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Ford is rethinking its 2030 all-electric pledge

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When Ford announced plans to electrify its entire passenger car lineup in Europe by 2030, it seemed a landmark moment for the industry. Just a few years later, however, the iconic American brand is adjusting its electric vehicle strategy, hinting that change may come slower than initially hoped. This new revised approach comes against a backdrop of slower-than-expected EV adoption… Read more…

Save $300 on Rad Power e-bikes with free extra battery promos starting from $1,399, Husqvarna 24-inch Hedge Master, and more

All work and no play definitely makes summer dull, and today’s Green Deals are here to both help speed up the necessities so you can jump into the fun and go! Leading the pack is the Rad Power Mother’s Day sale that is offering up to $300 off e-bikes, as well as free extra batteries, and even discounts on a particular accessory for your smaller passengers – starting from $1,399. It is joined by both the return of the Husqvarna 24-inch Hedge Master Cordless Electric Trimmer to $240, as well as the Rachio 3rd Gen Smart 4-Zone Sprinkler Controller to $99. Plus, more hangover Green Deals still alive and well. Read more…

I got a rare look behind the scenes at Ananda’s e-bike systems factory in China

I recently took a trip to China in order to see for myself how many of the e-bike drive systems and components we use daily in the West were originally designed and produced. And no journey to view the origins of the most popular e-bike components would be complete without a visit to Ananda, one of the largest and most advanced OEMs in the industry. Read more…

Toyota doubles down on electric vehicles with massive investment boost

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Toyota, often considered a reluctant follower in the electric vehicle race, is making a dramatic U-turn with a hefty investment push into EV development and artificial intelligence. This is a significant shift in strategy for the Japanese giant, which has long advocated for hydrogen fuel cell technology to be the future of sustainable transportation. Spearheading this transformation is Toyota’s CEO,… Read more…

WattEV opens huge electric truck charging depot featuring 1.2-megawatt MCS chargers


Two converging trends are set to blow the heavy-duty EV charging scene wide open: charging hubs for electric trucks are starting to open to the public, most of them clustered around Southern California’s busy ports; and the Megawatt Charging System (MCS) is nearing the completion of its standardization process, and is starting to appear in… Read more…

NIO rolls 500,000th production vehicle off assembly line as the premium EV leader in China

Chinese premium EV developer NIO celebrated a production milestone this week, rolling its 500,000th passenger vehicle off its assembly line at its F2 plant in Hefei. The company held a ceremony attended by NIO founder, chairman, and CEO William Li as it continues its reign as a leader in its given segment in China while simultaneously expanding globally. Read more…

Tesla is being investigated for securities or wire fraud for “Full Self Driving” claims

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Tesla’s “Full Self Driving” isn’t that, but somehow the company has gotten away with using a highly misleading name for years. That may not continue for much longer. According to a new exclusive report from Reuters, US prosecutors are now examining whether Tesla committed securities or wire fraud by misleading investors and consumers about its EVs’ self-driving abilities (or rather,… Read more…