A New Role for Electric Vehicles Electric vehicles already transform how people move. Now, a new UK initiative is testing how they could also protect lives during power cuts. The project, called Power Wheels, explores whether EV batteries can temporarily support homes when electricity fails—especially for disabled and medically dependent households. The focus sits firmly…

A Global Forum Meets Real Traffic XPENG turned an international policy forum into a live driving showcase in Shanghai. During the UN/WP.29 Informal Working Group on Automated Driving Systems (IWG ADS) session, the Chinese EV maker invited global delegates to experience its AI-powered driver assistance in real traffic. The gathering marked the first offline IWG…

Rivian is preparing to level up its electric delivery van. After years of steady production with minimal changes, the company is now planning meaningful hardware upgrades. The goal is simple. More range. More capability. And broader use beyond dense city routes. From Urban Specialist to Long-Route Workhorse Since its launch in late 2021, Rivian’s electric…

Tesla just introduced one of its most compelling incentives yet for U.S. buyers. As of February 2026, new Model 3 orders now qualify for 0.99% APR financing. The offer applies across the lineup and runs for loan terms of up to 72 months. In a high-rate environment, that single change makes a real difference. Why…

EV charging doesn’t work exactly like fueling a gas car. Instead, many stations use apps to handle payment, start sessions, and share helpful information. That approach may feel new, yet it serves clear purposes. More importantly, the experience continues to improve as charging networks mature. Apps add clarity and convenience Charging apps give drivers useful…

Ford is starting over After years of adapting gas-era vehicles, the automaker is building its first true ground-up electric truck. It’s due in 2027 as a 2028 model. The target price? Around $30,000. That alone makes people look twice. This midsize electric pickup will launch on Ford’s new Universal Electric Vehicle (UEV) platform. It won’t…

A New Era for Waymo’s Fleet Waymo is launching its sixth-generation Driver system on public roads. The first vehicle to carry the upgraded hardware is the Zeekr-built Ojai electric minivan. Soon, Waymo employees in Los Angeles and San Francisco will begin fully autonomous rides in it. Public access will follow. Until now, Waymo tested these…

February 14 Marks the Cutoff Tesla is closing the door on one-time purchases of Full Self-Driving (FSD). The company will remove the outright buying option on February 14. After that date, customers can only access FSD through a monthly subscription. CEO Elon Musk signaled this shift in January. Now, Tesla is executing the plan. Currently,…

Two EV Prototypes, One National Vision Canada just doubled down on its EV ambitions. At the 2026 Canadian International AutoShow in Toronto, the Automotive Parts Manufacturers’ Association (APMA) revealed two new Project Arrow prototypes: Vector and Borealis. Together, they signal the next phase of Canada’s homegrown zero-emissions vehicle program. Project Arrow first debuted in 2023…

Seven SUVs. One Orchestra. Zero Ordinary Launches. Lucid just rewrote the EV reveal playbook. Instead of a press conference, the company staged a live orchestral performance inside Berlin’s iconic Tempodrom. The event, called The Seven Suite, placed the new Lucid Gravity SUV at the center of a cinematic music experience just days before the city’s…