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Mercedes-Benz has confirmed it will introduce steer-by-wire technology in 2026, becoming the first German automaker to bring the system to production. The facelifted EQS electric sedan will be the first model to get it.
After scaling back EV plans, Ford (NYSE: F) is losing ground in the US. With fewer than 7,000 EVs sold in the first quarter, Toyota’s bZ electric SUV outsold Ford’s combined lineup. more…
Two new Hyundai IONIQ electric vehicles? In a cryptic teaser, Hyundai offered the first look at “the new journey of IONIQ.” more…
Tesla released its Q1 2026 production and delivery results today, confirming 358,023 vehicle deliveries — about 7,600 units below the Wall Street consensus of 365,645 vehicles. More concerning than the miss itself is the
American automaker Rivian has posted its production and delivery figures for Q1 of 2026 and has set the date for its full financial report. more…
Swedish electric boat maker Candela has just unveiled its latest vessel, the P-12 Business, and it’s aiming to do something that’s long felt overdue: make getting to your destination on the water just as enjoyable as the
Tesla delivered just 358,023 vehicles in the 1st quarter, which was a 6.3% increase over Q1 2025, but was also the second worst quarter for the company since Q3 2022. Meanwhile, the company produced 408,386 vehicles. Let
Just a bit after hearing about 28 new EV fast chargers in San Diego, here comes a new story about over 60 fast chargers for NYC. These “small” EV charger installations are examples of how, little by little, EV public inf
The joint venture “Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies” (RV Tech) has successfully completed the winter tests of its production-intent zonal architecture for the first generation of software‑defined vehicles (SDVs).
After four years of growth, U.S. coal exports decreased by 16 million short tons (MMst) in 2025, according to data released by the U.S. Census Bureau. Exports totaled 93 MMst in 2025, compared with 108 MMst in 2024. Ther
In the midst of a fuel crisis in Australia, caused by Middle East war miscalculations, I would expect that many transport companies are wishing they had ordered more battery electric buses. Diesel is over $AU 3 per litre
General Motors has an EV trick or two up its sleeve as US President Donald Trump makes the case for vehicle electrification stronger than ever before. The post General Motors Slaps Down Trump’s War On EVs appeared first