Electric Buses & Heavy Trucks Lead the Charge
- Hong Kong orders 20 Wrightbus StreetDeck Electroliners – Citybus expands zero-emission fleet with double-decker e-buses, signaling strong demand for urban electric transit.
- Scania demonstrates V2G for heavy trucks using MCS – The Swedish OEM showcases how mega-watt charging can enable vehicle-to-grid services, a leap for fleet operators.
- Volvo joins Tesla’s Supercharger network – In a move others feared, Volvo opens 20,000 charge points to its drivers, boosting interoperability across brands.
- Ferrari’s first EV: $900,000 and drawing criticism – “What would Enzo say?” panned the launch; the Prancing Horse enters the electric era at a luxury price point.
- 2026 BYD Atto 3: 5-minute flash charging, 630 km range – With ultra-fast charging and long range, BYD continues to push affordability and innovation.
- Ford confirms reborn Fiesta as rally-bred EV – The small car returns, electrified and inspired by Ford’s rally heritage, targeting enthusiasts.
- Nio taps basketball legend Yao Ming as ES9 chief experience officer – A unique marketing move ahead of the ES9 launch in China.
- Firefly UK-bound: first review says premium and likeable – A compact EV brand aims for European hearts with design and quality.
- Towing electric vehicles safely: Brisbane towing companies weigh in – A practical guide ensuring EV owners know proper towing procedures to avoid battery damage.
- Model Y standard AWD supercharging at 229 kW – Owners report peak charging speeds, confirming Tesla’s continuous performance improvements.
- Lowered Teslas and Tsportline alignment specs – A community tip for those modifying suspension; proper toe and camber settings are critical.
- Comprehensive insurance for EVs – A general discussion on coverage, including battery and charging equipment, essential for owners.
- CERN backs Future Circular Collider – Massive scientific project may drive advances in superconducting materials, indirectly benefiting EV motors.
- NASA’s first human Moon outpost: SpaceX on deck – Lunar base plans rely on SpaceX’s Starship, with potential spin-offs for long-duration battery and solar tech.
- Space Force building military internet with SpaceX – Starlink expansion supports defense, but also showcases how space tech funds R&D applicable to EVs.
- China EV sales April 2026: continued growth – Data shows steady adoption, with BYD and Nio leading domestic sales.
- Tesla in France, spring 2026: three unsolved tensions – Challenges around charging, pricing, and grid capacity remain.
- Elon Musk’s prediction: half of new cars electric by now – reality check – Global EV share is lower than forecast, but pace is accelerating in key markets.
- Gas cars: the inconvenience and risks – An opinion piece highlights fuel price volatility, maintenance, and environmental costs versus EVs.
- Rumour: Ferrari 12Cilindri with manual gearbox (July debut) – Even Ferrari weighs tradition against electrification; hybrid or EV future remains debated.
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