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BYD’s new sedan is about the size of a Tesla Model 3, but it’s half the cost in China. The new Seal 06 went on sale in China, starting at just 109,900 yuan, or about $16,500. BYD launches the new Seal 06 with Flash Charging Although the current Seal 06 EV went on sale just last summer, BYD is already introducing the updated model. BYD officially launched the 2027 Seal 06 on Tuesday, with both pure-electric (EV) and plug-in hybrid (DM-i) powertrains. It’s available in 12 variants altogether. The new Seal 06 EV starts at 109,900 yuan ($16,500), while the…

The Ford Fathom will go on sale in early 2027, starting at $28,350. Ford said the electric pickup is on track to go into production at its Louisville Assembly plant in Q1 2027. Ford Fathom EV pickup enters production in Q1 2027 Ford revealed the name and starting price of the upcoming midsize electric pickup last week, the first vehicle based on its Universal EV (UEV) platform. The first prototypes will roll off the assembly lines at Ford’s 3-million-square-foot Louisville Assembly Plant (LAP) in the first quarter of 2027. Ford announced plans a year ago to transform it from a…

Orange County deputies are stopping motorists who block the left lane. Florida law requires drivers being overtaken to move right when practical. Speed differences matter, but road design influences how drivers behave. Florida drivers need to be especially careful to go at exactly, or very close to, the speed limit or risk a ticket. That’s essentially the message from local law enforcement after a new campaign targeting left-lane campers. The result is the opportunity for police to ticket either those going too slow or those overtaking at speeds above the limit. In terms of revenue generation, it’s a win-win. In…

The 2027 Rivian R1S’s new second-row captain’s chairs. Rivian is rolling out its 2027 model year R1S and R1T, and the headline change is one owners have been asking for since day one: second-row captain’s chairs on the R1S. The automaker calls it the single most-requested feature since the R1S launched. It arrives alongside a simplified trim structure, a new standard wheel for the R1T, a new paint color, and higher starting prices across the board. Captain’s chairs finally come to the R1S Until now, the R1S only came with a second-row bench. For MY2027, Rivian is adding a six-seat…

Urban Arrow has spent the last 14 years building a reputation around front-loading cargo bikes, becoming one of the biggest names in the family cargo bike world. Now the Dutch company is branching out into an entirely new category with the launch of the Urban Arrow Breeze, bringing its first-ever longtail electric cargo bike to the North American market.  While Urban Arrow’s signature front box bikes have long been popular with parents hauling kids and groceries, longtail cargo bikes have become an increasingly important part of the North American market. They offer much of the utility of a cargo bike…

Hyundai opened orders for the IONIQ 3, its new entry-level electric hatch, starting at about $30,000. Hyundai opens IONIQ 3 orders in the UK and Europe The IONIQ 3 has received “the highest-ever level of customer interest recorded for a new Hyundai model,” the company said last month. That includes gas and electric vehicles. Hyundai opened orders for the new electric hatch in the UK on Monday, its first compact EV from the IONIQ lineup. It’s available in four trims: Advance, Premium, Ultimate, and N Line Evo, with standard and extended-range battery options. Advertisement – scroll for more content The…

Range Rover is celebrating America’s 250th anniversary with a suitably exclusive trio of SUVs. Called From Sea to Sea, the special collection comprises three SV Bespoke configurations created exclusively for US buyers, with total production limited to 250 examples. Based on the standard- and long-wheelbase Range Rover SV, each version draws inspiration from a different American landscape. Desert Ember channels the Southwest with Sunrise Copper Satin paint, a Gold Sand contrast roof and 23-inch wheels with Sunset Copper inserts. Inside, Ebony Semi-Aniline leather creates a suitably dark cabin. Summit Frost takes inspiration from snow-covered mountain peaks, combining Icy White Gloss…

Solid-state batteries will likely be commercialized at a larger scale in non-automotive applications before widespread electric vehicle adoption, Korean battery giant LG Energy Solution said during a media roundtable with reporters at its newly opened Lansing, Michigan, battery plant last week. You’re probably exhausted from reading all about solid-state battery-powered EVs that sound like they’re about to hit the market but never do. But all the investment and research behind the technology from startups and established players is real. Battery scientists believe solid-state cells can unlock substantially more driving range, improve the cells’ thermal profiles to eliminate fire risks, and…

BYD’s low-cost Seagull EV, sold as the Dolphin Surf in Europe and Dolphin Mini in other overseas markets, is due for an upgrade. Here’s a sneak peek. BYD prepares to launch the new Seagull EV The current 2026 Seagull starts at just 69,900 yuan in China, or about $10,000, making it BYD’s most affordable pure electric vehicle. It’s also among BYD’s most popular models. According to data compiled by Cleantechnica, BYD’s Seagull (Dolphin Mini/Dolphin Surf) was the sixth-best-selling EV globally through the first half of 2026. With new competition emerging, BYD is preparing to introduce the upgraded Seagull. The new…

Tesla has officially confirmed plans to bring its all-electric Semi truck to Europe, with full specifications and market-launch details set for unveiling at the IAA Transportation trade fair in Hannover, Germany. The event runs September 15–20, with a possible press preview on September 14. The announcement, shared via Tesla’s Semi account, marks a significant expansion beyond North America nearly nine years after the truck’s original 2017 reveal. 🚨 Tesla Semi is coming to Europe! Sustainable logistics is a huge market internationally, and now Tesla is involved in it outside of the U.S. market! https://t.co/q3hjX6ybMv pic.twitter.com/mxTaVY3UsE — TESLARATI (@Teslarati) August 20,…