French startup Cixi has unveiled the Vigoz, a lightweight electric car that reaches 75 mph and features bicycle pedals to supplement battery charging. While pedaling alone won't fully power the vehicle, it adds a unique human-electric hybrid experience. Designed for urban mobility, the Vigoz blends EV tech with fitness. Cixi has released video footage and technical specs confirming it's a working prototype - not just a concept.
The Trump administration has halted offshore wind projects, revoked permits, and redirected funding to fossil fuel infrastructure, citing energy reliability. Surprisingly, some fossil fuel executives oppose the move, warning it undermines investment stability and shared infrastructure. The rollback threatens jobs, climate goals, and U.S. competitiveness, prompting a broad coalition to call for balanced, future-ready energy policy.
Lucid has delivered its first Gravity robotaxi to Nuro, marking a key step in autonomous EV deployment. The vehicle will join Uber's fleet, blending Lucid’s luxury EV design with Nuro's self-driving tech. Nuro, known for its compact autonomous delivery vehicles, is expanding into passenger transport. This collaboration aims to accelerate commercial robotaxi services by combining premium electric mobility with advanced AI-driven autonomy.
Leapmotor has produced its one-millionth EV, marking a major milestone in its global growth. Backed by Stellantis, the Chinese automaker is rapidly expanding across Europe with over 600 sales and service points. Models like the T03 and C10 are now available in Ireland, Bulgaria, and Central Europe. The partnership with Stellantis enables Leapmotor to scale manufacturing and distribution, positioning it as a rising force in affordable electric mobility.
Morocco will export solar energy to Germany via a 4,800 km undersea cable called Sila Atlantik, delivering up to 26 TWh annually. The cable will run along the Atlantic coast, passing through Portuguese, Spanish, French, Belgian, and Dutch waters before reaching Germany. The project, backed by E.ON and Uniper, is estimated to cost between €40 billion, with developers seeking government guarantees to support this massive clean energy infrastructure.
BrightDrop Fades Out: What's Next for Retail EV Fleets?
21 Oct 2025 | GM has ended production of its BrightDrop electric vans, leaving retailers like Target and Walmart seeking alternatives. Fewer than 2,000 vans are in service, far below expectations. Ford's E-Transit, Rivian's RCV, and Mercedes' U.S.-built eSprinter are the most viable replacements. BrightDrop's failure highlights the challenges of scaling commercial EVs amid shifting incentives and slow fleet adoption.
Model Y Competitor? NIO's Onvo L60 Is Affordable EV for the Masses
21 Oct 2025 | The Onvo L60 is a mid-size electric SUV from NIO’s ONVO brand, designed for families and priced to undercut the Tesla Model Y. It offers up to 462 hp, 525 km range, and supports battery swapping via NIO’s Battery-as-a-Service (BaaS), lowering upfront cost to ~$21,200. Full ownership with battery is ~$29,300. Exports to Europe begin in 2025. With smart tech, spacious design, and flexible pricing, it signals China's EV push into the global mainstream.
From Horses to Horsepower: Why EV Skeptics Sound Like 19th-Century Farriers
21 Oct 2025 | Alan Gelfand's anti-EV stance echoes 19th-century farriers resisting the automobile. His business depends on ICE vehicles, making his critique more nostalgic than neutral. EVs require less maintenance, offer long-term savings, and are backed by expanding service networks. Like carriage makers before him, mechanics must evolve or risk irrelevance. The transition is disruptive - but history favors adaptation over defiance.
EV Depreciation: A Temporary Dip, Not a Long-Term Trend
20 Oct 2025 | EV depreciation concerns are real but overstated. Fleet failures and battery uncertainty skew resale data, yet modern EVs show strong longevity and lower operating costs. Automakers now offer battery health reports, extended warranties, and OTA updates to boost confidence. Policy support and LFP chemistry further stabilize value. As transparency improves, EVs will redefine long-term worth - not just match it.
17 Oct 2025 | Horse Powertrain, a joint venture by Renault, Geely, and Aramco, offers compact hybrid engines like the C1 to retrofit EV platforms. Designed as range extenders, these engines run on multiple fuels and meet Euro 7 standards. Though marketed as green tech, their real-world impact is debated - especially as studies show PHEVs are rarely charged. Horse may be a transitional solution, but 500-mile EVs are poised to dominate long-term.
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