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Hiplok Switch 105 vs Urban D: E-Bike Lock Test
A hands-on review of Hiplok's Switch 105 folding lock and Urban D U-lock finds each has distinct strengths for e-bike security, with the author ultimately recommending riders carry both for maximum fl
BMW Opens iX3 Preorders at $61,500 with 434-Mile Range
BMW has opened US preorders for its 2027 iX3, the brand’s first Neue Klasse electric SUV, starting at $61,500 with up to 434 miles of range and significant tech upgrades.
Natasha Walter: Climate Crisis Fuels Violence
Feminist author Natasha Walter argues that climate‑driven heatwaves, floods and droughts are amplifying gender‑based violence, and she blames mainstream feminism’s corporate, individualist focus for i
Labour Says Only Party Taking Climate Crisis Seriously
As the UK heads into a pivotal election, Labour positions itself as the sole party still treating the climate crisis as a national emergency, citing overwhelming public concern. While some Conservativ
Massachusetts Proposes Four‑Tier Speed Rules
Massachusetts is set to overhaul micromobility law with S.3077, a comprehensive bill that creates a four‑tier speed classification for bicycles, e‑bikes, scooters and electric motorcycles and mandates
Colorado Warns of Severe Summer Wildfire Risk
Colorado's governor and top fire officials warned of a significantly elevated wildfire risk this summer driven by poor snowpack, drought and growing WUI populations, while flagging friction with the T
Greenlane Expands Truck Charging in Texas with Einride
Greenlane is rolling out its heavy‑duty EV truck charging network into Texas, completing a Dallas‑Houston‑San Antonio corridor that will give OTR drivers reliable power on the state’s busiest freight
Rivian Explores US Lidar Production With Chinese Firms
Rivian is exploring US-based lidar manufacturing, potentially through a joint venture with Chinese firms, as the EV maker races to control every layer of its autonomous driving stack.
High-power EV charging hits one of the US’s busiest freight routes
Greenlane is expanding its high‑power EV truck charging network from California into Texas, with new sites slated for Dallas and Houston along the I‑45 freight corridor. The chargers, supporting both
WattEV Orders 370 Tesla Semis for Oakland Port
WattEV secured a 370‑truck order for Tesla Semis, the biggest California electric‑truck rollout, pairing the fleet with new Megawatt charging hubs to accelerate its Truck‑as‑a‑Service model and showca
Subaru EV SUVs Lease Cheaper Than Gas Models
Subaru’s new 2026 electric SUVs, backed by 0% APR financing and a $2,000 cash rebate, now lease for less per month than comparable gasoline and hybrid models, marking a price advantage for the brand’s
Honda Shelves $11B Ontario EV Factory
Honda has abandoned its $11 billion Ontario EV and battery factory, cementing a rapid retreat from electrification that includes a $15.7 billion writedown, cancelled models and a broken Sony partnersh
Ride1Up Portola compact folding e-bikes at new lows from $795, EGO Nexus power station + 4x batteries rare discount, Gotrax, more
Ride1Up is driving the micro‑mobility market with a $300 price cut on its Portola folding e‑bike, now starting at $795, while Tesla pushes its robotaxi fleet into Dallas and Houston. The two moves ill
BYD Overtakes Tesla as UK's Top-Selling EV Brand
BYD has overtaken Tesla, Kia, and Volkswagen to become the UK's top-selling EV brand so far in 2026 with over 7% market share, as the Chinese automaker posts record overseas exports even while its dom
Tom Steyer Runs for California Governor, Coal Wealth
Billionaire climate activist Tom Steyer has entered the California governor’s race, positioning himself as a leading Democratic contender. Though he now pledges to separate his assets from fossil fuel
Volkswagen overtakes Amazon as Rivian's top shareholder
Volkswagen has surpassed Amazon as Rivian’s largest shareholder after acquiring 62.9 million new shares, marking a strategic shift driven by VW’s need for Rivian’s software-defined vehicle technology.
Ford opens Long Beach EV Center to fast‑track $5B push
Ford has launched a Long Beach “skunkworks” EV Design Center, consolidating design, prototyping, and testing under one roof to accelerate its $5 billion universal EV platform and compete with China’s
CCI Launches Working-Class Climate Plan to Cut Costs
A progressive think tank is redefining climate policy as a tool for economic relief, launching a 'green economic populism' platform that ties decarbonization to lower living costs and broader working-
California’s Battery Array Is as Powerful as 12 Nuclear Power Plants. Here’s What’s on the Horizon.
California’s grid‑connected batteries supplied 12,000 MW—enough for 40 % of the state’s demand and roughly the output of 12 nuclear plants—marking a rapid shift from natural‑gas peaking to storage. Th
Fencer Bombed Nuclear Plant and Vanished for 40 Years
Rodney Wilkinson, once South Africa’s top fencer, became a fugitive after bombing the Koeberg nuclear power station in 1982 — an act of defiance against apartheid — and vanished, living anonymously fo
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