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There’s a fairly wide spectrum of moped-style electric bikes these days. Some are essentially conventional e-bikes wearing motorcycle-inspired designs, while others lean so heavily into the mini-moto experience that the pedals start to feel like little more than a legal technicality. The Macfox X1S definitely falls closer to that second group. After spending some time riding the bike, I don’t think this is the model I’d recommend to someone who actually enjoys pedaling. But if you want a fun little urban runabout with a motorcycle-inspired design, fat tires, and a right-hand throttle for cruising around at compliant 20 mph (32…

The original category scores were impressive, though, at 97 per cent for adult occupant protection and 87 per cent for child occupant protection. All cars feature automatic emergency braking that can spot cars, pedestrians and large animals, while a lane departure system will intervene and steer the car back into the lane if it senses a potential collision with oncoming traffic. Pilot Assist is Volvo’s semi-autonomous driving tech, and this comes as standard on Plus, Plus Pro and Ultra models, while it’s an option on Core trim. This adds adaptive cruise control that can steer, accelerate and brake in slow-moving traffic,…

Let’s start with the good news before we get to the grim bulletin on car insurance. According to Insurify, which tracks over 250 million policies, last year car insurance rates actually fell in 39 states. Sadly, they predict that they’re due to climb again, and if you compare the average rate at the end of 2021, $1,567, with the average rate today of $2,237 you’ll see a remarkably unpleasant increase of 43%. The Bureau of Labor Statistics says that the climb has been even steeper when measured from 2022 to today, rocketing up 56%. Which, yes, explains why some drivers are…

Rivian is rolling out RivianOS 2, the biggest overhaul of its in-car software since the R1 first shipped. For the first time, it puts every vehicle the company sells on a single software stack. The update, version 2026.31, started reaching eligible R1 and R2 vehicles today. It brings a rebuilt interface, Unreal Engine 5 graphics, real-time police and speed-camera alerts, and a deeper AI layer Rivian calls Unified Intelligence. One software stack across the whole lineup Until now, first-generation R1s, second-generation R1s, and the new R2 ran on software that had drifted apart. RivianOS 2 pulls them back together onto…

Hyundai’s electric van is bigger than the Kia PV5 and Volkswagen ID. Buzz, with enough room for nine passengers. Hyundai Staria Electric van prices and specs We got our first look at the Staria Electric in January when Hyundai unveiled it at the Brussels Motor Show. The electric van is essentially the EV version of the gas-powered model sold in Europe, South Korea, and other global markets. After launching it in Korea earlier this year, Hyundai is opening orders for the Staria Electric across Europe. In Germany, Hyundai’s electric van starts at €57,450, or about $66,500. Advertisement – scroll for…

Whereas yesterday’s Green Deals mostly focused on power stations, today’s edition is all about EV Labor Day deals, starting with the $699 off launch deal for ENGWE’s E26 3.0 Dual-Motor Full Suspension All-Terrain e-bike at $1,799. Right behind it we have both a spotlight on Navee’s premium UT5 Ultra X Electric SuperScooter at a new $1,785 low ahead of the brand’s Labor Day Sale lineup with up to $800 discounts + bonus extra savings. There’s also the Tenways Wayfarer Cruiser e-bike with a FREE $277 bundle at a new $1,599 low, as well as an extra battery bundle on Velotric’s…

Tesla launched the all-electric, steering wheel-less, and pedal-less Cybercab last night at a quiet and small event in downtown Austin, Texas. The launch, which marked the beginning of unsupervised ride-hailing for Tesla’s Robotaxi platform with Cybercab, has already caught the attention of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) who has more questions. NHTSA opened an Audit Query (AQ) into the Cybercab’s Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards (FMVSS) certification that Tesla gave the vehicle. Manufacturers self-certify vehicles much of the time to avoid excessive regulatory delays. Tesla Cybercab interior, note the lack of steering wheel and pedals. (Credit: @niccruzpatane/X< /a>)…

A Bugatti Tourbillon prototype was involved in an accident while testing in the Sierra Nevada region of Spain. The hypercar was rear-ended by a Volkswagen driver. A video shared on social media reveals the exact moment the VW crashed into the multi-million-dollar test mule. The Bugatti was following a white Kia on a twisty mountain road when the driver in the front suddenly applied the brakes. This prompted the Tourbillon driver to brake hard. The VW driver had very little time to react and couldn’t stop in time, causing a collision. The video doesn’t reveal the extent of damage sustained…

BLUETTI says its new Pioneer 5000 E-Generator is built for the “Next Generation of Real Work,” as the brand expands into professional job site power delivery with a battery-backed and noise-free alternative to conventional ICE-powered generators. Portable power experts BLUETTI unveiled their new Pioneer 5000 professional-grade E-Generator at IFA 2026 yesterday, marking the brand’s transition from portable battery power to genuine job-site generator alternative with enough power to run electric drills, grinders and cut-off saws, air compressors, and water pumps with a 5.12 kWh LiFePO₄ battery pack that’s expandable up to 35 kWh for clean, capable, and quiet off-grid operation…

SmartBattery, image by FranklinWH. Earlier this week, a home solar shopper took to Reddit looking for a home solar panel + home backu battery system that could intelligently manage solar and grid power, auto switch in a power outage, and accept ICE generator input in a prolonged grid power failure. I reached out to some home energy experts to get them an answer. Originally posted by a Redditor going by MickFlaherty on r/solar, the post seemed relatively complex, with MickFlaherty apparently looking for advice about a theoretical home energy system that could handle every potential scenario he could envision, and…