Electric cars, or EVs, are rapidly gaining traction as viable alternatives to traditional combustion engine vehicles. But people still worry about range and charging times, especially in cold weather, and often, those two are the main reasons for hesitation among potential buyers. A recent independent test conducted in Finland demonstrates that EVs are not only capable of handling long winter… Read more…
GM is cutting a shift at its EV plant in Mexico because of the Honda Prologue
GM cut a shift at its Ramos Arizpe manufacturing plant in Mexico, where it builds the Chevy Equinox EV and Honda Prologue. According to GM, the move was due to Honda’s decision to slow Prologue output. With sales of its sole electric SUV in the US surging, why is Honda cutting back. Read more…
The US’s largest solar cell factory is now online in South Carolina
ES Foundry will become the largest producer of crystalline silicon solar cells in the US with the launch of its new factory in South Carolina. Read more…
Tesla offers 10% insurance discount if you drive more using its ‘Full Self-Driving’ system
Tesla is starting to offer insurance discounts for people who drive more using its “supervised Full Self-Driving” suite of advanced driver assist features. Read more…
Volvo’s EX30 was the third top-selling EV in Europe in 2024, now you can buy it in the US
Volvo’s smallest and most affordable electric SUV, the EX30, was the third top-selling EV in Europe last year, behind Tesla’s Model Y and Model 3. Now, you can finally snag one in the US. Read more…
Schenker France orders 66 Renault electric trucks, including 6 semi-tractors
Schenker France, the French branch of global logistics firm DB Schenker, will soon take delivery of up to 66 electric trucks from French manufacturer Renault Trucks—the company’s most significant order of electric trucks to date. The order includes 60 16-ton E-Tech D electric rigids and 6 E-Tech T electric tractors—Schenker France’s first battery-powered tractors. This… Read more…
A Chinese Smartphone Giant Built Its Own Car. Sales Have Been Incredible
When the SUV version launches later this year, we expect it to be an even bigger hit. Read more…
Tesla Needs You To Use Full Self-Driving So Badly It’s Offering Insurance Discounts
Tesla’s entire future rides on FSD subscriptions. One carrot: money back on your insurance for using it. Read more…
Tesla (TSLA) sales are dropping like a rock in Europe, but it’s not just because of Elon Musk
Tesla sales are dropping like a rock in Europe based on early sales numbers coming for January 2025. Many are linking this to dissatisfaction with CEO Elon Musk’s meddling in European politics. Read more…
Honda, Hyundai, Ford, and Kia EV sales climb in January
Several automakers, including Honda, Hyundai, Ford, and Kia, reported higher EV sales in the US in January. Here’s a look at some of the top-selling EV models (outside of Tesla) last month. Read more…
Aventon Pace 500.3 e-bikes with free battery (120-mile range) at $1,599, Anker PowerCore Reserve $90, Worx lawncare tools from $100, more
We have a compact collection of Green Deals to kickstart this week, led by Aventon continuing its New Year sale into February with up to $700 in savings across its e-bike lineup, the biggest deal of which is on the Pace 500.3 Cruiser e-bikes that get a free extra battery included for a 120-mile range at $1,599, among others. Second, we have Anker’s PowerCore Reserve 60,000mAh Power Bank Station dropping below last week’s rates to $90, giving you solid savings while equipping you with a reliable means of backup power in a totable 5-pound unit. Lastly, Worx is offering some budget-friendly lawncare solutions, with the 40V 12-inch Cordless Electric Chainsaw taking the lead at $148. Plus, all the other hangover Green Deals are in the links at the bottom of the page, collected together in our Electrified Weekly roundup from over the weekend.. Read more…
BYD’s overseas sales surged to a new record as its global EV plans kick into high gear
The world’s largest EV maker is quickly making a name for itself on a global scale. With overseas sales surging 83% last month, BYD is looking for even more market share in 2025. Read more…
Canada strikes back with tariffs against the US, EVs are affected
After President Donald Trump introduced new tariffs on Canadian and Mexican goods, Justin Trudeau’s Canada promised to retaliate. It’s doing so with 25% additional tariffs on US-made goods. The tariff package is estimated to impact $155 billion worth of goods and includes passenger vehicles and trucks (including EVs, of course), steel, aluminum, certain fruits and vegetables, aerospace products, beef, pork,… Read more…
ABB and Škoda Group power up Czech railways with new battery-electric trains
ABB is supplying Škoda Group with its compact and lightweight Traction Battery Pro Series for Škoda’s new fleet of electric railcars ordered by the Czech national railway operator, České dráhy. The initial agreement covers the delivery of 195 Pro 8C-850 battery packs for 15 battery-electric multiple units (BEMUs) in addition to a 15-year service agreement…. Read more…
Lithium Battery Company invests $4 million in Tampa manufacturing plant
US-based Lithium Battery Company is investing $4 million to establish a 60,000 sq ft automated battery manufacturing facility in Tampa, Florida. The expansion includes a Foreign Trade Zone (FTZ) designation and features five specialized assembly lines designed to support defense contracts, artificial intelligence (AI) data center energy storage, and OEM partnerships. The expansion is the… Read more…
AAA member businesses to get preferred pricing on ChargePoint EV chargers
ChargePoint last week announced an agreement with AAA to expand deployment of its electric vehicle chargers. The agreement will secure “preferred pricing” on charging hardware for businesses associated with AAA, according to a press release. Such businesses include towing companies, repair shops, and similar automotive-related businesses that… Read more…
Audi shifts strategy: EVs and gas-powered cars to share nameplates
Audi announced Monday that it will upend a naming scheme announced last year and have internal-combustion and electric vehicles share nameplates. In an effort to fit more electric models into its traditional alphanumeric format, Audi previously said it would assign odd-numbered designations to combustion models like the A5 and Q5, and reserve even… Read more…
2024 BMW iX xDrive50 Long-Term Review: Extreme Cold, Software Woes
Plus: How those new all-weather tires are holding up. Read more…
Tesla’s sales drop double digits in the US’ biggest EV market, while others are growing
Tesla’s sales have dropped by double digits in California, the most important EV market in the US, all while the rest of the EV market is growing.. Read more…
I bought a container full of Chinese electric excavators. Here’s what showed up
This isn’t exactly my first time dropping a container full of Chinese electric vehicles in the yard and cracking it open with childlike glee. But it is likely one of the most unique experiences I’ve had so far doing this, revealing inside a fleet of battery-powered Chinese electric mini-excavators and assorted accessories. Read more…
