Designers of EVs, why are your latest designs SOOOO boring?!?!
The 1976 Dodge ‘Love Machine’
Designed by George Barris
Designed by George Barris
November 2, 2026 at 3:54 PM
Designers of EVs, why are your latest designs SOOOO boring?!?!
Some automakers: people really don't want EVs
The same automakers: If Chinese EVs are sold in America, we're fucked.
The same automakers: If Chinese EVs are sold in America, we're fucked.
November 2, 2026 at 7:07 PM
Some automakers: people really don't want EVs
The same automakers: If Chinese EVs are sold in America, we're fucked.
The same automakers: If Chinese EVs are sold in America, we're fucked.
Good morning with good news: The rise of EVs & collapse of ICE autos stuns in world's largest auto market!
China's ICE collapsed from 94.2% of September 2020 sales to 33% in 9/2026!
EVs skyrocketed from 5.8% of sales in 9/2020 to 67% in 9/2026.
Battery-only EVs were 47.3%.
#energysky
China's ICE collapsed from 94.2% of September 2020 sales to 33% in 9/2026!
EVs skyrocketed from 5.8% of sales in 9/2020 to 67% in 9/2026.
Battery-only EVs were 47.3%.
#energysky
November 2, 2026 at 11:22 AM
Good morning with good news: The rise of EVs & collapse of ICE autos stuns in world's largest auto market!
China's ICE collapsed from 94.2% of September 2020 sales to 33% in 9/2026!
EVs skyrocketed from 5.8% of sales in 9/2020 to 67% in 9/2026.
Battery-only EVs were 47.3%.
#energysky
China's ICE collapsed from 94.2% of September 2020 sales to 33% in 9/2026!
EVs skyrocketed from 5.8% of sales in 9/2020 to 67% in 9/2026.
Battery-only EVs were 47.3%.
#energysky
Carmakers not selling a full lineup of globally competitive, affordable EVs, don't have a future.
BYD sold more EVs last month than the US did all quarter, topping 300,000
BYD sold more EVs last month than the US did all quarter, topping 300,000
BYD sold over 300,000 electric vehicles in October, a new record and more than the US managed in the entire third quarter.
more…
electrek.co
November 2, 2026 at 7:03 PM
Carmakers not selling a full lineup of globally competitive, affordable EVs, don't have a future.
There are so many better EVs to choose from in 2026. We have 2 non-Tesla EVs and couldn’t be happier.
November 1, 2026 at 2:33 PM
There are so many better EVs to choose from in 2026. We have 2 non-Tesla EVs and couldn’t be happier.
EVs in the US were gaining market share until the Trump administration took affirmative steps to limit the desirability of EVs.
The Big Three (and European and Japanese automakers selling in the US) lost enormous amounts of money as a result, and they're understandably gunshy about risking it again
The Big Three (and European and Japanese automakers selling in the US) lost enormous amounts of money as a result, and they're understandably gunshy about risking it again
Might be smarter if they just use their muscle to prevent policy changes that penalize EVs...
November 2, 2026 at 5:36 PM
EVs in the US were gaining market share until the Trump administration took affirmative steps to limit the desirability of EVs.
The Big Three (and European and Japanese automakers selling in the US) lost enormous amounts of money as a result, and they're understandably gunshy about risking it again
The Big Three (and European and Japanese automakers selling in the US) lost enormous amounts of money as a result, and they're understandably gunshy about risking it again
Compromise, they get:
- Ban on Chinese EVs
In exchange:
- Massive pickups require a CDL
- Emissions and milage standards raised above whatever the strictest euro standards are
- Direct-to-consumer sales legalized federally
- Indian and Vietnamese EVs can be imported, 0% tariffs.
- Ban on Chinese EVs
In exchange:
- Massive pickups require a CDL
- Emissions and milage standards raised above whatever the strictest euro standards are
- Direct-to-consumer sales legalized federally
- Indian and Vietnamese EVs can be imported, 0% tariffs.
Major automakers urge US Congress to pass permanent ban on Chinese vehicles reut.rs/48zQfBb
Major automakers urge US Congress to pass permanent ban on Chinese vehicles
A group representing nearly all major automakers on Monday urged US lawmakers to pass a permanent ban on Chinese vehicles when they return next week for a quick session after the midterm congressional elections.
reut.rs
November 2, 2026 at 8:21 PM
Compromise, they get:
- Ban on Chinese EVs
In exchange:
- Massive pickups require a CDL
- Emissions and milage standards raised above whatever the strictest euro standards are
- Direct-to-consumer sales legalized federally
- Indian and Vietnamese EVs can be imported, 0% tariffs.
- Ban on Chinese EVs
In exchange:
- Massive pickups require a CDL
- Emissions and milage standards raised above whatever the strictest euro standards are
- Direct-to-consumer sales legalized federally
- Indian and Vietnamese EVs can be imported, 0% tariffs.
China will soon have a month where EVs are more than 70% of auto sales and full-electric vehicles are more than 50% of auto sales.
2027 will likely have a month where EVs are 80% or more of auto sales.
Data is from Ember at ember-energy.org/data/ev-sale...
#energysky
2027 will likely have a month where EVs are 80% or more of auto sales.
Data is from Ember at ember-energy.org/data/ev-sale...
#energysky
November 2, 2026 at 11:27 AM
China will soon have a month where EVs are more than 70% of auto sales and full-electric vehicles are more than 50% of auto sales.
2027 will likely have a month where EVs are 80% or more of auto sales.
Data is from Ember at ember-energy.org/data/ev-sale...
#energysky
2027 will likely have a month where EVs are 80% or more of auto sales.
Data is from Ember at ember-energy.org/data/ev-sale...
#energysky
Because Trump has killed the US auto industry.
The world is moving to EVs and the US automakers can't compete.
That's what this is.
The world is moving to EVs and the US automakers can't compete.
That's what this is.
November 2, 2026 at 5:23 PM
Because Trump has killed the US auto industry.
The world is moving to EVs and the US automakers can't compete.
That's what this is.
The world is moving to EVs and the US automakers can't compete.
That's what this is.
biden tried to get everyone to switch to EVs by giving people tax breaks to buy them
trump is trying to get everyone to switch to EVs by making gas more expensive than it’s ever been
trump is trying to get everyone to switch to EVs by making gas more expensive than it’s ever been
November 1, 2026 at 7:27 AM
biden tried to get everyone to switch to EVs by giving people tax breaks to buy them
trump is trying to get everyone to switch to EVs by making gas more expensive than it’s ever been
trump is trying to get everyone to switch to EVs by making gas more expensive than it’s ever been
BYD sold more EVs last month than the US did all quarter, topping 300,000
BYD sold more EVs last month than the US did all quarter, topping 300,000
BYD sold over 300,000 electric vehicles in October, a new record and more than the US managed in the entire third quarter.
more…
electrek.co
November 2, 2026 at 5:34 PM
BYD sold more EVs last month than the US did all quarter, topping 300,000
China should make a series of automotive caper films featuring only EVs, all starring a wry charismatic star with a shaved head named Vin Battery.
China's policymakers reported back in June saying "Yeah, we're actually not very fond of diesel."
China targets 40% penetration for new-energy heavy trucks by 2030
China has mapped out a plan to promote new-energy heavy-duty trucks, aiming for a fleet exceeding 1.6 million vehicles by 2030.
cnevpost.com
November 2, 2026 at 3:22 PM
China should make a series of automotive caper films featuring only EVs, all starring a wry charismatic star with a shaved head named Vin Battery.
EVs Sales Are Rising And Another Gasmobile Bites The Dust
cleantechnica.com/2026/10/30/e...
cleantechnica.com/2026/10/30/e...
EVs Sales Are Rising And Another Gasmobile Bites The Dust - CleanTechnica
Ford says buh-bye to the Escape gasmobile, but reports of an all-electric replacement for the crossover SUV may be somewhat premature.
cleantechnica.com
November 1, 2026 at 3:06 PM
EVs Sales Are Rising And Another Gasmobile Bites The Dust
cleantechnica.com/2026/10/30/e...
cleantechnica.com/2026/10/30/e...
Can confirm. My Mexican family are getting Chinese EVs and love them.
November 2, 2026 at 8:42 PM
Can confirm. My Mexican family are getting Chinese EVs and love them.
...are worried that if upscale Chinese EVs hit the US market in numbers, they would have no choice but to go back to building EVs, and they don't want to risk eating enormous losses again if another administration changes course on EV policy.
November 2, 2026 at 5:26 PM
...are worried that if upscale Chinese EVs hit the US market in numbers, they would have no choice but to go back to building EVs, and they don't want to risk eating enormous losses again if another administration changes course on EV policy.
“Well we made some really fugly EVs and shrug shrug nobody liked them! Clearly there’s no market!”
November 2, 2026 at 8:00 PM
“Well we made some really fugly EVs and shrug shrug nobody liked them! Clearly there’s no market!”
The US automakers insist that Americans don't want EVs, only gas-guzzling SUVs.
So an easy compromise position would be to ban all Chinese GAS cars and only allow Chinese EVs to be imported. Protect Ford's right to sell monster gas pickups and give the rest of us a chance to buy decent EVs.
So an easy compromise position would be to ban all Chinese GAS cars and only allow Chinese EVs to be imported. Protect Ford's right to sell monster gas pickups and give the rest of us a chance to buy decent EVs.
November 2, 2026 at 6:00 PM
The US automakers insist that Americans don't want EVs, only gas-guzzling SUVs.
So an easy compromise position would be to ban all Chinese GAS cars and only allow Chinese EVs to be imported. Protect Ford's right to sell monster gas pickups and give the rest of us a chance to buy decent EVs.
So an easy compromise position would be to ban all Chinese GAS cars and only allow Chinese EVs to be imported. Protect Ford's right to sell monster gas pickups and give the rest of us a chance to buy decent EVs.
Graph : Fuel cell EVs share (invisible)
November 2, 2026 at 1:45 PM
Graph : Fuel cell EVs share (invisible)
also your reminder that the UAW de facto opposes EVs because they take less labor to produce, and their popularity would mean the closure of many ICE car factories
November 1, 2026 at 6:46 PM
also your reminder that the UAW de facto opposes EVs because they take less labor to produce, and their popularity would mean the closure of many ICE car factories
EVs are on the rise. This chart explains why EVs will only become more affordable and attractive financially.
October 28, 2026 at 4:27 PM
EVs are on the rise. This chart explains why EVs will only become more affordable and attractive financially.
Yes, rooftop solar, induction stoves, EVs and other home decarb investments reduce emissions and (eventually) save you cash, but don’t discount the sheer joy of saying goodbye to oil and gas.
We could all have this. And we will.
We could all have this. And we will.
November 3, 2026 at 3:28 AM
Yes, rooftop solar, induction stoves, EVs and other home decarb investments reduce emissions and (eventually) save you cash, but don’t discount the sheer joy of saying goodbye to oil and gas.
We could all have this. And we will.
We could all have this. And we will.
2025-2026 writedowns on EVs:
GM: $10.9 billion
Ford: $19.5 billion
Stellantis: $26.5 billion
If President #48 supports mass-market EVs and President #49 reverses course (i.e., exactly what just happened with 46-47), they'll have to do this all over again. Easier to just prevent it altogether.
GM: $10.9 billion
Ford: $19.5 billion
Stellantis: $26.5 billion
If President #48 supports mass-market EVs and President #49 reverses course (i.e., exactly what just happened with 46-47), they'll have to do this all over again. Easier to just prevent it altogether.
November 2, 2026 at 5:46 PM
2025-2026 writedowns on EVs:
GM: $10.9 billion
Ford: $19.5 billion
Stellantis: $26.5 billion
If President #48 supports mass-market EVs and President #49 reverses course (i.e., exactly what just happened with 46-47), they'll have to do this all over again. Easier to just prevent it altogether.
GM: $10.9 billion
Ford: $19.5 billion
Stellantis: $26.5 billion
If President #48 supports mass-market EVs and President #49 reverses course (i.e., exactly what just happened with 46-47), they'll have to do this all over again. Easier to just prevent it altogether.
I'm more excited if musk was in prison for life and Telsa was just another seller of EVs
October 31, 2026 at 6:49 PM
I'm more excited if musk was in prison for life and Telsa was just another seller of EVs
SCOTUS can't tell states how to apportion their EVs.
November 2, 2026 at 7:19 PM
SCOTUS can't tell states how to apportion their EVs.
im really glad the EV tax credit was killed for everyone to pivot, and then deicide wait no, EVs rule actually
October 30, 2026 at 5:58 PM
im really glad the EV tax credit was killed for everyone to pivot, and then deicide wait no, EVs rule actually