(opens original source in a new tab)ElectrekHere are the top 10 most affordable EVs and hybrids to insureInsurance costs likely aren’t the first thing that comes to mind when shopping for a new electric or hybrid vehicle, but it is something you should consider. Here are the top 10 most affordable EVs and hybrids to insure for 2026.
(opens original source in a new tab)ElectrekChina’s getting a new Smart car and you can’t have itA regulatory filing with the Chinese government has revealed specs of Smart #2, the upcoming successor to the Smart ForTwo. A full reveal is expected in October, with the car later coming to global markets… except the US. (opens original source in a new tab)Jameson Dow·7 August 2026
(opens original source in a new tab)ElectrekSubaru is spending nearly $10,000 per vehicle to sell its new EVsSubaru’s big EV incentives have helped boost sales, but they’re quickly taking a toll on the company’s profits. (opens original source in a new tab)Peter Johnson·7 August 2026
(opens original source in a new tab)ElectrekTesla admits Cybertruck PCS defect, extends warranty to 8 yearsTesla has officially acknowledged that the power conversion system (PCS) in pre-2026 Cybertrucks is defective, and it’s extending the warranty on those trucks to 8 years or 150,000 miles. The reversal comes after months of owners paying up to $7,200 to replace a part Tesla now admits “does not meet our reliability standards.” The automaker sneakily tried to let the clear manufacturing defect pass warranties. (opens original source in a new tab)Fred Lambert·7 August 2026
(opens original source in a new tab)ElectrekTelo raises its tiny electric truck’s tow rating to 8,000 lbsTelo is raising the tow rating on its Mini-sized electric truck to 8,000 lbs, up from the 6,600 lbs it previously advertised. The startup says months of real-world towing convinced it the little MT1 can safely pull more than a truck that size looks like it should. That new number puts a 152-inch pickup roughly on par with a base Ford F-150. (opens original source in a new tab)Fred Lambert·7 August 2026
(opens original source in a new tab)ElectrekThe Kia PV5 is taking over Europe as the best-selling small electric vanThe PV5 now accounts for over one-third of Europe’s small electric van market. Kia’s first electric van has quickly become the most popular e-LCV across Europe and the UK. (opens original source in a new tab)Peter Johnson·7 August 2026
(opens original source in a new tab)ElectrekBatch eFT.3 Review: A 28 MPH fat tire e-bike built for the streetsFat tire e-bikes have become synonymous with rugged adventure. Browse the category and you’d think every 20-inch fat tire bike is destined for sandy beaches, forest trails, or rocky singletrack. In reality, though, most of them spend their lives on city streets, bike paths, and neighborhood roads. That’s what makes the Batch Bicycles eFT.3 refreshing. Instead of pretending to be an off-road machine, it embraces what many riders are actually looking for: a comfortable, practical commuter that hap (opens original source in a new tab)Micah Toll·7 August 2026
Clean Energy (opens original source in a new tab)CleanTechnicaHydrogen Trains Get Headlines. Battery Trains Get Used.India’s first hydrogen passenger train arrived with an impressive label attached: the world’s most powerful hydrogen train. That’s a genuine engineering accomplishment, but it isn’t the competition railway operators are trying to win. They need trains that leave the depot, cover the timetable, receive fuel or charge reliably, return from ... [continued] The post Hydrogen Trains Get Headlines. Battery Trains Get Used. appeared first on CleanTechnica. (opens original source in a new tab)Michael Barnard·7 August 2026
Clean Energy (opens original source in a new tab)CleanTechnicaNew Zealand Electric Vehicle Market Rises from the Depths! (CHARTS)Once touted as a possible “Norway of the Pacific,” New Zealand’s electric vehicle transition was stopped in its tracks by a change of government. The new conservative government reversed the generous tax incentives for EVs and brought in a road user charge. EV sales plummeted. Sounds like another country we ... [continued] The post New Zealand Electric Vehicle Market Rises from the Depths! (CHARTS) appeared first on CleanTechnica. (opens original source in a new tab)David Waterworth·7 August 2026
Clean Energy (opens original source in a new tab)CleanTechnicaWaymo Jacks Up Lobbying In Washington, DCThe race is on in the robotaxi industry to get into new markets, build up customer bases, and edge out the competition before they arrive — or at least at these nascent stages when no one is too massive or dominant. I just covered news of Zoox launching paid service ... [continued] The post Waymo Jacks Up Lobbying In Washington, DC appeared first on CleanTechnica. (opens original source in a new tab)Zachary Shahan·7 August 2026
Clean Energy (opens original source in a new tab)CleanTechnicaZoox To Start Charging Passengers Next WeekZoox has been allowed to do self-driving vehicle and robotaxi testing for a long time, but it hasn’t been allowed to charge passengers for them. Now, however, that has changed — Zoox got approval last week from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) to deploy up to 5,000 robotaxis ... [continued] The post Zoox To Start Charging Passengers Next Week appeared first on CleanTechnica. (opens original source in a new tab)Zachary Shahan·7 August 2026
(opens original source in a new tab)ElectrekTesla is racking up speeding tickets, and YOU are on the hookOn today’s brain-addled episode of Quick Charge, President Trump says electric car drivers have a disease, Full Self Driving won’t stop earning Tesla drivers tickets, and Waymo’s CEO spends over forty minutes explaining why Tesla’s tech won’t ever beat a human driver. (opens original source in a new tab)Jo Borrás·7 August 2026
