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Received today — 1 February 2026

Sales of the ultra-fast Xiaomi SU7 Ultra have ultra-plummeted to under 50 units

31 January 2026 at 19:54

The ultra-fast Xiaomi SU7 Ultra made enough headlines with its astonishing 0-60 sprints and record Nürburgring lap times to drum up around 3,000 sales per month – but the good times seem to have come to an end, and Xiaomi sold just 45 units in December.

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Texas Chevy dealer still lists a 2023 Bolt in inventory – and wants $13K over MSRP

31 January 2026 at 19:07

I reached out to a Texas Chevy dealer about a 2023 Bolt EUV LT Redline they list in their inventory, and despite talking to two different reps and probably an AI, I couldn’t get the answer to one simple question: why is their price more than $13,000 above sticker?

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Received yesterday — 31 January 2026

New DEWALT autonomous drilling robot set to speed up data center construction

31 January 2026 at 01:26

The construction experts at DEWALT have launched what they’re calling the world’s first downward drilling, fleet-capable robot – a machine they say will enable more efficient concrete drilling to help accelerate data center construction.

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Bot space race: humanoid robots connect to satellite, prep for space launch

28 January 2026 at 16:59

It’s been a big week for humanoid robots with a first-ever humanoid to directly connect to a low-Earth orbit satellite from one firm and plans announced to launch a robot into space by another. It seems like the robot space race is on – and China is winning.

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Electric take on winter weather while Tesla’s sales slide continues

27 January 2026 at 00:36

On today’s icy cold episode of Quick Charge, the only thing colder than the air outside most Americans’ homes is the demand for Tesla Cybertrucks – so we’ve got some EV-focused tips on making it through the cold while Elon begins shipping CTs overseas.

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Dig it: Volvo is offering 0% interest financing on EC230 Electric excavator

26 January 2026 at 02:03

The groundbreaking EC230 Electric excavator has spent the last few years proving its worth on job sites around the world – now, Volvo is making it easier than ever to help it prove itself on your job site with an aggressive 0% financing deal.

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Electric school buses arrive in Long Island with latest Zenobē launch

25 January 2026 at 19:44

Zenobē is teaming up with the Trans Group and Educational Bus Transportation (EBT) to electrify the Copiague Public Schools bus fleet in Long Island, NY, helping the district’s 4,500 students to cleaner, healthier transportation.

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Home solar in rural America: how much battery do you need in a winter storm?

24 January 2026 at 22:34

There’s no shortage of advice on how to size a home solar and battery system, but most of it assumes a suburban home with city services and outages measured in hours, not days. Rural homes play by different rules, especially during major winter storms. When ice and snow take down lines and your utility prioritizes restoring power to urban neighborhoods, having a home battery isn’t about convenience — it’s about damage control.

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Hybrid and electric semi truck sales topped 231,000 units 2025 – in China alone

24 January 2026 at 21:20

While some companies are making promises, other companies are building hybrid and electric semi trucks. In fact, more than 231,000 electrified work trucks rolled off assembly lines 2025 – and that’s just in China!

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FSD is for chumps: SC01 is an EV that BEGS to be driven – and it’s coming to Europe

24 January 2026 at 17:47

Weighing in at just 1,356 kg and packing a 320 kW (~430 hp) electric motor, the Xiaomi-backed JMEV SC01 ditches the extras and keeps the essentials – so if you’re the kind of person that dreams of a self-driving future that lets you pay more attention to your Twitter X feed than the road ahead, this one’s not for you.

But if it is for you, I have fantastic news: this electric roadster is being sold in Europe (and it won’t stop there).

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Ford joins the electric semi truck fray with new 2026 F-Line E

24 January 2026 at 00:47

Ford is getting into the MD- and HDEV game with the new Ford F-Line E electric semi truck that will be rolling onto Westerm European roads in either 4×2 or 6×2 configurations this summer, with 26-ton ratings and up to 1,820 lb-ft of Earth-moving torque!

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All the EVs you can buy with 0% financing in January 2026 [update]

23 January 2026 at 23:05

Lease deals get all the hype, but a lot of people would still rather buy their vehicles. If that sounds like you, you’re in luck, because there’s a whole bunch of great EVs you can buy with 0% financing this month – including the new “affordable” Tesla Model Y Standard!

UPDATE 23JAN2026: Kia EV6 gets 0% financing PLUS customer cash!

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Honda ProZision Autonomous ZTR electric riding mower gets real

23 January 2026 at 18:35

An 800 lb. gorilla just entered the race to electrify the commercial lawn care space as Honda has officially begun production of its new ProZision series of battery-electric zero-turn mowers — including the all-new, all-electric ProZision Autonomous ZTR.

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It’s time to start recommending some Tesla Powerwall alternatives [update]

23 January 2026 at 17:45

NOTE: since most of the US is currently getting hit with a huge winter storm, I’m republishing this list of home batteries as a reminder to be prepared for the next one – particularly for folks who are looking at hours or days without power.

For years, Tesla Powerwall has been the go-to recommendation for homeowners looking for a painless, low-effort experience from their first home solar and battery backup solutions. But with a recent recall on more than 10,000 home batteries over fire safety concerns following a year (or more) of CEO Elon Musk’s political antics, more and more people are beginning to look for alternatives to the trailblazing Tesla tech. The good news: there are plenty of other great home solar battery solutions are there!

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