https://kilowattmiles.com/2026-08-18https://kilowattmiles.com/share-home.svg https://kilowattmiles.com/news/tesla-cybercab-launch-sparks/2026-08-18https://kilowattmiles.com/share-tesla-cybercab-launch-sparks.svgTesla's Cybercab Launch Sparks Confusion and ConcernsTesla is set to launch its Cybercab, a vehicle without a steering wheel or pedals, but experts question its value and feasibility. (Source: Electrek) https://kilowattmiles.com/news/tesla-expands-robotaxi-fleet/2026-08-18https://kilowattmiles.com/share-tesla-expands-robotaxi-fleet.svgTesla Expands Robotaxi Fleet, Einride Partners with DAF, and China's Autonomous Haul Trucks MultiplyTesla increases its national self-driving Robotaxi fleet by 50%, while Einride partners with DAF to add Level 4 autonomy to electric trucks. Meanwhile, China's autonomous haul trucks have reached... https://kilowattmiles.com/news/byd-electric-supercar-takes/2026-08-18https://kilowattmiles.com/share-byd-electric-supercar-takes.svgBYD’s Electric Supercar Takes on Porsche in EuropeBYD’s Denza Z electric supercar has been launched in Europe, competing with premium automakers like Porsche, Mercedes-Benz, Audi, and BMW. (Source: Electrek) https://kilowattmiles.com/news/hyundai-ioniq-prices-revealed/2026-08-18https://kilowattmiles.com/share-hyundai-ioniq-prices-revealed.svg2027 Hyundai IONIQ 5 prices revealed, starting at $35,000Hyundai has announced the prices for the 2027 IONIQ 5, with the base model starting at $35,250. The prices are a slight increase from the current model, but the IONIQ 5 remains one of the most... https://kilowattmiles.com/news/aventon-labor-day-sale/2026-08-17https://kilowattmiles.com/share-aventon-labor-day-sale.svgAventon Labor Day Sale and More Green DealsAventon's Labor Day Sale offers discounts on its smart e-bikes, including the Soltera 2.5 Lightweight Commuter e-bike, and Autel's MaxiCharger AC Lite Home 40A Smart Level 2 EV Charger is also on... https://kilowattmiles.com/news/nevada-caps-tesla-robotaxi/2026-08-17https://kilowattmiles.com/share-nevada-caps-tesla-robotaxi.svgNevada Caps Tesla's Robotaxi Fleet at 10 in Las VegasTesla's application for a permit to run driverless vehicles in Las Vegas was approved by the Nevada Transportation Authority, but with a cap of 10 vehicles, far short of the 5,000 requested. https://kilowattmiles.com/news/america-doesn-need-faster/2026-08-17https://kilowattmiles.com/share-america-doesn-need-faster.svgAmerica Doesn't Need Faster E-Bikes, It Needs Better Small Electric VehiclesThe electric bike industry has been focused on increasing speed, but some argue that this is not the right approach. Instead, they propose creating a new class of modest-speed electric vehicles that... https://kilowattmiles.com/news/kia-range-topping-ev3/2026-08-17https://kilowattmiles.com/share-kia-range-topping-ev3.svgKia's Range-Topping EV3 GT Electric SUV: A Closer LookKia's popular electric SUV, the EV3 GT, has been spotted in public, showcasing its sporty design elements. (Source: Electrek) https://kilowattmiles.com/news/liugong-924fe-electric-excavator-baccdd/2026-08-17https://kilowattmiles.com/share-liugong-924fe-electric-excavator-baccdd.svgLiuGong's 924FE Electric Excavator to Debut in AmericaLiuGong's 924FE 30-ton electric excavator is set to arrive in North America, boasting improved performance and reduced operating costs compared to diesel-powered machines. (Source: Electrek) https://kilowattmiles.com/news/ferrari-first-electric-car-beee71/2026-08-17https://kilowattmiles.com/share-ferrari-first-electric-car-beee71.svgFerrari's First Electric Car Sells for Record $40 MillionFerrari's first electric car, the Luce, has sold for a record $40 million at an auction in Monterey, California. The sale more than 36 times the pre-sale estimate of $1.1 million and is a significant... https://kilowattmiles.com/news/uk-government-considers-relaxing-a4cea0/2026-08-17https://kilowattmiles.com/share-uk-government-considers-relaxing-a4cea0.svgUK Government Considers Relaxing EV Targets Amid Rising Oil Prices and Climate ChangeThe UK government is considering revising its electric vehicle targets, despite rising oil prices and a record-breaking year for temperatures and wildfires. (Source: Electrek) https://kilowattmiles.com/news/jaguar-land-rover-freelander-3f67e4/2026-08-17https://kilowattmiles.com/share-jaguar-land-rover-freelander-3f67e4.svgJaguar Land Rover's Freelander 8 Sees Strong Demand with 10,000 Orders in First 48 HoursThe new Freelander 8, a luxury SUV from Jaguar Land Rover, has received over 10,000 orders in the first 48 hours since its release. The vehicle is part of the new Chery-JLR Freelander brand in China... https://kilowattmiles.com/news/bisimoto-hp-electric-rolls-3ee9d1/2026-08-16https://kilowattmiles.com/share-bisimoto-hp-electric-rolls-3ee9d1.svgBisimoto's 600 hp Electric Rolls-Royce SilvEV Ghost Makes a SplashBisimoto's custom electric Rolls-Royce SilvEV Ghost has been making waves in the EV community with its impressive 600 hp electric motor and luxurious interior. (Source: Electrek) https://kilowattmiles.com/news/dodge-police-charger-ppv-257241/2026-08-16https://kilowattmiles.com/share-dodge-police-charger-ppv-257241.svgDodge Police Charger PPV Concept Debuts as Gas-Powered Pursuit VehicleDodge unveils a gas-powered police Charger concept at the Police Fleet Expo, signaling a commitment to traditional powertrains for law enforcement despite the automaker's push into electric vehicles... https://kilowattmiles.com/news/daf-partners-einride-integrate-275736/2026-08-16https://kilowattmiles.com/share-daf-partners-einride-integrate-275736.svgDAF Partners with Einride to Integrate Level 4 Autonomy in Electric TrucksAutonomous logistics company Einride is collaborating with DAF to bring Level 4 autonomous driving technology to DAF's electric heavy trucks, aiming to address industry challenges like driver... https://kilowattmiles.com/news/wetox-d2-adapter-earns-c6be5d/2026-08-16https://kilowattmiles.com/share-wetox-d2-adapter-earns-c6be5d.svgWETOX D2 Adapter Earns World's First Next-Gen V2X Certification from SGSWETOX' D2 power adapter has earned the world's first Next-Gen V2X certification from SGS, enabling it to turn millions of Teslas and Ford Mustang Mach-Es into portable power stations. https://kilowattmiles.com/news/waymo-expands-robotaxi-services-7b2fe5/2026-08-16https://kilowattmiles.com/share-waymo-expands-robotaxi-services-7b2fe5.svgWaymo Expands Robotaxi Services in CaliforniaWaymo has won approval to expand its services in California to encompass all speeds, all zones, and all weather conditions for the majority of the state's population. (Source: Electrek) https://kilowattmiles.com/news/tesla-expands-vehicle-load-7364a6/2026-08-16https://kilowattmiles.com/share-tesla-expands-vehicle-load-7364a6.svgTesla Expands Vehicle-to-Load Capability to Model Y PremiumTesla has enabled vehicle-to-load (V2L) capability for the Model Y Premium in the US and Puerto Rico, allowing owners to draw 2.4 kW from the car's battery at 120 volts and 20 amps. https://kilowattmiles.com/news/corrupt-dot-head-takes-e7686f/2026-08-16https://kilowattmiles.com/share-corrupt-dot-head-takes-e7686f.svgCorrupt DoT Head Takes Oil Money for Reality TV Show During Oil Price SpikeThe head of the Department of Transportation, Sean Duffy, has been accused of taking money from oil companies to film a reality TV show while on the job. (Source: Electrek) https://kilowattmiles.com/news/zijin-longking-unveils-ton-e2cd7d/2026-08-16https://kilowattmiles.com/share-zijin-longking-unveils-ton-e2cd7d.svgZijin Longking unveils 350-ton ZL230E, China’s largest battery-electric mining truckZijin Longking and Australia’s EACON introduced the 350-ton ZL230E haul truck in Fujian, featuring a 1,400 kWh battery, dual 800 kW motors and autonomous-driving technology, marking a major step... https://kilowattmiles.com/vehicles/2026-08-18 https://kilowattmiles.com/incentives/2026-08-17 https://kilowattmiles.com/topics/tesla/2026-08-18 https://kilowattmiles.com/about/ https://kilowattmiles.com/sources-and-methods/ https://kilowattmiles.com/corrections/