EDITOR’S PICK
China Ends EV Price Wars – Why Electric Cars May Cost More in the US
15 Feb 2026 | Synopsis
Chinese EVs are cheaper because China’s automakers benefit from huge scale, tightly integrated supply chains, and years of intense price competition that forced extreme cost‑cutting. U.S. EV makers operate at smaller volumes with higher supplier costs, and tariffs keep low‑cost Chinese models out of the U.S. market. The result is structurally higher EV prices in the U.S.
World’s Biggest EV Battery Maker Claims Its New Battery Can Take 1,120,000 Miles Of Ultra-Fast Charging With Minimal Degradation
14 Feb 2026 | Synopsis
CATL claims a new ultra‑fast‑charging EV battery that can deliver over a million miles of use with minimal degradation, even under repeated high‑rate charging. If accurate, it would be a major leap for EV longevity and fleet economics. The company has a strong track record, but these results aren’t independently verified yet, so the announcement is promising but still unproven.
Ferrari Says Its Electric Car Will Be “Completely Different In Every Possible Way”
12 Feb 2026 | Synopsis
Ferrari says its first EV, the Luce, will be “completely different” because it won’t imitate gas‑powered Ferraris. Instead, it will introduce a new electric‑specific driving feel, unique sound generated from the powertrain, custom torque delivery, and redesigned vehicle dynamics and styling. Ferrari aims to create an EV that feels distinctively Ferrari without copying combustion traits.
EV Taxes: Road Funding’s Red Herring
12 Feb 2026 | Synopsis
The article argues that EVs aren’t to blame for shrinking road‑funding revenue. The real issue is the outdated gas‑tax system, which hasn’t kept up with inflation or rising fuel efficiency. EV‑specific fees raise little money and distract from needed, fuel‑neutral reforms. The authors call for fairer long‑term solutions like mileage‑based fees or weight‑based charges instead of targeting EV drivers.
2026: The Year Of A “Quiet Climate” Shift
12 Feb 2026 | Synopsis
Forbes argues 2026 is a “quiet climate” year, where the sector shifts from hype to disciplined execution after the harsh funding and market reset of 2025. Instead of moonshots, investors and companies are backing practical climate tech that cuts costs, strengthens resilience, and solves real‑world energy, water, and supply‑chain pressures. The article frames 2026 as a strategic rebuilding year, not a loud one.
EVWorld Exclusive
“Model T Moment”: How Ford Aims to Build Affordable EVs for America
14 Feb 2026 | 
Ford is pivoting its EV strategy toward affordability, centered on a new compact electric pickup expected to start around $30,000. Built on a low-cost EV platform developed by a skunkworks team, the truck represents a reset from Ford’s earlier, more expensive EVs. CEO Jim Farley frames this as a Model T-style moment, aiming to democratize EV ownership and target mainstream buyers with practical, cost-efficient electric vehicles.
Flying the Future: A Pilot’s First Encounter with Joby’s eVTOL Simulator
14 Feb 2026 | 
A pilot tests the Joby eVTOL simulator, lifting smoothly into a vertical climb with minimal controls and no rotorcraft workload. The aircraft transitions effortlessly into forward flight, revealing a detailed Manhattan skyline. Precise handling, intuitive systems, and a calm rooftop landing leave the pilot convinced the simulator offers a true glimpse of the future of electric vertical aviation.
Reinventing the Windmill: Two Radical Ideas Aiming to Break Wind Power’s Biggest Bottlenecks
13 Feb 2026 | 
Two companies aim to reinvent wind power. Airloom Energy uses a low, oval ground track with small blades for easy transport and installation in places big turbines can’t go. Radia takes the opposite approach, developing a giant aircraft to deliver ultra‑large blades to remote regions. Both target wind’s biggest barrier: logistics, signaling a new era of experimental turbine design.
The Undoing: Inside the Repeal of the CO2 Endangerment Finding
13 Feb 2026 | 
The repeal of the CO2 endangerment finding marked a major shift in U.S. climate policy. EPA chief Lee Zeldin, long aligned with fossil‑fuel interests, drove the rollback through a fast, opaque process critics say ignores science and raises long‑term economic and environmental risks. Courts or a future administration could restore the finding, and Congress could codify it to prevent future reversals.
Waymo Robotaxi Crash Tests Public Trust in Autonomous EVs
12 Feb 2026 | 
A recent Waymo robotaxi crash in Phoenix has become a test of public trust in autonomous vehicles. The incident involved an electric Waymo SUV striking a towed pickup, prompting federal scrutiny and renewed debate over robotaxi readiness. Waymo and other U.S. and Chinese operators use electric platforms, linking autonomy to electrification. The crash highlights that public confidence, not engineering alone, will shape the future of robotaxis.
