BYD opens orders for its new flagship EV with over 1,000 km of range for under $40,000
BYD opens orders for its new flagship EV with over 1,000 km of range for under $40,000

BYD opened orders for the Great Han, its new flagship electric sedan that can drive over 1,000 km (621 mi) on a single charge, starting at under $40,000.

Solar generated more electricity than coal and wind in May – EIA data
Solar generated more electricity than coal and wind in May – EIA data

In May alone, solar-generated electricity exceeded that of both coal and wind, according to new data just released by the US Energy Information Administration (EIA), and reviewed by the SUN DAY Campaign. 

Tesla quietly closes its secret ~$2 billion AI hardware deal
Tesla quietly closes its secret ~$2 billion AI hardware deal

Tesla has closed the mysterious ~$2 billion acquisition of an AI hardware company that it first hinted at in April — and it did so, again, without naming the target or issuing a press release.
The deal was confirmed in a single passage buried in Tesla’…

Facebook debuts Seller app for Marketplace and tests a TikTok-style video feed

Facebook is rolling out a standalone Seller app for Marketplace power users and testing a video-first home screen that mirrors TikTok’s format.

Tesla’s car door defect could lead to tougher rules for everyone
Tesla’s car door defect could lead to tougher rules for everyone

Tesla’s electronic door handles that have been linked to several deaths could lead to tougher safety rules for the entire auto industry. In a notice published today, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said that complaints about Tesla’s mechanical door release don’t warrant a defect investigation. Instead, the issue is better addressed through a broader […]

Boox is taking on Xteink with its own tiny e-reader
Boox is taking on Xteink with its own tiny e-reader

Boox’s new Tile lineup will take on Xteink’s popular e-readers that are small enough to stick on the back of an iPhone with MagSafe. As spotted by Good E-Reader, the first one is the Picco, which will feature a 3.97-inch front-lit, black-and-white e-paper display and expandable storage with an SD card slot. Boox confirmed to […]

Kia sold 110,000 EVs in Q2, with the PV5 and new low-cost models leading the way
Kia sold 110,000 EVs in Q2, with the PV5 and new low-cost models leading the way

From electric vans to entry-level SUVs, Kia now has an EV for nearly everyone. After sales jumped 88% in the second quarter, Kia expects demand to pick up in the second half of 2026.

Kingbull Discover ST 2.0 review: A surprisingly capable fat tire e-bike that stops just short of ‘premium’
Kingbull Discover ST 2.0 review: A surprisingly capable fat tire e-bike that stops just short of ‘premium’

One of the easiest ways to get my attention is to slap the word “premium” on an affordable e-bike. Sometimes it’s justified. Other times it’s… aspirational.

Facebook is getting a free verified badge to help spot real people

Facebook is rolling out a free, selfie-based Verified badge so you know there’s a real person behind a profile before you swipe, chat, or buy.

NHTSA denies Tesla door-release defect petition, opens new door rules
NHTSA denies Tesla door-release defect petition, opens new door rules

NHTSA has denied a petition asking it to open a defect investigation into the hidden manual door releases on the Tesla Model 3. But in the same decision, the agency agreed to start writing new door-safety rules for the entire auto industry.
The denial,…