Small, But Not Just a Concept Anymore NIU is moving fast. The scooter brand’s electric microcar, the NIUMM, is officially headed for production. Unveiled earlier this year, the two-seater made another splash at EICMA 2025, where NIU confirmed it is finishing homologation—the final regulatory step before it can hit public roads. Swappable Scooter Batteries, Same…

From 5 to 12 Cities—Fast Waymo is stepping on the accelerator. After years of cautious rollout, the Alphabet-owned self-driving company is expanding its driverless taxi service to 12 U.S. cities by the end of 2026. The newest cities joining the list? San Diego, Detroit, and Las Vegas. Waymo already operates in San Francisco, Los Angeles,…

House Power, Straight from Your SUV Rivian’s next big thing, the $45,000 R2 SUV, is more than just an EV. It’s a home battery on wheels. Thanks to a newly designed Energy Management Control Module, the R2 will support vehicle-to-home (V2H) power. That means during a blackout, or even just peak-rate electricity hours, the R2…

Design Takes Center Stage This year’s Japan Mobility Show (formerly the Tokyo Motor Show) felt like a glimpse into the future—with a catch. Japanese automakers brought out stunning concepts, wild designs, and creative tech. But most skipped over a crucial detail: how these vehicles will actually be powered. From Mazda’s rotary-carbon-capturing dreams to Toyota’s mysterious…

Goodbye Gas, Hello Free Charging Tesla has just launched a new offer for American drivers: 2,000 free Supercharging miles when trading in a gas-powered vehicle for a new Tesla. This promotion applies to both purchases and leases, making it easier than ever to go electric. It’s another push from Tesla to speed up the shift…

New Name, New Interface Ford has officially renamed and overhauled its smartphone app. What was once called FordPass is now simply branded as Ford. And this isn’t just a cosmetic update—it’s a functional upgrade that improves how drivers interact with their cars remotely. Whether you drive a full EV or a plug-in hybrid, the new…

A Response to the Touchscreen Era Today’s EVs are full of technology, but something’s been lost in the process—human connection behind the wheel. Scout Motors CEO Scott Keogh thinks the industry has gone too far with touchscreens, and he's not afraid to say it. In a recent Bloomberg interview, Keogh didn’t mince words: “Modern cars…

EV Batteries Just Became Circular Electric vehicle batteries aren’t just lasting longer—they’re becoming remarkably sustainable. Thanks to a new regulatory framework developed by a Chinese-led research team, battery recycling has hit an impressive milestone: 99.6% recovery for nickel, cobalt, and manganese, and 96.5% for lithium. These results come from a unified approach supported by 22…

The EV Price Collapse Has Begun Electric cars were once a premium luxury. Not anymore. Across the U.S., Europe, and China, EV prices are falling fast. Industry analysts are calling it a “price collapse.” And for the first time ever, electric vehicles could soon cost less to buy than gasoline-powered cars. Just a few years…

Halloween Shenanigans With a Side of Tech Clues Tesla’s AI team just dropped a photo that has the EV world buzzing. It showed a Cybercab pulling through an In-N-Out drive-thru, packed with passengers in Halloween costumes. Funny? Yes. Important? Maybe more than it seems. The post, shared on X, was captioned "Animal Style"—a nod to…