 -Like many Yemeni farmers, Salem Abdallah first bought solar panels to power a well pump to irrigate his fruit and vegetable crops. Now, he has a new use for the surplus electricity they generate – a Chinese-made electric pickup truck.

  “The roads between villages are rough and my farms aren't all in one place, so the power and height give me a real advantage,” the 60-year-old told Climate Home News as he charged his plug-in hybrid Geely Riddara in Yemen’s capital of Sanaa, where nearly a dozen charging stations have sprung up in the last two years.

• • Global, U.S. EV sales Show a Tale of Two Markets

  Sales of Purely Electric and Plug-In Hybrids Combined Are Expected to Grow to 23 Million in 2026
  
  {AXIOS}

  May 20, 2026 -New reports underscore how electric vehicle sales are rising globally even as they've dropped sharply in the U.S. — and how the Iran war could lead even more people to buy them.

  Why it matters: EVs help displace oil use and lower emissions. Petroleum price spikes from the Iran war appear to be boosting sales in some places, too.

• • Bipartisan Bill Would Impose New Annual Fee on Electric Vehicles

  A House Transportation Bill Introduced This Week Would Require Owners of TVs to Pay $130 to Cover Road Repair Costs

  

  May 19, 2026 -May 19, 2026 -Congress may require owners of electric vehicles and plug-in hybrid cars to pay an annual fee to cover their share of the cost to repair roads, which could further depress sales of those models.

  Last year, Congress eliminated subsidies worth up to $7,500 for electric vehicle purchases and leases, causing sales to slump. A bipartisan bill introduced this week would go further, imposing a fee of $130 for electric vehicles and $35 for plug-in hybrids, which can travel short distances on battery power but also have combustion engines.

• • Trump May Have Created an Accidental EV Mandate

  Automakers Are Concerned That a Little-Noticed Regulatory Tweak Could Eventually Force Them to Quadruple Their Electric Vehicle Production
  
  {E&E NEWS}

  May 18, 2026 -American automakers say they’re worried that the Trump administration has unwittingly placed a ticking time bomb inside its sweeping push to roll back fuel efficiency standards, and could force Detroit to dramatically increase the number of electric vehicles it makes under a future administration.

  At issue is a little-noticed change made by the Energy Department this February to a formula used to determine compliance with what is known as corporate average fuel economy (CAFE) standards.

  The effect on automakers — including the Big Three of Ford, GM and Stellantis — would not be immediate, most observers acknowledge, since congressional Republicans and the administration have gutted penalties for automakers who don’t comply with fuel efficiency standards.

• • Amid Light Rail Money Crunch, What
  Now For West Seattle, Ballard, Everett?

  The Reality of a Nearly $35 Billion Funding Gap has Set In

  

  May 17, 2026 -In the weeks since Sound Transit fulfilled its mission to cross Lake Washington, with the world’s only passenger trains on a floating bridge, the community’s grand-opening high is wearing off.

  Accusations of betrayal and poor management are suddenly widespread as the region struggles to launch its next light rail routes. Stations promised to voters in 2016 — in Ballard, South Seattle and Tukwila — were deemed unaffordable in a proposed project list this month, putting their futures in doubt.

• • Used EVs Are Now the Most Affordable Cars

  Here’s How to Buy a Good One
  
  {WSJ}

  May 15, 2026 -The hot Wall Street trade—a bet that the Strait of Hormuz isn’t reopening soon—is a wager you can make at home. All you have to do is buy a used electric vehicle.

  For millions of Americans, EVs are now the most affordable type of personal transportation around.

  Until recently, this wasn’t true. Even used EVs were too expensive and scarce. And while EV “fuel ups” are typically cheaper than the cheapest gasoline, the cost difference between charging and pumping wasn’t big enough.

• • Honda Indefinitely Suspends $15B EV Plant in Ontario

  Move Comes as the Automaker Posts a $3.68 Billion Loss
  
  {CBC}

  May 14, 2026 -Honda has indefinitely suspended its plans for a $15-billion electric vehicle complex in Ontario due to changing business conditions.

  The Japanese automaker said last May it was pausing development at the plant, with plans to review where the EV market was at in two years.

  The decision to more definitively suspend the plant was first reported last week by Japanese media, but at the time Honda did not confirm the news.

• • China Exports More EVs Than Traditional
  Cars for First Time in April

  China Exported 769,000 Automobiles in April, With New-Energy Vehicles Accounting For 52.7% of Total Exports

  

  May 10, 2026 -China exported more electric vehicles and plug-in vehicles than gasoline or diesel cars for the first time in April, as automakers expanded aggressively overseas to offset subdued demand in the domestic market.

  China exported 769,000 automobiles in April, with new-energy vehicles, a term that includes EVs and plug-in hybrids, accounting for 52.7% of total exports, the China Passenger Car Association said Monday..

• • 2027 Chevy Bolt Almost Hits 300 Miles of Real-World Range

  The Bolt is Back! Can Lightning Strike Twice?
  
  {edmunds}

  May 8, 2026 -What's new: The Chevy Bolt returns for 2027 after a 3-year hiatus.

  Why it matters: The Bolt offers an impressive 290 miles of Edmunds-tested range, and with a starting price of just $28,995 including destination, it's one of the most affordable EVs on sale today.

  Edmunds says: Cheap EVs are hard to come by these days, and the Bolt is a great option for those who want to go electric at an accessible price point.

  We never really understood why the Chevy Bolt was discontinued. It was a small, efficient, practical car and one of the most affordable electric vehicles on sale in the U.S. So we're pleased to see that the Bolt is back — and with a few crucial updates that make it more appealing than ever.

• • Second-Life EV Batteries Are Moving
  From Clever Reuse to Power Supply Strategy

  Old EV packs Are Becoming a Domestic Storage Resource That Can Move Quickly, Cut Supply Chain Exposure, and Squeeze More Value Out of Existing Batteries
  
  {energy central}

  May 5, 2026 -Moment Energy has raised over $100M to expand second-life battery manufacturing in North America. The company says the cash will help serve data centers, utilities, and industrial customers that need storage faster than new battery supply chains can deliver.

  Redwood Materials is already putting that logic to work. Near Reno, NV, its second-life EV batteries are paired with solar to power a Crusoe modular data center (little reliance on the grid required). Currently, Redwood says it has nearly 3 GWh of used batteries ready to roll.

• • With Gas Prices So High, How Much
  Will You Actually Save With an EV?

  Gas Prices Are Expected To Remain High Because Of The Iran War, Increasing The Cost Advantages Of Switching To Electric Vehicles Over Gas-Powered Cars

  
  

  May 5, 2026 -Twenty percent of the world’s oil and gas production remains bottled up behind the Strait of Hormuz. In Asia, schools are closing. In Europe, flights are being canceled. In the United States, the pain is mainly felt at the gas pump.

  As of Monday, the national average price hit $4.46, according to AAA, up from less than $3 before the war. The Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas projects that the cost of a barrel of crude oil could top $167, equivalent to at least $5 per gallon based on historical trends, if the Strait remains closed through September.

• • These Countries Embrace E.V.s to Avoid Oil Price Shocks

  People in Costa Rica and Other Latin American, Asian and African Countries Are Increasingly Buying Electric Vehicles to Avoid Spiking Fuel Prices

  
  

  May 3, 2026 -Costa Ricans buy more electric vehicles per person than almost any other country in the Western Hemisphere, a fact that would not surprise anyone stopping recently at the Croc Skywalk, a tourist attraction above a slow-moving river where people can gawk at sunbathing crocodiles.

  Numerous electric vehicles, most of them made by Chinese companies like Geely and BYD, were parked outside a gift shop and restaurant near the skywalk, about an hour and a half south of San José, the capital.

• • As Gas Prices Soar, Seattle Solidifies Its Status as an EV Capital

  Most of the Wild Sloths Imported By a Planned Tourist Attraction in Orlando Did Not Survive

  
  

  April 30, 2026 -With regular gas currently hovering around $5.70 a gallon in the Seattle area, filling up the tank can be a source of dread. Owners of electric vehicles, I imagine, must be smiling to themselves as they drive past the gas station.

  In the Seattle area, that’s a fast-growing number of people, according to the latest market-research data from Nielsen. Between 2022 and 2025, the number of local households that owned or leased an EV more than doubled, growing from around 64,000 to 165,000.

• • The Rise of the High-Range, Less Expensive E.V.

  Even as the EV Market has Slumped, There Are More Long-Range E.V.s Under $40,000 Than Ever Before

  
  

  April 24, 2026 -It’s a weird moment for electric vehicles in the United States. Sales have fallen since the Trump administration ended the $7,500 tax credit, and car manufacturers are canceling models. And while it’s likely that the recent surge in gas prices will push more people to E.V.s, it probably won’t happen fast.

  But if there’s a bright spot in the E.V. market, it’s the budget, high-range car — a corner of the market that’s growing in number of models and, in some cases, even in sales.

• • More Used Electric Cars Are Coming at More Affordable Prices

  The Leases On Hundreds of Thousands of Battery-Powered Vehicles Will End in the Next Three Years, and Many Will End Up On Used-Car Lots

  
  

  April 25, 2026 -Electric vehicle sales have been slumping since September, when federal tax credits of up to $7,500 ended under a law championed by President Trump.

  But the business of selling battery-powered cars is about to get something of a boost from waves of slightly used models that will be rolling onto dealer lots over the next three years.

• • The Future of Flight Takes Shape

  It All Starts With Efficiency
  
  {AXIOS}

  April 24, 2026 -The low-drag, lightweight, all-wing Z4 uses up to 50% less fuel than today’s commercial jets.

  The airlines subscribing to this technology include, among others, United, and Alaska Air.

• • 2025 Honda Civic Hybrid: Living With
  One Cemented Its Top Rated Honors

  A Year of Testing the Civic Hybrid Wasn't Perfect, But We Still Maintain It's One of the Best New Cars On Sale Today
  
  {edmonds}

  April 23, 2026, by Duncan Brady -In 2025, we gave the Honda Civic Hybrid our Top Rated Car and Best of the Best awards, so adding one to our One-Year Road Test fleet was a no-brainer. Twelve months later, we found a few things to nitpick about Honda's economical compact car, but not enough to tarnish our overall impression. The Honda Civic Hybrid is our Edmunds Top Rated Car for 2026, and spending a year with this Sport Touring Hatchback only reaffirmed why.

  "I drove to San Diego and back — around 270 miles — and averaged 53.4 mpg in mixed traffic with the cruise control set to 70 mph. The best part? I only used half a tank of regular gas."

• • Rivian and Redwood Materials to Repurpose
  Battery Packs For Energy Storage

  Redwood Materials Was Founded by Tesla (TSLA) Co-Founder JB Straubel
  
  {MSN}

  April 21, 2026 -Rivian Automotive (RIVN) and Mb>Redwood Materials will collaborate on energy storage to provide at least 10 megawatt hours of reliable and flexible power at Rivian’s Normal, Illinois, manufacturing facility by reusing Rivian battery packs.

  Rivian (RIVN) will provide used EV battery packs to Redwood, who will integrate them into a Redwood Energy system supported by Redwood’s pack manager technology. This allows the stored energy to be used at the manufacturing plant as needed.

• • Three Nations Embrace Game-Changing
  Railway to Reshape Central Asia’s Trade

  The New Railway Will Cut Transcontinental Shipping Times By a Full Week
  
  {HAPPY HEALTHY NEWS}

  April 20, 2026 -More than 5,000 workers are already building the ambitious project.

  The line is expected to unlock trade, investment, and regional economic growth. A groundbreaking new railway line linking China, Kyrgyzstan, and Uzbekistan is set to streamline trade across Eurasia. The 300-mile project will provide direct access to Central Asia and bypass long-standing logistical hurdles.

• • Gen4 Formula E Race Car Brings Massive 336 HP Power Boost

  Formula E Racers Are Finally Getting Power Levels Comparable to High-Performance EVs
  
  {CARSCOOPS}

  April 21, 2026 -If you think Formula E might as well be called Formula Zzz, the latest update could be right up your alley as they’ve introduced the new Gen4 race car for the 2026/2027 season. It features an all-new powertrain with significantly improved performance.

  Showcased at the Paul Ricard Circuit earlier today, the model will be able to produce up to 805 hp (600 kW / 816 PS) in Attack Mode. That’s a huge increase from the previous limit of 469 hp (350 kW / 476 PS)

• • PG&E and Tesla Turn Cybertruck into a Grid Asset

  Advancing the Future of Electric Power in California
  
  {PG&E Corporation}

  Apr. 20, 2026 -Thanks to a new Tesla vehicle-to-grid partnership with PG&E, the Cybertruck isn’t just a tech-bro status symbol that's prone to vandalism—it’s now the priciest (and flashiest) home backup generator money can buy.

  PG&E customers who own a Cybertruck can utilize PG&E's V2X program to install Powershare Home Backup and activate Powershare Grid Support. With these, customers can use their vehicle to power their home in an outage and earn money by selling power back to the electric grid during grid events.

  This marks the first alternating current (AC) vehicle-to-grid application approved for customers in California, enabling vehicles to connect using much simpler equipment rather than specialized direct current (DC) infrastructure.

• • Rivian’s Factory Damaged by Tornado Amid Crucial R2 EV Launch

  The Tornado Hit a New Area of the Plant Being Used For Parts Storage and Logistics of Its Upcoming R2
  
  {CNBC}

  April 20, 2026 -A tornado damaged part of Rivian Automotive’s factory in central Illinois over the weekend, according to a message sent to employees Sunday night by CEO RJ Scaringe that was viewed by CNBC.

  The tornado touched down on the plant, Scarigne said. The affected area was being used for parts storage and logistics for Rivian’s upcoming R2, which is a crucial product for the company that’s expected to be on sale this spring.

• • Opening a New Era of Aviation

  Transforming the Way We Travel
  
  {ELECTRA}

  April 20, 2026 -Electra is building a new category of aircraft that can take off and land in just 150 feet. It’s a whole new way to travel – simpler, faster, and without the hassle.

  The Ultra Short gives people the freedom to travel from where they are to where they want to go, avoiding clogged airports and cutting travel time in half.

• • Coalition Drives Major Transit Overhaul in Manila

  Move As One Unites 142 Citizen Organizations Pushing For Better Public Transit and Safer Streets
  
  {HAPPY HEALTHY NEWS}

  April 19, 2026 -This massive group of 142 citizen organizations works tirelessly to prioritize non-car commuters over private vehicles.

  The movement gained momentum after lockdowns highlighted the essential role of public transportation for the workforce.

  Since then, the coalition has advocated for inclusive infrastructure including protected bike lanes and shaded sidewalks.

• • Key Seattle Bikeway Connects More Than Its 600 Feet Suggest

  The Yesler Bikeway is the Latest Example of the City Push to Get People Out of Cars and Onto Bikess

  
  

  April 18, 2026 -The old mingles with the new at the intersection of Yesler Way and First Avenue in Seattle’s Pioneer Square neighborhood.

  Lime scooters zip by the pergola that once sheltered passengers waiting for cable cars heading up Yesler and James Street. Sentries of older eras — the Pioneer Building and Smith Tower — stand tall. Just not as tall as the glassy, 1980s-era Columbia Center rising behind them.

  And, now, bicyclists wait in the city’s newest bike lane at a traffic signal erected during World War II.

• • Electric Hydrofoil Fleet Accelerates Quiet Zero-Emission Coastal Travel

  This Breakthrough Allows For Rapid, Zero-Emission Travel Across Norway’s Vast Coastline Without the Need For Massive Power Grid Upgrades
  
  {HAPPY HEALTHY NEWS}

  April 18, 2026 -Norway is revolutionizing coastal travel by deploying twenty innovative electric hydrofoil vessels that literally fly above the waves. These high-speed ferries use computer-controlled wings to lift the hull, reducing energy consumption by an impressive 80 percent compared to traditional ships.

  By rising above the water at speeds over 18 knots, the vessels bypass wave drag and offer a whisper-quiet commute.

• • Rising Gas Prices Make the Market Ripe for Electric Vehicles

  But US Automakers Can’t Seize the Moment

  
  

  April 16, 2026,, By Dan Gearino -Over the weekend, on a family trip in central Kentucky, I paid more than $4 per gallon for gasoline for the first time during our current price spike.

  Even after years of writing about how U.S. gasoline is inexpensive when compared to other countries, the cost stung as my vacation budget flowed into my gas tank.

• • Executive Who Led Ford’s Electric Car Push Is Leaving

  A Former Tesla and Apple Executive, Had Returned to Ford Motor in 2021 to Help Develop New Electric Models and Software

  
  

  April 15, 2026 -A senior executive who led Ford Motor’s push into electric vehicles and software will leave the company next month, Ford said on Wednesday.

  The executive, Doug Field, joined the automaker in 2021 after serving in top jobs at Apple and Tesla. At Ford, he worked on electric vehicles that the company said would be affordable and technologically sophisticated enough to compete with Chinese models that dominate the market for such cars in most of the world.

• • 11 Electric Cars Worth a Look With Gas Prices High

  The War in Iran Has Auto Shoppers Sizing Up Electrics

  
  

  April 15, 2026 -The only expensive liquid I buy at gas stations anymore is Diet Coke.

  With gas prices high and unlikely to fall as quickly as they shot upward after the start of the war in Iran, Americans in the market for a new car are giving electric vehicles a second look.

  Allow me to offer some suggestions. Inspired by Nigel Tufnel, my list goes to 11. But know this: The best E.V. experience happens only when charging where you sleep. Home juicing is the killer app — more convenient and cheaper than commercial charging.

• • New Amtrak Trains Coming Soon to WA

  But Not in Time For World Cup’/p>

  
  

  April 13, 2026 -The strained Amtrak Cascades rail service is on track to have limited capacity to carry the crowds expected to descend on the Pacific Northwest for the upcoming men’s World Cup.

  Sleek new, amenity-packed “Airo” trains are still undergoing testing and will not get here in time to haul legions of international soccer fans. Amtrak Executive Vice President Laura Mason told reporters Thursday that while the testing is going well, the rail operator won’t rush brand-new equipment into service.

• • Slow Travel Through Switzerland By Rail

  Europe’s Summer Upgrade

  
  

  April 10, 2026 -When planning a summer trip from Seattle to Europe, the challenge is often not where to go but how to fit it all in. Tight itineraries and quick transitions between cities can turn even the most anticipated vacation into a race against the clock. Switzerland offers a different approach — one that favors ease over urgency and rewards travelers who choose to stay a little longer.

  Arriving in Switzerland, travelers can step directly into a transportation system designed to make moving through the country feel intuitive rather than logistical.

• • Iran war Propels Asia’s EV Market

  By Attacking Iran, Trump has Indirectly Boosted an Industry He has Done His Best to Weaken
  
  {E&E NEWS}

  April 10, 2026 -The Iran war is expanding Asia’s interest in electric vehicles as governments and consumers look for relief from a volatile oil and gas market.

  The U.S. and Iran agreed Tuesday to a fragile two-week ceasefire. But analysts cautioned that it could take months for energy markets to recover from the war’s supply disruption — and the situation has already battered Asia, which is heavily reliant on oil imports from the Middle East.

  “It is safe to say that the importing economies, especially in Asia, will be asking one question, and that question is, ‘What can we do to make sure this never happens again?’” said Kevin Book, managing director of ClearView Energy Partners.

• • Singapore’s First 3D-Printed Bridge Could Transform Transit

  Singapore Plans Its First 3D-Printed Concrete Pedestrian Bridge Across a Waterway
  
  {HEALTHY HAPPY NEWS}

  April 9, 2026 -Singapore is breaking new ground in urban infrastructure by planning its first 3D-printed concrete pedestrian bridge spanning 30 feet across a waterway. This ambitious project aims to enhance transit options while showcasing the incredible efficiency of modern construction technology.

  The bridge features a unique design with sculpted conical feet that give the structure a striking appearance similar to a caterpillar. Officials completed the scale model in just 40 hours, a significant improvement over the two weeks required for traditional manual concrete laying.

• • Toyota’s Updated Electric SUV is Turning Into a Sleeper Hit

  Toyota’s Updated Electric SUV is Now Among the Top-Selling EVs In Several Markets, Including Japan, the US, and Parts of Europe
  
  {electrek}

  April 8, 2026 -Widely viewed as the biggest EV laggard, ToyotaM’s updated bZ4X (bZ in the US) electric SUV is making an unexpected comeback.

  Toyota sold over 10,000 bZ electric SUVs in the US in the first three months of 2026, more than Ford’s EV lineup combined.

  The 2026 Toyota bZ also outsold the Chevy Equinox EV and Hyundai IONIQ 5 in the first quarter, making it one of the best-selling electric vehicles in the US behind the Tesla Model Y and Model 3.

• • 2027 Kia Telluride Pricing: Here's How
  Much the Gas and Hybrid Trims Cost

  Pricing For the New Telluride Ranges Between $40,000 and $60,000
  
  {edmunds}

  April 9, 2026 -The 2027 Kia Telluride is a three-row SUV that's easily one of the best vehicles in its segment. It's larger, roomier and more attractive than before, with a standard turbocharged gas engine and an optional hybrid powertrain. It's the total package.

  The brand-new Telluride starts at $40,735 including $1,545 for destination, which is almost $3,000 more than the previous model. The Telluride Hybrid, meanwhile, kicks off at $48,035, and there are rugged X-Line and X-Pro versions that cost even more money. Below is the full range of pricing, and all prices include destination.

• • Why Electric Trucks Haven’t Taken Off in the U.S.

  Most Commercial Trucks in the U.S. Run On Diesel, But That May Be Changing as Fuel Prices Rise and Tesla Ramps Up Production

  
  

  April 7, 2026 -As the Iran war continues, average diesel prices shot up to $5.64 on Tuesday. They’re now up more than 50 percent in the last year.

  That has put a big strain on the trucking industry. One logistics company owner told my colleague Emmett Lindner that his profits dried up even after he began imposing a fuel surcharge. Food distributors have raised shipping prices in response to rising costs, too.

  And last month, after years of delays, Tesla announced it would begin mass-producing electric semi trucks later this year.

• • How EVs Could Solve a Problem With America’s Rickety Grid

  EVs Could Double as Grid Assets…If Utilities Upgrade the System to Handle Them
  
  {energy central}

  April 7, 2026 -Researchers modeled how V2G could play out in the Bay Area between 2030-2050, depending on various grid upgrade scenarios. The cheapest path forward? Proactively upgrading grid infrastructure in anticipation of rising EV load, rather than reacting in phases. Of course, that's based on a simulation set in one bit of the country, and this outcome isn't guaranteed anywhere.

  Why it matters: Still, V2G could help smooth intermittency by giving grid operators another dispatchable resource when demand spikes. But that alone can’t offset the charging load if mass EV adoption arrives—we need new transformers and transmission lines to keep the system resilient.

• • WA Lawmakers End Tesla’s EV Dealership Exclusive

  Time Has Come to Open Other Doors

  
  

  April 6, 2026 -A new Washington state law ends Tesla?’s exclusive ability among EV-only manufacturers to sell its vehicles directly to consumers, making way for Rivian and Lucid.

  The law allows the two car brands to join Tesla in offering a traditional dealership experience, including test drives, pricing negotiations and final sales to people visiting their brick-and-mortar stores in Washington.

• • ‘Twelve Dollars for Two Gallons’: E.V.s Lure Drivers as Gas Prices Rise

  From the Gas Pump to the Auto Show, Drivers Are Talking About Electric Vehicles

  
  

  April 5, 2026 -They had no engines and no exhaust pipes, but you could still hear them on Saturday morning, approaching 60 miles per hour beneath the streets of Manhattan.

  In the bowels of the Javits Center convention hall, a fleet of new electric vehicles wove through a test course at the New York International Auto Show, pulling hairpin turns and slaloming between traffic cones. One by one, the vehicles tore off from the starting line, tires screeching against concrete.

• • The Geely Galaxy M9 Proves Chinese Cars
  Could Be Seriously Competitive in America

  Our Exclusive First Test of this Plug-in Hybrid SUV Shows Just How Far Chinese Automakers Have Come
  
  {edmunds}

  April 3, 2026 -The Geely< Galaxy M9 is a three-row SUV made in China and sold outside the U.S.

  This extended-range plug-in hybrid offers a Geely-estimated 800-plus-mile range, blending the best of gas and electric power.

  The Galaxy M9 starts around the equivalent of $25,000, but it would theoretically compete with vehicles costing twice as much, like a fully loaded Hyundai Palisade, Kia Telluride or Toyota

• • Tesla Sales Rise as $4-a-Gallon Gas Revives Interest in E.V.s

  The Repeal of Tax Credits Last Year Sent Electric Vehicle Sales Plummeting. But With Gas Prices Soaring, Consumers Are Taking Another, Cautious, Look

  
  

  April 2, 2026 -Tesla sold slightly more cars in the first three months of 2026 than a year earlier, the company said Thursday, a sign that rising gasoline prices as a result of the war with Iran may be prompting more consumers to choose electric vehicles.

  Tesla said it delivered 358,023 vehicles globally from January through March, compared to 336,681 during the same period a year earlier. The increase, while small and slightly below analysts’ expectations, was notable because people who bought those cars in the United States did not benefit from the federal tax credits that were in place during the same period last year and cut up to $7,500 from the purchase price.

• • Australia Confronts Oil Shock

  Keep Calm and Maybe Take the Bus

  
  

  April 1, 2026 -In a rare address to the nation, Australia’s prime minister, Anthony Albanese, on Wednesday urged his compatriots to not panic or hoard fuel in the face of soaring energy prices.

  He also urged Australians to take public transport in the coming weeks, saying that would free up fuel supplies for farmers, miners and other tradesmen who have no choice other than driving. (Earlier this week, two Australian states said they would temporarily make public transit free of charge.)

• • Britain Is Testing the World’s First
  Quantum Navigation Technology for Trains

  Forget Satellites, Trains Are Getting a Quantum Positioning Upgrade.
  
  {ZME SCIENCE}

  Mar. 30, 2026 -The train from London to Welwyn Garden City looks pretty much like any other commuter train. It often smells of damp coats and coffee, and most passengers are often on their phones or listening to music. When the train plunges into a tunnel, the GPS on every passenger’s phone dies. So too does the train’s GPS, because the technology just can’t work in tunnels.

  But this particular train didn’t rely on GPS: it was testing a quantum navigation system that can tell exactly where it is without external input from satellites. This is the first time this technology has ever been tested for trains, and it’s absolutely unjammable.

• • WA’s E-Bike Rebate Program Again Opens For Applications

  Prices For an E-Bike Typically Start at about $1,200, Meaning the Rebate Could Help But Likely Won’t Cover the Full Cost

  
  

  Mar. 30, 2026 -Starting Monday at 9 a.m., eligible Washington residents 16 and older can apply for a rebate of $300 to $1,200 on their electric bicycle purchase.

  The Washington State Department of Transportation will randomly select recipients on April 13 and the second Monday of each month until funding runs out, according to the agency.

  The rebate can be used at any eligible retailer on a purchase of an e-bike, e-cargo bike and adaptive e-bike. It can’t be used to buy used e-bikes, e-mountain bikes or e-bike conversion kits, among others.

• • With Charging Networks Lacking, Africa Turns to Solar for EV Power

  The Marriage of Solar Energy and EVs
  
  {HEALTHY HAPPY NEWS}

  March 28, 2026 -A Tunisian startup named Bako Motors is revolutionizing transportation across Africa by manufacturing solar-powered electric vehicles. These innovative models include the Bee passenger car and the B-Van delivery vehicle, designed specifically to harness the continent’s abundant sunshine.

  By utilizing roof-mounted solar panels, these vehicles can gain 31 miles of charge per day for free, effectively bypassing the need for traditional charging infrastructure. This sustainable solution is ideal for the region’s rugged roads and last-mile delivery needs.

• • Seattle Light Rail Finally Opens Across Lake Washington

  Seattle’s Light Rail Became a Region-Encompassing, 58-Mile System

  
  

  Mar. 28, 2026 -Under blue and brisk skies, thousands arrived early to inspect for themselves the decadeslong project-turned-reality, hailing the engineering feat and celebrating the opening of the easiest yet connection between Seattle and the Eastside.

  At 10:27 a.m., after politicians’ speeches ran on, passenger service across Lake Washington began rolling out of Judkins Park Station. Security struggled to corral enormous crowds that were kept waiting, as the trains had been expected to head out closer to 10 a.m.

• • Light Rail Across Lake Washington:
  A Public-Private Partnership That Connected the Region

  Microsoft Donates 10 Acres of Land Worth $8.7 Million For a Light Rail Station at Overlake, Destined to Become Redmond Technology Station
  
  {Microsoft}

  Mar. 27, 2026 -Today marks an extraordinary milestone for the Puget Sound region. For the first time, we have an integrated, regional light rail system, with trains now traveling across Lake Washington on a floating bridge.

  Microsoft embraced this vision early on, more than two decades ago, because we understood what it could mean for our employees and for the communities where we live and work.

• • Engineers Propose a Fourth Traffic Light
  Meant for Intersections with Self-Driving Cars

  Robots Will Soon Coordinate Your Commute, and You Only Have to Follow Their Lead
  
  {ZME SCIENCE}

  Mar. 26, 2026 -We all know the same old boring drill. You pull up to an intersection, the light turns red, and you wait. You stare at the bumper in front of you (leave that phone alone, I see you). When the light turns green, a ripple of delayed human reaction times slowly gets traffic moving again.

  But what if the traffic light didn’t just tell you when to go, but actually handed the baton to the cars themselves?

• • 2027 Mercedes-Benz GLC EV First Drive Review

  The new GLC is Mercedes' best electric SUV yet
  
  {edmunds}

  Mar. 23, 2026 -Mercedes is starting to take EVs more seriously, and the 2027 GLC is proof. While the company already has two electric SUVs in its arsenal, the EQS and EQE, the new GLC makes them both feel like old news.

  With a fresh design, new tech and improved range and efficiency, the new GLC has everything it needs to succeed. And that’s a good thing, because it will face some serious competition with the new BMW iX3 and Volvo EX60 both scheduled to arrive this year.

• • Seattle Light Rail is About to Do
  Something Audacious and Unique to Transit

  This Week, Seattle’s Light Rail System Goes From Burgeoning to a Big Deal

  
  

  Mar. 22, 2026 -Today, it’s still just a spine and a stub, two distinct lines separated by one deep lake. After Saturday’s grand opening of two new stations — at Judkins Park in Seattle’s Central District, and on Mercer Island — it’ll be a region-encompassing system sweeping through neighborhoods and cities and potentially reshaping the commute for hundreds of thousands of people.

  With a connection across Lake Washington, Sound Transit is welding together its pieces, audaciously perhaps, on a floating bridge and in the middle of an interstate highway. Audacious because no rail has been built on a floating bridge before — even if it arrives six years late, held up by a plague of disputes and blunders.

• • High Oil Prices Could Accelerate EV Adoption

  The Closure of the Strait of Hormuz Could Be A Game-Changer For EVs
  
  {Wood Mackenzie}

  Mar. 20, 2026 -Fortune 500 CEOs often need to deliver tough messages to investors. Reflecting on why Ford Motor Company booked a US$19.5 billion write-down for electric vehicles (EVs), CEO Jim Farley recently concluded: “I think the customer has spoken.” But given recent events, they may soon change their minds. A sustained period of US$100 oil prices due to the Middle East conflict may accelerate EV adoption around the world.

  Since Trump’s second inauguration in January 2025, US$60 oil prices and lower EV incentives in the One Big Beautiful Bill Act have given gasoline-fuelled vehicles the economic advantage in the US. Softer federal regulations on fuel efficiency standards and carbon dioxide emissions also reduced regulatory incentives for EV investment.

• • Can Seattle Light Rail Repair What a Freeway Broke?

  Let's See What Happens

  
  

  Mar. 18, 2026 -All eyes are on the floating bridge, a phenomenon of engineering know-how, as light rail prepares to glide across the surface of Lake Washington.

  Putting a train on the Interstate 90 bridge wasn’t easy to do, or done at a discount, and it didn’t come without delays or mistakes. But when the bridge opens to light rail passengers Saturday, with new stations in Seattle’s Central District and on Mercer Island, it will arguably be the most significant expansion in Sound Transit history.

• • Air Taxis in Washington State?

  FAA’s New Program Aims to Have Them Flying Soon

  
  

  Mar. 21, 2026 -Air taxis may be one step closer to taking off — but their flight path in Washington is still murky.

  Washington is one of several states participating in a new federal program meant to accelerate the development of the futuristic aircraft and help get the planes certified to fly passengers. Through that program, manufacturers are planning to ramp up testing and data collection operations as soon as this summer.

• • Given Light Rail’s Problems, is Sound
  Transit Up to Opening 7 More Miles?

  The New Light Rail Corridor Between Bellevue and Seattle Contains More Power Substations and Crossover Track Switches Than Other Parts of system

  
  

  Mar. 20, 2026 -Any light rail passenger who’s been delayed by occasional stalls since 2024, as well as people who simply disdain mass transit, might be ranting about whether Sound Transit ought to open 7 more miles of track across Lake Washington this month, and would that create more problems?

  The grand opening is still set for March 28, when the world’s first passenger rails on a floating bridge will connect Bellevue to Seattle.

• • Running Free from Pricey Gas--EVs

  Rising Costs At the Pump Resulting From the War With Iran Could Push Consumers Towards Electric Vehicles
  
  {Living On Earth}

  Mar. 20, 2026 -Pain at the pump might have you dreaming about filling up with electrons instead of gas. US drivers looking to buy an electric vehicle now have more choices than ever and they no longer have to cost you an arm and a leg. But with the $7500 (seventy five hundred dollar) federal tax credit for new electric vehicles now gone, you may be wondering whether EVs are the smart buy here in 2026.

  There's a lot of reasons to consider an EV right now, and the offerings are probably more attractive than ever before. If you look at the main reasons consumers have had qualms about buying an EV, that had to do with range, and just about every respectable EV is now hovering at or beyond 300 miles of range, and all the EVs have switched to being able to access the Tesla charging network, and Tesla has the best national network of charging stations, and they're pretty much across the country now.

• • Electric vs. Gas Car Calculator

  Which Is the Better Deal?

  
  

  Mar. 17, 2026 -Thinking of getting an electric vehicle? E.V.s tend to be pricier than comparable gas cars, but they have lower maintenance costs. And charging with electricity is typically cheaper than stopping at the gas pump. So an E.V. might save you money over time — even without the subsidies that the U.S. government used to offer.

  Our calculator takes into account major upfront and ongoing costs of ownership — including gas/electricity and maintenance — and does the math for you. We also give you an estimate of greenhouse gas emissions, if money isn’t your only incentive.

• • FAA Approves a Massive Pilot Program That
  Will Let Electric Air Taxis Fly Across 26 States

  The FAA Just Unleashed the Future of Urban Flight

  
  

  Mar. 13, 2026 -It’s 2026, where are my flying cars? You might not have to wait too long. Although it feels like the promise of electric air taxis never left the shiny tech demo in a venture capitalist’s slide deck, the ball is finally moving.

  We’ve watched as teasing sleek prototypes hover in restricted airspaces, burning through billions of dollars while promising to revolutionize our morning commutes. Now, the federal government is finally ripping off the training wheels.

• • Trump Administration Fires New Shot
  in Fight Over California Clean Car Rules

  A Lawsuit Argues That the State’s Regulations Would Illegally Force a Rapid Transition to Electric Vehicles.

  
  

  Mar. 12, 2026 -The Trump administration on Thursday filed a new lawsuit against California over its strict limits on planet-warming pollution from cars, arguing that the restrictions would unlawfully force a rapid transition to electric vehicles in the state.

  The suit comes roughly nine months after the Republican-controlled Congress moved to block California from banning sales of new gas-powered cars by 2035. It targets clean car rules that California has continued to enforce even after the congressional action.

• • Car Shoppers Paying More Attention to EVs as Gas Prices Rise

  Site Activity Shows Hybrids, Plug-in Hybrids and EVs Accounted for 22.4% of All Vehicle Research Activity
  
  {edmonds}
  
  

  Mar. 11, 2026 - Escalating geopolitical tensions involving Iran are beginning to affect fuel prices across the United States. According to data from AAA, the national average price for a gallon of regular gasoline climbed to $3.54 on March 10, up 43 cents from $3.11 just one week earlier. In California, average prices have jumped even more sharply, rising about 62 cents over the past week to $5.29 per gallon.

  It’s difficult to predict how long fuel prices may remain elevated, but sharp increases at the pump have historically influenced how drivers think about their next vehicle.

  Edmunds on-site shopping data offers an early look at how car shoppers may be responding.

• • Span Looks to Cut Smart Panel Costs With $75M Eaton Partnership

  Eaton Invests $75M in Smart Panel Startup Span and Tapping Its Vast Global Distributor and Installer Networks
  
  {energy central}
  
  

  Mar. 9, 2026 -Many homes can't support an EV charger, heat pump, and battery without a costly panel or utility upgrade. Enter smart panels, which throttle and shift loads to remain within safe limits. They could save tens of thousands per home in avoided infrastructure costs.

  Span's panel retails at ~$3,500 versus $1,000-$2,500 for traditional gear—and the partnership aims to use Eaton's manufacturing and supply chain to drive that premium down.

• • EV Batteries Are Getting Better Faster Than the Climate is Getting Worse

  Concerns About EV Performance in Extreme Heat Waves Might Be a Thing of the Past, Thanks to Improvements in Battery Technology

  
  

  Mar. 5, 2026 -Electric vehicles are key for decarbonizing transportation and even reducing household emissions to slow down climate change. Yet as the world gets warmer and faces more extreme heat waves, there are concerns that EVs won’t fare well. That’s because the lithium-ion batteries age faster under high temperatures.

  New research puts this worry at ease. In a new study, researchers show that batteries have improved so much over the past several years that their gains will more than offset their expected heat-related degradation on a warming planet. This should give consumers full confidence in their EV’s lifespan even under extreme weather, the researchers say.

• • Climate Change Sucks, But At Least It Won’t Kill Your EV Battery

  Older EVs, But Not Newer Ones, May Lose Up to 30% Range in a Warming World
  
  {arsTECHNICA}
  
  

  Mar. 3, 2026 -If you’ve spent more than five minutes driving an electric vehicle, chances are good you’re a convert. But most people haven’t driven an EV, and surveys show that many are scared to consider ditching internal combustion engines for something that plugs in because of concerns about battery reliability. It’s easy to see why—if you don’t follow the field that closely, you’ll have missed some serious technology advances over the last few years.

  Early EVs did indeed suffer from lithium-ion battery degradation over time, similar to the energy storage loss common in lithium-ion-powered consumer electronics. But modern EV batteries aren’t the same as the ones in your toothbrush or that old tablet that lasts just a few hours. With modern EV battery management systems and active thermal control—liquid cooling, in other words—range loss shouldn’t be more than about 2 percent per year.

• • Eastside Light Rail Down With Power Issue, Again

  The Temporary Cancellation of Train Service Adds to the Chronic Disruptions Bedeviling the Rapidly Expanding Network That Are Dragging On the Regional System’s Dependability

  
  

  Mar. 3, 2026 -Light rail service between South Bellevue and Spring District stations is suspended again Tuesday because of a power issue.

  Trains stopped running early Tuesday morning after they unexpectedly lost power. Inspectors are looking at the overhead catenary system, which supplies electricity to the trains.

• • The Weird, Tiny, Low-Cost Electric Car Soon Coming to the US

  The New Fiat Topolino
  
  {electrek}
  
  

  Mar. 1, 2026 -Electric vehicles are everywhere these days, but few are as intriguing – or as polarizing – as the tiny urban EV soon headed to American roads. Fiat recently announced plans to bring its diminutive new model, the Topolino, to the US this year. At roughly the size of a golf cart and priced far below most traditional EVs, it is technically more of a quadricycle than a true ‘car’ and offers a radically different vision of personal mobility: ultra-compact, affordable, and perfectly tailored to short city commutes.

  I’ve long espoused the merits of car drivers shifting away from battle tank-sized vehicles and into something smaller and more appropriately-sized for the average trips many urban drivers take.