Author: Sofia
The next-generation Land Rover Defender won’t arrive until the early 2030s, per a new report. JLR is delaying its rollout to see how the EV market evolves. The new Defender will ride on a dedicated BEV platform. Jaguar Land Rover is delaying the next-generation Defender by two years amid rocky EV demand in its largest market, the U.S., and a steady decline in sales in China, according to The Times of London. The iconic luxury off-roader is currently available only with combustion engines and is JLR’s best-selling vehicle. It was poised to enter the electric era with a major redesign,…
One of the most common questions I get from readers isn’t just about speed or range anymore. Increasingly, I’m hearing more questions about battery safety. People see the occasional viral video of an e-bike battery fire and wonder if they should be worried about charging their battery in the garage, apartment, or workshop. The reality is that quality lithium-ion batteries from reputable manufacturers are remarkably safe, but when failures do occur, they can be dramatic enough that many riders want an extra layer of protection. That’s where products like Yolin’s lithium-ion battery charging cabinet come in. I recently spent some…
Daniel Craig and Rachel Weisz owned this 1959 Land Rover 109 Series II pickup; it includes their handwritten note. It’s listed on Bring a Trailer with a Montana title; bidding is live. Odometer reads 3,800 miles but is not accurate. A 1959 Land Rover 109 Series II pickup once parked in Daniel Craig’s garage is now up for grabs, and the paperwork backs it up. The truck, formerly owned by Craig and his wife, Rachel Weisz, is listed on Bring a Trailer with the full auction details. It carries a Montana title and a handwritten note from the couple confirming the…
Schneider Charge. Photo: Schneider Electric Schneider Electric’s new 48-amp home EV charger is designed to solve one of the priciest problems that can come with buying an EV: discovering that your house needs an electrical panel or service upgrade before you can charge at Level 2 speeds. The new Schneider Charge uses built-in dynamic load management to monitor how much electricity a home is using and automatically turn the EV’s charging rate up or down. That means some homeowners may be able to add a charger without exceeding their home’s existing electrical capacity. Schneider says panel and service upgrades can…
Wawa-branded EV chargers are coming. As a South New Jersey resident, this is very exciting news. While there are already plenty of Wawas with EV chargers, the brands vary and it’s kind of hit and miss, as they aren’t always the kind of charger or speed you need. For example, the majority of Wawa charging stations near me are Tesla Superchargers, and only one of them allows non-Tesla vehicles. So while that’s helpful, it isn’t helpful for everyone. However, that’s going to change in the coming years, as Wawa just partnered with Electrify America to put its own branded chargers…
More than 1.1 million GM vehicles are now under a broader investigation after drivers reported losing brake assist, including several EVs and models built for Honda. GM vehicles under investigation by the ODI The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) expanded its investigation on Monday as the agency continues to receive complaints related to the issue. On April 11, 2026, the agency’s Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) opened a preliminary evaluation after receiving multiple complaints about a loss of brake assist in 2023 Cadillac Lyriq models. After pressing the brake pedal hard, drivers said a “Brake System Failure” message popped up while…
Tesla just trademarked ‘MEGAPOD’ with the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO), its latest move in what seems to be a hint that the company is incredibly focused on its AI efforts and storage needs as compute increases. The application carries serial number 99893717 and lists the applicant as Tesla, Inc., located at 1 Tesla Road, Austin, Texas 78725. The filing remains in ‘live pending’ status, and it is a new application waiting for assignment to an examining attorney. It has not yet been published or registered. Tesla just trademarked MEGAPOD Summary:“Modular data center hardware systems for artificial intelligence…
Genesis’ first EVs didn’t blow me away. But its new GV90 electric flagship did. It’s as simple as that. The company’s parent, Hyundai Motor Co, has had tremendous success with electric models. The Hyundai Ioniq 5, Ioniq 9, Kia EV6, and EV9 all launched to critical acclaim and quickly racked up sales. But Genesis’ electric ambitions got off to a shakier start. Despite packing the same 800-volt power electronics as their Hyundai siblings, the GV60, Electrified GV70, and Electrified G80 all came with big catches. The GV60 was a lovely performer, but middling range and an awkward, small shape make…
Hutchison Ports Pakistan is pouring a planned $76 million into a new decarbonization plan that promises to deploy more than 70 new electric terminal tractors at its Karachi container terminal as part of a bigger plan to clean up the Pakistani port operations. One of the world’s largest port operators, Hutchison Port Holdings Limited first deployed a handful of electric terminal tractors last year, and – like just about everyone else who’s put battery-powered yard hostlers to work – they couldn’t be happier with the trucks’ performance across the more than 450,000 km (~280,000 miles) covered in the last year, alone. That…
Pre-bookings for the Denza Z9S were opened in China recently. And now, the 1200 hp electric sedan has started arriving at the dealerships. As per reports, the Denza Z9S has reached 101 dealers in 61 cities across China. It will be available in three variants with prices ranging from 319,800 yuan ($47,000) to 389,800 yuan ($57,000). All three variants are equipped with the same 102 kWh battery pack, however, they offer different ranges: 780 km (484 miles), 920 km (571 miles), and up to 1,100 km (683 miles). The electric drivetrain is being offered in two configurations. The single-motor (rear)…