Electric Vehicles & Transport

Xiaomi SkyNomad: An SUV Built for ... Xiaomi SkyNomad: An SUV Built for When the Charging Network Runs Out Xiaomi's new EREV SUV line promises over 930 miles of combined range — but it's launching into a shrinking Chinese market and has no confirmed export plans. July 28, 2026, 1:18 p.m.
Chinese eVTOL Prosperity completes first autonomous ... Chinese eVTOL Prosperity completes first autonomous flight in Kazakhstan AutoFlight's six-seat air taxi flew a 2.4 km autonomous loop over an Astana racetrack — a quiet signal that China's eVTOL makers are moving fast outside Western regulatory systems. July 24, 2026, 12:58 p.m.
Pratt & Whitney's hybrid jet engine ... Pratt & Whitney's hybrid jet engine passes ground tests — first flight in 2027 A 1MW electric motor paired with a turboprop could cut fuel burn by 30% on short regional routes, but GE Aerospace already has its rival system airborne. July 22, 2026, 4:14 p.m.
Volkswagen's eBike packs radar, a rear-view ... Volkswagen's eBike packs radar, a rear-view camera, and fighter-jet HUD tech VW has licensed its brand to Australian maker n+ for two premium eBikes stuffed with automotive safety tech — but regulatory questions linger for UK riders. July 20, 2026, 9:02 p.m.
Vertical Aerospace Valo Makes Public Debut ... Vertical Aerospace Valo Makes Public Debut at Farnborough — but Certification Slips to 2029 The UK air taxi startup is flying its eVTOL in public for the first time, while quietly pushing its certification target back by a year. July 19, 2026, 3:46 p.m.
Tesla opens its first public Megacharger ... Tesla opens its first public Megacharger — and it's 2.4x more powerful than a Supercharger V4 A new station in Bloomington, California gives any Tesla Semi operator access to 1.2 MW charging for the first time — no corporate depot required. July 17, 2026, 5:01 p.m.
Tesla's $225 balance bike sold out ... Tesla's $225 balance bike sold out instantly — and no, it doesn't have a motor Elon Musk's latest Tesla product is a magnesium balance bike for toddlers. It's already out of stock, and it won't ship until August 2026. July 17, 2026, 2:49 p.m.
Chip Motors LUV: A $15,000 electric ... Chip Motors LUV: A $15,000 electric city car you can hose down — and hand off to a remote driver Florida startup Chip Motors is pitching a low-speed, four-seat EV at $15,000 with a washable interior and a teleoperations service that lets a human operator park it for you. July 16, 2026, 1:23 p.m.
Tesla FSD hits 50 million km ... Tesla FSD hits 50 million km in Europe — but only in five small countries Five months after Dutch approval unlocked a fast-track EU recognition path, Tesla's driver-assistance system is racking up miles — while Germany, France, and Italy sit on the sidelines. July 14, 2026, 1:55 p.m.
China's Weichai certifies the world's first ... China's Weichai certifies the world's first heavy-duty hydrogen combustion engine The WP15 burns hydrogen like diesel burns fuel — no fuel cells required. It just passed China's toughest emissions standard, and the implications for trucking go well beyond China. July 12, 2026, 5:03 p.m.
Waymo's robo-taxi called the cops on ... Waymo's robo-taxi called the cops on two teens drinking and shooting Orbeez inside it A remote operator watched the whole thing live, locked the doors, and steered the car straight to a police ambush — setting a first-of-its-kind precedent for driverless vehicle oversight. July 9, 2026, 12:06 p.m.
Korean Scientists Revolutionize Battery Tech with ... Korean Scientists Revolutionize Battery Tech with Eco-Friendly, Cost-Effective Dry Anode Process Korean scientists have found a way to reduce the cost of battery production and speed up their charging with a new "dry" method of making anodes. July 7, 2026, 5:17 p.m.
Hennessey Venom F5-M: 2,031 HP and ... Hennessey Venom F5-M: 2,031 HP and a Six-Speed Manual in a 12-Unit Hypercar The world's most powerful manual production car just debuted at Goodwood — and all 12 examples are already spoken for. July 7, 2026, 12:08 p.m.
School buses are moonlighting as giant ... School buses are moonlighting as giant batteries this summer More than 200 electric school buses across the US are feeding power back to the grid during summer break — a small but promising test of Vehicle-to-Grid technology at scale. July 4, 2026, 2:49 p.m.
BYD's 1,500 kW Flash Charger hits ... BYD's 1,500 kW Flash Charger hits Europe — and it's three times faster than Tesla's V4 BYD has passed 7,000 fast chargers in China and is pushing into Europe with technology that dwarfs anything currently on public networks in the US or UK. July 3, 2026, 4:35 p.m.
Solar panels between train tracks survived ... Solar panels between train tracks survived 11,000 passes — now France wants in Swiss startup Sun-Ways has completed a three-year pilot showing removable solar panels can sit between active rail tracks without damage — a concept that failed spectacularly on roads. July 1, 2026, 2:40 p.m.
Tesla Cybercab hits Austin streets with ... Tesla Cybercab hits Austin streets with no steering wheel or pedals The first production Cybercab rolled off Giga Texas in February 2026, but federal safety rules and Tesla's own software still have some catching up to do. June 30, 2026, 9:49 a.m.
Tesla ends one-time FSD purchases in ... Tesla ends one-time FSD purchases in Asia by June 30 — subscription is now the only option Tesla is closing its one-time Full Self-Driving purchase window in Hong Kong, Macau, and Taiwan on June 30, completing a global shift to subscription-only pricing that started in the US in February. June 28, 2026, 5:54 p.m.
Phosgo Go 5 Ultra: An E-Bike ... Phosgo Go 5 Ultra: An E-Bike That Charges From Solar Panels Built Into Its Wheels Startup Phosgo claims the world's first serially produced solar-assist e-bike — with panels hidden inside the wheel disks — but big discounts and zero retailer backing deserve a closer look. June 22, 2026, 2:27 p.m.
The Boring Company's second Nashville tunneling ... The Boring Company's second Nashville tunneling machine is ready to dig Prufrock MB2 has completed commissioning in Nashville, with a third machine already scheduled for August 2026 — but the company's cost-per-mile claims remain unproven at scale. June 18, 2026, 12:32 p.m.
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