Tesla has officially begun Cybertruck deliveries in the United Arab Emirates, marking the electric pickup’s first sales in the Middle East and its second international market after South Korea.
Tesla appears to be quietly rolling out a new version of its Full Self-Driving computer, with new Model Y owners discovering their vehicles are equipped with “Hardware 4.5”, or AI4.5 as it’s being labeled internally.
The discovery comes from owners taking delivery of Fremont-built Model Y vehicles in late December and January, who found a computer labeled “AP4.5” or “AP45” in their cars. The sightings match a part number (2261336-02-A) that was previously spotted in Tesla’s Electronic Parts Catalog for a new FSD computer.
As usual, Tesla made no announcement about the change.
Amsterdam is often held up as the gold standard for bicycle-friendly cities, but even in one of the most bike-centric places on Earth, not all e-bikes are being treated equally. The Dutch capital has announced plans to ban electric fat tire bikes from its most famous park, and city officials are openly discussing whether wider restrictions could follow.
Benjamin Bate, Tesla’s Director of Vehicle Operations and Engineering at Fremont, has left the automaker after over 8 years to become a plant manager at Chemelex.
Bate’s departure, which we spotted on his LinkedIn profile, adds to the now-constant stream of experienced talent leaving Tesla.
When storms roll through and the power goes out, most people think about flashlights, candles, or portable power stations. But there’s a backup power source sitting in a lot of garages that often gets overlooked: your e-bike battery.
The groundbreaking EC230 Electric excavator has spent the last few years proving its worth on job sites around the world – now, Volvo is making it easier than ever to help it prove itself on your job site with an aggressive 0% financing deal.
Volvo parent company Geely is set to complete production of its first in-house solid-state battery pack in 2026, becoming the latest Chinese electric automaker to announce progress with this next-generation battery tech.
Zenobē is teaming up with the Trans Group and Educational Bus Transportation (EBT) to electrify the Copiague Public Schools bus fleet in Long Island, NY, helping the district’s 4,500 students to cleaner, healthier transportation.
New York City’s food carts are part of the city’s soul. They’re loud, fast, fragrant, and everywhere – serving up everything from tacos to kebabs on street corners that somehow never sleep. But for all their charm, there’s one thing almost everyone agrees could disappear tomorrow without being missed: the rattling, smoky gas generators that keep those carts powered.
Now, in a twist that feels peak New York, some of those carts are starting to run on the same batteries that power the city’s e-bike delivery fleet.
There’s no shortage of advice on how to size a home solar and battery system, but most of it assumes a suburban home with city services and outages measured in hours, not days. Rural homes play by different rules, especially during major winter storms. When ice and snow take down lines and your utility prioritizes restoring power to urban neighborhoods, having a home battery isn’t about convenience — it’s about damage control.
While some companies are making promises, other companies are building hybrid and electric semi trucks. In fact, more than 231,000 electrified work trucks rolled off assembly lines 2025 – and that’s just in China!
Weighing in at just 1,356 kg and packing a 320 kW (~430 hp) electric motor, the Xiaomi-backed JMEV SC01 ditches the extras and keeps the essentials – so if you’re the kind of person that dreams of a self-driving future that lets you pay more attention to your Twitter X feed than the road ahead, this one’s not for you.
But if it is for you, I have fantastic news: this electric roadster is being sold in Europe (and it won’t stop there).
Commercial truck brand Harbinger is spinning its battery technology into a standalone business, supplying other manufacturers with dependable, US-made energy storage at tariff-free prices – and iconic RV brand Airstream is their first customer.
Chevy is delivering 2027 Bolts to dealerships as we speak, bringing back the much-beloved electric hatchback which had been retired in 2023, with some nice updates but a very familiar form.
But it may not last for too long – GM says this refresh is only available for a “limited time,” so get it while you can. (Update: We now have an indication that “limited time” could be about 18 months)
A federal district judge in Washington ordered that $5 billion in National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) funds must be made available to states, after having been illegally frozen in February.
Update, Jan 23, 2026: This story was originally posted June 25, 2025, with a preliminary judgment releasing funds for 14 states. Now, A federal court has entered final judgment permanently protecting the NEVI program across all 50 states and ruling against the Dept. of Transportation. This story has been updated in accordance.
Ford is getting into the MD- and HDEV game with the new Ford F-Line E electric semi truck that will be rolling onto Westerm European roads in either 4×2 or 6×2 configurations this summer, with 26-ton ratings and up to 1,820 lb-ft of Earth-moving torque!
ChargePoint is adding public EV chargers at rental car locations in Wisconsin, a small but notable expansion of charging access at airports and neighborhood branches in Appleton and Madison – and not just for people renting EVs.
Lease deals get all the hype, but a lot of people would still rather buy their vehicles. If that sounds like you, you’re in luck, because there’s a whole bunch of great EVs you can buy with 0% financing this month – including the new “affordable” Tesla Model Y Standard!
UPDATE 23JAN2026: Kia EV6 gets 0% financing PLUS customer cash!
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