This all-electric VinFast taxi service just debuted in Europe

  • July 31, 2026
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Photo: Green SM Vietnamese all-electric taxi operator Green SM has made its European debut in Copenhagen, rolling out a company-owned fleet of VinFast EVs. Backed by Vietnamese conglomerate Vingroup, Green SM already operates in Vietnam, Laos, Indonesia, the Philippines, and India. Copenhagen is its first European city. Green SM’s Danish fleet consists of VinFast VF […]

Podcast: Tesla/SpaceX merger, Rivian R2 progress, new Mercedes GLA, and more

  • July 31, 2026
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In the Electrek Podcast, we discuss the most popular news in the world of sustainable transport and energy. In this week’s episode, we discuss rumors of a Tesla/SpaceX merger, Rivian’s earnings, R2 progress, and efficiency test, new Mercedes GLA, and more. The show is live every Friday at 4 p.m. ET on Electrek’s YouTube channel. As a […]

BYD reveals images of the new Qin Max EV ahead of its launch next month

  • July 31, 2026
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The Qin Max is a “completely different new B-segment fast-charging sedan,” BYD claims. Ahead of its official launch next month, BYD released new images, offering a look at it inside and out. BYD Qin Max EV with Flash Charging shown in public The new “Max” model will join BYD’s popular Qin lineup as a bigger […]

This huge Texas solar hub is nearly 1 GW, and it’s only half built

  • July 31, 2026
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Rockland Solar. Photo: Origis Energy Renewable energy developer Origis Energy has brought another 500 megawatts (MWdc) of solar online at its Rockhound complex in West Texas, pushing the sprawling project’s operating capacity to nearly 1 gigawatt (GW). The three newly completed phases are in Ector County and join Swift Air Solar, three adjoining Origis solar […]

Hyundai reveals new 7-seat electric minivan concept

  • July 31, 2026
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Hyundai unveiled the new Neira Concept, a seven-seat electric minivan, at GIIAS 2026. Is Hyundai launching an electric minivan? The Neira Concept debuted at the 2026 Gaikindo Indonesia International Auto Show (GIIAS) on Thursday, alongside the IONIQ 3 and several other Hyundai vehicles. Hyundai said the seven-seat electric people mover will be produced locally in […]

Organizations Must Prioritize Responsible AI in Healthcare

  • July 31, 2026
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Artificial Intelligence is no longer something on the horizon of healthcare — it is already embedded in clinical practice. AI systems are routinely used in imaging interpretation, clinical decision support, documentation assistance, scheduling, population health management and patient-facing applications. In many cases, clinicians did not request these tools and may have received little formal training […]

BYD undercuts Defender with its first 7-seat SUV in the UK

  • July 31, 2026
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BYD is bringing its boxy, seven-seat SUV to Europe and the UK. The Ti 7 is now on sale in the UK, and it’s even cheaper than the Land Rover Defender PHEV. BYD reveals Ti 7 prices and specs The seven-seat arrangement is specifically designed for the European and UK markets, BYD said after opening […]

NHTSA probes 1.2M Tesla Model 3, Model Y over suspension failures

  • July 31, 2026
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The US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has opened an investigation into roughly 1.2 million Tesla vehicles after receiving 156 complaints of a front suspension component detaching while driving. The probe covers 2018-2020 Model 3 and 2021-2023 Model Y vehicles, and it centers on the front lower lateral link separating from the car. What NHTSA […]

HMP’s new $3,999 electric scooter is the affordable, street-legal commuter the US needs

  • July 31, 2026
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The US electric two-wheeler market has no shortage of high-powered electric motorcycles and moped-style e-bikes. But if you’re looking for something in between – a practical, street-legal electric scooter built for everyday transportation rather than weekend thrills – your options are surprisingly limited. That’s why the new HMP Lightning MK.II caught my attention. After recently […]