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Which Version of the BMW 3-Series Gets You the Most for Your Money?
We have recommendations for which trim level to buy if you want to get the most bang for your buck when buying the BMW 3-series.
Tesla Semi battery sizes confirmed: 822 kWh and 548 kWh officially revealed
California’s Air Resources Board has officially confirmed the Tesla Semi’s battery capacities through a regulatory filing — and they’re smaller than what Elon Musk originally suggested back in 2022.
The CARB Executive Order A-374-0095, signed on April 15, reveals that the Long Range Semi carries an 822 kWh usable battery pack while the Standard Range comes in at 548 kWh, both using NCMA lithium-ion chemistry with Tesla’s 4680 cells.
Semi-solid state batteries are coming to the e-bike industry – and for real this time
For years, “next-gen battery tech” in the e-bike world (and the EV world in general) has mostly been a promise. Solid-state batteries were always just around the corner, hyped in EV headlines but nowhere to be found on actual bikes you could buy.
That may finally be changing.
GM Recalls 40K Bottles of Brake Fluid That Could Affect Stopping Power
Recall documents show that the affected ACDelco brake fluid may have visible sediment, which can worsen brake performance.
2027 Mercedes-Benz CLE-Class
Review, Pricing, and Specs
The new Chevy Bolt EV delivers nearly 300 miles of real-world range for under $30,000
The new 2027 Chevy Bolt EV drove nearly 300 miles on a single charge during real-world testing, or about 30 miles more than its official EPA-rated range. For under $30,000, the new Bolt hits the sweet spot.
How US automakers lobbied themselves into a $70B loss – and let China win
Perhaps you’ve heard the news – automakers across the industry are canceling EV investments, taking tens of billions in losses in response to a claimed lack in customer demand for EVs (even as EV sales in fact continue to rise globally and gas car sales have peaked).
A new analysis by InfluenceMap shows how automakers actually made their own bed, by flip-flopping on their own lobbying efforts and contributing to the regulatory instability that currently plagues an industry with long planning timelines and global competitors that have not hamstrung themselves with such uncertainty.
Nuro secures California driverless permit for Lucid Gravity Uber robotaxis
Nuro has received a permit from the California Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) to test its Lucid Gravity SUVs without a human safety driver on public roads — a critical milestone before the company can launch Uber’s planned robotaxi service later this year.
The updated permit covers testing in Santa Clara and San Mateo counties at speeds up to 45 mph, day or night, clearing the way for fully driverless testing of the vehicles that Uber plans to deploy in a fleet of at least 35,000 robotaxis.
Wheel-E Podcast: Juiced returns, semi-solid state e-bike batteries, more
This week on Electrek’s Wheel-E podcast, we discuss the most popular news stories from the world of electric bikes and other nontraditional electric vehicles. This time, that includes new e-bikes from Juiced, Ride1Up and Jackrabbit, e-moto news from Segway and Honda, new e-bike laws, and more.
REALLY Quick Charge: The Mobility House, V2G, and building up the grid
On this really quick episode of Quick Charge, we got the chance to sit down with The Mobility House North America’s director of marketing communications, Dylan Gasperik, who talks ACT, V2G integration with Kia, utility programs, and how EVs strengthen – not weaken – the nation’s straining energy grid.
Ignore WW3 – these electric excavators are going TO THE MOON [update]
Engineering startups Astroport Space Technologies and Astrolab have successfully completed a real-world demonstration for their UTIPA Excavator – an all-electric machine designed to become the cornerstone of lunar construction solutions and pave the way for autonomous construction projects on the Moon.
UPDATE 08MAY26: Oh, we’re really doing this.
Ride1Up rolls out suspension version of popular low-cost commuter e-bike
Ride1Up is expanding one of its most popular lightweight commuter e-bikes with a new version aimed at riders looking for a bit more comfort on rougher roads and longer rides. The company has now officially begun shipping the new Ride1Up Roadster V3 Suspension model, adding front suspension to the sleek urban e-bike while keeping much of what made the original such a hit.
Tesla Model Y first to pass NHTSA’s new ADAS tests — but they test the basics
NHTSA announced today that the 2026 Tesla Model Y is the first vehicle to pass its new advanced driver assistance system (ADAS) benchmark tests under the updated New Car Assessment Program. The agency framed it as a milestone for vehicle safety.
The announcement is real progress, and credit where credit is due — Tesla passed all eight ADAS evaluations. But the context around this news is important, and it paints a more nuanced picture than the press release suggests.
2027 Ford Super Duty Prepares for Work with New Carhartt Package
Exclusive to the XLT crew-cab trucks, it can be had with either the gas-fed 7.3-liter V-8 or the Power Stroke diesel 6.7-liter V-8.
Blink’s 56k EV ports to get plug-and-charge access through Emobi
Blink and Emobi are teaming up to make EV charging work more seamlessly across apps, networks, and vehicles.
Toyota’s $15,000 electric SUV has been China’s top-selling joint venture EV for 7 months
2027 Rezvani Fortress Turns the F-150 Raptor R into a Moving Fortress
Rezvani calls the Fortress the "ultimate tactical off-road truck," though we think it'll look more like a video game creation brought to life.
Hyundai patent reveals new body-on-frame EV battery setup
VW Golf GTI Steals the FWD 'Ring Record from the Honda Civic Type R
The GTI's 50th-anniversary edition lapped Germany's famous racetrack and beat the CTR's record-setting run by less than a half-second.