United States · Fuel Shock
Gas Cars Fall Below 50% of Global Sales. U.S. New EVs Are Stuck at 6%
Gas-only cars fell to 49% of global sales in H1 2026, a first. U.S. new EV share is stuck near 6% as buyers answer $4 gas with hybrids and used EVs.
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Tesla Semi Wins Over a Million-Mile Skeptic Who Still Picks Diesel
FreightWaves' Adam Wingfield called the Tesla Semi overhyped for three years. Loaded, it lost 1 mph on a climb. He still picks diesel for long haul.
Lucid
Lucid Cosmos Caught Testing on US-101 as Lucid Builds 38% Fewer Cars
A camouflaged Lucid Cosmos prototype was photographed on US-101 in Morgan Hill, California, two months after Lucid pushed the SUV to the second half of 2027.
Lucid
Lucid Q3 Deliveries Fall To 3,806 After A 38% Production Cut
Lucid delivered 3,806 vehicles in Q3 2026, down 7% from a year ago, and built only 2,954. It has still built 2,376 more cars this year than it delivered.
Charging
EVgo's 750-kW Charger Slips to 2027, and No US EV Can Take It Yet
EVgo previewed a 750-kW charging system built with Delta that shares power between cars. Its own August release expected the first units by end of 2026.
Roadster
Tesla Roadster Demo Slips to October 15 as a Flood Watch Hits Waco
Tesla moved its outdoor Roadster demo from October 1 to October 15, citing severe weather. The forecast backs it up. The nine-year wait is another story.
Bentley
Bentley Torcal Costs $218,000 and Charges Like a Porsche Cayenne
Bentley Torcal starts at $218,000 with up to 876 hp. Its 400 kW, 16-minute charging claim matches the Porsche Cayenne Electric's.
Roadster
Tesla Sets October 1 Roadster Reveal, 9 Years After $250M Deposits
Tesla put October 1 on the Roadster, nine years after collecting $250 million in Founders Series deposits. At least the fourth date since November.
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