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A Waffle House in the South.Announcements

Get Charged Up at Waffle House

Waffle House is going electric. In a 2026 rollout, 2,000+ locations will be equipped with 400-kW EV fast chargers from BP Pulse. With 24/7 access, CCS/NACS connectors, and hot waffles on standby, it’s the perfect pit stop for EV drivers across the South.

Dave Nichols2 min read
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Electric Cars to Make Up a Quarter of Global Sales in 2025

Despite worries over trade sanctions and tariffs, the world is turning to all-electric cars in big numbers, exceeding 17 million sales in 2024 and 20% of Global Car Sales. A recent report tells us that a quarter of all new car sales in 2025 will be EVs.

Dave Nichols3 min read
Charging a Hyundai EVAnnouncements

Charging a Hyundai EV Just Got Easier

Hyundai’s BlueLink app has received a major upgrade for the Ioniq 5 and Ioniq 9 EVs and now offers plug-and-charge functionality with Tesla Superchargers and other EV charging networks.

Laurance Yap2 min read
2026 Jeep CompassAnnouncements

Will The New Jeep Compass Come to America?

The all-new Jeep Compass is a popular compact SUV that will be available as a hybrid, plug-in hybrid, or all-electric vehicle. Available soon in Europe, the big question is, will it come to eager American drivers?

Laurance Yap4 min read
A silver Lexus 2026 ESAnnouncements

2026 Lexus ES Sedan Debuts with Hybrid and Electric Powertrains

The all-new 2026 Lexus ES is the eighth generation of this mainstream sedan. It’s the first ES to be available in both hybrid and fully electric forms. Larger and more luxurious than ever before, the ES debuts an all-new Lexus design language

Chad Yee5 min read
BYDAnnouncements

BYD Announces Super-Fast EV Charging in Five Minutes

The Chinese electric car manufacturer BYD just announced a true game changer in the EV world. They are talking about 1,000 kW charging at one megawatt. This technology may allow you to charge your EV as quickly as filling up a gasoline powered car.

Dave Nichols2 min read
Hyundia

Hyundai Doubles Down on EVs and Hybrids

As new tariffs reshape the auto industry, Hyundai is staying one step ahead. With a $7B EV and hybrid plant in Georgia and major U.S. supply chain investments, the automaker is adapting fast, balancing policy shifts, affordability, and its ambitious electric future.

Dave Nichols3 min read
California CoastAnnouncements

California Has More EV Chargers than Gas Pumps

The Golden State leads the nation in EV adoption and currently has over 178,000 EV chargers up and working compared to 120,000 gas pumps.

Chad Yee2 min read
A caravan of Toyota SUV's in the desert.Announcements

Toyota will Launch 15 EV Models

Auto industry insiders tell us that Toyota hopes to have 15 all-electric vehicle models in production by 2027. The Japanese automaker is targeting production of one million EVs worldwide per year by then.

Dave Nichols2 min read
A silver 2026 HUMMER EV SUV

What's New in GM's 2026 Hummer EV

Discover what's new for the 2026 GMC Hummer EV, now offering enhanced off-road handling with King Crab mode and a quicker, adrenaline-inducing 0-60 mph sprint of just 2.8 seconds

Dave Nichols6 min read
a white 2026 Toyota bZ

Toyota bZ4X Is Now the bZ

What’s in a name? The Toyota bZ4X has received a number of big upgrades – enough that it’s now just called the Toyota bZ. Way more range, way more performance, and faster charging add up to a very competitive electric crossover.

Laurance Yap4 min read
The Jackrabbit is great for camping tripsTrends

Hop on a JackRabbit

eBikes are showing up everywhere these days and the folks at JackRabbit are dedicated to making a line of ultra lightweight, portable micro eBikes with a range of over 20 miles.

Dave Nichols2 min read
Silver 2025 Cadillac EV IQAnnouncements

Cadillac Says One in Three Car Sales will be EVs

Known for its luxury American cars and forward-thinking EV tech, automaker Cadillac predicts that between 30- and 35-percent of its American sales in 2025 will be all-electric vehicles.

Dave Nichols2 min read
GM Energy StaAnnouncements

GM Energy Charging Stations

GM Energy, Pilot, and Flying J now offer 130 high-speed EV chargers across 25 states, delivering quick, convenient charging along major travel routes. Hundreds more locations are coming soon, making electric road trips easier nationwide.

Laurance Yap3 min read
GMC Lowers Price on Sierra EVAnnouncements

GMC Lowers Price on Sierra EV

GMC is expanding its lineup of Sierra EV pickups with two distinctive new trims: the off-road ready AT4 and the slick and stylish Elevation. They come with lower starting prices and a choice of batteries.

Laurance Yap2 min read
Ev ParkedTrends

EV Sales go up First Quarter

EV sales in the U.S. continue to gain ground in 2025, making a notable leap in the first quarter compared to 2024. Some automakers saw huge surges in sales while others faltered. Who were the winners and losers?

Laurance Yap3 min read