From The Electric Viking. SECOND LIFE BATTERY REVOLUTION! Nissan Uses Old LEAF Batteries to Power Factories Nissan is giving old LEAF EV batteries a second life by repurposing them to store energy and power its factories, cutting costs and reducing emissions. The move highlights how retired EV batteries can become a key pillar of industrial…

From The Electric Viking. GM Is Dumping Them! $30,000 Off GM’s Huge Electric Van! GM is slashing up to $30,000 off its large electric van, signaling weak demand, high inventory, and growing pressure inside the commercial EV market. The massive discount shows GM is urgently trying to move units as fleets hesitate and competition intensifies…

From The Electric Viking. Rivian CEO Says There is ONLY 1 Electric Car Worth Buying – its NOT a Rivian! Rivian’s CEO sparks controversy by claiming there’s only one electric car truly worth buying—and surprisingly, it isn’t a Rivian. His bold remark highlights the harsh realities of today’s EV competition and the growing pressure on…

From The Electric Viking. 300 MILE EV WAR! Subaru’s New Electric SUV Undercuts Tesla & Toyota on Price Subaru’s new 300-mile electric SUV fires a direct shot at Tesla and Toyota by offering longer range and a lower starting price. With competitive tech, aggressive pricing, and strong brand loyalty, Subaru is positioning itself as a…

From The Electric Viking. Hardware and Software Problems are Killing Lucid in the United States Lucid is struggling in the U.S. as hardware failures, software glitches, and quality-control issues undermine customer confidence and slow sales. Despite strong performance credentials, the brand’s growing reliability concerns are threatening its long-term survival in an increasingly competitive EV market.…

From The Electric Viking. GHOST COAL PLANT! Utah’s Largest Coal Plant SHUTS DOWN — But Legislators Won’t Let It Die! Utah’s largest coal plant is officially shutting down, but state legislators are fighting to keep it alive through policy loopholes, subsidies, and emergency extensions. The result is a “ghost coal plant” that refuses to die,…

From The Electric Viking. BYD’s 2026 Seal 06 GT Hot Hatch gains 75 kW and Minor Upgrades The 2026 BYD Seal 06 GT hot hatch receives a major performance bump with a new 240 kW motor—up 75 kW from before—along with minor design tweaks and an optional LiDAR system for advanced driver assistance. While dimensions…

From The Electric Viking. This is How California is Going to TAX Every EV Driver in the State… California is preparing to replace gas taxes with a new mileage-based fee that charges every EV driver for the roads they use. Supporters say it’s fair and necessary as fuel-tax revenue collapses, while critics warn it could…

From The Electric Viking. A U.S. federal judge has officially blocked Donald Trump’s ban on offshore wind projects — a massive victory for renewable energy. This ruling clears the way for continued wind development, major investment, and America’s clean energy transition. Sign up for my newsletter here ► https://theelectricviking.com/newsletter/ 🔔 Subscribe and hit the notification…

From The Electric Viking. Tesla’s Robotaxi Breakthrough? Xpeng CEO Says It’s Almost Level 4! Tesla’s latest Robotaxi progress is drawing major attention after Xpeng’s CEO suggested the system is now approaching Level 4 autonomy. His comments signal a possible breakthrough moment in the global self-driving race. If true, Tesla could be far closer to fully…

From The Electric Viking. Cheapest EV Ever? $11k Electric Car Is Coming to the UNITED STATES A new ultra-low-cost EV priced around just $11,000 is reportedly heading to the United States, potentially becoming the cheapest electric car ever sold in the market. This could disrupt the entire EV landscape by putting pressure on legacy automakers…

From The Electric Viking. Australia’s passenger vehicle fleet is MUCH dirtier than US and Canada Australia’s passenger vehicle fleet has been found to emit far more pollution than those in the US and Canada, largely due to slower adoption of fuel-efficient and electric vehicles. With weaker emissions standards and a market dominated by large SUVs…

From The Electric Viking. Tesla ROBO-TAXI App Available on App Store Outside of the United States Tesla’s Robo-Taxi app has quietly appeared on international App Stores, sparking speculation that the company is preparing for a broader global rollout. The unexpected availability suggests accelerating plans for autonomous ride-hailing services beyond the U.S. market. This move could…

From The Electric Viking. BMW 3-Series, C-Class & Audi Sales Plunge – Europe’s Luxury Sedans Are Dying Europe’s traditional luxury sedans are facing a dramatic decline as BMW 3-Series, Mercedes C-Class and Audi models see sales plunge across key markets. With buyers shifting toward electric SUVs and tech-focused crossovers, the segment that once defined German…

From The Electric Viking. Texas’ clean power breakthrough; solar output skyrockets 44% to BEAT Coal in 2025 Texas has hit a major clean-energy milestone as solar power generation surged 44% in 2025, officially surpassing coal for the first time in the state’s history. Driven by massive utility-scale installations and plunging solar costs, Texas is now…

From The Electric Viking. Ford CEO Jim Farley Says Europe is Selling its Future To China – Ford CEO Jim Farley warns that Europe is “selling its future to China,” raising alarms about the rapid rise of Chinese EV dominance, shrinking European manufacturing, and the growing dependence on Chinese batteries and supply chains. In this…