NAFA Announces Winners of 2026 Green Fleet Awards

NAFA Fleet Management Association announced the winners of its 2026 Green Fleet Awards, with the City of Long Beach, California receiving the top honor. The awards recognize fleets across North America leading in sustainability and environmental stewardship. Winners were selected across multiple categories including alternative fuel integration, technology leadership, and green garage practices, with winners representing both government and commercial fleets.

08/26/2026, 9:00 AM • GlobeNewswire

Joby Aviation Clears a Key Regulatory Hurdle and Could Be Worth Buying Now

Joby Aviation has completed 20% of the FAA's fifth and final stage of type certification for its S4 electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft, positioning it closer to commercializing air taxi services. The company is also advancing manufacturing capabilities through a strategic partnership with Toyota Motor, which has invested nearly $900 million. While the stock trades at a high valuation of 62x sales and faces execution challenges, analysts view it as a strong speculative play on the potential trillion-dollar urban air mobility market.

08/19/2026, 12:15 PM • The Motley Fool

Despite the Weakening Yen, Japan's Stock Market Is Outperforming. Here's How to Invest.

Japan's stock market is up 19% year-to-date, outperforming the S&P 500's 13% gain, driven by a weak yen that boosts exports and strong economic growth. Key sectors include technology, financials, and industrials. While Japanese exporters benefit from currency weakness, the country's heavy dependence on imported oil poses a significant economic risk.

08/12/2026, 11:30 AM • The Motley Fool

3 Reasons to Buy Joby Aviation Stock Like There's No Tomorrow

Joby Aviation is positioned as a compelling investment opportunity in the eVTOL market due to its vertically integrated business model, strong partnerships with Toyota and Uber, successful Blade acquisition integration, and leading progress in FAA certification. However, the company remains unprofitable with profitability not expected until 2032, making it a high-risk/high-reward speculative investment.

08/12/2026, 9:30 AM • The Motley Fool

1 Reason BYD Co. Could Be the Top Stock Investors Are Missing

BYD Co., a Chinese EV maker, has surpassed Tesla in full-electric vehicle sales and Ford in total vehicle deliveries. The company aims to become the world's largest automaker by sales within five years, more than doubling its current 4.8 million annual sales to compete with Toyota's 11.3 million. BYD plans to achieve this through international expansion in Europe, Latin America, Southeast Asia, and Australia, leveraging its vertical integration and advanced technology without entering the U.S. market.

08/12/2026, 2:05 AM • The Motley Fool

BYD's Bold Move Could Open It Up to New Markets. But Is the Stock a Buy?

Chinese EV maker BYD launched its Racco minicar in Japan's challenging minicar market, demonstrating its competitive advantages including rapid product development (2+ years vs. industry standard 48-72 months), vertical integration (70% in-house components), and aggressive international expansion strategy. The successful penetration of Japan's domestically dominated market could signal BYD's ability to capture market share globally and potentially overtake Toyota within five years.

08/04/2026, 1:30 PM • The Motley Fool

Joby Aviation's Next Earnings Report on Aug. 5 Could Send the Stock Plummeting. Here's Why.

Joby Aviation faces critical pressure ahead of its Q2 2026 earnings report on Aug. 5. Despite a 50% stock decline in 2026 and positive announcements including NYC flight demonstrations and partnerships with Toyota, Virgin Atlantic, Delta, and Uber, investors are focused on FAA type certification progress. The company needs concrete regulatory milestones to avoid another stock decline, as vague certification updates could disappoint the market.

08/03/2026, 3:15 PM • The Motley Fool

Automotive Sales Driven by Growth in Hybrids in the Second Quarter of 2026

Hybrid vehicle sales surged 9% in H1 2026 while the overall automotive market declined 2%. EV sales dropped 24%, but the rate of decline is improving quarter-over-quarter. Niche EV makers like Rivian and Lucid gained market share, while traditional automakers and Tesla faced significant headwinds. Hybrids are emerging as the preferred choice for consumers seeking fuel convenience and efficiency.

07/29/2026, 8:03 AM • The Motley Fool

This Beaten-Down Aviation Stock Is Worth a Look Despite Its 46% Decline

Joby Aviation's stock has declined 47% year-to-date, but the article argues this presents a buying opportunity for long-term investors. Despite slow regulatory progress, Joby has made significant operational advances including thousands of test miles, strategic partnerships with Toyota, Delta, and Uber, and participation in a White House-backed eVTOL program. The author views the stock as a speculative long-term play with potential for substantial gains if the urban air mobility market reaches projected valuations.

07/17/2026, 12:30 PM • The Motley Fool

With 6 Months Wrapped Up, Ford Is Losing a Race It Rarely Loses

Ford's F-150 has lost its position as the best-selling vehicle in the U.S. for the first half of 2026, trailing Honda's CR-V due to aluminum supply disruptions caused by two supplier plant fires. While Ford estimates F-150 sales at just under 210,000 units, Honda's CR-V surged to 226,114 units with strong hybrid demand and high inventory turnover. Ford expects to recover approximately $1 billion of its $1.5-2 billion EBIT loss through additional production shifts in the second half of 2026.

07/07/2026, 6:05 PM • The Motley Fool

These Stocks Could Win as Wall Street Looks Beyond AI Software

As Wall Street rotates away from crowded, overvalued AI software trades, institutional investors are positioning in undervalued sectors with tangible assets and government contracts. The article highlights opportunities in advanced aviation, commercial space, and energy sectors, where companies have strong backlogs, de-risked manufacturing partnerships, and technical mean-reversion setups.

07/06/2026, 11:29 AM • Investing

3 EV Stocks To Buy This Month

The article recommends three EV stocks as buying opportunities: Rivian, expected to boost deliveries with its cheaper R2 SUV; BYD, which surpassed Tesla as the world's largest EV maker with strong growth prospects; and Joby Aviation, developing electric aircraft with major backing from Toyota, Delta, and Uber, pending FAA certification.

06/29/2026, 1:02 PM • The Motley Fool

日本のASSB開発とサプライチェーン構築が加速、政府補助金は6億6,000万ドル (約1,057億円) に到達 (トレンドフォース調べ)

Japan's government has significantly expanded support for next-generation battery technologies, allocating $660 million in subsidies to develop all-solid-state batteries (ASSB) and advance the supply chain. Major automakers like Toyota, Honda, and Nissan are building pilot production lines targeting 2030 commercialization. However, Japan faces competitive challenges from Chinese LFP battery makers and international competitors like Samsung SDI, which are advancing rapidly in solid-state battery development.

06/25/2026, 9:44 PM • GlobeNewswire

Japan Accelerates Development of ASSBs and Supply Chain Buildout, with Government Subsidies Reaching $660 Million, Says TrendForce

Japan's government has approved five major ASSB projects with $660 million in subsidies as of Q1 2026, aiming for commercialization by 2030. Major automakers Toyota, Honda, and Nissan have established pilot production lines. However, Japan faces competition from Chinese LFP battery manufacturers and other countries investing in solid-state battery technology.

06/25/2026, 12:34 AM • GlobeNewswire

SBA Celebrates Success of Detroit Supplier Matchmaking Expo

The SBA held its 2026 Detroit Supplier Matchmaking Expo on May 5, 2026, bringing together over 600 small business suppliers and three dozen large industrial buyers including the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, NASA, Ford, Google, Honeywell, Toyota, and Siemens. The event resulted in 140 successful matches, with 48% of participants expecting over $250,000 in new business opportunities and 82% reporting satisfaction with the networking outcomes.

06/18/2026, 9:00 AM • GlobeNewswire